Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub - CO
Honoring the miners of the late 1800s, Tommyknocker Brewery has been crafting quality, award-winning lagers and ales in the Colorado Rockies for almost 20 years.
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Located in the historic mining town of Idaho Springs in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Tommyknocker Brewery and Pub was founded in 1994 and quickly became one of the best known micro breweries in the state. The brewery is situated in the town’s old Placer Inn, which opened in 1859 and used to offer a place to stay for miners during the days of the gold rush. Today, Idaho Springs maintains its historic mining town feel, and many of the local businesses (including Tommyknocker Brewery) pay homage to the town’s beginnings. The area’s old English miners had superstitions and stories of mischievous elf-like creatures who lived in the tunnels of the mines. These Tommyknockers got their name from knocking on the mine walls, and as stories say, guided many fortunate miners to gold and fortune. Tommyknocker Brewery continues the legend, honoring the tales and superstitions of these elves with quality handcrafted lagers and ales.
The brewery is lead by head brewer Steve Indrehus who consistently turns out award-winning craft beers with the help of his skilled staff. With nine Great American Beer Festival Awards, Indrehus takes pride in making some of the finest beers in Colorado.
In addition to offering craft beers, Tommyknocker Brewery and Pub has a fabulous restaurant on site, with many of the dishes featured as food pairing options for the brews. The destination is an ideal stop for local skiers and a great choice for families enjoying mountain activities any season of the year.
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- Pick Axe IPA
- American India Pale Ale
- 6.20% ABV / 55.00 IBU
- This classic American style India Pale Ale is dominated by hoppy, sparkling notes of citrus and caramel malt. Very complex and crisp in style, this IPA is consistently a Tommyknocker favorite!
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- Hop Strike Black IPA
- India Pale Ale
- 6.50% ABV / 78.00 IBU
- Intermingled with spicy citrus hop notes and smooth chocolate malt flavors, the Hop Strike Black IPA is one of Tommyknocker's premium offering! Its heavy hops and dark rye malt offer an incredibly unique flavor that is seriously irresistable.
- Steak Salad with Thai Dressing
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 1/2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
2 Tbs. Asian fish sauce
2 Tbs. soy sauce
1 garlic clove, quartered
1/2 serrano chile, seeded & coarsely chopped
One 1/2-inch piece of peeled fish ginger, chopped
1 tsp. sugar salt & pepper
1 lb. flatiron steak, 1-in. thick
2 heads of baby romaine
3/4 lb. cherry tomatoes, halved
1 med. cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded & sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced - Light a grill. In a blender, combine vegetable oil, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, chile, ginger and sugar; puree. Season with salt and pepper. Brush the steak with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat until meat is charred outside and med.-rare within, about 5 min. per side. Transfer to a work surface; let rest for 5 min. In a bowl, toss romaine with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, scallions, basil, and cilantro. Pour dressing over the salad and toss. Divide among plates. Slice steak across the grain and serve with salad. Enjoy!
