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Those flavors were a driving force for Eric Larkin to turn to Troubadour Maltings in Fort Collins when he and his wife, Lisa,. While Larkin focuses on Czech-style beers, right down to the authentic faucets that pour the beer, the relationship with Troubadour allows him to create the exact beers he desires. “We’ve been able to build out a number of new malts and offer a unique experience with our beers,” says Larkin.
These beers showcase the diversity and range of the grains available locally. The varied offerings from maltsters help breweries find new ways to compose beers and stand out in a crowded market. The partnership between Holidaily and Grouse has grown over time. “We have regular production and forecasting meetings with to ensure that we work well together,” says Hertz. “She’s also selective in her farmers, because there are a lot of farmers that have available, but they use their wheat equipment on it, and we can’t use those kinds of grains,” she says, adding that Soles is also focused on supporting the local farming community.
Root Shoot is careful about its impact on the local environment, avoiding chemicals and using processes like no-till farming, a method that doesn’t disturb the soil and results in a reduced amount of carbon being released into the atmosphere. This approach does come with challenges. “We have a lot of clay, so it’s difficult to plant successfully in that type of soil,” says co-founder Todd Olander.