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Summertime in the Rockies!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2020

FEATURES 10 24 Hours with Local Brewer Bruz Brewery Owner Ryan Evans tells us what goes into making the perfect Belgian beer.

20 A Treasure on Larimer Square Gusterman’s Jewelry

24 Host A Lively Backyard Bash Party Tips for your Summer BBQ

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28 Community Spotlight Denver-Based Painter Ralph Nagel

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Local Limelight

14 DIY 20 Local’s Choice 24 Culinary Creations 28 Artist’s Palette 30 Lifestyle Calendar 32 Trend Setter

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24 Hours with Local Brewer Bruz Brewery

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AS SUMMER HEATS UP, A LOCALLY CRAFTED BEER IS THE PERFECT THING TO COOL YOU DOWN. Ryan Evans of Bruz Brewery in Denver breaks down what is takes to create the perfect Belgian brew.

MORNING

As the sun comes up over the Colorado plains, Bruz Beers comes

to life. The brewery brews a full range of Belgian-style beers for its two taprooms at 67th and Pecos in North Denver and at Colfax and York downtown. As Dave Olson, Bruz’s lead brewer, flips on the lights in the brewhouse, he checks and takes readings on all the beers currently fermenting in the brewery’s conical fermenters and conditioning tanks. Charlie Gottenkieny, brewmaster, and Ryan Evans, owner, arrive soon after. Ryan and Charlie co-founded Bruz in July of 2016 and have driven its growth since then.

The taprooms open at noon, so mornings are devoted to brewing, cellar work, packaging and system maintenance. Today is a brew day – a process that will last around nine hours from prep through cleanup. The brew team will be making a Belgian-style Witbier – which uses malted barley, unmalted wheat, hops and a spice mixture of coriander and bitter orange peel. While Charlie lines up ingredients, Dave is heating water and preparing the mash – the first step in the brew. That stage will be followed by the boil and the beer’s transfer to the fermenter. Fermentation and conditioning will take two to three weeks, after which the finished beer will be kegged or canned.

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Between helping out with the brew and hammering out paperwork, Ryan starts preparing the taproom for customers. He is joined by the opening taproom team at 11:00 a.m.Â

AFTERNOON

Getting ready to open is no small task. Even though the closing

crew cleaned and mopped the night before, the taproom gets a deep cleaning in the morning. The bar and tables are polished and the stainless steel and copper in the bar area is thoroughly cleaned. Bruz is dog-friendly, so special care is taken to re-sweep and mop if necessary. Bruz has 18 beers on tap, and each tap is checked to ensure proper operation.

By the time the doors open up at noon, Dave is heading into the latter stages of the brew. The brewhouse smells wonderful as the new beer boils. As usual, it doesn’t take long for the first customers to arrive.

Servers are glad to talk about the beers on tap and get people set up with stemmed glasses of Belgian-style beers. Charlie and Ryan like to chat with customers from behind the bar or at tables and introduce

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them to new products or special releases. People can order food from the bistro at the other end of the building or from the day’s food truck.

EVENING

By late afternoon the brew crew has the new beer loaded into its

fermentation tank and is finishing cleanup and the notes from the brew session. Happy hour is in full swing in the taproom and more people are filling the now-crowded room. By 9:00 p.m. most weekdays things are winding down and last call is at 10:00. The evening crew starts their cleanup routine and by 11:30 pm it’s lights out for the day. The next morning, things will start all over. Tomorrow will see kegging and bottling in the brewhouse and tomorrow night, live trivia in the taproom.

Plus, a new monastery style dark ale will be released. No two days are alike and that’s what the people who work at Bruz like best about it.

For more info on Bruz Brewery, visit www.bruzbeers.com.

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DIY

COOL OFF THIS SEASON WITH CHILLING ICE POPS, FROZEN SWEET TREATS, HEALING ALOE + SOME FUN IN THE SUN

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ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

beat the summer heat

AS THE WEATHER STARTS HEATING UP, WE’RE ALL ABOUT COOLING DOWN. And what’s more refreshing than ice pops filled with your favorite fresh fruit? Don’t get in a rut—here are some options that you can enjoy all summer long. Don’t be afraid to try your own! Simply freeze your favorite fruit juice and chunks of fruit in popsicle molds and enjoy. Here are some of our favorites.

frozen fruit pops P E AC H Y K E E N .

S T R AW - B R R -Y.

H 2 0 M E LO N .

+ Combine simply peach juice

+ Puree strawberries with your

+ Combine watermelon,

and sliced peaches

favorite fruit juice

cucumber and lime

TEA TIME: Change it up by

LIME IT UP: Combine pureed

HYDRATION STATION:

using sweet tea and peach juice

strawberries with homemade

Did you know watermelon

as your base and some ginger

limeade (water, limes + simple

and cucumber are two of

ale for a little fizz or add some

syrup) for a frozen twist on a

the most hydrating fruits +

lemonade for a tart twist!

summer classic.

veggies? Load it up!

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F R E S H E N U P. Put your plants to use by harvesting aloe gel from the leaves of your window plant rather than opting for store-bought.

There’s some yellow sap that will come out of the leaves— this is the aloe vera latex. Go ahead and just dispose of it.

Choose thick, healthy leaves from the

T I P T W O.

outside, trim the edges with a knife, then

Store your fresh aloe longer by transferring the gel to ice

separate the interior gel from the

cube trays. Then use the frozen cubes anytime on sunburns

exterior of the leaf.

or dry skin.

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no-bake icebox cake

INGREDIENTS + 3 cups heavy cream, cold + 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tsp. vanilla extract + Chocolate ice cream + Cookie crumbles, pre-made cake, chocolate candies, crushed graham crackers and anything else you want to layer your cake with

1. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, sugar and vanilla with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form in the mixture.

2. Start with a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a springform pan (determine the size by how large or small you want your icebox cake to be). Then top with an even layer of chocolate (or your favorite kind of ice cream).

3. For the next layer, top with an even layer of cookie crumbles, cake crumbles, chocolate candies, crushed graham crackers or anything else you want to layer your cake with.

4. Continue with layers of whipped cream, ice cream and toppings until you have reached the top of your pan.

5. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, top with more cookie crumbles or chocolate sauce, slice and enjoy!

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If your kids aren’t into or are too young for the pool, the trend of giant inflatable yard sprinklers is a fun one! From giant pandas, unicorns and watermelon, there’s a sprinkler to suit every summer personality.

F O R A D U LT S .

Keep your favorite summer drinks within reach with cup holder floaties. There are so many fun varieities of these, from donuts to flamingos to full on floating coolers and bars.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

A TREASURE ON LARIMER SQUARE

GUSTERMAN’S JEWELRY

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LARIMER SQUARE IS CONSIDERED THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN DENVER BY MANY LOCALS. The

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popular spot became the city’s main street in1861 and

+ Saint John's Cathedral: A sterling gospel book

was named Denver’s first Historic District in 1971. It was

cover with Colorado gems set between images of

around that time that Gusterman Silversmiths set up shop

Matthew,Mark, Luke and John,. (See web page for image)

on the square. Gusterman’s has been serving the Denver

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area from their location on Larimer Square since 1965 and continue to design precious metal jewelry from the same location today. Owner Mary Eckels tells us more.

at Saint John's. + Woman's Bank of Denver: Logo pin that was created in silver or gold to mark the number of years each employee had been with the bank.

ABOUT GUSTERMAN'S

In 1978, I became the owner of the Larimer Square

Downtown Denver was a very active shopping and

shop. Although it was sad to lose my mentor, I felt

entertainment scene in the early days. Throughout the

the best tribute to the founders of the business was

years, Gusterman's built their reputation for quality

to make it "the best it could be." A goal that is still

handcrafted jewelry and original designs. Traditional

the focus of my efforts.

contemporary was a term that was used to identify

To thank my supporters in the transition to owner,

their style as the people of Denver grew to love the

I started making sterling snowflake ornaments on

cozy shop and friendly artisans.

a yearly basis. This tradition has continued through

I had been a fan of the shop since the opening in

2019. The designs are displayed on the website

Larimer Square. In 1970, there was an opening for an

(gustermans.com) and in the shop. The release of

apprentice to Astrid Gusterman. Through amazing

2020 is pending.

good fortune and a strong sculptural background in three dimensional forms, the opportunity was granted. I

SHOP GUSTERMAN'S

started as a polisher. The tasks included removing rough

The demand for quality original designs has remained

material from the stock castings and using sanding

strong over the years. I have kept my standards high

wheels to produce a beautiful high polish on the work

and used current trends as elements in custom creations,

before it was presented to the client,or put in stock.

without copying commercial designs. Strong clean lines are

Astrid was a wonderful teacher and within a few

evident in the merchandise displayed in the shop. Timeless

years, I was able to create a variety of unique designs.

styles make sense, they are always a good design decision.

Along with the jewelry I made, there were special item orders coming in from local businesses, including:

I am currently working in Sterling, 14kt/18kt gold (yellow, white, rose) or platinum. Precious and semi

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“THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, GUSTERMAN’S BUILT THEIR REPUTATION FOR QUALITY HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY AND ORIGINAL DESIGNS.” precious gems are also used to create the desired result. I also offer renovations on treasures that have been damaged, or require size changes.

A selection of men's jewelry and accessories are also available. Cufflinks, money clips, link and cuff bracelets, belt buckles,crosses, pendants and neck chains are on hand for selection.

I am very happy to be open to serve the Denver public again. With the intimate nature of the small shop, private shopping opportunities are being offered. Please email mary@gustermans.com for available times. Gusterman's is looking forward to the future and hopes to be able to brighten the lives of as many people for as many possible years to come.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

host a lively backyard bash PARTY TIPS FOR YOUR SUMMER BBQ ARTICLE RICHA MITCHELL

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GRILLING TIP Cook on a clean grill. Use a wire brush to clean the grates and remove any food residue or char on them.

SUMMER IS IN FULL SWING AND NOW IS THE PER-

Another great hosting tip… play upbeat summer tunes

FECT TIME TO PLAN A BACKYARD BARBECUE. Here

on outdoor speakers. Create a playlist before the party and

are some tips on hosting a backyard celebration that your

keep the music pumping all night.

friends and family are sure to enjoy!

Also, light up the firepit and create the perfect spot for

First, plan a menu. Have all your meats marinated and

guests to socialize. Set up a tray with skewers, marshmal-

prepped. Be sure to accommodate veggie requests as

lows, chocolate cubes, and graham crackers and have guests

well. Veggies and mushrooms char great on the grill!

create their own s’mores around the fire. Be sure to have

Next, have some fun lawn games ready for your guests to enjoy. Popular backyard party games include cornhole, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, and frisbee.

some wet wipes handy in case fingers get sticky.

Mostly, enjoy yourself and your guests are sure to have a great time!

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GRILLING TIP Use a grill basket to secure foods that might fall through the grill rack or are too cumbersome to turn over one by one.

Soy-aki Meat Marinade Recipe + 1/4 cup soy sauce + 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar + 1 tablespoon honey + 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil + 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes + 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced + ½ teaspoon pepper + Green Onions (optional garnish) DIRECTIONS In a small container, mix soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, chili flakes, garlic, and pepper. Stir together well. Cover and chill.

Add to meat of your choice. Garnish with green onion scallions.

Makes enough for 1 to 1 1/2 pounds meat.

Benefits

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your

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Marinating does more than infuse food with flavor; it also reduces the formation of potentially carcinogenic HCAs (heterocyclic amines), which form when grilling poultry, red meat and fish at a high temperature.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

CO M M U N I T Y S P O T L I G H T DENVER-BASED PAINTER RALPH NAGEL

ARTICLE RICHA MITCHELL, KATHRYN CHARLES PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES PROVIDED BY RALPH NAGEL

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THERE IS AN ART STUDIO ON 16TH STREET THAT IS HOME TO UNIQUE PAINTINGS CREATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSMAN, PHILANTHROPIST, PAINTER, AND ARTIST RALPH NAGEL. Take one look at Mr. Nagel’s one-of-a-kind pieces and you will be transported to the many countries her has visited. His paintings are a

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visual journal of his travels in India, the Far and Middle East, Europe, and Brazil. He has traveled high into the mountain communities of Bhutan, and survived an epic tsunami in Thailand. Nagel has also created works right here in Colorado and the Southwest.

Nagel has studied with notable teachers including John Hull, Molly Davis and Boris Shoshensky. Committed to plein-air landscape painting, he draws inspiration from Impressionists and the Barbizon School, but infuses his work with a contemporary, highly personal style.

Ralph begins the painting process making initial field sketches on site. These sketches are his templet for creating large paintings in his studio located in the historic Neustetter's Building on 16th Street. His art is versatile, bold, and fresh, a true reflection of the artist. Nagel works mostly in watercolor and acrylics, but is also an accomplished oil painter.

“I am especially drawn to his watercolor impressions of simple

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objects- like water lilies or his southwest rock formations. Ralph is masterful at leaving just enough white space for intrigue,” art historian Kathryn Charles tells us.

As philanthropist, Mr. Nagel founded ACE (The Alliance for Choice in Education), a k-12 scholarship program supporting more than 30,000 low-income students annually in Colorado, Montana, and Kansas. His involvement in Catholic charities is also visible in our Queen City.

Ralph’s remarkable success in business has offered him the opportunity to make an indelible mark in the city of Denver, and the thriving art community of Denver. To view more of Nagel’s artwork,

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marching bands, floats, classic cars,

illustrates the abundance and versa-

young people have, where you can

costumed characters and much more!

tility of approaches to design. How

upload an image, video, and/or sound

Held in Park Hill, one of Denver's

does it come into being? Who creates

recording of something you've made -

oldest, most historic and diverse

it and for what purpose? How does it

a painting, something you've cooked,

neighborhoods, the Park Hill 4th of

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a quilt, a robot, a song - to share it with

July Parade has a small-town feel

the rest of Denver and be entered to

right in the heart of the city! Stay

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after the parade for the Kearney

ventures.org/makerchallenge!

Street Fair, with food, music, kids

DENVER FREE WALKING TOUR

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drawn primarily from the architecture

Colorado State Capitol

See and experience Denver the best way possible: on foot with an amazing local guide. The free tour

games and much more!

NARI WARD: WE THE PEOPLE

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

10-12 COLORADO BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL

explore's Denver's top sights, land-

Nari Ward: We the People will

marks and history that make our Mile

feature a selection of sculptures,

Colorado Black Arts Festival proudly

High City so unique. Over the course

paintings, videos, and large-scale

presents its 34th annual celebration

of a 2-2.5 hour city experience you'll

installations from throughout Ward's

of African American art and culture.

have plenty of great photo opportu-

career, highlighting his status as one

A Colorado experience like no other

nities, get local recommendations

of the most important and influential

takes place in historic Denver City

and have the opportunity to find

sculptors working today.

Park West.

explore even more later.

Denver Walking Tours does not charge for our free walking tours - we operate on a "pay-what-youlike" tipping model. We think that you should decide how much you

City Park West

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FIRST FRIDAY - FIVE POINTS JAZZ HOP

Saturday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Festival Hours: Friday, July 10, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 12, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Five Points Denver

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think your Denver tour was worth

The Historic Five Points Neighborhood

when your tour is finished. With

in Denver keeps culture alive! Join us,

your tour guide (Blaine, Jill, Mariah,

every First Friday in Five Points for the

Laura, Renata, Cami, Dick, Alyce,

"First Friday - Five Points Jazz Hop".

or Janine depending on the day you

Some of the city's best local talent

join us) working for gratuities only,

will set a swingin', jazzy soundtrack

The world leader in live auctions of

you know that we are going to go the

in your favorite restaurants and

collector and classic cars, antique

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17-31 NATURE CONNECTS, ART WITH LEGO BRICKS Denver Zoo

For the first time since 2015, Nature ConnectsÂŽ, Art with LEGOÂŽ Bricks returns to Denver Zoo with more than 15 nature-inspired creations by Artist Sean Kenney. The award-winning exhibit invites guests to connect to nature and the world's vanishing species through life-size and larger-than-life plant and animal sculptures, placed throughout the Zoo and made entirely of LEGO bricks. Guests will be awed and inspired by sculptures that took Sean and his staff months to create out of nearly a million LEGO bricks, including a snow leopard, monarch butterfly, whooping crane, coral reef, jeweled chameleon, black rhino, flamingo, and an African lion.

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