[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 158 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              CELEBRATING MOUNTAIN SUN'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. JARED POLIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2018

  Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, 25 years ago, Mountain Sun opened its doors 
as a single pub on Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado. Now there are 
five operating locations throughout Colorado's beautiful Front Range. 
Through the years, Mountain Sun has been home to many up-and-coming 
musicians, made guests feel like family in their cozy dining rooms, 
crafted beer and food that not only fills bellies but gives back to the 
community and honored their philosophy of being a ``gathering place 
with good food and drink, where conversation flows freely.'' Mountain 
Sun's story began in Portland, Oregon. Their proprietor Kevin Daly 
brewed his first beer at his favorite local pub. Soon his love of craft 
beer outgrew his desire to pursue a career in law and in 1993 Kevin 
opened up Mountain Sun Pub in Boulder. The brewery began as a six-
barrel brewing system and their beloved ESB style beer, Colorado Kind, 
was the first beer crafted. Today, it remains one of their most popular 
beers.
  Commitment to high-quality ingredients, community engagement, 
environmental stewardship, and employee equity are the driving forces 
behind Mountain Sun's business. In 2002, Southern Sun, a larger dining 
space and a ten-barrel brew system, opened in south Boulder. The 
operation continued to grow with expansion into Denver in 2008 with the 
opening of the Vine Street Pub. Under the Sun and Longs Peak Pub and 
Taphouse opened in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
  I am proud that Mountain Sun calls the 2nd District of Colorado home. 
Mountain Sun's 25 years have given the community many great Scrabble 
games, stout months, and delicious burgers. Cheers to the next 25.

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