[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 5, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E131]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                WEST METRO CHAMBER 2019 JOYRIDE BREWING

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 5, 2019

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Joyride Brewing Company for receiving the 2019 Medium Business of the 
Year Award from the West Metro Chamber of Commerce.
  Located in Edgewater right across from Sloan's Lake, Joyride Brewing 
is a small craft brewery focused on producing great quality brews with 
a fun atmosphere. Along with their majestic views, they have a 10-
barrel brewhouse with eight serving tanks and six fermenters. 
Currently, their taproom holds around 95 people and they have plans to 
open a rooftop this spring.
  When they first opened, their goal was to put the word ``neighbor 
back in to neighborhoods'' and they have done just that, helping bring 
together residents and neighbors to share ideas and good beer. This is 
also demonstrated with their annual anniversary street party.
  Another story that embodies their fun-loving spirit is their mascot, 
Roger. Roger was the first elephant ever used by Barnum and Bailey's 
Circus. Barnum would keep Roger and the other elephants at Sloan's Lake 
during the winters while they weren't touring, providing daily 
entertainment to the surrounding community. To that end, they felt like 
Roger embodied their motto: ``Life is about enjoying the journey, not 
always the destination.''
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Joyride Brewing Company for 
this well-deserved recognition.

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