26 Colorado craft brewers join fracking fight

On June 29, the Summit County Citizen Voice reported that 26 craft breweries from Colorado sent a letter to Gov. John Hickenlooper to find a better balance between the state’s energy and conservation policies, specifically when it comes to fracking.

“We want to be known as a state of natural beauty, pristine natural resources, outdoor activities and great beer, not just a state that promotes drilling and the gas industry,” said Chip Holland, head brewer at the Glenwood Canyon Brewery. “We need to strike a better balance between this type of energy development and conservation for our economy’s sake.”

Read more at the Summit County Citizen Voice.