Knotted Root Cloudscapes IPA

Another one of those feelings. I drove from Longmont to the outskirts of NoBo to go to BOCO cider once again. Like always, a band was playing. While drawing, a young blonde girl came up to me. She asked me if she can draw on the tablet. She was a young artist and had never done any digital drawing before. I copied one of my pictures and removed all the color she she can do her thing. One brightly color picture later, she signed the photo with her name: Soli.

Soli was the daughter of the one of the performers, Ryan Benthall. After a few Instagram messages and weeks, I finally found a time I could see him perform again. This gig would be in the mountain town of Nederland, CO at the Knotted Root.

I put on a dress and heels and drove into the front range. As I do, I noticed that my gas tank is running dangerously low. The emergency yellow gas light turned on and I knew that if I don't find a gas station in the next 40 or so miles, I'd be stranded on the side of the road. I breathed in deeply and made sure to use the break sparingly, hoping that there would be a gas station between where I was and where I was headed.

I drove through the mountains listening to the latest Flat Irons sermon, and praise be to God I saw a gas station. I pulled in and half filled the tank as the gas was expensive and I could get cheaper fuel closer to my home of Longmont.

After some Google Maps confusion, I finally arrived. At first I wasn't sure if I was in the right place. No music was playing. I also felt like quite the city slicker being in heels on dirty and gravel. However thanks to years to walking on cobblestones, I'm a expert in walking in 4" inch pumps.

I looked at the menu. I was overdue for drawing a different kind of beer. I got one with an interesting name: Cloudscapes IPA.

An hour later, Soli and her parents arrived. Ryan was surprised to see me, and we agreed to see each other at future events.

All M. J. Star Creation products are printed in United States. Over 80% of products purchase are printed by local small business in the great state of Colorado. It's my goal for all my products to be made in Colorado by the end of 2023. #supportlocal

Museum Quality Print

• Sunset Watercolor Textured Print
• Museum-level quality
• Printed on archival paper that lasts for decades
• Printed by Boulder Fine Art Reproduction in Lafayette, Colorado

Aluminum Print

Printed on aluminum dibond looks amazing and lasts a lifetime. As it is light it is well-suited also for large formats and art pieces. Colors are highly saturated, even in large monochrome areas. The print is matte and glare-free. The white and bright areas have a faint silky gloss.

• Matte and glare-free
• Printed and shipped on demand
• Printed by Scudder Press Thornton, Colorado

Canvas

• Canvas frames are made of FSC® certified wood. When not available PEFC or equivalent.
• 2-3 cm (0.8-1.2") thick frame
• Shipped in protective packaging and strong boxes to ensure no damage during transportation.
• Mounting kit included
• Printed by Boulder Fine Art Reproduction in Lafayette, Colorado

Coaster

• Made in USA
• High-gloss polyester-coated top and excellent color vibrancy so you art looks great
• 3.75″ X 3.75″
• Genuine cork bottom finished
• Printed by Both Sides Design in Mead, Colorado

Magnet

• For indoor or outdoor use
• Lightweight
• Good for indoor and outdoor use
• Printed by Scudder Press Thornton, Colorado

Greeting Card

• Are 4" x 6" when closed
• Are 8" x 6" when opened
• Includes an envelope for each card
• Blank inside so you can include what ever message you want
• Printed by Scudder Press Thornton, Colorado

Location: Nederland, CO

What to expect: Great wall art, local vibe, classic Colorado mountain town, food truck

I recommend: The beer

From knottedrootbrewing.com

Knotted Root Brewing Company is a small, artisan brewery located in the quaint mountain setting of Nederland, Colorado.  Combining elements of traditional Belgian brewing and American experimentation, Knotted Root focuses on unfiltered hoppy ales, smoothie-style sours, and seasonal, rustic farmhouse ales.

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Europe: Arrives in 7-20 days

Elsewhere: Arrives in 10-26 days

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