Beer = Economic Prosperity

“No, Mom, Dad, really. Beer is, like, you know, important and stuff like that. It can be a job.” How about this?! The 20-something’s dream is real! You really can have your beer and a career, too! According to a study by Colorado State University’s Regional Economics Institute, in 2010, local breweries supported 938 direct jobs and accounting for spinoff impacts, Larimer County breweries support a total of $309.9 million in output, 2,488 jobs and $141.9 million ot local payrolls. So, sit back, pop the top on your favorite brewsky, and read all about it right here.