Bristol Brewing Company starts making Venetucci Pumpkin Ale Wednesday

This year, Smith Farms in Peyton donated the pumpkins to the brewery. This is usually done by Venetucci Farms in Security-Widefield.

Local brewery brings smashing new twist to their Venetucci pumpkin ale

By: James Gavato

COLORADO SPRINGS — Bristol Brewing Company in Colorado Springs is starting to make its famous Venetucci Pumpkin Ale! The brewery held its annual roasting and smashing event Wednesday morning.

The brewery is based at the Ivywild School, which is located on the southwest side of Colorado Springs.

Wednesday, staff members there smashed more than 400 pounds of pumpkins.

This year, Smith Farms in Peyton donated the pumpkins to the brewery. Venetucci Farm in Security-Widefield is not able to grow pumpkins anymore because of issues with the water coming from Fountain Creek.

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Bristol Brewing Company starts making Venetucci Pumpkin Ale Wednesday

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