Goat Patch Brewing Company

Named for the head brewer's facial hair, Goat Patch Brewing's Colorado Springs location on North Cascade Avenue is a production brewery with a well-rounded lineup of house beers and a comfortable taproom feel. Live music happens in the beer garden on Sundays through the warmer months, so afternoons here take on an easygoing, family-and-dogs kind of energy. The programming pulls in acoustic, Americana, bluegrass, blues, country, folk, rock, and singer-songwriter acts that fit the outdoor setting. For artists, it is a friendly all-ages daytime slot in front of a beer-garden crowd; for guests, it is a good excuse to spend a Sunday sampling flights while catching a set. The Monument location operates as a separate outpost.