Boulder BLA approves MainStage Brewing Company brewpub license after presentation of operations and training protocols
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Summary
The Beverage Licensing Authority granted a brewpub license to MainStage Brewing Company (Gunbarrel) after the applicant described neighborhood petitioning, ID checks, ABT training, patio monitoring and production‑area controls; the board voted to approve the license.
The Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority voted to grant MainStage Brewing Company a brewpub liquor license after oral testimony from owner Eric Keane and attorney Robert Runco.
Keane said he personally circulated petitioning in the neighborhood and reported 31 signatures in favor of the application. He described operations at the proposed Gunbarrel site, explained how the patio is visible from the bar and monitored, outlined ID‑check policies (card everyone; accept Colorado app with staff training to detect fakes; no expired IDs), and said staff complete alcohol‑beverage training (ABT) in their first 30 days and that management enforces refusal‑of‑service policies. Keane also described production‑area security: brewing equipment sits behind a glass wall and doors remain locked during service.
Board members praised the presentation, noted prior successful compliance stings at the Lyons location and moved to grant the license. The motion carried by voice vote, and staff will process local approval and advise the applicant on state licensing steps required under Colorado’s dual licensing system.
