Category Archives: Colorado

Tap the Rockies – Or Not

This summer Alex Ford, Alex Liollio and I took a trip out west that would, or more acurately will, change our lives. Of the many highlights, one that stands out in particular is the trip we took to the Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado.

After an informative audio tour of the manufacturing process, Alex, Alex and I found ourselves in the dining room where we were allowed to sample three different types of Coors beers before getting back on the tour bus. Paying our respects to the Rocky Mountans, we all started off with an ice cold Coors, brewed fresh with the cool, crisp water that flows from the snow capped peaks. I’ll be honest, I can’t say I’m a huge fan of Coors, but in this one-on-one eclusive interview, it’s apparent how Liollio feels. He’s not a fan.

Funny thing is, after he finished the Coors he asked me what he should have next, and I told him as sarcastically as possible to go grab a Zima.

Much to my surpries Liollio leaves and after waiting in line for five minutes, comes back with a bottle of Mango Zima. Not blinking an eye he takes a big swig, only to return from the bottle with a puzzled expression on his face. “Um…Dude…Is this supposed to taste like this? I mean, I thought…well…..” The expression was priceless. We should have made him drink it all but the fact that Liollio didn’t even know what a Zima was was enough to entertain us for the day.

Dan Barnes

Greeks & Wii Sports

If I had never met Alex Liollio, I would never have experienced:

1.)  someone playing wii sports with such zeal that he knocks over a growler full of locally brewed beer, which he had been drinking through a straw all night (although in this picture he’s just straight turnin’it up.)

2.)  a wii game breaking into a full contact wresting match.
3.)  watching “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” with an actual Greek.

Thanks Liollio!
Happy Birthday!

- Jessa Decker Smith

Jessa met Liollio for the first time in Morrison, CO on June 27, 2008. Jessa and her two roommates were letting Alex and his roommates stay at their house for a couple of nights before they headed up to Rocky Mountain National Park.