Bristol Brewing Company

Bristol Brewing on South Cascade Avenue is a 21-plus Colorado Springs taproom that carves out Friday nights for live music. The programming is a smaller part of the calendar than at some music-first breweries, which gives the weekly slot a distinctive feel rather than a routine background gig. For guests, it is a low-key Friday stop for a well-made beer and a set; for artists, the weekly rotation creates a steady room in front of a taproom crowd.