George Stranahan Explained

George Secor Stranahan (November 5, 1931, in Toledo – May 20, 2021, in Denver) was an American physicist and entrepreneur, best remembered for founding the Flying Dog Brewery, Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, and the Aspen Center for Physics.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] His family owned the Champion Spark Plug Company, and his inheritance was used to found these ventures. He founded the Woody Creek Tavern, which was the favorite watering hole of Hunter S. Thompson, who was also Stranahan's best friend. He founded and was principal of the Aspen Community School.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Hagerty . James R. . George Stranahan Made a Mark in Physics and Craft Brewing . 16 May 2022 . Wall Street Journal . 25 June 2021.
  2. News: Traub . Alex . George Stranahan, Benefactor of Physicists and Bar Flies, Dies at 89 . 16 May 2022 . The New York Times . 20 June 2021.
  3. News: Sackariason . Carolyn . Valley legend George Stranahan dies, leaves behind storied legacy . 16 May 2022 . Aspen Times.
  4. Web site: George Stranahan . Aspen Hall of Fame . 16 May 2022.
  5. Web site: Crowther . Linnea . George Stranahan (1931–2021), physicist who founded Flying Dog Brewery . Legacy.com . 16 May 2022 . 21 June 2021.
  6. Web site: Sackariason . Carolyn . Valley legend George Stranahan dies, leaves behind storied legacy . 2022-05-17 . www.postindependent.com . en-US. Feb 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230208075950/https://www.postindependent.com/news/valley-legend-george-stranahan-dies-leaves-behind-storied-legacy/. live.

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