Colorado Beer Reviews

This rocky state has more than mountains: it’s got tons of great craft brews.

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Avery Joe’s Premium American Pilsner

by Tom Smillie | American Pilsner, Avery Brewing Company, Beer Reviews, Colorado, Flute Glass, German Pilsener, Mug, Pilsner Glass, United States | 0 comments

In the past years I would have momentarily glanced at the Avery beers on shelves at liquor stores and walked on by.  Reflecting back on that a few months ago I realized it was due to a simple factor.  The labeling.  Their old labels seems out of date making me think...

Great Divide Grand Cru

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Colorado, Goblet, Great Divide Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

Wow!  This beer holds up to just about any Quad on the market today.  Packed with wonderful flavor and boasting a hefty 11% abv it is no wonder they release it January-March (we need something to keep us warm).  Allow me to explain why this beer should be one of your...

Great Divide Belgian-style Yeti

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Colorado, Great Divide Brewing Company, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States | 0 comments

Just when I thought I was done with my Yeti collection, Great Divide went and brewed a fifth.  My bottle, brewed on June 17 2011, met my lips the night of September 19th the same year and I will not be the same again.  I figure the malt bill is exactly the same laying...

Great Divide 16th Anniversary Wood Aged Double IPA

by Tom Smillie | American IPA, Beer Reviews, Colorado, Great Divide Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers | 0 comments

I kept this bomber in my fridge for a year in order to see how it would age.  Would the hops fade?  Will the abv turn it into more of a barleywine? What about the oak aspect?  These were all questions I asked myself throughout the year as I waited 365+ days to enjoy...

Avery Out of Bounds Stout

by Tom Smillie | American Stout, Avery Brewing Company, Beer Reviews, Colorado, Mug, Pint Glass, United States | 0 comments

C.V. Howe (Marketing Director) puts it well on Avery’s website in saying that Out of Bounds is, “a roast monster!”  Pouring a garnet hue with a creamy beige head it is no wonder this beer might be a pub favorite based on looks alone.  Pressing your...

Avery Hog Heaven Barleywine

by Tom Smillie | American Barleywine, Avery Brewing Company, Beer Reviews, Colorado, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States | 0 comments

According Adam Avery, Hog Heaven was the beer that helped put his brewery on the map.  Looking at the label one might they they are in for a smoked beer, but don’t be fooled.  The nonsensical name is only a front for this barleywine-style ale.  In a video Adam...