Colorado Beer Reviews
This rocky state has more than mountains: it’s got tons of great craft brews.
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Colorado, Great Divide Brewing Company, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Wet/Harvest Hop Beers |
The bookstore I started at on Oct. 4th is finally open for business, meaning my schedule has become a little more consistent. For a while I was pulling 9-13 hour days in preparation for our grand opening. That said, I’m still on a Fresh hop, Wet hop, Hop Harvest (or...
by Tom Smillie | American IPA, Colorado, Great Divide Brewing Company, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Wood-Aged Beers |
Fall is approaching us here in Chicago as the temperatures are dropping and more importantly the humidity is gone. However, this morning when I woke up it was rainy and overcast. Wanting to say in a catch up on some much needed rest I hunkered in with a nice beer and...
by Tom Smillie | Avery Brewing Company, Colorado, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Upon my return from NOLA, the Sunday before Labor Day, I cracked open a double IPA in order to quench my craving for a hoppy beer. What I dove into was more than just hoppy, but rather a pummeling of my taste buds by that little green flower. Avery produces a couple...
by Matt | American IPA, Breckenridge Brewery, Colorado, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Thanks again to Steve in Colorado for another round of beers. Lucky U is a beer I thought was available only out west but on a recent trip to Binny’s I spotted it on the shelf. Here are my thoughts. It pours a beautiful, clear copper color with a one finger head that...
by Matt | American Pale Ale (APA), Colorado, Mug, Odell Brewing Company, Pint Glass, United States |
You can imagine what this beer may taste like based on the name. After a good day at work and a daughter that is early to bed, I couldn’t wait to crack this beer open. Thanks to Steve in Colorado for this treat. It pours a rich, golden honey color with a fluffy,...
by John | Breckenridge Brewery, Colorado, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Pint Glass, United States |
I was visiting a Binny’s in Chicagoland when I asked “the beer man” what was a great stout. He pointed me to Breckenridge Oatmeal. One of my first experiences with a stout was to get an oatmeal stout so I was ready for a very smooth drink. Good...