Colorado Beer Reviews
This rocky state has more than mountains: it’s got tons of great craft brews.
by Michael Larson | Breckenridge Brewery, Colorado, Mug, Pint Glass, Porter, United States |
Drinking a beer is all about perspective. A few of my friends got together and enjoyed a few pints last night and, of course, talked beer. One of the brews in my fridge came up in conversation, the Breckenridge Vanilla Porter. I had tried it, twice actually, and was...
by Tom Smillie | Colorado, Left Hand Brewing Company, Mug, Pint Glass, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, United States |
So I’m walking through the aisles of my local beverage store and happen upon a gift pack of Left Hand Brewing Co beers. It contained some brews of theirs I have been dying to sample and included a glass, so I grabbed it without thinking twice. The first beer I’m...
by Tom Smillie | American / Robust Porter, Colorado, Great Divide Brewing Company, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
The country of Ireland has a handful of patron saints. No doubt, the most famous is St. Patrick. Responsible for bringing Christianity to the Emerald Isle, he is now affixed to a holiday that celebrates his legacy and unfortunately, in my opinion, encourages...
by Matt | Colorado, Left Hand Brewing Company, Pint Glass, United States, Winter Ale / Warmer |
Smells medicinal, a greeny, almost menthol spice, cough drop anyone? Also picking up some black licorice, cloves and maybe cinnamon. Dark almost black brown color with decent head but vanishes pretty quickly leaving only a faint film. Loosely resembles the surface of...
by Team | Colorado, Coors Brewing Company, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States, Witbier |
Yes, I know this is one of Americas trendiest craft beers…you know, with the slice of orange hanging onto to the side of the glass. Actually that orange is supposed to accentuate the flavor of this beer because orange peel is one of its unique ingredients....
by Team | Breckenridge Brewery, Colorado, English Bitter (ESB) / Pale Ale, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Tom: Having never visited Colorado I’m forced to vicariously experience the rocky mountain grandeur through their beer. One brewery that has been gaining my support is Breckenridge Brewery. They have an extensive lineup and produce a couple “small batch” beers...