Blonde Coffee Milk Stout with Vanilla - High Hops Brewery When I wander into a liquor store now it becomes more and more difficult to find something I haven't tried and something that is out of the ordinary unless it's the newest seasonal from my regular breweries. I wasn't in the mood for that and... Continue Reading →
Denver Beer Company - Maui Express IPA Denver Beer Company's newest offing is the Maui Express IPA. With hints of coconut, this is the perfect summer IPA to transport you from the mountains to the beach. Visual: Clear, amber, with a small head Aroma: Hoppy, hint of something tropical Taste: Lightly hoppy, hint of coconut... Continue Reading →
The Manitou Incline For those of you who don't know, and until the last couple of years I could count myself among you, there is an insane hiking trail in Manitou Springs. While technically it's called an extreme trail - I believe that insane is a better description. The hike itself is not that long,... Continue Reading →
Farmhouse Ale - Paradox Beer Company I am getting ready to head back down to destination Divide this weekend and realized I need more room in my beer cellar. Naturally - I decided to crack open one of my favorites from my last visit down that way, the Tart Noire. Tagline: Every grape is a... Continue Reading →
Fruit IPA - Oskar Blues Brewery Oskar Blues has always had a solid lineup. Dale's Pale Ale, Mama's Little Yella Pils and Old Chub are OG craft beers that take many of us back to our college days. Anytime a new beer is rolled out, it becomes a must try - Fugli is no exception,... Continue Reading →
Kolsch - Left Hand Brewing Company When the weather warms up the beers get lighter. Inspired by my upcoming trip to the mountains I decided to do this latest beer review on something light and sessionable. Of course, the fact that it's a travelin' beer may have also played a part. I believe that drinking... Continue Reading →
Peach Climacteric - Weldwerks Brewing Company Barrel Aged Sour The Event On April 8, 2017 Weldwerks Brewing Company released their first sour just weeks after celebrating their 2nd anniversary. In those two years Weldwerks has built a reputation with their Hazy IPA, Juicy Bits, and multiple barrel aged beers such as their barrel aged Mexican... Continue Reading →
American IPA - Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company Everyone has their take on the IPA style and what it should or shouldn't be - this is a beer that can help you explore what it means to you. With it's low ABV it felt like the perfect opportunity to discover new subtleties within the hazy IPA... Continue Reading →
IPA - Left Hand Brewing Company Are you an introvert or an extrovert? With Left Hand Brewing's Introvert Session IPA and Extrovert American IPA you don't have to choose. If you're feeling "opinionated and hopped-up" a nice session Introvert IPA is exactly what you need. Feeling bold? Then the "assertive, fruit-forward hops" of the Extrovert... Continue Reading →
Sour Ale - New Belgium Brewing Company Today is Superbowl Sunday and I was feeling decidedly bitter about the game since my beloved Broncos did not even make the playoffs. So when I went to the store today to pick up some snacks for the big game I was hoping to find a beer to... Continue Reading →
Hard 12 Brews 