Location: Frisco, Colorado The Scene: The brewery is quite literally just a jump from I-70 in Frisco but you would never know it. It's small but comfortable and has a huge glass door that opens up to a spacious patio that overlooks the nearby peaks. The place is everything you would expect to find in... 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 →
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 →
India Pale Ale (IPA) - Burial Beer Company This is a beer blog dedicated to the Colorado Craft Beer scene but what you might not know is that Burial Beer Company has made a cameo. TRVE Brewing has not only partnered in collaborations with Burial (based in Asheville, NC) but was kind enough to the... 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 →
Beer Style of the Month: IPA Taste (A Different Approach Than Style Profile): Most IPAs can considered a medium style beer but have a direct style profile. They can be bitter, burst with citrus or pine, while backed with malt in their flavoring. This type of beer requires strong flavors in the food to make... 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 →
India Pale Ale - Odd13 Brewing My first visit to Odd13 in Lafayette was not even a month ago and I was hooked. Yesterday, I just happened to be up north for another beer project, and it set up perfectly for me to stop by and pick up their taproom only release of Hop Hackin'... Continue Reading →
India Pale Ale - Bonfire Brewing Firestarter IPA is one of the original beers brewed by Bonfire Brewing - located in Eagle, CO. Distributed state-wide, it's hard to miss on the shelf in the bright yellow and orange can. Tag line -This One Gets The Fire Going Quickly Visual: Medium amber, off white head. Aroma:... Continue Reading →
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