The Right Glass
Handy tool from CraftBeer.com to help you pick the right glass to get the most enjoyment out of your brew.
CraftBeer.com Craft Beer microbrewI Love Colorado Craft Beer
Craft beers sales are on the rise nationwide and it looks like Colorado is leading the way. Colorado is already the hotspot for numerous respected breweries with 75 more planned.
Maybe my goal for 2013 should be to try a beer from each of Colorado’s breweries.
Colorado microbrew Breckenridge BreweryColorado: Craptree Brewing “Eclipse Black IPA”
This beer was a discovery at the beer tasting event we attended at a local grocery store. The Eclipse was one of two beers that we didn’t want to go home without that day. This black IPA has the hops of a good IPA while also presenting the roasted flavors we enjoy.
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Colorado microbrew Craptree Brewing Black IPAColorado: Breckenridge Brewery “Vanilla Porter”
This is another beer from the Main Line available from Breckenridge Brewery. This one also is one that I enjoy as an after dinner drink. And, like with most porters, I prefer it as it warms a little. Ice cold seems to hide some of the flavors.
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Breckenridge Brewery Colorado microbrew porterColorado: Breckenridge Brewery “Oatmeal Stout”
If you gave me the choice of a sweet dessert or this oatmeal stout, I would choose this beer every single time. It is smooth and creamy with strong hints of coffee.
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Colorado Breckenridge Brewery microbrew Oatmeal StoutColorado: Breckenridge Brewery “Lucky U IPA”
Another easy to enjoy beers from Breckenridge Brewery’s mainline. This is one of the IPAs I would share with someone who wanted to try an IPA for the first time.
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Breckenridge Brewery Colorado microbrew IPAColorado: Breckenridge Brewery “Agave Wheat”
I like wheat beers and this s a great variation on a standard. It is slightly sweet, but not so much that you forget you are actually drinking a beer.
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Breckenridge Brewery Colorado microbrew wheat alePennsylvania: Weyerbacher Brewing Co: “Quad”
This beer seems to need to be enjoyed like one would enjoy a glass of wine. It is a great stand alone beer, but I can imagine it pairing well with a great ribeye. The website says it is only available in November and December but that it ages well so stocking up is an option.
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Weyerbacher Brewing microbrew PennsylvaniaTexas: Shiner “Ruby Redbird”
When it comes to seasonal beers, this is far and above my favorite. Generally I like my beer to taste like, well, beer, but the grapefruit and ginger notes in this summer beer make it perfect for a hot summer afternoon.
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Texas Shiner Seasonal microbrewColorado: Great Divide “Claymore Scotch Ale”
Mmmm…the Wee Heavy is beautifully dark, yet smooth, slightly sweet with a hint of hoppiness. Based on the name alone I wasn’t sure what to expect from this ale, but it has quickly become one of our favorites.
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Great Divide Colorado Wee Heavy microbrew