Backcountry Bourbon Barrel Breakfast Stout

Backcountry Bourbon Barrel Breakfast Stout       10%ABV

Backcountry Brewing Co. Frisco, CO

A:   Pours an opaque black color with a lofty dark tan head.

S:  Bold aromas of roasted malt, caramel, raisin and squaw bread marry with rich notes of Breckenridge Bourbon and toasted American oak from its time spent in barrel (6mo)

T:  Flavors follow the nose closely with a heavy yet pleasant sweetness that is balanced nicely with just a touch of hops.

M:  Full bodied with a creamy texture and modest carbonation.  This beer finishes on the sweet side with noticeable boozy element.

O:  Overall a great winter sipper but also pairs incredibly with pork belly, coffee and chocolate desserts as well as desserts focused on creamy vanilla flavors or candied nuts.

Great Divide TITAN IPA

Great Divide TITAN IPA    7.1%ABV

Great Divide Brewing Co.  Denver Colorado

A:  Clear bright copper with a lofty off white head.

S:  Lots of caramel malts , citrus and tropical fruits and mild pine, and grass

T:  This beer is about balance between rich caramel malt and citrus, tropical, and piney hops.

D:  Very drinkable, yet considerably high in alcohol.  Also great with food.

Pairing:  Whole roasted chicken, lemon grass sausage 

Russian River Consecration

Russian River  Consecration, Russian River Brewing Co.,

American Wild Ale, Beer Advocate: A
    375mL/10% abv

A: Cherry brown with a very slight head that fades fast. Slight lacing as well. 


S: Things starts of acidic with notes of vinegar pairs with cherry, oak and vanilla. Varying levels of fruitiness and acidity come through making for a complex nose.


T: lactic acid and tartness up front, big time puckering, followed by a sweeter and fruitier middle, this is followed up by a considerable amount of oak with a touch of funk, and the tartness returns on the finish. Definitely carries with it a sense of tannic wine pull from the currents as well as the Cabernet barrels.

M: Light to medium body with heavy carbonation. Dry crisp finish that has a tart lingering. very nice.


D: The currents and the Cabernet barrels really give this a tannic lactic acid feel that finishes dry similar to a Brute Champagne. Fantastic Sour, enough said.

Firestone Walker Wookey Jack Black Rye IPA

Firestone Walker Wookey Jack Black Rye IPA    8.3%ABV

Hops: German Magnum (bittering), Citra & Amarillo (flavor/aroma and double dry-hopped)

A: Dark dark brown, nearly opaque, with a creamy mocha head.
S: Lots of fruity and piney hops, rye spice, roasted chocolate malts, with hints of coffee.
T: Mild rye , rich chocolatey and dark bready malts, citrusy, grassy,  and piney hops with a slightly sweet and hoppy finish..  
M: Medium plus bodied, slightly creamy texture with moderate carbonation.
D: Boozy but very drinkable. 

Duchesse De Bourgogne

Duchesse De Bourgogne-  Flanders Red Ale/6.0%

From Brouwerij Verhaeghe is the traditional Flemish red ale. This refreshing ale is matured in oak casks; smooth with a rich texture and interplay of passion fruit, and chocolate, and a long, dry and acidic finish. The average age of this beer is 12 months.

A- Deep ruby-brown, small amount of head with miniaml lacing.

S- Funky and sour, berries

T- Nice tartness but well balanced, some vanilla from the oak barrels and a little earthiness, nice and complex flavor

M- Effervesent and crisp, light bodied

D- Great summer beer, good to start people on sours and also if someone likes wine

Duchesse De Bourgogne

Duchesse De Bourgogne-  Flanders Red Ale/6.0%

From Brouwerij Verhaeghe is the traditional Flemish red ale. This refreshing ale is matured in oak casks; smooth with a rich texture and interplay of passion fruit, and chocolate, and a long, dry and acidic finish. The average age of this beer is 12 months.

A- Deep ruby-brown, small amount of head with miniaml lacing.

S- Funky and sour, berries

T- Nice tartness but well balanced, some vanilla from the oak barrels and a little earthiness, nice and complex flavor

M- Effervesent and crisp, light bodied

D- Great summer beer, good to start people on sours and also if someone likes wine

New Belgium Lips of Faith Transatlantique Kriek

New Belgium Lips of Faith Transatlantique Kriek     Lambic    8%ABV

A:  Pours a gorgeous clear ruby color with three fingers of pink head.

S:  Bright tart cherries followed by the light oak and a signature lambic funk.

T:  Dark tart cherries, followed by mild oak and mild grainy sweetness.

M:  Light to medium bodied with

Pairing:  Pork Chop, Cassoulet, Chocolate Crème Pie,