Tag: colorado
Avery Brabant
by Paul Arthur on Nov.13, 2009, under ale, american wild ale, barrel aged beer, beer, sour beer
Background: The first entry in Avery’s Barrel-Aged Series, this sour ale was fermented with two strains of Brettanomyces then aged in Zinfandel barrels for six months. Bottled 10 February 2009.
Nose: Very rich and complex, with earthy barnyard funk and a deep red fruitiness. Cherry, raspberry, pear, and clove influences.
Taste: Very dry, lots of tannic oak influence. Rounded, silky mouthfeel. Notable vinuous red wine influence, with blackcurrant and cherries. Dark malty background with some saddle leather from the brett accompanying.
Overall: An excellent start to what I hope will be a long and fruitful series of beers. Pack in lots of flavour, while remaining somewhat approachable for less seasoned sour beer drinkers.
Celebration Caffè
by admin on Jan.14, 2009, under blended coffee, coffee
Background: Holiday offering by Allegro Coffee Company in Colorado, exclusively for Whole Foods. This year's blend is medium roast and contains coffees from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Guatemala.
Nose: Very sweet and fruity/floral, hints of spicy ginger and something that I can't quite place. Caramelised onion?
Taste: Bright and chocolaty. A little dried citrus, clean and sweet.
Overall: A zesty, flavourful cup of coffee.
Flying Dog Old Scratch
by admin on Aug.28, 2008, under amber lager, american amber lager, beer, lager
Background: Amber lager from Flying Dog in Denver, Colorado. The bottle is decorated with artwork by Ralph Steadman and a quote from Hunter S. Thompson.
Appearance: Reddish copper under an ivory cap.
Nose: Toasty malt and fruity hops.
Taste: A good dose of caramel maltiness layered with earthy undertones and citrusy hops.
Overall: Solidly middle-of-the-road beer.
Redstone Meadery Honey Wine with Juniper Berries
by admin on Jul.25, 2007, under mead, metheglin, wine
Background: Redstone Meadery is located in Boulder, Colorado and produces a wide range of meads. This medium-dry metheglin is fermented by Montrachet yeast, flavoured with juniper berries and made from a mix of orange blossom and desert blossom honey.
Presentation: Cobalt-blue flip-top bottle. Pours a clear light gold. 12% ABV.
Nose: Caramel and fresh honey sweetness, some generic fruit and more honey.
Taste: Starts with a clear semi-sweet floral honey taste, progressing to a juniper-influenced middle and a short, dry, slightly spicy finish.
Overall: Excellent. Not too sweet, well-balanced, with just the right amount of juniper.
