I had two great beers last and these were fantastic. Great Divide – Grand Cru is a Belgian-style Dark ale with an 11% ABV. Great Divide has the words “Elegant” and “Exquisite” on the label and these two descriptors are spot on. Great Divide describes Grand Cru as “our very special Belgian-style dark ale. Imported malts give it a round malty richness, and the fruity complexity and slightly spicy character come from brewing with a proprietary Belgian yeast strain. Don’t let the name fool you; while it may be a special occasion beer, this medium-bodied, elegant incarnation is anything but snobbish.” This beer is a seasonal release (Jan. – March) that is released in 22 oz. bombers and this is a sipping beer that you just need to sit back, relax, and relish in the deliciousness.
Old No. 23 Barleywine won a silver medal for American Barley Wine-style Ale (ABV – 9.14% & IBU – 34) at the 2010 GABF. Bristol Brewing is based in Colorado Springs and is a brewery I want to visit this year. No. 23 is a limited release and is available in a 4 pack of 12 oz bottles throughout Colorado. Bristol describes No. 23 as “an annual Bristol tradition, Old No. 23 revives an English farmhouse brewery practice of making a complex ale to set aside for special occasions. Our version, while painstaking and time-consuming to brew, rewards the connoisseur with an ale that has the depth and complexity of a good brandy or single malt scotch. Massive quantities of malt and hops, a long aging time and limited availability make this a special ale worthy of its reputation.” This pours a tan / orange and with a nice head and it is just a pleasure to partake. This is another beer to just sit back, relax, and slowly enjoy this beauty. I will be buying more if it is still available.
Old No. 23 Barleywine won a silver medal for American Barley Wine-style Ale (ABV – 9.14% & IBU – 34) at the 2010 GABF. Bristol Brewing is based in Colorado Springs and is a brewery I want to visit this year. No. 23 is a limited release and is available in a 4 pack of 12 oz bottles throughout Colorado. Bristol describes No. 23 as “an annual Bristol tradition, Old No. 23 revives an English farmhouse brewery practice of making a complex ale to set aside for special occasions. Our version, while painstaking and time-consuming to brew, rewards the connoisseur with an ale that has the depth and complexity of a good brandy or single malt scotch. Massive quantities of malt and hops, a long aging time and limited availability make this a special ale worthy of its reputation.” This pours a tan / orange and with a nice head and it is just a pleasure to partake. This is another beer to just sit back, relax, and slowly enjoy this beauty. I will be buying more if it is still available.
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