#fortcollinsbeer

[taptraveler]

How soon do you know that a certain brewery is your kind of place? For me it's generally within the first couple of moments. When we climbed the stairs at the @jessupfarmbarrelhouse I knew it would be a favorite of mine. It's in a 133yr old restored barn (yes!), the beertenders wear Hawaiian shirts (yes!), and their specialty is approachable and complex barrel aged beers (yes!). All of their 5oz tasters were served in regular sized glasses which really helped in showcasing the aroma of their beers. It was only my third Colorado brewery, but it'll be hard not to include them in every itinerary from here on out. #taptraveler #cobeer #cocraftbeer #coloradocraftbeer #coloradobeer #fortcollins #fortcollinscolorado #fortcollinsbeer #drinkcraft #drinklocalbeer #drinklocal #beerphoto #beerblog #beerpics #beerflight #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #beertography #craftbeerlife #craftbeerlover #craftbeerporn #craftbeerpics #barrelaged #sourale #sourbeer (at Jessup Farm Barrel House) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxpYdvslxFE/?igshid=1ab01m17i47wu

[gildedgoatbrew-blog]

He's got the right idea for a Monday afternoon. Happy Hour(s) 3-6 today. $1 off pints and $2 off growler fills. • • #happyhour #fortcollinsbeer #coloradobeer #fortcollins #colorado #coloradobeer #craftbeer #brewery #beerandbooks (at Gilded Goat Brewing Company)

[jromansky]

If you like sour beer , lemon and ginger . You will like this . #newbelgium #newbelgiumbrewing #fortcollinsbeer #beerporn #craftbeer #sourbeer

[abeerinthelifeof]

New Belgium Brewery

As mentioned in yesterday’s post, I was scheduled to return to New Belgium for a private tour at 5 pm. The smell of fresh brewing beer, that wet, wheaty, meaty deliciousness that may remind you of the most earthy fresh baked bread, with that smell blowing threw my window when I pulled into the parking lot, my new friend Rolfe greeted me with a smile and a full glass of their special Oatmeal IPA. Yes. This was Mecca. Pouring out a beautiful shade of gold with thick, fluffy head, this bear delivered a powerful (almost too much so) pine hop punch. The oatmeal present in body, not too much in mouth. He cradled a darker pour in his hands; their Cocoa Mole. After the tour I was able to sample this new favorite of mine. As a lover of Mexican hot chocolate and light-bodied yet fully flavored brown ales, this beer was right up my alley. Brewed with cocoa nibs and chili powder, this beer reminded me of a good friend (and fellow beer-enthusiast) of mine named Rita: she’s petite, light bodied, but there’s NO lack of flavor and the chic packs a punch. After the artfully balanced flavors of malt and slight cocoa was down, the kick of chili left the back of my throat tingling.   

As we walked through the steel guts of this major craft beer producer, I now realize the infinite “wow’s” I uttered must have sounded about as blond as the popular style, not to mention the color of my hair... Used to a smaller, 4 tank brew room, this major, entirely computer operated facility was more than I’d bargained for. From small glass windows I peaked into the multi-ton steal mash-tuns where thick brown oats and hot water swirl together for the first time, releasing the flavors of our much loved beverage. From there, Rolfe unveiled the Sour’s room.  Unbeknown to me, New Belgium is the largest producer of sours in the country. Oak barrel’s three stories high towered above us in rows. 

“Each has their own name, since each has accrued their own character,” Rolfe said.  “There’s one guy here who knows every name.” 

Then to the bottling BUILDING. Its very own entity, and on to the final tasting room where I was finally able to sample the Cocoa Mole and a few others.  My other two favorites were the Belgium Tripple and Abbey.  Both were rich in flavor but not syrupy in body, the key to a good Belgium in my books. 

An unforgettable experience, I lift my glass to you Rolfe for showing me the inner workings of a macro facility of micro brew.  

[gildedgoatbrew-blog]

Today we're introducing the Meandering Wit, an unfiltered and cloudy Belgian wit. And it's Firkin Friday! Come by and try the Amarillo Hopped Wit. • • #FoCoBrew #firkinfriday #coloradobeer #craftbeer #witbeer #fortcollins #colorado #meadow #outdoors #beertography #video #fortcollinsbeer #coloradogoat #coloradolife (at Poudre River)

[thetoots]

Post hike beer and hang with Juno. Loving this saison from Funkwerks. • Saison by Fort Collins' @funkwerks. Delivered by @Tavour. • #berr #craftbeer #craftbeerporn #beerporn #craftbeervigilantes #begforjuno #craftbeerlover #craftnotcrap #beermail #hammock #hanmocklife #basenji #basenjimix #basenjichihuahua #chihuahua #chihauhaumix #saison #coloradobeer #colorado #fortcollins #fortcollinsbeer (at San Leandro, California)