Bristol Brewing Company

Brewpub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Bristol Brewing Company

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1604 S. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, United States
Description
In 1994, just as the fledgling craft beer industry was starting to gather steam in Colorado, Mike and Amanda Bristol settled comfortably in the lap of Pikes Peak and started hand-brewing fresh, distinctive ales for the locals in Colorado Springs.
Today, our beers are available on draught and in six packs, four packs, and bombers across the state. And Mike and Amanda have been joined by a cast of characters that make magic happen at Bristol every day. Collectively, we are a family of smart, friendly people who really love beer. We love the glorious flavor. We love the global tradition and history. We love the art and science of brewing. And the pure contentment of enjoying a pint at the end of the day.
In 2013, we moved lock, stock, and barrel into a former elementary school, where we happily ignore school rules by brewing and serving beer in the classrooms, including our onsite pub. Built in 1916, the building’s hardwood floors and brick walls, former gym and student artwork radiate charm and a hip but super-friendly vibe.

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6.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 4.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Taster at the brewery. Pours dark brown, nearly black, with a small, beige head. The aroma is chestnut, coriander, and butterscotch. Sweet and nutty, with a weak, acrid bitterness. Light to medium body, syrupy, and slick. Nicely nutty, but with a weird medicinal finish. Fair.

Tried from Draft at Bristol Brewing Company on 17 Dec 2025 at 16:28


5.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 6.5

Taster at the brewery. Pours black, with a fair, foamy, tan head. The aroma is mellow earth, grass clippings, sawdust, and weak toffee. Sweet and malty, with a light, musty bitterness. Medium body, thin, and astringent. Weak and fair.

Tried from Draft at Bristol Brewing Company on 17 Dec 2025 at 16:27


7.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8.5

Taster at the brewery. Pours black, with no real head. The nose is caramel, cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate syrup, and brandy. Sweet and boozy, with a mellow, grainy finish. Medium to heavy body, slick, and boozy. Hot and tasty.

Tried from Bottle at Bristol Brewing Company on 17 Dec 2025 at 16:16


6.8

Tried from Draft on 10 Jun 2025 at 17:20


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8

Draft at the pub. Pours clear, golden color, with a big, foamy, off-white head. The nose is resin, light strawberry, juniper, and hay. Dry and malty, with a big, aggressive bitterness. Medium body, astringent, and biting. Nice.

Tried from Draft at Bristol Brewing Company on 06 Jun 2025 at 18:42


4.9
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 4.5 | Flavor - 2.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 5.5

Taster at the pub. Pours a clear, amber color, with a fair, foamy, beige head. The nose is caraway, pine sap, wet grass, and raw grains. Sweet and malty, with an awful, acrid bitterness. Medium body, crisp, and biting. Unfortunate.

Tried from Draft at Bristol Brewing Company on 06 Jun 2025 at 17:35


7.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Taster at the pub. Pours an unclear, straw color, with a small, white head. The nose is lemongrass, coriander, straw, and pineapple. Sweet and sugary, with a mellow, grassy bitterness. A touch tart. Light, crisp, and grainy. Easy, refreshing, and pretty tasty.

Tried from Draft at Bristol Brewing Company on 06 Jun 2025 at 16:59


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7.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8

Draft at the pub. Pours a hazy, yellow color, with a fairly big, foamy, white head. The nose is orange, coriander, wheat bread, grains of paradise, and light floral notes. Sweet and yeasty, with a touch of tartness. Light body, fluffy, and clean. Solid, simple, and clean.

Tried from Draft at Bristol Brewing Company on 06 Jun 2025 at 16:09


8

Kinda flat.

Tried on 13 Dec 2024 at 16:53


7

Smokey and hoppy. Or that's just my tastebuds coming back.

Tried on 13 Dec 2024 at 16:53