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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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Irishboy (4715) reviewed
Scotch Ale from Bristol Brewing Company
13 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bomber from Supermarket Liquors - Fort Collins. Nose is toffee, bubblegum, roast, prunes, and a hint of vanilla.Nose a huge nose but wonderfully complex. Clear rusty brown with a medium, heavy lacing head. Flavor is fruity, lightly bitter, white peppery, and toffee. Body is a little light but ABV is only 6.9%. I would drink this any day! Really good scotch ale!
Tried on 14 Oct 2012 at 16:59
gnoff (11189) reviewed
Old No. 23 Barley Wine from Bristol Brewing Company
13 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
12 fl oz bottle from the Bristol stand at the Coloorao rare beer tasting, Rackhouse, on October 10, 2012Clear dark brown color, tan to light brown head. Malty, grainy, sweet, alcohol taste. Dry, citrus, fruity, bitter aftertaste. Medium to smooth mouthfeel, high bitterness. Fruity, sweet, alcohol scent.
Tried from Bottle on 11 Oct 2012 at 13:03
gnoff (11189) reviewed
Belgian Tripel from Bristol Brewing Company
13 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Sampled from bottle at Rackhouse Pub, Denver CO, on October 10, 2012, during the event Colorado Rare Beer TastingCloudy yellow color, white head. Phenolic scent. Spicy taste. Medium mouthfeel, low bitterness.
Tried from Bottle on 11 Oct 2012 at 07:10
gnoff (11189) reviewed
Belgian Dubbel from Bristol Brewing Company
13 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Sampled from bottle at Rackhouse Pub, Denver CO, on October 10, 2012, during the event Colorado Rare Beer TastingCloudy orange color, white head. Banana, sweet taste. Medium mouthfeel, low bitterness. Phenolic scent.
Tried from Bottle on 11 Oct 2012 at 07:08
LeninCat (7982) reviewed
Red Baron Octoberfest from Bristol Brewing Company
14 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
Bottle @ home, picked up at Wilbur’s Foco. Pours a touch hazy, copper, burnt orange appearance with a light brown head. Pretty tame, light caramel, herbal, straw, a touch spicy, but boring aroma. Somewhat spicy, grassy hoppy, toasty malty, kind of watery, uninspired flavor. Not offensive and not overly hard to drink, but there’s just not a ton going on.
Tried from Bottle on 04 Oct 2012 at 20:59
Anders37 (30296) reviewed
Skull & Bones Grand Cru from Bristol Brewing Company
14 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle. Pours a hazy yellow color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity malty sour citrus aroma. Fruity malty sour tart citrus flavor. Has a fruity malty sour finish.
Tried from Bottle on 16 Aug 2012 at 07:57
Anders37 (30296) reviewed
Skull & Bones Cuvee from Bristol Brewing Company
14 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Bottle. Pours a slightly hazy amber color with a small off-whit ehead. Has a fruity sour funky aroma. Fruity sour tart funky flavor. Has a fruity sour funky finish.
Tried from Bottle on 11 Aug 2012 at 02:45
LeninCat (7982) reviewed
Imperial IPA from Bristol Brewing Company
14 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 5
Bottle @ home. Pours a hazy orange appearance with a fluffy, cream colored head and nice lacing. Quite woody, herbal, a touch piney hoppy, chewy, light citrusy aroma. I’m not overly impressed with this earthy/woody/herbal hoppy aroma, so it’s hard to place this at at 6 or 7 for aroma. Chewy, tangy, toasty malty, earthy/herbal/woody hoppy, mild grapefruit flavor. Certainly not hard to drink but not very exciting or impressive either.
Tried from Bottle on 06 Aug 2012 at 19:59
LeninCat (7982) reviewed
RyePA from Bristol Brewing Company
14 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6
Bottle @ home. Pours a hazy, reddish brown appearance with a bubbly, light brown head. Very piney and especially floral hoppy, spicy, mild citrusy, herbal, toasty, rye malty aroma. Toasty, slightly caramelized, mild rye malty, herbal/soapy/floral hoppy flavor with mild citrus and pine notes. Somewhat spicy, floral finish. A touch chewy. Not bad but nothing special.
Tried from Bottle on 06 Aug 2012 at 18:07
yespr (55614) reviewed
Skull & Bones Grand Cru from Bristol Brewing Company
14 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
75 cL bottle. Pours hazy orange with a small tan head. Aroma is fruity and light toasted malty and fruity. Citric and mellow fruity, smooth. Dry and lingering fruity. Smooth fruity finish.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Aug 2012 at 02:24