Bristol Brewing Company
Brewpub
in
Colorado Springs,
Colorado,
United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Bristol Brewing Company
Contact
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.
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.
7.6/10
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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
7/10
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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
6.8/10
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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
6.8/10
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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
6/10
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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
6.8/10
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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
6.9/10
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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
6.5/10
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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
6.8/10
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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
6.6/10
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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