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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8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
75 cL bottle. Pours hazy orange with a fully gone head. Aroma is slight citric and smooth fruity. Citric, fruity, tart and acetic. Smooth fruity and dry into a tart finish.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Aug 2012 at 02:05

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
75 cl bottle. Pours hazy brown with a small tan head. Aroma is fruity, mild citric and dark malty. Overripe fruity, citric, slight tart and fruity. Ends dry and tart.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Jul 2012 at 06:44

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750ml bottle @Tampa Weekly thanks jcartmdg-pours murky brown with an offwhite ring. Aroma is yeast-brett, tart fruit. Taste is acidic/vinegar, tart fruit, yeast-brett, medium malt.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Jun 2012 at 06:43

6.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle @ Dan’s house, courtesy of who the fuck knows. This was found in Dan’s fridge and no one knows who bought this fucking shit. Cloudy, dark orange appearance with a tan head. Soapy, floral, light citrusy, light toasty aroma. Tangy, orange/grapefruit citrusy, floral hoppy, soapy, bitter flavor. Not all that good but not horrible either.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Jun 2012 at 22:07

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Bottle @ home. Clear, yellow appearance with a cream colored head. Light skunk, grassy, hay, a bit herbal, pils malty aroma. Light vanilla, grainy pils malty, straw, hay, light fruity flavor with a dry, straw finish. Pretty decent.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Jun 2012 at 22:44

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Bottle @ home. Bottle named Bristol Wit. Same abv as this release, so it appears it is a re-release. Cloudy yellow appearance with a white head. A bit spicy, somewhat citrusy, wheat malty aroma. Quite easy drinking, sweet wheat malty, a little peppery spicy, somewhat orange citrusy, light coriander, delicious flavor. Really a nice, easy drinking witbier. Tasted next to Funkwerks White 2012 and Epic Wit and this was the best.
Tried from Bottle on 03 Jun 2012 at 21:28

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Bottle @ Home. Pours black with a small creamy light brown head. Aroma of roasted malt, coffee, milk chocolate, light smokey. Taste is malts, coffee, licorice, chocolate, lightly smokey. Thin to medium body, soft carbonation. would have liked a little more smoke in this, still nice tho. 160312
Tried from Bottle on 16 Mar 2012 at 14:30

7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Tap @ Euclid Halls, Denver. Pours golden with a white head. Aroma of malt, sweet fruity, grapefruit. Taste is malt, caramel, sweet fruit, peach, grapefruit. Medium bbody, soft carbonation. Pretty good. 050312
Tried from Draft on 11 Mar 2012 at 09:49

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Bottle thanks to Aaron. Pours dark brown with tan head. Nose/taste of nuts, roasted malt, barley, grain and caramel. Medium body. Slightly dry and grainy mouth feel.
Tried from Bottle on 03 Mar 2012 at 19:28

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle @ Timbers, Denver. Pours dark brown with a creamy offwhite head, nice sized for the style and the ABV. Aroma of malt, caramel, toast, sweet fruit, raisins, hops. Taste brady malt, caramel, nuts, raisins, fruit, bitter pinelike hops, some booze. Medium body soft carbonation, light warming alcohol in the finish. Nice brew, easy drinking. 030312
Tried from Bottle on 03 Mar 2012 at 09:08