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.

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5.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Early rating from Beer Buddy app

Tried on 07 Mar 2021 at 19:02


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Early rating from Beer Buddy app

Tried on 07 Mar 2021 at 19:02


4.5
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4

Bottle from Small Batch 11-22-2014

Tried from Bottle on 07 Mar 2021 at 18:58


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

Can. Dark brown color, creamy foam. Aroma: sweet, caramel, maple syrup, dried fruits. Sweet taste, caramel, wine, sweet, a little chocolate and coffee, soft, not bad.

Tried from Can on 01 Nov 2020 at 12:38


5.8
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 2 | Overall - 11

Bottle. Amber body. Frothy white head. Aroma of caramel, toasted grain, light floral hops. Sweet beginning, light to moderate bitter finish. Watery/sticky texture. Too much bitterness. Less than crisp.

Tried from Bottle on 12 Oct 2020 at 23:37


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Draft at Harman's 6-27-15

Tried from Draft on 24 Sep 2020 at 02:04


6.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 5.5

Early rating from Beer Buddy app

Tried on 22 Sep 2020 at 03:10


7

Magus, puuviljane, röst, karamell, oksüdeerunud. Ok.

Tried from Bottle on 10 Sep 2020 at 21:19


5

Sourish, roast, cocoa, dusty

Tried from Bottle on 10 Sep 2020 at 21:18


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 6

Standard IPA, which doesn't mean it's a bad one, just not particularly memorable. Hits the IPA notes you want--citrus, a little stone fruit, slight tropical notes, and pine--with a gentle caramel malt backbone and a modest bitterness on the finish. Medium body and easygoing carbonation make putting away a pint fairly easy. Decent.

Tried on 05 Aug 2020 at 00:44