Born Brewing Co. (prev. Born Colorado Brewing)
Microbrewery
in Calgary,
Alberta,
Canada 🇨🇦
Associated Venue: Born Brewing Co. (prev. Born Colorado Brewing)
Established in 2018
At Born Colorado Brewing we believe beers are more than a beverage. They are laughing until you can’t breathe and camping under the stars in Banff. They are backyard barbecues on Canada Day and sunburns from Spring skiing. That is why BCB brews crisp, fresh, unique beers that have you itching for your next journey.
The BCB taproom is a place to engage with our vibrant city. We provide the beer and space for you to write your story. BCB is a place where strangers become friends over good brews, lots of laughs, and adventure. Come say hi! We can’t wait to host you!
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Hazy deep amber, lasting beige head. Light spicy citrus nose and palate. Lightly sweet mid, with lasting spicy bitterness. Good body.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8
473ml can. Pours a cloudy orange gold with yeast particles that sink to the bottom and a medium, foamy, long lasting, off-white head that leaves thick, soapy curtains of lace. Sweet fruity aroma of bready pale malt, pineapple, banana, cantaloupe and floral hops. Sweet fruity flavour of bready pale malt, tangerine, mango, pineapple, strawberry, peach, cantaloupe, earthy yeast and floral hops in a dry, mild bitter finish. Medium body with a smooth, oily texture and soft carbonation. Juicy and delicious.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
473ml can. Pours a slightly hazy gold with a small, foamy, short lived, white head that laces. Mild aroma of grainy pale malt, pineapple and floral hops. Sweet flavour of grainy pale malt, pineapple, orange and light grassy hops in a crisp, dry, mild bitter finish. Medium body with a thick, syrupy texture and average to soft carbonation. Refreshing and tasty.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
473ml can. Pours a hazy gold orange with a medium, frothy, short lived, off-white head that laces. Mild fruity aroma of bready wheat malt, mandarin orange and slight floral. Sweet fruity flavour of grainy wheat malt, mango, orange zest and light hibiscus in a dry, mild bitter finish. Light body with an oily to watery texture and soft carbonation. Refreshing and crushable, but a little weak.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
473ml can. Pours a clear pale gold with a small, foamy, long lasting, off-white head that laces nicely. Mild aroma of biscuity pale malt and floral hops. Sweet flavour of bready pale malt, lemon and grassy hops in a crisp, dry, mild bitter finish. Light body with a watery texture and average carbonation. Could use more bitterness, but overall refreshing and crushable.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
473ml can. Pours a cloudy orange yellow with yeast particles that sink to the bottom and a medium, frothy, long lasting, white head that leaves thick, soapy curtains of lace. Sweet fruity aroma of bready wheat malt, tangerine, mango, peach, earthy yeast and floral hops. Sweet fruity flavour of bready wheat malt, tangerine, apricot, mango, papaya, cantaloupe, earthy yeast and piney hops in a dry, mild bitter finish. Medium body with a sticky, smooth texture and soft carbonation. Juicy and ABV is well hidden.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
473ml can. Pours a clear copper with a small, foamy, long lasting, off-white head that laces. Spicy aroma of pale malt, pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and floral hops. Spicy flavour of bready pale malt, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and spicy hops in a dry, mild bitter finish. Medium body with an oily texture and average carbonation. Pretty solid.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
473ml can. Pours a clear copper with a medium, frothy, long lasting, off-white head that leaves thick curtains of lace. Aroma of caramel malt, grapefruit and floral hops. Sweet flavour of biscuity pale malt, tangerine and piney hops in a crisp, dry, bitter finish. Light to medium body with a slick texture and average carbonation. Pretty hoppy for a PA. Drinks more like an IPA, which isn't a bad thing.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
355ml can. Pours a translucent dark brown with red hue and a small, fizzy, short lived, tan head that fully dissipates. Sweet aroma of roasted malt, dark chocolate, rum, oak, cinnamon and faint vanilla. Sweet flavour of lightly roasted malt, licorice, dark chocolate, cinnamon and oak in a dry, mild bitter, warming rum finish. Full body with a creamy, smooth, sticky texture and soft carbonation. Delicious and ABV is well hidden. I think a little aging would make this even better.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
473ml can. Pours a clear amber red with a small, foamy, short lived, pale pink head that leaves spotty lacing. Sweet fruity aroma of bready wheat malt, raspberry and floral hops. Sweet fruity flavour of bready wheat malt, lime, raspberry and floral hops in a dry, tart finish. Light body with a watery texture and lively to average carbonation. Juicy, refreshing and crushable.