Local Relic Artisan Ales

Microbrewery in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Carter Payne (Local Relic Artisan Ales)

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320 S Weber St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States

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6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours a clear, ruby color, with a small, gray head. The aroma is leather, dates, brown bread, pepper, and walnuts. Sweet and syrupy, with a touch of bitterness. Light to medium body, with a smooth, malty palate. Simple and quality, with some good yeasty character.

Tried on 10 May 2019 at 16:36


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours a hazy, dark, brown color, with a small, beige head. The aroma is lots of oak, orange juice, pine sap, schnapps, and toffee. Sweet and boozy, with a sad, off bitterness. Hot and rough.

Tried on 10 May 2019 at 16:21


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours a dull, pale, clear yellow color, with a small, off-white head. The aroma is honey, vanilla, quinine, mild agave syrup, and orange peel. Dry and a bit funky, with a long, bitter finish. Interesting, but kinda unpleasant.

Tried on 10 May 2019 at 16:12


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours a clear, fizzy, yellow color, with a medium, foamy, white head. The aroma is corn syrup, saaz hops, cloves, butterscotch, gin, and pine. Sweet and boozy, with a mild bitterness. Medium body, zesty, and quite hot. Not bad, though.

Tried on 10 May 2019 at 16:00


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours dark brown, with a medium, foamy, tan head. The aroma is caramel, light peat, brown sugar, and cream. Sweet and sugary, without any bitterness. Medium body, with a syrupy, thick mouthfeel. This is a pretty tasty, malty beer. Lacks a lot of the scotch character I was hoping for.

Tried on 12 Apr 2019 at 16:35


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours a dark, purple color, with a small, bubbly, beige head. Strong red wine, vanilla, light coconut, and cherries. Sweet and fruity, with a mild, smooth tartness. Lovely.

Tried on 12 Apr 2019 at 16:21


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours a clear, brown color, with a small, bubbly, off-white head. The aroma is toast, pine, banana, and oats. Sweet and malty, with some dank bitterness. Light body, with a smooth, syrupy palate. This is a fun and interesting beer.

Tried on 12 Apr 2019 at 15:54


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours black, with a small, brown head. The aroma is dark chocolate, nice rye, ginger, cinnamon, and caramel. Sweet and nutty, with a bit of savory spice. Heavy body, with a smooth, sharp palate. Lots of spice. Fun.

Tried on 12 Apr 2019 at 15:30


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

Sample at the ACBF. Pours black, with a small, tan head. The aroma is toasted coconut, chocolate, coffee, and cream. Sweet, with a roasted bitterness. Heavy body, with a thick, creamy, and harsh palate. Nice, big, and quality.

Tried on 11 Nov 2018 at 19:55


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Sampled while pouring at ACBF. Pours a hazy, orange color, with a big, frothy, off-white head. The nose is white bread, strong rosemary, hay, and bread dough. Sweet and yeasty, with a bit of bitterness. Light to medium body, with a dry, dusty, and clean palate. Interesting, with tons of savory spice.

Tried on 11 Nov 2018 at 19:00