Local Relic Artisan Ales

Microbrewery in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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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6.4/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Taster at the brewery tap room. Pours a muddy, reddish-brown, with a big, frothy, beige head. The aroma is chicory, caramel, light smoke, and pine. Malty, with a mild bitterness. Medium body, with a sharp finish. This is a pretty nice, mild, and malt-forward beer.
Tried from Draft on 13 Apr 2018 at 17:31

6.9/10 β€” Appearance 10 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Taster at the tasting room. Pours an opaque, dark orange, with a big, bubbly, tan head. The aroma is tangerine, peach, leather, and pine sap. Dry and bitter. Light to medium body, with a sharp, dense feel. This isa pretty nice, aromatic lager.
Tried on 13 Apr 2018 at 17:22

6/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 7
Taster at the taproom. Pours black, with a big, bubbly, tan head. The aroma is bitter chocolate, burnt toast, dirt, rye, and resin. The flavor is very bitter and harsh. Medium to heavy body, with a sharp, grainy, and hard mouthfeel. This is an assertive and flavorful porter, but not really pleasant.
Tried from Draft on 30 Mar 2018 at 18:10

7.2/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Taster at the taproom. Cloudy, pale yellow, with no head. The aroma is sharp berries, rhubarb, salt, leather, and orange peel. Sweet and fruity, with a mild bitterness and a bit tart. Medium body, with a creamy, very acidic mouthfeel. This is interesting, and pretty tasty.
Tried from Draft on 30 Mar 2018 at 18:07

6.9/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Taster at the taproom. Pours a bright, hazy orange color, with a big, foamy, white head. Distinct jelly bean sugar nose, with some earth, grapefruit, and light berry. Fairly dry, with a sugary finish. Medium to heavy body, with a grainy, syrupy, and thick mouthfeel. This is a fun and interesting beer, but not something I'd want a lot of. Surprisingly hard and dry, given the obvious sugar additions.
Tried from Draft on 30 Mar 2018 at 16:59

7/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Taster at the brewery tap room. Pours a clear, dark gold color, with a medium, frothy, off-white head. The aroma is dry leather, honey, asian pear, white pepper, and tangerines. Sweet and lightly tart. Medium body, with a sharp, lightly acidic, and hard palate. This is a nicely done sour, without too much fruity sweetness.
Tried from Draft on 30 Mar 2018 at 15:01

6.6/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Taster at the brewery taproom. Pours a hazy, pale yellow, with a big, foamy, white head. The aroma is dusty attic, lemon peel, gin, and papaya. Sweet and juicy, with a mild tart flavor. Light body, with a velvety, smooth feel. This is a mild and tasty sour. Nothing too special.
Tried from Draft on 16 Mar 2018 at 14:49

6.9/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
On tap in a flight at the brewery. Pours a cloudy yellow color, with a small, fine, off-white head. Smells very lemony, with some notes of dry grass, leather, and mango. Relatively dry, with a sharp bitterness. Light to medium body, with a sharp, grainy, and pulpy feel. This is a sharp, aromatic, and very bitter IPA. Not as hazy or juicy as I'd like.
Tried from Draft on 16 Mar 2018 at 14:45

7.4/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
On tap at the brewery taproom. Pours black, with a small, tan head. Smells just like an oatmeal raisin cookie! Some hints of black pepper, pine, and licorice. Sweet, with a sharp, roasted bitterness. Medium to heavy body, with a grainy, sharp, and acidic palate. This is a fun beer, with great aromatics. A bit harsh on the finish, but still quality.
Tried from Draft on 16 Mar 2018 at 14:40

7/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 8
Sample on tap at the taproom. Clear, orange color, with a small, bubbly, off-white head. The aroma is mild coffee, butterscotch, oak, light smoke, and vanilla. Sweet and malty, with a touch of bitterness. Medium to heavy body, with a creamy, grainy, and lightly acidic mouthfeel. This is a fun and nicely aromatic beer.
Tried from Draft on 16 Mar 2018 at 14:36