Local Relic Artisan Ales
Microbrewery
in
Colorado Springs,
Colorado,
United States πΊπΈ
Associated Venue: Carter Payne (Local Relic Artisan Ales)
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7.4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
0.5 L bottle. Pours black, with some reddish notes. Some bubbles, but otherwise, a disturbing lack of head. The nose is dark chocolate, cherry, coriander, pecan, mild oak, cloves, and rye. Sweet and sugary, with a heavy, tannic bitterness. Dry-ish, complex, and smooth. Interesting and tasty, but it could be better.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Nov 2024
at 03:37
7.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Draft at the Carter Payne. Pours a fairly clear, orange color, with a big, frothy, khaki head. The nose is lemon zest, smooth resin, rose, juniper, and butterscotch. Off-dry and malty, with a sticky, aggressive bitterness. Medium body, crisp, clingy, and a bit pithy. Sharp, hard, and quite enjoyable.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Sep 2024
at 02:27
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours brown, with a small, off-white head, and lots of bubbles. The aroma is brown sugar, lime, cinnamon, plum, and honey. Sweet and sugary, with a reasonably mellow sour flavor. Light to medium body, sharp, and clean. Pretty easy and solid.
Tried
on 01 Sep 2024
at 02:24
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 8
Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours an opaque, yellow color, with a big, frothy, white head. The nose is nectarine and grapefruit. Coriander, hay, and lemongrass. Sweet and citrusy, with a fair, sharp bitterness. Medium body, acidic, and sharp. Nice, fruity, and tasty.
Tried
on 31 Aug 2024
at 20:20
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours black, with a small, bubbly, beige head. The nose is coconut, dark chocolate, caraway, mild earth, and star anise. Sweet and chalky, with a mellow, herbal bitterness. Heavy body, chewy, and thick. Weird, and surprisingly tasty.
Tried
on 31 Aug 2024
at 19:34
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours black, with a small, bubbly, beige head. The nose is espresso, chicory, mellow blueberry, caramel, and maple. Sweet and malty, with a mild, earthy bitterness. Heavy, syrupy, and chewy. Quality, interesting, and balanced.
Tried
on 31 Aug 2024
at 19:31
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draft at the Carter Payne. Dark, reddish, brown, with a small, beige head. The nose is brown bread, vanilla, cinnamon, and toffee. Sweet and very malty. Heavy body, syrupy, and chewy. Clean, interesting, and tasty.
Tried
from Draft
on 16 Aug 2024
at 17:43
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 9
Draft at the Carter Payne. Bright, unclear, orange color, with a small, foamy, white head. The aroma is lemon peel, light red wine, leather, marigold, toast, and butterscotch. Sweet and fruity, with a bright, easy bitterness. Light to medium body, smooth and soft. Beautiful, balanced, and very interesting.
Tried
from Draft
on 16 Aug 2024
at 17:38
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
On tap at the brewery. Pours black, with a smaller, bubbly, tan head. The nose is chicory, pumpernickel, mild coffee, caramel, cloves, and toasted oak. Sweet and roasty, with a mellow, earthy bitterness. Heavy, chalky, and thick. Complex and delicious.
Tried
from Draft
on 16 Aug 2024
at 17:19
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 8
On tap at the Carter Payne. Pours a hazy, bright, yellow color, with a medium, frothy, white head. The aroma is straw, mellow lime, pear, passionfruit, and coriander. Musty and dry, with a mild, leathery bitterness. Light body, crisp, and astringent. Easy, crisp, and quality.
Tried
from Draft
on 10 May 2024
at 18:26