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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7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
On tap at the brewery. Pours black, with a small, brown head. The nose is dark chocolate, maple, cinnamon, and black bread. Light vegetable notes. Sweet and malty, with a light bitterness. Very spicy. Medium body, chalky, and crisp. A bit hot for my preference, but still quite tasty.
Tried from Draft on 19 Feb 2023 at 22:39

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
On tap at the brewery. Pours a hazy, bright, orange color, with a medium, foamy, white head. The nose is nectarine, grapefruit juice, white peppercorns, grass clippings, white bread, and light spruce. Sweet and juicy, with a mild, crisp bitterness. Bright, clean, and refreshing. Solid hazy!
Tried from Draft on 19 Feb 2023 at 22:37

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
On tap at the Carter Payne. Pours a dark, orange color, with a small, beige head. The aroma is grapefruit, mango, lavender, butterscotch, and hay. Sweet and juicy, with a big, sticky bitterness. Medium to heavy body, chewy, and bold. Big, aggressive IPA. Solid.
Tried from Draft on 12 Sep 2022 at 13:43

7.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
On tap at the Carter Payne. Pours black, with a small, tan head. The aroma is sweet cherries, leather, chicory, red wine tannins, and a bit of grass. Dry and roasty, with a good fruity sweetness. Lightly bitter. Quality, enjoyable stout.
Tried from Draft on 11 Sep 2022 at 22:23

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Taster at the Feast of Saint Arnold. The aroma is pine sap, orange juice, resin, and caramel. Sweet and sugary, with a big sticky bitterness. Quality.
Tried on 21 Jun 2022 at 16:02

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Taster at the Feast of Saint Arnold. Pours a murky, brown color, with a small, tan head. The aroma is caramel, dusty malt, vanilla, light roast, and toffee. Sweet and sugary, with a beautiful touch of bitterness. Light, mellow, and complex.
Tried on 16 Jun 2022 at 14:23

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Taster at the brewery. Pours a clear, orange color, with a small, beige head. The nose is maple syrup, celery and bell pepper, caramel, and rye. Sweet and sugary, with a light tartness. A strong, building heat. Medium body, syrupy, and slick. Solid and fun.
Tried on 05 Jun 2022 at 20:00

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours a slightly unclear, orange color, with a medium, foamy, khaki head. The nose is tangerine, spruce, rose, cereals, and pine. Sweet and sugary, with a big, sticky bitterness. Fairly light. Not bad.
Tried on 05 Jun 2022 at 02:31

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours brown, with a small, bubbly, beige head. The nose is pecans, brown sugar, rye, black pepper, and light roast. Sweet and sugary, with a light, smooth bitterness. Medium body, syrupy, and grainy. Interesting.
Tried from Can on 05 Jun 2022 at 02:25

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Taster at the Carter Payne. Pours black, with a small, beige head. The nose is toast, rye, walnut, brown sugar, orange peel, and juniper berries. Sweet and syrupy, with a bit of an acrid bitterness. Light, crisp, and sticky. Bright and solid.
Tried on 04 Jun 2022 at 01:59