Favorite Colorado Lagers!

Stopped into Bierstadt last night to grab some crowlers and Oktoberfest wort filled the air. Long story short, I am claiming squatters rights at Bierstadt until they forcibly remove me from the premises.

 

Elevation Pilsner is legit. Easily jumps into the conversation for best in the state, IMO.

 

Having a Left Hand Marzen now. It is so fresh, and so delicious.

 

Left Hand Oktoberfest used to be one of my favorite burnt orange style Maerzen's, period. The last few years it feels like it has gotten sweeter and sweeter. Almost like they're trying to make a clone of the Sam Adams one. Hopefully they've dialed that back a little.

Dry Dock's reminds me of what LH's used to be like.

 

It doesn't seem overly sweet to me this time. Very toasty and Munich-malty. I wish they'd dial the abv down from 6.6%. It's more of a dunkel bock (or something like that) to me, but right now it is so damn fresh it is amazing.

 

Finally made it to Zwei and enjoyed the hell out of their Pils and Neue Vienna.

That Vienna, in particular, really turned my screw (in a good way).

 

They just started distributing to Wyoming and I have to agree. Malty but not close to being too sweet. And I'm a hardass on the style.

 

Bierstadt's Vienna Lager that recently released is money. Not as toasty or as dark as other American examples I've come across but I guess that's why they are the kings of the game.

 

Went to Bierstadt this weekend after the Odd 13 Anniversary and crushed the Pils and Vienna Lager. I agree with @McNazz the Vienna is on par and much lighter than other examples. The Pils is still King to me and the $5 crowlers are unbelievable.

 

Nail Knot from Odell is seriously good.

 

I was just up at Odell this past weekend. Nail Knot was really good. You've got to love Odell's outdoor area. Such a great place to enjoy a great beer.

 

Yeah, wish they packaged it in sixers (and cans) and not just the Montage mix.

 

Is anybody seeing hey Zeus or is it the predictable breakthrru delivery being fri for ft c

 

That's what I said when I tried it. Then I haven't tried it since because I am only good for 1 variety pack per year. Add another vote for offering this in six packs. While I am a definite fan of Loose Leaf, they could dump that from their portfolio in place of Nail Knot if they needed to open a roster spot....the 2 beers serve the same purpose for me, personally...though I'd prefer they dumped 5 Barrel if any.

 

I had what I felt was an EXCELLENT pilsner at Rory's Tavern at 4th & Broadway, from Seedstock.

They also have a so-called Bohemian Ale there too, which I'll try next time.

 

Prost nailed it again with their märzen.

 

That would explain why I haven't seen that around. And I have been on the lookout for it.

 

Axle broke on wagon north of Cheyenne