New Belgium Brewing Company

I have had a keen appreciation for beers from the New Belgium Brewing Company ever since visiting the Ft. Collins brewery this past year.  At the time, I asked the person serving the beer (who was also a co-owner, since the brewery is employee owned!) why they did not sell their beer in Michigan.  I was told that they had been looking into it and it may not be too long before they were selling beer in the Great Lakes State.  Indeed, a few weeks ago was the much anticipated release date. A local grocery store has a huge display to my surprise and several people were grabbing bottles.

 Only four beers are for sale in Michigan presently and many of us are hoping that the Lips of Faith series will be sold here eventually.  I really like that the Red Tire Amber Ale is being sold in a special 2012 Michigan Commemorative Bottle.  It makes me feel special!

Cheers,

Zymus

Odell Brewing Company

Even though I live in Michigan, I have been to many Denver area breweries in the past year.  Lucky me!  On my latest trip we headed to Ft. Collins, which is a nice town that is blessed with superior breweries.  Today I highlight one of those treasures--Odell Brewing Company.

 We we there on a cold November day and the place was packed.  There were about 20 folks waiting to take a brewery tour.  Also, to our delight, the taproom was having their "Dark Days of November" pouring.

We ordered up a "co-pilot" paddle of samplers for each of us.  This particular paddle contained six of their darkest/heaviest beers.  Wow.  The lightest was a double IPA!!  Cheers to dark beer indeed.

The Odell Brewery Hall of Fame.  Notice that most of these have been aged on Oak.

The Odell Brewery Taps. 

A delightful sample of six Odell brews.

Unfortunately, Odell does not sell their beer in Michigan.  I purchased a Bourbon Barrel Stout and a Woodcut #5 and enjoyed them with family and friends on Thanksgiving.  I look forward to coming back sometime.

Cheers,
Zymus