Dear You Saison, 5.5% ABV, from Ratio Beerworks

“Ratio Beerworks, a new brewery in the RiNo district of Denver, makes one of the nicest, smoothest saisons in the state. The beer is delicate and effervescent while retaining a silky mouth feel and an earthy, bright citrus flavor.”

Tim Evon, Head Brewer

Dry Dock Brewing

St. Lupulin, 6.5% ABV, from Odell Brewing Company

“I’m a sucker for Odell Brewing Company beers. I pretty much love everything they put out. But the one I always go back to when available is the St. Lupulin. It’s a killer extra pale ale. Floral and enough hop bitterness to balance the maltiness. Not in your face hops, but shows a delicate hand with additions. A balance that allows all aspects of this beer to shine through. It’s delicious.”

Ian Clark, Beer Chef, Founder

BRU Handbuilt Ales

Myrcenary Double IPA , 9.3% ABV, from Odell Brewing Company

“This beer has been my favorite for a couple years because it simply is amazing and the best. Odell is my favorite brewery and they always do a fantastic job with their beers; cannot say enough about them. First, the aroma is just spectacular with a huge blast to the senses with plenty of tropical fruits, citrus and floral notes that are very pleasant. You know you are in for a treat immediately. The taste is amazing with the great tropical flavor that is well balanced with the bitterness of the double IPA. It finishes so smooth and clean, you would not expect it to be a big IPA or even 9.3% ABV, but not going to complain at all! Simply put, all around fantastic beer that I can drink any time of the year, the best!”

Tyler Swaim, Head brewer

Grist Brewing Company

Jean-Claude Van Blond, 6.8% ABV, from Wit’s End Brewing Company

“One of our long-standing favorite breweries around the state is Wit’s End Brewing Company. Not only because we kinda “grew up” in the same homebrew club together, but they also make amazingly well-balanced and delicious beers, such as the GABF award-winning Jean-Claude Van Blond. Besides Wit’s End, Strange Craft is our other long-term favorite local brewery, because they make very amazing beers (all around), and Tim Meyers (the owner) keeps a very positive and welcoming demeanor to all the little guys and now makes a point to save an entire section of the convention center each year at GABF to try to get all the Colorado breweries to sit together during the awards ceremony, so that they can cheer each other on. He’s a team player all around, and is an amazing individual to talk to.”

Betty Wang, Creative Brain & Co-Owner

CAUTION: Brewing Company

Modus Mandarina IPA, 6.8% ABV, from Ska Brewing

“One of my favorite local brews right now is Ska’s Modus Mandarina! The Bavarian Mandarina hops and the orange peel create a subtle but great citrus flavor. That’s not easy to accomplish. I like the fact that it still tastes like an IPA!”

Jason Wiedmaier, Head Brewer

Lone Tree Brewing Co.

Obitus American Brown Ale , 7.6% ABV, from BRU Handbuilt Ales

“With the days getting shorter and a bit colder my favorite brew right now is Obitus American brown ale by Bru. The hint of dried fruit plays well with the balanced blend of hops and malt. At just under 8% ABV, there is plenty of warmth in this

beer to ward off a chilly evening this time of year.”

Jeff Brown, President, Founder

Boulder Beer Company