Three Barrel Brewing Company

Hop Trash

IPA - American

Geek Version: Malt balanced with complex hop flavors. Six high-acid hops; citrusy, resiny, semi-fruity character. Dry finish with fullness on the palate… Read More

Geek Version:
Malt balanced with complex hop flavors. Six high-acid hops; citrusy, resiny, semi-fruity character. Dry finish with fullness on the palate and a slightly floral aroma. Resiny Simcoe and bold Columbus late-edition hops. Mineral water hardness. Within Reinheitsgebot.

Translation:
Higher alcohol and higher bitterness with intense, almost overwhelming flavor. Rounded-mouthfeel finish with some floral/herbal aromas—pairs mostly with spicy, big flavors. Read Less

Thurday Special

Lager - Dark

Geek Version: A medium brown lager with hints of toasted coconut in the aroma and flavor. Amber and brown malts sister well with the nutty aroma. Noble… Read More

Geek Version:
A medium brown lager with hints of toasted coconut in the aroma and flavor. Amber and brown malts sister well with the nutty aroma. Noble hops, Rocky head. Tank conditioned. Undemanding, mit yeast. German lager yeast.

Translation:
No, it’s not a typo. Thurday mid-week special! Dark shoe-leather brown and effervescent, reminiscent of coconut cream pie. Something a little different to try. Read Less

Trashy Blonde

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

Geek Version: Elements of crusty bread, hints of German Noble, Tettnanger, and Hallertau hops. Rounded, with a slightly spicy finish. Unfiltered hybrid… Read More

Geek Version:
Elements of crusty bread, hints of German Noble, Tettnanger, and Hallertau hops. Rounded, with a slightly spicy finish. Unfiltered hybrid ale, no phenolics, Belgian step-mashing. Weissbier style, mit yeast. Within Reinheitsgebot.

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Translation:=
One of our most popular ales. Low alcohol, easy-drinking, and undemanding. Pale straw color with white bread aroma and a nice foamy head. Goes nicely with anything. Read Less

Burnt Toast

Brown Ale - English

Geek Version: Bright, lively tempered malt sweetness; hop middle, off-dry finish. Northern Brewer and Cascade hops. Roasted Barley and Caravienne malt.… Read More

Geek Version:
Bright, lively tempered malt sweetness; hop middle, off-dry finish. Northern Brewer and Cascade hops. Roasted Barley and Caravienne malt. American yeast. Mineral water hardness. Some hop flavor detected.

Translation:
Lively roasted coffee aromas, slightly bitter but smooth. Dark roast, caramel, and nutty flavors. Medium alcohol, dark brown color. Read Less

Bad Phil

Pale Ale - American

Geek Version: Copper color with lively, herbal, and bitter hop overtones. Locally sourced C-hops. Citrus, resiny; late-edition Centennial, Citra, and… Read More

Geek Version:
Copper color with lively, herbal, and bitter hop overtones. Locally sourced C-hops. Citrus, resiny; late-edition Centennial, Citra, and Cascade hops. Mineral water hardness. Within Reinheitsgebot.

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Translation:
A hop-bittered ale with more intense flavor and aroma. Stronger alcohol and semi-dry finish. Pairs with spicy foods. Read Less

D-Ort Porter

Porter - American

Geek Version: Dark bittersweet chocolate with Madagascar Vanilla Beans. Six pounds of the best dark chocolate added at the end of the boil. A unique blend… Read More

Geek Version:
Dark bittersweet chocolate with Madagascar Vanilla Beans. Six pounds of the best dark chocolate added at the end of the boil. A unique blend of Noble Hops with a Saaz finish. Roasted malts; loads of Colorado Malting Co.'s own special Belgian Chocolate Malt. Complex and bold with a dark chocolate finish. A robust fermentation with a little hint of London old-world flavor.

Translation:
A burst of dark chocolate flavors melding with hints of vanilla ice cream. A bold take on an old ale (Porter), having its roots in the smoky industrial capitals of Europe in the mid-1800s. Interesting dark beer; not too much alcohol, but a lot of flavors to take in. Read Less

Seven Beez

Kölsch

Geek Version: Unfettered CMC Pilsner Malt with faint bread aroma, notes of tannic Chardonnay; Cheerios. Rounded mouthfeel with a white head that may not… Read More

Geek Version:
Unfettered CMC Pilsner Malt with faint bread aroma, notes of tannic Chardonnay; Cheerios. Rounded mouthfeel with a white head that may not persist. Dry finish, unique bitterness; unfiltered with a slight haze to maintain the delicate flavor. All Colorado Malting Company (CMC) San Luis Valley Pilsner Malt with a little CMC Dextrin Barley Malt. Nobel hops and 90 lbs. of Haefeli's Honey Farm Rocky Mountain Clover Honey.

Translation:
Fermented Honey doesn't taste sweet--it creates a white wine-like flavor and aroma with a slight bitterness. We used all San Luis Valley grain, and honey from Haefeli's Honey Farm next door. Light straw color, medium alcohol level, satisfying malt character for this Cologne, Germany style table/pub beer which is usually served in tall juice-style glasses called a "Strange". Read Less

Dilley Incident

Red Ale - American Amber / Red

Geek Version: Full flavored, ruddy Red Ale. Medium-hop, floral aroma, and roasted malt character with medium-high bitterness from American hops. Earthy… Read More

Geek Version:
Full flavored, ruddy Red Ale. Medium-hop, floral aroma, and roasted malt character with medium-high bitterness from American hops. Earthy flavors balanced with medium caramel malts. Dry-hopped with plenty of Citra.

Translation:
Lingering hop bitterness in a reddish-brown Ale. Medium alcohol, with bold flavors that go well with spicy sausage and cheeses. Read Less

Peach Wheat

Wheat Beer - American Pale Wheat

An American Wheat Ale infused with peach. Light and refreshing and low in alcohol.

An American Wheat Ale infused with peach. Light and refreshing and low in alcohol. Read Less

Hermano

Sour - Other

Amber color, fairly intense tart sourness. Citrusy, bright, and fresh. Best served above 48ºF.

Amber color, fairly intense tart sourness. Citrusy, bright, and fresh. Best served above 48ºF. Read Less

Pumpelstiltskin

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Geek Version: Earthy fullness; generous flavors with an estery and spicy nose, with an off-dry finish. Burning leaves; cinnamon back flavor and slight… Read More

Geek Version:
Earthy fullness; generous flavors with an estery and spicy nose, with an off-dry finish. Burning leaves; cinnamon back flavor and slight Belgian/phenolic ancestry; earthy/fall forest. Infused with pumpkin, maple syrup, Colorado Beet Sugar that is inverted to a light amber candy syrup, and caramelized Haefeli honey. Flaked oats for a rounded flavor.

​Translation:
A satisfying fall "Saison", or seasonal ale, that is higher in alcohol, but easily consumed during warm autumn afternoons. This beer is to give the impression of a spicy, country ale that brings moments of walking on fallen leaves in the forest, or a whiff of burning jack-o-lantern. Read Less

Chill Session

Red Ale - American Amber / Red

Geek Version: Straight forward and clean, a toasty, young, easy-drinking Session Amber ale. California Ale yeast, slight hop bitterness with an off-dry… Read More

Geek Version:
Straight forward and clean, a toasty, young, easy-drinking Session Amber ale. California Ale yeast, slight hop bitterness with an off-dry finish. Single mash, tank carbonated. Honey from Haefeli’s Honey Farm added at the end of the boil.

Translation:
A full-flavored, low alcohol ale that has a medium shoe-leather brown color and light malty compliment. The hops let you know they exist but it still has a light toasty flavor. A Session style ale is a “smaller” beer, meaning that it has lower alcohol--around 4 - 4.5% ABV. It’s a good place to start and finish! Read Less

Black Yak

Schwarzbier

Geek Version: Roasted malt, chocolate wheat, and chocolate barley. Light coffee aroma. German lager yeast. Within Reinheitsgebot. Translation: Very dark… Read More

Geek Version:
Roasted malt, chocolate wheat, and chocolate barley. Light coffee aroma. German lager yeast. Within Reinheitsgebot.

Translation:
Very dark brown, blackish color. Easy drinking, roasted coffee flavor, and low in alcohol and bitterness. Smooth and off-dry with a slightly sweet aroma and a pleasing finish. Several Yak herds can be found in the San Luis Valley. Read Less

Campfired

Smoked Beer

Geek Version: Premium fresh blackberries smoked with hardwood then added at the end of the boil and primary fermentation. CMC smoked malts. Medium roasted… Read More

Geek Version:
Premium fresh blackberries smoked with hardwood then added at the end of the boil and primary fermentation. CMC smoked malts. Medium roasted flavor, mineral water hardness. London Ale yeast.

Translation:
Dark ruby/black color. Dark dried fruit flavors and slight campfire smoke aroma. Smooth and dark with a blackberry flavor. Medium alcohol and low in bitterness. Read Less

Sipster

IPA - American

Geek Version: A refreshing, Hazy IPA with late edition lupulins: Mosaic, Palisade, Citra, and Ahtanum hops. Low bitterness with dry-hop, citrusy flavor.… Read More

Geek Version:
A refreshing, Hazy IPA with late edition lupulins: Mosaic, Palisade, Citra, and Ahtanum hops. Low bitterness with dry-hop, citrusy flavor. Colorado Malting Co barley malt and local Spelt grains (an ancient variety of wheat). Semi-turbid, low co-humulone hops for pleasant hop aroma.

Translation:
Light straw-colored IPA with smooth low bitterness and hopped flavor. A dry, clean finish. Goes well with spicy pepperoni and cheese. Drinkable and a great entry to hoppiness, and maybe even beer happiness! Read Less

Freeze Cat

Lager - Winter

Geek Version: A roasted malt hybrid wherein Weinhenstephan Lager yeast creates a somewhat warm, whole wheat bread feel. Nutty and soft, velvety and simple,… Read More

Geek Version:
A roasted malt hybrid wherein Weinhenstephan Lager yeast creates a somewhat warm, whole wheat bread feel. Nutty and soft, velvety and simple, medium-dark Amber Lager with a malty/biscuit-sweet finish. Softer water. Belgian step-mash, Noble Hallertau and Tett hops. Free-range carbonation for a frothy head. Very straightforward and uncluttered, letting the malts express themselves openly.

Translation:
A smooth and easy drinking medium-dark amber beer with unexpected chocolate and soft biscuit flavors. Satisfying, rounded-mouth feel with a slight roasty finish. Some malted-milk sweetness, with caramel, toffee, and almond nutty flavors. Low bitterness and lower alcohol. Nice creamy off-white head. Read Less

Zombeez

Brown Ale - American

Geek Version: Pass the caramel malts and Crystal 45. Nut and toffee aromas, lingering candy caramel flavor with a slight bitterness and honey finish.… Read More

Geek Version:
Pass the caramel malts and Crystal 45. Nut and toffee aromas, lingering candy caramel flavor with a slight bitterness and honey finish. All Colorado Malting Co (CMC) San Luis Valley Base and specialty malts with woodsy, Northern Brewer, and Mt. Hood Hops. Del Norte mineral water.

Translation:
Locally sourced malted barley grown in the San Luis Valley, and 10 pounds of Haefeli’s Honey. Medium alcohol level, slightly sweet honey, and toasted flavors to accent the beer’s brown notes. Read Less

Chimayo

Lambic - Traditional

Very Tart lambic style, high acidity, brownish color / intense sour flavor. Ebony, tart flavor full of nastiness. Best served above 48ºF.

Very Tart lambic style, high acidity, brownish color / intense sour flavor. Ebony, tart flavor full of nastiness. Best served above 48ºF. Read Less

Black Copter

Stout - Foreign / Export

Geek Version: Deep hop character from Columbus hops, blends with complex-roasted malts. Clean roasty sweetness from Caravienne malt, smoothness from oats,… Read More

Geek Version:
Deep hop character from Columbus hops, blends with complex-roasted malts. Clean roasty sweetness from Caravienne malt, smoothness from oats, mineral water hardness. Higher mash temp. No licorice flavors and slightly herbal hop notes. Within Reinheitsgebot.

Translation:
An inky black color with smooth French roast coffee and dark chocolate flavors. Dried prunes and some roast bitterness. Pairs with briarwood pipe smoke, dark cigars, and raspberry desserts. Read Less

Pemba Sherpa

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Geek Version: Back-boned Belgian styled ale; copper color; complex and spicy, muted pepper, earthy, mature, and ready to drink. Slight phenolics, bitter… Read More

Geek Version:
Back-boned Belgian styled ale; copper color; complex and spicy, muted pepper, earthy, mature, and ready to drink. Slight phenolics, bitter orange. Free-range fermentation. Off-dry finish.

Translation:
Tan/orange color. Spicy aroma and flavor. Higher in alcohol. Belgian ales are usually spicy, floral, and very different. Pairs with cheese and bread. Read Less

Zigeunerweisen

Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen

Geek Version: Zigeunerweisen or "White Gypsy" is a Weizen Bier mashed at 104F to 149F and fermented warm to bring forth the dance of clove and banana… Read More

Geek Version:
Zigeunerweisen or "White Gypsy" is a Weizen Bier mashed at 104F to 149F and fermented warm to bring forth the dance of clove and banana aromas/flavors in this 60% wheat beer. Old Bavarian yeast. Fruity esters, slight peppery notes, and almost smoky banana flavors. Saaz hop finish.

Translation:
German/Bavarian Wheat Beer brewed at low and high temps to produce a subtle banana flavor, along with some spice. To be enjoyed in large quantities like a three-course meal. To Germans, this kind of beer is like bread and life and necessary for a happy day. Read Less

Tré Anasaaz

Sour - Other

A sour ale brewed with Saaz hops. Best served above 48ºF.

A sour ale brewed with Saaz hops. Best served above 48ºF. Read Less

Ol' Dairy Ale

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Geek Version: Bright, golden color with a white head and a fruit-sweet nose. All Colorado Malting Company Pilsener malt, and “Spontane” yeast culture… Read More

Geek Version:
Bright, golden color with a white head and a fruit-sweet nose. All Colorado Malting Company Pilsener malt, and “Spontane” yeast culture that originated at the CMC malt house, which gives an interesting farmhouse flavor. Invert Colorado candied sugar. Dry-clean finish.

Translation:
A nice introduction to strong Belgian-style Ales with higher ABV. Warming, interesting fruit tones, and a pleasing finish. Read Less

Espin Bock

Bock - Single / Traditional

Geek Version: Some complexity in the aroma of dark Munich and Chocolate malts; slight esters. A high percentage of CMC dark Munich malt contributes to… Read More

Geek Version:
Some complexity in the aroma of dark Munich and Chocolate malts; slight esters. A high percentage of CMC dark Munich malt contributes to a caramel biscuit flavor with slightly perceived alcohol. Bittered with 14 pounds of deep-forest Rocky Mountain Aspen leaves which add a wild woodsy aroma and slight bitterness. The balance of the malt was CMC Pilsner with a little CMC Belgian Chocolate Malt!

Translation:
Rich, dark, ruby-brown brew in the German vain, provided by one of the best flavor-rich barley malts-- Munich! Munich translates to intense flavor with a hint of chocolate. Robust flavor with a hint of the wild with Aspen leaves for bittering in the boil. Get out of your comfort zone and explore this beer! Read Less

Unfiltered Wheat Sour Ale

Sour - Other

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