Vail is one of the top Colorado mountain resorts for skiing and for other winter sports and outdoor activities. This is why this resort is always full of tourists in all seasons. And, to be honest, after a long day of skiing, mountain biking or hiking, you feel thirsty. You can’t wait to be seated at a table and enjoy a cold and refreshing beer.
Since you are in Vail, CO, luck is on your side. Colorado is home to many craft breweries producing high quality and tasty beers. Large and small, these breweries strive to offer their customers a rich variety of flavors to suit all tastes.
We looked around and believe that you must try these Colorado craft beers during your holiday in Vail:
- Alpine Glacier Lager
You will find this craft beer described as an ultra-lean lager, but don’t be fooled. This beer packs more hops than the average IPA and you can really feel them in the flavor. Its bitter taste is just what you need to quench thirst and start a great evening of indoor sports, dancing and dining.
- White Rascal
This is a wheat beer inspired by the best Belgian tradition. Yes, we Americans still long for craft European beers, but thankfully we know how to brew them at home. With its crisp, complex flavor and the overall delicious taste, this beer will leave a long aftertaste. It is a beer to be enjoyed at ease, not gulped down in thirst.
Also, it has less alcohol content than the average Belgian wheat beer, so you can enjoy several bottles without losing your walking feet.
- Avery’s India Pale Ale
Initially brewed with more hops and higher alcohol content for the British soldiers fighting in India, the IPA has a sort of a bad rap attached to it. We say that the past is over and done with and that it would be a shame to avoid a bold and refreshing craft beer in Vail out of sheer principle. Give it a try and its smooth taste will make you a fan.
- Odell’s Red Ale
Some people stay away from red ales because of their high malt content and are too much on the sweet side. But this type of red ale stands apart from the crows. Its sweetness is balanced out by the high content of hops. You will not say that all red ales are the same after trying this one.
- Cutthroat Porter
One of the most famous brewers of porter in our country was George Washington himself. He really loved this rich, dark ale, and if you try Odell’s Cutthroat Porter, so will you. This smooth beer is best served on a cold winter evening to warm you up and get you ready for a good night’s sleep in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures on the slopes of Vail.
Conclusion
Go to the best beer store in Vail and choose one of these Colorado craft beers. Each has a unique taste and was brewed with care and dedication.