Yeti, Yeti, Yeti!!! Holy cow, this brewery could be the sole reason why I would visit the great state of Colorado, (okay, so Colorado also has some great skiing and phenomenal outdoor sports opportunities, good sports teams and other great breweries like
New Belgium) but
Great Divide Brewing Company is producing some truly legit beers that rival the best craft breweries in the U.S.A.
Total Wine (a retail beer, wine and liquor store) was running its $1.00 off 22 oz beer special this month so I decided to try Great Divide's Yeti Imperial Stout. When I poured the stout into my frosty mug it looked as if I was pouring oil into my glass. The beer had a very smooth and rich look and finished with a nice caramel colored head. The beer has a somewhat thick taste and includes the aroma and flavor you might expect from an imperial stout - toffee and caramel notes. But the pleasant surprise is that this stout has a hoppy element to it. It weighs in at a hefty 75 IBU's. The Yeti is strong in both alcohol content (9.5%) and aftertaste (but a good one). The best way to describe this beer is it is truly a flurry of flavor and aromas. Very tasty!
Total Wine (a retail beer, wine and liquor store) was running its $1.00 off 22 oz beer special this month so I decided to try Great Divide's Yeti Imperial Stout. When I poured the stout into my frosty mug it looked as if I was pouring oil into my glass. The beer had a very smooth and rich look and finished with a nice caramel colored head. The beer has a somewhat thick taste and includes the aroma and flavor you might expect from an imperial stout - toffee and caramel notes. But the pleasant surprise is that this stout has a hoppy element to it. It weighs in at a hefty 75 IBU's. The Yeti is strong in both alcohol content (9.5%) and aftertaste (but a good one). The best way to describe this beer is it is truly a flurry of flavor and aromas. Very tasty!
