On my recent trip to Colorado, one of the breweries I was most excited to visit was Crooked Stave in Denver. Since their founding in 2010, they’ve quickly garnered a reputation as one of America’s brightest new breweries creating innovative wild beers. Much like Portland’s The Commons and Hood River’s Logsdon Farmhouse Ales, Crooked Stave’s focus revolves around Saisons.
Appearance: Hazy straw blonde. White head with good retention.
Aroma: Light funk with yeasty spiciness. Floral/Herbal notes. The hops provide light citrus hint.
Taste: A bit of graininess with lightly funky finish. Subtle lemon notes in the finish.
Overall Impression: There is a lot going on here for a low alcohol beer. The mouthfeel is great with a rich, silkiness. The Brett is provides a gentle but constant backbone adding a lot of wild yeast complexity. This is an outstanding beer. If you’re lucky enough to live in Colorado, get this beer! I hope they decide to come to Portland where they’d certainly be welcomed onto beer store shelves.
Availability: Colorado and soon to be in New York City.
4.2% ABV