Fort Collins Lunchbox

[FedoraDave]

This is a mixed box of five different styles from Fort Collins Brewery. I stopped at a discount liquor/beer store that's near my LHBS yesterday, since the pipeline is running low. Wasn't looking for anything in particular, but I saw this, and I recall having a FCB Rocky Mountain IPA and really liking it, so I picked it up. There was only one Rocky Mountain IPA, but there was a mix of other styles, such as 1020 Pale Ale, Red Banshee Ale, and Chocolate Stout. All very good offerings, and there was actually a couple of bonus beers included! Two limited edition beers: Black Sheep Black IPA, and Double Chocolate Stout.

I tried the Black IPA last night, and it was very good. A roasty malty backbone, with good mouthfeel and aroma, and a strong hops presence that is aggressive, but not intrusive.

The Double Chocolate Stout is still waiting to be consumed. At over 8%, I'm going to wait for the right time to really sip and appreciate something like this.

But all of these other FCB offerings are mighty fine. In fact, I'll have to go out and find a sixer of the Rocky Mountain IPA. I do like that Rocky Mountain IPA.