Great Divide Old Ruffian

Old Ruffian poured a clear, mahogon color with a pen width, off white head. The aroma is clean, with some sweet fruit, bready malt, and herbal hops. The first sip is smooth, malty, and slightly sweet. The hops come forward, running the course of the body as they get bigger and bigger. The finish is very, very dry with a huge, long lingering bitterness.

Overall, this is a very good beer that extreme hop heads will adore. This is a sipper for sure, a hop assault on the palate that could pair with big, flavorful dishes. Drink this now or lay it down, the choice is yours.

Great Divide Titan IPA

Titan IPA poured a clear, amber color with a finger width, off white head. Aroma is is hoppy with some underlying bready malt. The body has a decent amount of malt up front with a little sweetness before the hops start to take over and lead to the finish. The finish leaves a lingering dryness that invites the drinker to have another sip.

Overall, this is a really nice IPA. The aroma is inviting, the body is clean, well balanced, and "assertive" as the label promises. Titan is easy drinking, especially for a beer with 7.1% ABV. This is a must try for all craft beer drinkers, especially IPA fans.

Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti

Yeti poured a pitch black color with a finger width brown head. The aroma is loaded with huge amounts of dark malt, coffee and some chocolate. The body is low on carbonation and very rich. Tons of coffee up front, with chocolate in the middle and tons of malt throughout. There is some weetness up front before lots of bitterness on the finish. There was some hanging lace left on the glas.


Overall this is one of the more interesting oak aged beers I have had. The nose is phenominal and the body is great up front. The finish is a little harsh in terms if bitterness and the transition lacks enough that it almost seems like two different beers. I think this is a decent brew, but nothing I will be seeking out again.