Downtown Day/Jagged Mountain

After a trip on the light rail to watch the Broncos scrimmage at Sports Authority field on a warm summer day, we wound up at Jagged Mountain Brewery on 20th and Lawrence. We liked the no nonsense approach to their beers, and although they specialize in high alcohol standards like Belgians, they still have some lighter options for the easily drunk (like me). Try their Saisons - Zero Gravity is light but with a dry finish. Spearhead is everything I love about a Saison. For those who enjoy IPAs, Imlay has grapefruity hops that give it a grassy, herbal aroma. Dreamweaver, a double IPA, has a hoppy essense of pine. The Wolf Black Saison has extra color from deeply roasting the grains, and is beautifully malt forward and robust. I gave 3 out of 3 stars to the Belgian Strong Stout with its taffy aroma and candy-like flavor.-Rose I was pleasantly surprised by Valecito Belgian Dark,the malts seemed to bring out other flavors like caramel, really like it. Imlay American IPA stood out as well, New Zealand hops make it quite palatable. Gave Voodoo Goat barleywine a roll, didn't seem as sweet as lot of them, but refreshingly hoppy adds to it. Autumn, our server, not the season, was friendly and helpful. Also got lined up with some fine fish tacos from the food truck right outside (Cheyfus.com) to spend a fine summer afternoon downtown!-Bob