"Chewy," "tones of citrus and apricot," "long finish," these are wine tasting descriptors, and everyday parlance at the Great Divide Brewery. Brimming with nuance, Great Divide crafts beers that delight wine and food lovers. The Titan IPA and the Double IPA have wine-like subtly, not the monochromatic bitterness of so many of the micro-brewed IPAs popular today. The "Really Big Beers" offer varying flavor profiles, highlighting chocolate, malt, or oak, yet all of the beers titillate the palate with varied textures and flavors.

The traditional beer styles include Denver IPA, Ridgeline Amber, and St. Bridget’s Porter. Samurai is a sophisticated summer beer, brewed with rice and finesse.

The 'Really Big Beers,' self-proclaimed behemoths, stretch the boundaries in hops, malt, and alcohol. A few years ago, it became apparent that everyone at the company kept favoring the hefty beers. Would consumers favor big beers as well? A decision was made, and Great Divide developed a group of massive, higher alcohol brews. They’re bold, and they’ve found a loyal following.

Great Divide is an example of what can be done with the pairing of business acumen and a sophisticate palate. Brian Dunn decided to apply his experience in business implementation and development to his own venture. Together with his wife, Tara, they began in 1994 growing their company into one of the most acclaimed breweries in the nation today. Great Divide beers have garnered award after award in the brewing world, around the world. A beer critic from Bienne, Switzerland declared their Yeti Imperial Stout is, “highly complex and dangerously drinkable.”

Named in honor of Denver’s proximity to the Western Continental Divide, the beers truly demonstrate the Great Divide between thoughtful, discerning beer making and standard commercial beer production. Larger liquor stores, such as Argonauts, carry the beers. Tours available on weekdays, for information visit www.greatdivide.com or call 303-296-9460.