As winter settles into Colorado’s Front Range and early mornings call for both warmth and energy, Ski Colfax comes to life with a bold, comforting beer inspired by alpine mornings and the ritual of a perfect cup of coffee before first chair. Brewed in collaboration with Queen City Coffee, this rich, warming release blends craft brewing with artisan roasting, capturing the cozy intensity of après-ski culture in liquid form.
Product Details:
- Producer: Odell Brewing Company
- Collaboration: Queen City Coffee
- Region: Colorado, USA
- Style: Coffee-Infused Dark Ale
- ABV: 7.5%
- IBU: N/A
- Hops: Fuggle
- Adjuncts: Locally roasted coffee
- Fermentation: Top-fermented ale
- Body: Medium-full
- Production Quantity: Seasonal, limited release
Sensory Description:
Ski Colfax opens with deep aromas of freshly brewed espresso, dark chocolate, and roasted malt. On the palate, it delivers layered flavors of chocolate-covered coffee beans, cocoa powder, and subtle caramel sweetness, balanced by earthy hop notes and gentle bitterness. The mouthfeel is smooth and warming, with a rounded texture that carries through to a long, roasty finish accented by lingering espresso and soft bitterness. Rich without being heavy, it’s both indulgent and remarkably drinkable for its strength.
Awards & Accolades:
- Community Rating: 4.05 / 5 – Untappd
- Highly Rated Seasonal Release – Craft Beer Community
Brewer’s Background:
Founded in 1989 in Fort Collins, Odell Brewing Company is one of Colorado’s most respected craft breweries, known for innovation, balance, and strong ties to local culture. Their seasonal and collaboration-driven releases highlight regional partnerships and creative expression. Ski Colfax reflects Odell’s love for the outdoors and thoughtful flavor design, enhanced by Queen City Coffee’s roasting expertise and shared Colorado roots.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve slightly chilled at 10–12°C (50–54°F) in a snifter or tulip glass. Ideal as an après-ski sipper or dessert pairing, it complements chocolate desserts, espresso-based sweets, or smoked meats. It also shines on its own by the fire after a cold day outdoors.
Warm, expressive, and deeply satisfying, Ski Colfax is a celebration of coffee, craft, and Colorado winter, a beer that bridges mountain mornings and evening indulgence with roasted depth and alpine soul.
