Episode Notes

It’s the Two Minute Beer Review!

I’m Andrew Burkum, and once again I’m your companion as we face down that massive craft brew aisle in search of the hidden treasures we’ve been missing out on all along.

This week we’re taking a look at Colossus of Clout Red Ale by Strike Brewing Co. in San Jose, CA. Will this beer score a giant statue in its honor? Let’s find out!

Colossus of Clout pours brownish red and just a little bit cloudy. The scent is nutty and brown—warm, with just a faint hint of caramel.

But what about the taste? The beer is warm and earthy, but not dense in any way. In fact, it tastes almost exactly as it smells. No false advertising here! There’s just a tiny bit of sweetness up front and there’s really not any bitterness to be had anywhere here. The aftertaste comes on strong with that nice nutty, malty flavor.

Colossus of Clout is a decent drink but don’t look for it to do anything particularly different for the style. There’s nothing in particular that really jumps out and sets it apart. That being said, if you’re a fan of this type of beer I can guarantee that this is one that you’re going to like!

Well that’s all for this week, but I hope you’ll join me next week as I try Baggage Wagon Northeast style Double IPA by Revision Brewing in Sparks, NV! Will we want to pack this one up and take it on the road? We’ll find out next week! Look for links to this week’s beer and brewery in the show notes.

Before I go, just a quick request. As many of you know I live in California’s Central Valley. That means I have access to a lot of beers from the hundreds of breweries around the area. But I know that lots of you who are listening are from all over the country—some of you from other parts of the world! I want to try and share your local favorites as well. If you have something that you think needs to be exposed to the world on the Two Minute Beer Review, would you do me a favor and contact me on twitter @2minutebeer (with the number of course) or email me @2minutebeer@gmail.com? I would love to hear from you and do my best to make sure that your local beers and breweries are represented as well as mine.

That’s all for this now, but I’ll see you next week as we continue on our quest to taste all the beer!

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