Small town smart phone discovery

After driving 6.5 hours in the car with myself, I was getting thirsty.  Especially when I stopped for gas in Cortez, Colorado and noticed a text message from The Husband ... a picture of his breakfast beer at Carver Brewing Company in Durango, Colorado.  You see, I was nice enough to let The Husband go up to Colorado 4 days before me to hike Mt. Sneffels with two friends who then left The Husband and his beloved bike in Durango for two days until I could drive up there to meet him to kick off the 2012 Beercation.

As I stood next to my trusty Subaru watching the numbers go up, up, up at the pump, I checked my phone to see if by chance there was a brewery in Cortez.  What on earth would we do without smart phones?  I mean, seriously.  Main Street Brewery and Restaurant.  Two blocks away.  Perfect.

Sadly, it is only 11:30am and although I am thirsty, I would just like to get to my final destination 1.5 hours ahead of me.  Lucky for me I've planned ahead and have a cooler in the car for collecting beers.  So I walk in and purchase a few cheap bombers and get back on the road. 

Honey Raspberry Wheat (~5% ABV)
Main Street Brewery and Restaurant
Cortez, Colorado

Not normally a big fan of berry-flavored beers as they usually end up tasting like either Cherry 7-Up or the syrup that's left in the cone when you make it to the end of a snow cone.  But I figured what the hell....it's summertime in Colorado....maybe this will be good.

I was right.

The carbonation level of this beer, despite being driven all over the back roads of Colorado, Utah and Arizona, is perfect.  The berry-level is not overpowering but rather refreshingly tart.  The honey balances out the tart to give this beer a clean finish.  Even The Husband remarked at how surprisingly good it was...which is unusual for him with beers that aren't so hoppy you have to chew them.

Well done Cortez.  I'll be sure to stop by next time we're on our way through town and try some of your other brews, which, at this rate, will be twice a year.

Recommendations: I'm not sure what their distribution range is, but if you ever come across a beer from Main Street Brewery and Restaurant in Cortez, try it.  I'm curious to hear about their other varieties.

Score: 4.5 out of 5 pint glasses on the unofficial Suburban Suds pint glass rating system