Rock Cut Brewing Co.

Galactic Portal

IPA - New England / Hazy

As water rushes from Grand Lake to the East Portal on its way to sustain Estes and the Front Range, we draw our inspiration for this turbulent and hazy… Read More

As water rushes from Grand Lake to the East Portal on its way to sustain Estes and the Front Range, we draw our inspiration for this turbulent and hazy IPA. With a healthy dose of Australian Galaxy hops, known for notes of citrus, passion fruit and pineapple, this beer has a full palate roundness and soft mouthfeel. • Featured ingredients: Oats & Wheat and Galaxy, Mosaic, & Citra hops • Recommended adventure: kayaking Lake Estes, hiking Sky Pond and Lake of Glass, stargazing in Hermit Park Read Less

Interference IPA

IPA - American

Climbing the Interference boulder in RMNP requires strength and power. This Colorado IPA showcases a powerful array of hops, with citrus aromas and a… Read More

Climbing the Interference boulder in RMNP requires strength and power. This Colorado IPA showcases a powerful array of hops, with citrus aromas and a pine forward finish. • Featured ingredients: Mosaic, Chinook, & Simcoe hops • Recommended adventure: hiking Black Lake, climbing the Twin Owls, skiing upper Hidden Valley Read Less

Altruism

Altbier - Traditional

Drink craft beer, spread a little love. Altruism, our German-style amber, is part of our Rock Cut Gives Back program: $1 of every pint purchase is donated… Read More

Drink craft beer, spread a little love. Altruism, our German-style amber, is part of our Rock Cut Gives Back program: $1 of every pint purchase is donated to our selected non-profit for the quarter. Enjoy this lagered amber with toasted malt, floral German hops, and a crisp finish. • Featured ingredients: Pilsner & Munich malts and Hersbrucker & Hallertau Mittelfruh hops • Recommended adventure: riding the Aerial Tram, hiking Meadow Mountain, hugging trees Read Less

Tyndall Porter

Porter - English

Hike to the summit of Flattop, then cross the saddle to Hallett Peak and you will be at the top of Tyndall Glacier, one of the last remaining glaciers… Read More

Hike to the summit of Flattop, then cross the saddle to Hallett Peak and you will be at the top of Tyndall Glacier, one of the last remaining glaciers in Rocky Mountain National Park. There is a good chance that this glacier water is in this English Porter. With roasted notes of coffee and chocolate, this dark beer has a low bitterness and a smooth finish. • Featured ingredients: Maris Otter & Chocolate malts and East Kent Golding hops • Recommended adventure: skiing Tyndall Glacier (of course), ice climbing in Wild Basin, bivouacking the Diamond on Longs Peak Read Less

Enos Pils

Pilsner - Other

Enos Mills was an American naturalist, author, and homesteader, and is largely known for his work in the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park. Enos… Read More

Enos Mills was an American naturalist, author, and homesteader, and is largely known for his work in the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park. Enos Pils is a light, crisp, and more flavorful version of an American Pils, with a slightly sweet opening and a mildly citrus finish. • Featured ingredients: Pilsner & Acidulated malts and Saaz & Citra hops • Recommended adventure: hiking Gem Lake, horseback riding in Beaver Meadows, catch-and-release at Fisherman’s Nook Read Less

Controlled Burn

Brown Ale - American

From your summer campfire to a winter warmer, this unique beer spans the seasons. Milder and more easy-drinking than a Rauchbier, our smoked brown ale… Read More

From your summer campfire to a winter warmer, this unique beer spans the seasons. Milder and more easy-drinking than a Rauchbier, our smoked brown ale is made with classic smoked German malt and includes notes of bread, walnuts, caramel, and plum. • Featured ingredients: Munich & Carared and Rauch malts and Northern Brewer hops • Recommended adventure: backcountry camping, whitewater rafting in Poudre Canyon, building a (legal) campfire Read Less

Chaos Canyon Stout

Stout - Russian Imperial

After bold moves in the mountains, sip on a bold brew like this Russian Imperial Stout. The malt dominates here, balancing the hop bitterness with complex… Read More

After bold moves in the mountains, sip on a bold brew like this Russian Imperial Stout. The malt dominates here, balancing the hop bitterness with complex flavors of chocolate, roasted coffee, toffee, licorice, and dark fruit. We recommend sipping this beer slowly, letting it warm up as you go. • Featured ingredients: Oats, Roasted barley and Black and Chocolate malts • Recommended adventure: bouldering in Chaos Canyon, snowshoeing to Cub Lake, roasting marshmallows Read Less

Goblin Forest

IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Ale

Take the dark, gnarly path into the Goblin Forest, our black IPA and one of our favorite spots on the Longs Peak trail. A fusion of an IPA and a stout,… Read More

Take the dark, gnarly path into the Goblin Forest, our black IPA and one of our favorite spots on the Longs Peak trail. A fusion of an IPA and a stout, this beer is roasty and has notes of dark coffee and pine. • Featured ingredients: Biscuit & Debittered Chocolate malts and Simcoe & Northern Brewer hops • Recommended adventure: hiking Chasm Lake, sunset viewing in Moraine Park, building a snow cave Read Less

Subnivean Vanilla Porter

Porter - Other

The subnivean ecosystem is the environment for life under the snowpack. Our Subnivean Porter was brewed with vanilla beans for a flavorful ale with notes… Read More

The subnivean ecosystem is the environment for life under the snowpack. Our Subnivean Porter was brewed with vanilla beans for a flavorful ale with notes of coffee and chocolate under a blanket of light vanilla sweetness. • Featured ingredients: Maris Otter & Chocolate malts and Vanilla Beans • Recommend adventure: cross-country skiing to the Loch, biking Trail Ridge Road, building a snow cave Read Less

Pollen Cloud

IPA - New England / Hazy

When the ponderosa pine pollen starts blowing around the valley, some is destined to make its way to our brewery (and everywhere else you can think of).… Read More

When the ponderosa pine pollen starts blowing around the valley, some is destined to make its way to our brewery (and everywhere else you can think of). Inspired by our hazy yellow air, we present a juicy IPA with hop flavors of orange zest and tangerine over a sweet bread and honey malt base. Contains lactose sugar. • Featured ingredients: Maris Otter & Oats and Mandarina Bavaria & Citra hops • Recommended adventure: Sunbathing on Twin Sisters, planting the garden Read Less

Loch Gneiss

Scottish Ale

The Loch is a favorite destination in the park for locals and guests alike; the Loch Gneiss, our Scottish ale, is named for this ethereal, mystical lake.… Read More

The Loch is a favorite destination in the park for locals and guests alike; the Loch Gneiss, our Scottish ale, is named for this ethereal, mystical lake. It's a balanced, caramel-forward beer modeled after a traditional Scottish 80-shilling and featuring notes of almond and toffee. • Featured ingredients: Maris Otter, English Crystal, & Special B malts • Recommended adventure: sunrise climbing at Sharkstooth, canoeing Lily Lake, road biking the Glen Haven loop Read Less

Snow Trace

IPA - Brut

Brut IPAs are known for being light, bright, and sparkling. Snow Trace is no exception. This Brut IPA is crisp and dry, staying lighter on the malt to… Read More

Brut IPAs are known for being light, bright, and sparkling. Snow Trace is no exception. This Brut IPA is crisp and dry, staying lighter on the malt to accentuate the hop notes of white grape, grapefruit, and pear. This flavorful offering has the range of all seasons. • Featured ingredients: Pilsner malt and Hallertau Blanc hops • Recommended adventure: Skinning up Trail Ridge Road, fishing at Sprague Lake, relaxing next to Ribbon Falls Read Less

The Bitter Librarian

IPA - Red

We developed this recipe in collaboration with local home-brewer Nate Williamson as a celebration of our local library. The Bitter Librarian is a malty,… Read More

We developed this recipe in collaboration with local home-brewer Nate Williamson as a celebration of our local library. The Bitter Librarian is a malty, red IPA with a base of rich bread and light caramel, with balanced bitterness and bright hops of orange and lemon citrus. • Featured ingredients: Munich & Carared malts and Citra & Amarillo hops • Recommended adventure: reading & hammocking near Glacier Creek, riding single track at Hermit Park, stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Estes Read Less

Quickdraw

Pale Ale - American

A quickdraw is used in rock climbing to protect the climber and allow them to lead with confidence. Our Quickdraw confidently showcases the hop profile… Read More

A quickdraw is used in rock climbing to protect the climber and allow them to lead with confidence. Our Quickdraw confidently showcases the hop profile but remains light and crisp enough for easy drinking. This pale ale features notes of citrus, peach, and tropical fruits. • Featured ingredients: Comet hops • Recommended adventure: climbing at Jurassic Park, running the Lake Estes trail, fly-fishing Big Thompson River Read Less

Les Deux Oreilles

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

The early French trappers of Colorado referred to Mt. Meeker and Longs Peak as “Les Deux Oreilles,” or the Two Ears. This French Saison has a toasted… Read More

The early French trappers of Colorado referred to Mt. Meeker and Longs Peak as “Les Deux Oreilles,” or the Two Ears. This French Saison has a toasted malt base with hops of lemon and pine, and bubblegum esters with mild clove and black pepper spice. • Featured ingredients: Vienna & Wheat malts and French Saison yeast • Recommend adventure: hiking Estes Cone, sunbathing next to Fall River Read Less

Funky Portal

Wild Ale - American

We took a portion of our Galactic Portal IPA and fermented it with Brettanomyces, a wild yeast strain. The result is a New England IPA, heavy on the citrus… Read More

We took a portion of our Galactic Portal IPA and fermented it with Brettanomyces, a wild yeast strain. The result is a New England IPA, heavy on the citrus hops, but with an added pineapple/tropical flair in addition to the funky background the Brett brings to the flavor. Featured ingredients: Oats & Wheat, Galaxy hops, and Brettanomyces yeast Read Less

Wooden Raven

Stout - Russian Imperial

One of our long standing favorite beers is made by aging the Chaos Canyon Russian Imperial Stout in whisky barrels, this version for over 18 months. The… Read More

One of our long standing favorite beers is made by aging the Chaos Canyon Russian Imperial Stout in whisky barrels, this version for over 18 months. The result is big and bold with aromas of dark chocolate, coffee, plum, raisin and dried cherries while the oak barrels add notes of vanilla and cinnamon. The whisky character is balanced by a sweet finish and a big, chewy body. Read Less

Switchbock

Bock - Single / Traditional

Switchbacks are often the slow and steady path to the summit. Switchbock is a gentle reminder of traditional beer styles, like the German bock. Look for… Read More

Switchbacks are often the slow and steady path to the summit. Switchbock is a gentle reminder of traditional beer styles, like the German bock. Look for notes of toasted bread, caramel, and dark fruit in this lager, with low bitterness and a sweet, balanced body. • Featured ingredients: Munich, Caramunich & Special B malts • Recommended adventure: biking Old Fall River Road, tailgating the elk rut, exploring the Alluvial Fan Read Less

Ptart Ptarmigan

Sour - Other

From our cellar series this mixed-culture, barrel-fermented pale sour offers a strong acidity with a bouquet and array of flavors consisting of peach,… Read More

From our cellar series this mixed-culture, barrel-fermented pale sour offers a strong acidity with a bouquet and array of flavors consisting of peach, pear, orange juice and lemon zest over a lightly toasted malt background. The Ptartness will make your mouth water! Read Less

Dihedral IPA

IPA - Imperial / Double

In celebration of six years of brewin' beers we hopped this IIPA with six different varietals to give it a blend of citrus and pine. This IIPA offers… Read More

In celebration of six years of brewin' beers we hopped this IIPA with six different varietals to give it a blend of citrus and pine. This IIPA offers up big flavors of orange peel and lemon with some subtle tropical notes balanced with pine and a long resin finish. • Featured ingredients: Citra, Simcoe,Falconers Flight, Columbus, Cashmere, and Hallertau Blanc hops. Read Less

KIND Scotsman

Scottish Ale

"The Loch" is a favorite destination in the park for locals and guests alike; the Loch Gneiss, our Scottish ale, is named for this ethereal, mystical… Read More

"The Loch" is a favorite destination in the park for locals and guests alike; the Loch Gneiss, our Scottish ale, is named for this ethereal, mystical lake. It's a balanced, caramel-forward beer that both pairs and highlights beautifully with local KIND Coffee's cold brew. • Featured ingredients: Maris Otter, English Crystal, & Special B malts • Recommended adventure: sunrise climbing at Sharkstooth, canoeing Lily Lake, road biking the Glen Haven loop Read Less

Canyon Crusher

Lager - American Light

With a little inspiration from our friends South of the border, we offer this light and crisp pale lager brewed with Cashmere hops. To make it pop even… Read More

With a little inspiration from our friends South of the border, we offer this light and crisp pale lager brewed with Cashmere hops. To make it pop even more, we've infused it with lime zest and pulp for a bright citrus flavor throughout. • Featured ingredients: Pilsner & Acidulated malts, Cashmere hops, and lime. • Recommended adventures: Napping in a hammock, backpacking to Sandbeach Lake, cycling Old Fall River Road Read Less

Le Petit Citron

Other

This recipe was designed by one of our brewers as an ode to the French 75 cocktail, which is typically made with champagne, gin, lemon juice, and simple… Read More

This recipe was designed by one of our brewers as an ode to the French 75 cocktail, which is typically made with champagne, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. You'll find notes of pepper, juniper, and lemon in this refreshing brew that's perfect for cocktail hour. • Featured ingredients: Lemongrass, Timut pepper, and juniper • Recommended adventure: Climbing Petit Grepon, trail running in Hollowell Park, watching the sunset from Lake Haiyaha Read Less

Alluvial Elixir

Sour - Other

A favorite from our cellar program, this pale sour is a mixed culture fermentation aged in an oak barrel for over eight months. The result includes tart,… Read More

A favorite from our cellar program, this pale sour is a mixed culture fermentation aged in an oak barrel for over eight months. The result includes tart, complex notes of citrus with distinct fruit characteristics of lemon zest and berry. Read Less

Pika Pale Ale

Pale Ale - Belgian

This hybrid Pale Ale takes its cues from the hops of an American Pale and the characters of a Belgian yeast. A bready sweetness is followed by lemon,… Read More

This hybrid Pale Ale takes its cues from the hops of an American Pale and the characters of a Belgian yeast. A bready sweetness is followed by lemon, mango, peach and light pine with hints of pink bubblegum and black pepper. • Featured ingredients: Idaho Gem & Mosaic Hops Read Less