Best Brews

In honor of American Craft Beer Week, May 11-17, The Boulder County Business Report asked the Boulder Valley’s five leading breweries to tell us a little about their favorite brews. It was a tough decision for each one to make because they all brew a line of distinctly different and popular beers. Please remember, drink responsibly.

Avery Brewing Co.

Boulder

Brew: Maharaja

Style: Imperial India Pale Ale

Alcohol content: 10.6 percent

Color: Dark amber

Brewmeister: Adam Avery

Key elements: This brew takes four to five weeks to make using just the right combination of malts and hops. The malt variety includes two-row barley and caramel. Hops used include…