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Have not been here since 2004 when Joe Hull was brewing beer. It is great to see that the place is still going strong with good beer and great service.
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James Horton,
cambridge springs, PA
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the food here is always good, the beer has really improved since the new brewer has taken over. Keep up the good work
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Kevin Farnan,
Cripple Creek, CO
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This is a great place to eat dinner but head to Trinity for fabulous beer.
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Tim Smith,
Bozeman, MT
(11/01/2009) |
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So, if you haven't heard Alan Stiles is the new brewer at PCB. You may remember him from Shamrock in Pueblo, Palmer Lake in Colorado Springs, or for those that have been around for awhile, Cheyenne Mountain Brewery. Alan has made great beers for some time according to the postings from his previous breweries. I am excited him to share his talents once again with CS and get the chance to experience his quality beers close to home. If you have given up on PC for great beer, please try what Alan has put on tap and you will keep coming back. I've been drinking his suds for the last 13 year. Cheers Alan!
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Sock,
Canon City, CO
(10/21/2009) |
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Adam hits the nail on the head. What chaps me is Phantom Canyon hired a new brewer in the last 12 months, and he said things were going back to the way they were.
They haven't. To add to what Adam wrote, the Zebulon Porter has actually regressed and now just tastes like flavored water. I have given up on Phantom Canyon.
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Jim,
Colorado Springs, CO
(10/03/2008) |
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I have been visiting the Springs about every three months on business for the last 3 years. Phantom Canyon used to be one of my favorite places, but that is changing. The food here has always been very good, albeit a bit pricey. However, I don't go to brewpubs for food. When I first started drinking here, the beer was very good, but it has steadily gone down hill. The selection seldom changes by more than one beer, and the house beers generally lack character and are often flawed. The biggest flaw seems to be Diacetyl, which for non-brewers, is a natural byproduct of fermentation. It imparts a buttery flavor like you get in movie theater popcorn. It's OK in small quantities in a Bohemian Pils, but bad just about everywhere else. I've had at least 4 different beers at Phantom Canyon over the last year that were undrinkable because diacetyl. That is unexcusable. You guys need to find a new brewer.
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Adam,
Madison, AL
(09/22/2008) |
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I would say that as a whole the beer is hollow and without much character. I sampled everything they had available and was not impressed at all. I think they had a few that would pass as "so so" but the rest seemed empty and almost as if they forgot the hops. I walked in the place and it took about 20 minutes before I got any service even though they were clearly not busy. I didn't try any food. The atmosphere, though, did seem to have a lot of potential and if they could improve the beer and service it could be a great place.
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Bradley,
Omaha, NE
(07/31/2008) |
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The IPA here is as it has always been, but with the more aggressive use of hops as used in more and more USA breweries, the hall mark Phantom Canyon IPA has lost it's edge. A few more hops and it would regain it's place.
Now my friend Peter often phones from the bar at the phantom to tell me of their latest offering as he knows I love the place but I can't face the traffic mess that is Colorado Springs. Those who know me, realize that if you are black, blue, straight, gay - no concern of mine - Bless you and have a drink. I enjoy company other than right wing religious zealots and one doesn't find many of them at micro breweries where palate is the concern of the day.
I even associate with Republicans.
Peter , a stalwart at the GABF for many years, and after my beer training of hi palate is now an IPA geek and was at the Phantom. He was approached by a couple of guys who suggested a rendezvous in a hotel close by. One of them tried to have a snuggle and was firmly pushed away by Peter who asked him to keep clear. Peter complained to the bar keep and then the manager and was rewarded with a 90 day suspension for being racist and homophobic!!!.
Peter is not racist or homophobic and if this is a new management policy, although I love their Shepherds Pie, it will now have to be a memory!
I have known Peter for so many years it's not funny and I resent him being accused of anything but being a political idiot. Yes - he voted for that guy and should be banned from voting, but not brewereies.
So if you are straight, gay, male, female, black, blue,or green, if you receive unwelcome touches at the Phantom Canyon, don't complain to the staff, go straight to the police.
By the way, the beers are usually more than OK but I don't think I will be able to confirm this for some time if ever.
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Geoff Bruce,
Arvada, CO
(07/24/2008) |
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They only had five beers on tap, because of brewing delays from construction outside the brewing room. We had a group of thirteen and our server was awesome. He went out of his way to fulfill our needs. We started with a sampler of 5 beers, everything they had on tap. A Golden Ale it had a slight off taste, a Pilsner that was nicely clean and crisp with a slight hop bite to it. Also a Mild that my wife loved, as well as a terrific IPA that was served at cellar temperature. Their last beer on tap was a guest beer from Wynkoop their Silverback Smoked Porter which was quite tasty as well. Unfortunately because of the construction they only had the five beers and were brewing more to release soon. Overall a great place that I would say everyone when in the area so go to.
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Alan,
Moline, IL
(07/04/2008) |
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This is a must stop if you are traveling to the Springs. I wish I was able to enjoy more of the beers but I got in late. The bar tender was great she lined up samplers and knew what she was talking about when describing each brew. I had the IPA...it was so good I bought a growler to go. Phantom Canyon will not disappoint you.
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John Butler,
Mountain Home, ID
(08/07/2007) |
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They had 10 beers on tap and all I tried were very good. The food was great (the smoked gueda and ale soup was the best we have had). Staff was friendly and the whole environment was good. We will go anytime were in the area.
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Don Duryea,
Douglass, KS
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This was the first stop the first brewery tour vacation for my and I in Colorado, and it was a great place to start. Phantom Canyon is a large establishment (two-stories, if I recall) and, by all accounts, a great place to hang-out. In addition to a great beer selection, the food was pretty good, service was great, and the place had plenty of pool tables and patio seating.
But enough mindless drivel. On to the beer! On the day of our visit (7/2/05), Phantom Canyon had on tap 11 different brews (well, 10 actually as they were out of Cascade Amber - but I did see someone wheel a keg of it away while we were there). I didn't rate any of them higher than 4 out of 5, but then again, I don't rate many beers 5/5. My favorites were the Railyard Ale (4/5), Pikes Peak or Bust Brown Ale (4/5), Hefeweizen (4/5), and Zebulon's Peated Porter (4/5). Zebulon's was the most notable of Phantom's beer in that it had a remarkable smokey flavor and very smooth mouth-feel. Unfortunately, there wasn't any aroma to speak of.
Other beers which I rated in the 2.5 to 3.5 range included Queen's Blonde Ale (3/5), Antioxidant Ale (2.5/5 - had a strong ginger flavor but no aroma), Pinhead Ale (3.5/5 - a mix b/n an amber and an IPA), and Sierra Madre Stout (3/5 - great mouth-feel).
I didn't care much for the Demolition Cream Ale (1.5/5 - it was a bit too sharp on the tongue) or the Phantom IPA (2/5 - no smell, which is a crime when it comes to IPA's, and it was too bitter - shame on me on this point, I guess).
All in all, a pretty good establishment. Any place that is willing to roll out so many different brews at a time and is willing to take some risks is well worth the visit.
Slainte!
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Magnus McDowell,
Eagan, MN
(05/07/2006) |
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This brewery continues to get better with time. I first went here in 1995 and each time I return it gets better. 10 years of consistently good beer, food and service. Can't ask for more than that!
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James Warfield,
Castle Rock, CO
(12/20/2005) |
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I lost my notes from our trip... But this was one of the best breweries we've been to in terms of food and beer. We were there for lunch and weren't able to sample a lot of the beers, but the ones we had were very drinkable, I believe it was the Hefeweizen and the IPA. We ate the Hot Pastrami and the Portebello sandwiches. The beer and food went fantastic together! The staff was very friendly and it had a nice atmosphere, although it was a bit dead when were there. Highly reccomended!
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Bill,
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(12/14/2005) |
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Well I for one enjoy the beer at Phantom Canyon. It's not the best beer I ever had but it is damn fine stuff. Of what they have the Queens Blonde Pale is my favorite. As far the beer engine argument goes, many many British pubs have used them for over 200 years. Of course any beer pulled from an engine is going to a little flatter but that's not always a bad thing. But you can't blame the engine if the beer is no good. Personaly I like nitrogen.
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John W. Browning,
Colorado Springs, CO
(12/07/2005) |
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Hello George, you think that I should stick to Bud or soda? You say that you re read my review and question my rating but you neglect to point out that my tasting of the IPA was off the beer engine. "The IPA was off a beer engine which I enjoy for stout but few other styles. It made what was an OK IPA too soft." George, Do you understand what the affect of a beer engine is on an IPA? I did not have the opportunity to try the IPA on a normal draft as they were not offering such the day I visited. That being said, none of their other beers were very good, so I am not inclined to beleive that their IPA is awesome, although it might be very good. Have you ever tried any really good IPAs such as Stone, Great Divide, Avery, Dogfish Head, Founders, etc? You can keep your Bud for yourself George!
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Todd Clingman,
Centerville, OH
(07/18/2005) |
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I just re read Todds review. Beer tasting is very individual but if you don't rate the IPA as awsome (horrible word) just stick to drinking soda or Bud.
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Geoff Bruce,
Arvada, CO
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Phantom Canyon IPA is the one by which all others must be judged. I have never had a bad beer at Phantom but that IPA is the stuff to wean children on.
Pity the Shepard's Pie is no longer available but the stew was superb. I was yearning for their pie and there are always reasons for change and the substitute is so tasty and gave me a thirst and the day just disappeared.
Phantom bliss.
I meant to spend and hour at Phantom and it soon became three hours. I love this place.
I have heard that Erick is brewing again but the brewer (the young lady from that other place of excellence Mountain Sun in Boulder?) is doing a superb job.
Never miss an opportunity to visit The Phantom - not a suggestion - an order for your well being!
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Geoff Bruce,
Arvada, CO
(07/10/2005) |
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When the best house made beer is the root beer there is a problem. I had the sampler of 5 beers, the Hefeweizen, Pinhead Ale, Phantom IPA, Zeb's Peated Porter, and Siera Madre Stout. The IPA was off a beer engine which I enjoy for stout but few other styles. It made what was an OK IPA too soft. The Hefe had good flavor, but not quite great. All the other beers were soft, thin, and weak. Although they were not as bad as Wynkoop in Denver.
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Todd Clingman,
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We rolled into Colorado Springs on our way to Pike’s Peak. Great atmosphere, high ceilings, and a three story atrium. We had both the lamb and bison burgers. WOW! Tons of food! Definitely get the LARGE sampler – ten 3-4 ounce samples. NO weak or tasteless beers here! Great job on all.
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JAS,
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(06/02/2005) |
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Phantom Canyon is the Colorado springs version of the Wynkoop, I believe its even owned by Hickenlooper. Ihad gone to Bristol previously,so I really only drank one beer, a smoked porter. The beer was great and the hamburger I had was very tasty. I need to come back again.
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David Malone,
Denver, CO
(04/21/2005) |
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Had the pleasure of meeting Joe Hull the brewer from Phantom up at the GABF in Denver. Went down to Colorado Springs to check the place out. I was not disappointed from the beer to the food and the overall service. My hats of to Joe, Rico, Andy, and Willie.
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james horton,
cambridge springs, PA
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The IPA and porter rocked! Hefe and Cascade amber were great. Pool and good vibe on the 2nd Floor. This place is a must-stop if going through colorado springs.
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Bob,
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(09/29/2004) |
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Escellent services. Nice selection of beers. Tried the sampler along with a few additional pints. All very good. The smoked gouda & beer soup was the best!
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Scott Mertie,
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(09/12/2004) |
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We were told that the same person owns Phantom Canyon and Wynkoop. We went to both and definitely prefer the Canyon. The service was exceptional, the food was fantastic (get the mac 'n cheese!), and the beer was very good. We prefer IPAs, but the Porter here was one of the best we've ever had.
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P & J,
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