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Bull and Bush
An authentic English-style brew pub and whiskey bar near Cherry Creek, the Bull & Bush has been in business for over 40 years and is a must-see Denver attraction. Known as “The Granddaddy of Denver Watering Holes,” this establishment has a warm, inviting, and lively atmosphere, along with great food and great beer. They offer a variety of beer styles, mostly English and German, yielding excellent-quality pale ales, IPAs, stouts, and lagers. Their beer menu changes often throughout the year, so you can expect to try new beers every time you stop in.
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Copper Kettle Brewing Company
This neighborhood-style brewery made an immediate impression upon
opening in 2011, earning a Gold Medal at GABF within five months.
That winning beer was the Mexican Chocolate Stout which was inspired
by an ancient Aztec recipe for Mexican hot chocolate. The feeling
here is comfortable -- more cafe than bar. There's a Brew Club you
can join with incentives to keep you coming back. Check their Facebook page for the rotating tap list.
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Comrade Brewing Company
"Welcome to the Party!" they like to say at this brewery. With a big,
open, social tasting room, it really is a party here. Comrade has
four year-round offerings that you can count on (the "Rank and File"
beers). But there's also an arrangement of seasonal beers that come
and go -- the "Visiting Brass." As an unexpected twist on the
communist theme here, Comrade has what is considered a rarity in the
craft beer industry: the brewhouse and all other process vessels were
made in the USA.
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FERMAENTRA
Situated along a busy stretch of bars and restaurants near The University of Denver, this craft brewery really stands out. When you enter Fermaentra, you instantly feel the importance of beer: The brewhouse and fermenting tanks hover in the background as you take in your tap options, colorfully spelled out on a chalkboard above the bar. Those options cover a wide, wide range of brewing influences: From Germany, Belgium, England, Russia, and of course, the United States. The locals -- college students, professors and residents just around the corner-- help provide a lively, close-knit feeling here.
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Fiction Beer Company
This place creatively combines beer with books. The bar is made out of books...(literally!) And each beer is inspired by a specific author whose literary style fits the character of the beer. As you sip on your beer, feel free to take a book -- or add one -- to the free mini-library in the tasting room.
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Alpine Dog Brewing Company
Alpine Dog is part of the trend transforming Colfax Avenue into a craft beer presence in Denver. Just steps off the famous Avenue, this brewery also is a living tribute to Coloradans, their love for dogs, mountains...and, of course, beer. The tasting room is full of beautiful mountain photography and even has lounge-style chairs made out of skis. And the brewing philosophy here is to make small batches of big, unique beers... Beers with the adventurous spirit of Coloradans themselves.
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Deep Draft Brewing Company
The Uptown area of Denver has emerged more and more as a craft beer scene, and the arrival of this brewery in 2015 really helped. Deep Draft may be small but it sure is mighty. It brews an array of beers that varies widely in style. The great thing is that they nail the authenticity of each style here-- from German to American, and British to Belgian. They have also been known to make an Apple Ale with Colorado apples. There are plenty of great restaurants within walking distance, so feel free to bring in food.
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Vine Street Pub & Brewery
Like its Boulder brethren (Mountain Sun and Southern Sun), The Vine Street Pub & Brewery serves up fresh brews and a full menu of tantalizing food. It has become an institution in Denver with special events such as yoga and live music to breathe life into the Uptown neighborhood. The brewing capacity here is bigger than that at the Boulder locations -- but all locations offer the same amazing beers, along with the distinctively chill Mountain Sun ambiance. Cash only.
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Cerebral Brewing
Cerebral Brewing's philosophy lives up to its name: "Beer is art, culture and science." It is definitely a brainy approach to craft beer and it helps explain the nuanced, precise character of Cerebral's various brews. This place is easy to access with a tasting room of considerable size and a patio facing east for a shady spot on a sunny afternoon.
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Prost Brewing
This brewery brings Germany to Denver...Literally! The brewery equipment
was brought here from a village in Bavaria where it had been used to produce
German-style beers since 1963. The unique location, right off I-25, gives you
a great view of the Denver skyline as you sip on your beer at long picnic tables,
surrounded by German decor. Though there aren't many taps to choose from,
that just doesn't matter: This brewery offers a premium product -- authentic
German beer. The flagship beer is the Prost Pils, but they're also known for their
WeiBbeir and Dunkel Bier.
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Diebolt Brewing Company
The Sunnyside neighborhood of Denver is known for family businesses. And now you can add a family-run craft brewer to the mix. The Deibolt family opened this brewery in mid-2013 and created quite the buzz with a charming art deco style and neighborhood feel to the tasting room. They have ancestral roots in France, so a French influence is evident in some of these beers.
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Factotum Brewhouse
You haven't been to a true neighborhood bar until you've visited this place. Why? Because at Factotum, the neighbors brew the beer. Factotum has a head brewer, brewing equipment and a tasting room. But unlike your typical craft brewer, Factotum produces beer by enlisting local people who share their recipes and talents. The end result is a wonderfully diverse range of beers and a dynamic place where the craft behind craft brewing is on everyone's mind! If you are interested in getting involved, contact Factotum. They also conduct brewing classes.
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Little Machine Beer
Little Machine features a circular bar that creates a flowing, social atmosphere. There is a strong commitment here to producing drinkable, balanced beers, which tend to be in the lower ABV range. But they're branching out, too, with an exciting rotation of beers that include Dark and Strong ales, a Double IPA, Belgian styles, and experimental beers.
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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery
This is a chic place with nice seating options: There's a ground-level restaurant/bar area and upstairs there's another bar with both indoor and outdoor patio seating. The beers here are divided into three categories (American, Belgian, and Rotating). No matter what you order among the beer and food menus, you realize that everything here is made with tender care and appreciation for subtlety and nuance. (Even the pickles and bread are made from scratch!) Briar Common is very good at advising you on how to pair the beer with the food. Their "Chef & Brewer Tasting Menu" gives you three courses, each paired carefully with a different beer.
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Zuni Street Brewing Company
Founded by a couple of Denver natives, Zuni Street is a very casual, fun place that fits the neighborhood like a glove. The live edge bar is fitted with a beautiful pergola, which is part of a vast, high-ceilinged interior. Lots of sunshine pours in from the south, and on a warm day you can take advantage of the patios there (...where you will also find a daily food truck, picnic tables, and yard games). The owners here value the great outdoors; their enthusiasm is reflected in the wilderness theme of the bar. The brewer focuses on the drinkability of his beers and specializes in German, Belgian, and American style beers.
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Great Divide Brewing Company
Near Coors Field, in the LoDo district of Denver, this tap room offers
an ever-rotating lineup of impressive beers. With nine year-round beers
and twelve seasonals, Great Divide has something for everyone.
The brewery was founded in 1994. Its long history and prestige is
reflected in the array of GABF (Great American Beer Festival) medals
proudly on display here. Depending on the timing of your visit, you can tour
the brewery or even enjoy a firkin release. Rest assured, you will experience
a "Yeti sighting": Yeti is Great Divide's world-famous imperial stout
that's always on tap... in one form or another!
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Denver Beer Company
The tap room here is on the bigger side, which helps during
prime-social-time because this place can really hop! (Pun intended).
Denver Beer Co. prides itself as a "farmer's table" of beer: They
frequently change up the beer menu according to the season and
available ingredients. That translates to a savory variety of premium
artisan ales and lagers. And thanks to the "Barrel Room" you will
also find bigger, barrel-aged beers from time to time. This room also
provides a distinctive atmosphere for special events. There is also
extra outdoor seating in front of the brewery on lively Platte Street.
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Wynkoop Brewing Company
Where it all began in Denver. Founded in 1988, this is the oldest craft
brewer in the city. An easy walk to light rail and Coors Field for Rockies
baseball games, Wynkoop resides in a classic brick 19th century building.
The beers here run the gamut (they actually refer to them all as "Liquid Art"):
From standards Rail Yard Ale, B3K Black Lager and Silverback Pale Ale,
to the more experimental barrel-aged, sours, and a few guest taps. Wynkoop
isn't afraid to push the envelope; just try the "Rocky Mountain Oyster
Stout" -- a very ballsy creation!
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Denver ChopHouse and Brewery
A famous steak place ...that brews beer too! This place is classy,
upscale, jazzy, and practically next door to Coors Field. You'll find
about nine taps -- a lot of German and a bit of Belgian, alongside the
more standard American ales. One tap is devoted to the "Brewer's
Marker" -- the current special offering which changes up a couple
times each season.
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Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery
With roots in some high-profile breweries in Michigan, Jagged Mountain
offers Denver the opportunity to drink "adventurous" beer. In other
words, you can start out with a session beer here, but get ready to
scale some peaks, too! Jagged Mountain loves to take chances with
unique ingredients and higher levels of alcohol. On any given day
here you may taste an old ale and an imperial IPA, alongside two
saisons with contrasting ABV's. You will also find artwork that
celebrates the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountains.
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Tivoli Brewing Company
This brewery is located inside the original Tivoli Brewery building which was built back in 1859. History surrounds you here: Notice the original wood and granite floors, brick walls and a 250-barrel copper kettle from the earliest days of brewing in Denver. Upon opening in summer 2015, Tivoli's beer menu was basic with room to grow. But this place is also a distributor so there's an expansive and unique list of guest taps. The kitchen serves high-quality food that pairs well with beers. This is a big place which caters to large groups heading to a sporting event or concert at the nearby Pepsi Center. You can park on the Auraria campus or take a short walk from lower-downtown Denver.
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TRVE Brewing
Inspired by the ethos of Norse mythology, this place has a unique
design and feel… and an ever-shifting lineup of good brews to boot. Heavy metal music pervades the tap room via an excellent sound system.
The operation is definitely small here, so it’s hard to predict what
brew will be available at any given time. But it’s a creative
operation too, so they don’t try to limit themselves to any one style
or any strict definition of a given style. Be on the lookout for
Special Tapping events, when the brewer introduces a new creation or
brings back a proven winner from the past.
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LowDown Brewery + Kitchen
LowDown brings quality beer and food to Denver's Golden Triangle
neighborhood. Hip design -- and community tables -- create an
exciting ambiance inside. Outside provides an expansive patio and even
more seating options. The beer list runs the gamut-- offering a wide
array of styles, and a few guest taps. You can even order pitchers of
beer, which is unique for craft brewers in the area (...and a smart
concept, given the community tables!) The food menu is creative, with
a commitment to local, organic ingredients.
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Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales
This brewery will convince you that "terroir" can apply to beer, not just wine. By specializing in wild fermentation, Black Project imparts a sense of place to each beer they produce because they ferment with microbes captured from the local environment. They use different fermentation vessels from beer to beer, such as stainless steel, wine barrels and rum barrels. They are also known to incorporate fruit, such as grapes from Western Colorado. Be sure to check in with them on social media to discover what's new; due to their scientific and experimental approach, the tap list changes frequently.
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Baere Brewing Company
This brewery is tucked into a strip mall in Denver's Baker neighborhood, When you first enter you realize that the place is big enough to seat 80 people... but it also has an intimate vibe, with reclaimed wood providing a mellow feeling throughout. The beers are sure to please anyone: From those who want a barrel-aged adventure to those on the lighter side -- who can choose from a selection of house-made syrups for their glass of "Baere-Liner Weisse."
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Grandma's House
You guessed it: The Denver craft beer scene is so eclectic, even Grandma has joined the scene!
This quaint brewery features impeccable design that makes you feel like you really are visiting Grandma.
(There's even an Atari video set-up on an old TV which Grandma apparently played back in the 1980s...)
The beer concept here is very unique: It's a collective. That means Grandma brews some of the beer while
providing a "kitchen" for her "grandkids" (gypsy brewers) to brew their stuff. So when you drink here you
typically sample beers from about four different craft brewers.
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Declaration Brewing Company
The Founding Fathers would be proud of this place. Declaration opened with great gusto in early 2015. There's lots to take in here: Forty taps (mostly their own beers), a canning line (the canning effort concentrates on their American-style flagship beers), and a shaded beer-garden that features live music during the warmer months. There are plans for a VIP Lounge looking down on to the brewhouse. An easy walk from RTD Light Rail's Evans station, Declaration is easy to get to and hard to leave.
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Platt Park Brewing Co.
As you walk along South Pearl Street, you savor the feel of a classic Denver neighborhood brimming with beautiful homes, artisan shops, cafes, restaurants... and a craft brewery! Platt Park Brewing fits the area like a glove. There is a strong community feeling here: Families, dogs, and young craft enthusiasts intermingle around a wide range of beers, including Gump's Vienna Lager -- which won a GABF silver medal in 2014 when Platt Park was brand new on the scene.
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CO Brew
"CO Brew" is Denver's first Brewery, Brewing Supply and Brew on Premises experience. Denver metro home brewers and craft beer lovers looking for a full selection of grains, hops, yeast and equipment will appreciate their convenient location at 11th & Broadway in Central Denver. CO Brew brews beer for customers to enjoy in our tap room while shopping, during a brew session or just hanging out. CO Brew's tap list rotates often, so drop in for fresh new beer offerings weekly.
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Banded Oak Brewing Co.
With connections to the wine industry, this brewery creates some unique beers aged in a variety of barrels, including Chardonnay, Syrah and Cabernet. But most of the beer here flows from a solid lineup of more common styles. The cozy tasting room vibrates with a shiny new ambiance. The outdoor patio is expansive and opens up on to lively Broadway.
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De Steeg Brewing
This is a quirky place in the hip Tennyson district -- but not
technically on it! De Steeg is Dutch for "the alley." The entrance
is not on Tennyson St.; it's in the alleyway parallel and to the east
of Tennyson, just off 44th Avenue. So you're reminded of a speakeasy
as you enter De Steeg -- and the loose, casual, dive-bar feel of the
interior only helps increase the mood to drink beer! In its early
days, the brewery has taken the "one and done" approach to brewing.
So instead of a regular lineup of beers you will find whatever happens
to be available on that particular day: We have enjoyed everything
from barleywine and hoppy pale ales to wheat beers and saisons at De
Steeg.
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Hogshead Brewery
The structure here is a chic, re-purposed 1950s gas station that fits
in beautifully with the Slo-Hi neighborhood (the area between Sloans
Lake and Highlands). There's a nice patio in front, leading toward
the indoors tasting room -- a sunny space with a view into the brewery
itself. This is one of those rare brewers that focuses entirely on a
certain tradition of beer: English, in this case. Another unique
thing here is that oftentimes you can choose your beer pour from
either the CO2 pressurized keg or from a naturally carbonated cask.
The latter gives you the quintessential British experience. As for
food, feel free to bring your own, or order in from a nearby
restaurant.
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Goldspot Brewing Company
Goldspot really stands out in the heart of Denver's Berkeley neighborhood. This is an urban area, near I-70, but relatively quiet. This craft brewer brought new energy to the area that dovetails nicely with the vibrant community of nearby Regis University. There is a free-flowing, local vibe happening here in an intimate, classy tap room. Goldspot has even established ties with Regis, bringing on board a brewing intern from the university's recently-created brewing program.
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Call to Arms Brewing Company
The founders of this brewery worked previously at Avery Brewing in Boulder. Here, on the north end of the lively Tennyson strip in Northwest Denver, they have established a beautiful space and a mission to create fine, nuanced beers. The brewery is off-set slightly from the street, with a restaurant opening in the front of the building by the end of 2015. You get the feeling of an oasis in the city. There's lots of room to lock your bike in this area and grab a bite from a food truck. The indoor bar area is lovely and inviting with the row of tap handles spelling out your destination, one letter on each handle: CALL TO ARMS.
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Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew
The theme here is human connection -- via beer! -- and the tap room
proves it. Located in the Five Points neighborhood, this is a warm,
inviting place -- a self-proclaimed "small maltstery." The hip,
urban design here features modern art work, vinyl records, an outdoor
patio... and a range of ales to enjoy. (Make no mistake: beer is the
mutual friend of all the people who enter!). Since the brewer
emphasizes local sources in crafting the beer, the menu here at any
given time depends greatly on the availability of
ingredients. This helps ensure freshness and local pride.
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Black Shirt Brewing
The approach at Black Shirt is to brew one beer really well by focusing on one style, the red ale, and create variations such as red IPAs, saisons, porters and stouts. All their beers go down smooth without bitterness. This is the result of a precise process to create specific beers. This intentionality is also evident in the ambiance of their tap room and even the way they fill their cans and growlers. Stop in and taste a pint of red for yourself. Parking is in a fenced lot behind the brewery.
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Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
Crooked Stave resides within The Source, a 19th-century foundry that
was recently converted into a European-style indoor food market. The
brewery existed for over two years before landing here (It got its
start renting space at Funkwerks in Fort Collins). Now, having
garnered national attention, it thrives alongside a variety of artisan
shops, including a bakery and a butcher. Crooked Stave is known for
its ever-evolving array of barrel-aged, wild, sour and funky beers.
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Epic Brewing Company
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Epic took Colorado by storm
with its breadth of quality beers. In 2013 they opened this
location... and it sure lives up to the name "Epic." At 1,400 square
feet, the Denver Taproom is very spacious for a craft brewer. The
massive brewing area is adjacent to the taproom. The fresh beer
really flows here: 25 Epic beers on tap, with limited release firkins
and nitros available on a rotating basis.
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Beryl's Beer Company
This is a niche brewery -- and a very hot, exciting niche! Barrels.
The basic lineup of beers here features base beers... The advanced lineup is those same beers aged in barrels. The barrels impart more complex flavors, along with slightly higher alcohol levels. The barrels vary from brandy to wine to whiskey to....whatever! Whatever suits the beer in question.
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Zephyr Brewing Company
The brand "zephyr" has historically reminded Denverites of a baseball team and a train, but now it brings craft beer to mind! Zephyr opened its doors in late 2014, joining the roster of breweries in Denver's exciting River North district. The taproom has a sleek, fresh ambiance, and the brewhouse was manufactured in Colorado. You can enjoy your beer at the bar, at various tables, or over a game of foosball.
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Ratio Beerworks
The space here is a former distillery that has been brightened up with more windows and color. Add to that 4,000 square feet of outdoor patio and several wonderful beers -- and you've got a recipe for a great craft beer experience. Ratio anchors their lineup with four flagship beers. But they're also known for an artisanal series-- beers that are often barrel-aged and then released in bombers, or via firkin event. As part of the creative RINO neighborhood, Ratio places a high value on the craftsmanship in their beer -- and on the can-do spirit of their many neighbors in the art and music scene.
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Mockery Brewing
OK, so what if they don't take everything seriously at this craft brewery? The one exception to that is they are very serious about beer and how they make it! Mockery is a big part of the revitalization of Brighton Boulevard in Denver's RINO neighborhood. They serve up an array of beers full of flavor and nuance. The atmosphere is as vibrant as the beer: The sunny interior tap room opens up to an adjacent patio (of course), and then -- surprise! -- a separate structure that serves as a game room: Bring your beer over here to dive into some classic arcade games and shuffleboard.
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Spangalang Brewery
The Five Points neighborhood was known in its heyday as a jazz mecca -- the "Harlem of the West." Spangalang, named after a jazz term, brought craft beer to the mix starting in 2015 as part of the renaissance of Five Points. This brewery celebrates Welton Street's jazz roots with a hip tasting room and a dazzling array of beers. Framed jazz album covers adorn the walls. If you want to hear a certain album, just ask the bartender to switch up the turntable when he's not too busy handling the taps.
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Great Divide Brewing Company - Barrel Bar
Having outgrown their original location -- about a mile from here -- Great Divide added this place. The Barrel Bar gives you the usual lineup of Great Divide beers, plus more offerings in the seasonal and barrel-aged categories. Take a tour here and you can see just how expansive and efficient the Great Divide operation is. Plus, you can see how they plan to expand this location to eventually include a restaurant and beer garden. They have five acres to work with, and plans to complete it all by 2020.
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Bierstadt Lagerhaus
From day one, Bierstadt entered a partnership with C Squared Ciders and Rackhouse Pub. What this means is three great businesses under one roof. Here you will find a large horseshoe bar that offers, typically, a handful of Bierstadt beers (one collaboration with another local brewery is common), and one guest tap. You can pair these carefully-crafted German beers with excellent food from Rackhouse's kitchen. While you're here, take advantage of the chance to tour both a brewery and a cidery in one fell swoop.
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10 Barrel Brewing Company
Ten Barrel started up in Bend, OR before expanding to other cities, including this spot in Denver. This is an expansive place with two levels of indoor seating, plus a second-floor outdoor balcony that offers nice views of the city. You can choose from about 22 beers, a few of which are brewed right here in Denver on a 20 barrel system. Check out their menu for some scratch pub grub.
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Blue Moon Brewing Company
This is a grand, beautiful brewery to visit. Upon entering, you see an array of seating options across a vast interior, with a circular bar at the heart of it all. Be sure to consider Blue Moon's impressive menu of beer flights, ranging from "International" to "Imperial," "IPA" to "Crisp and Refreshing" (just to name a few). You will typically find 24 beers on tap--most of them brewed on the premises--with a few more always coming up the pipeline. Be sure to check out the food menu...And carry a beer with you as you take the informative self-guided tour.
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Strange Craft Beer Company
Strange was a pioneer in locating a craft brewery in the industrial landscape just west of I-25 in central Denver. This brewery has created quite the phenomenon with its "One Barrel Wednesdays." On most Wednesdays, Strange reveals a new beer -- one barrel only -- with advance notice on Facebook. If any given one-barrel is popular
enough, it just might get promoted into Strange's regular lineup. But even if you come on a day other than Wednesday, there's plenty to choose from here, including seasonals such as the Dr. Strangelove barleywine.
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Wit's End Brewing Company
An industrial-style brewery with a laid-back ambiance, Wit's End bills itself as a "nanobrewery." In other words, they brew just one barrel of beer at a time. By staying small and focused, Wit's End creates a "Melting Mug" of beer -- a unique, experimental approach to brewing
which borrows from established traditions while blending in new savory touches of its own. For example, one popular offering called "Mick Jaggery" was an English-style ESB-- but with the addition of an Indian
cooking sugar called jaggery.
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Black Sky Brewery
This is a heavy metal-themed brewery: A dark ambiance and metal music
will put you in the mood for beers that seem to be named by the metal
gods themselves. You'll find about 20 taps in total-- typically eight
Black Sky originals and 12 guest taps. There are a few hard liquor
options and a food menu that's simple but committed to cooking from
scratch. If you need a break from the dark metal scene, just step
outside to the patio.
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Crazy Mountain Tap Room + BBQ
Crazy Mountain started in tiny Edwards, Colorado. The brewery grew so big, so fast, they decided to expand to Denver. So they took over this structure which originally belonged to Breckenridge Brewery. Here you will find that same warm, comfortable ambiance this space was always known for. Crazy Mountain offers about 16 taps of their own beers, plus about five guest taps and a great barbecue food menu.
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Seedstock Brewery
This brewery has a very rustic feel because it was inspired by the tradition of European immigrants brewing in their barns across America's Midwest. On any given day, you are likely to find a beer lineup showcasing American and European styles--specifically, Germany and the Czech Republic. Be sure to try a little of everything because if you are biased one way or the other, Seedstock can really open your mind to different kinds of beer!
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Bruz Beers
Here's a brewery bringing life to Midtown, one of the newer neighborhoods in Denver. There's huge respect for the Belgian brewing tradition here, so the tap list features traditional Belgian classics and Belgian-inspired creations with an American edge, such as the Centennial Hoppy Saison. The tasting room has very high ceilings and a contemporary feel that fits right in with Midtown's shiny new aesthetic. Plenty of parking can be found in the large lot right behind the tasting room.
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Dry Dock Brewery (South Dock)
Dry Dock Brewery (South Dock) is the original brewery, and could be easy to overlook since it's located in an unassuming
strip mall in suburban Aurora. We advise you to not make such a mistake!
This brewery grew incredibly fast since its inception in 2005. So much,
in fact, that a larger production facility (see North Dock) was constructed in 2012 in North
Aurora. But lots of brewing still happens here at the south location and
this is where you come to taste their impressive lineup of the "Home
Fleet" (year-round beers), alongside an ever-changing array of "Visiting
Vessels" (seasonal beers). Dry Dock is also known for the occasional
one-off experiment, usually in the form of a "Friday Firkin."
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Ursula Brewery
What makes this craft brewer unique is their commitment to local music plus their vital approach to brewing. The first thing you notice here is that the beer lineup is flexible. Yes, they do have a core lineup of flagships, more or less, but they mix things up. For instance, you will typically find a Kolsch on tap ("Sleepyhead"), but there's no telling what fruit they may add to it. (They won a GABF Silver Medal in 2014 for this beer with passion fruit involved). To emphasize its love of beer plus music, Ursula does beer collaborations with local bands: They create a new beer inspired by a specific band who then come to play a live concert at the tapping party
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Dry Dock Brewery (North Dock)
This location, Dry Dock's production facility, was added years after the original location (see South Dock) opened. This huge canning, kegging and bottling operation has a tasting room attached to it called The Canoe Room. Fewer taps here (four) but they are special taps: limited offerings, such as barrel-aged beers. There are also recreational offerings here including ping pong and shuffleboard.
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Dad & Dudes Breweria
Started by a father and a son, Dad & Dudes combines great craft beers with a food menu that ranges from pizza and calzones to sandwiches and salads. The best part about the pizza, calzones and sandwiches here is they're made with the spent grains they brew with. The atmosphere here says "sports bar" for the most part, but Shakespeare has a quote on the wall (beer-related, of course). You'll find about ten brews on tap: three flagships along with more specialized offerings.
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Cheluna Brewing Company
Stanley Marketplace opened in 2016. It's a food-centric collection of businesses, and Cheluna is the craft brewery in residence. A few things make Cheluna remarkable. First of all, you'll notice a wide range of beer styles--from German to Belgian to American and Mexican. There's truly something for everyone. Additionally, Cheluna is available for hire if you want a custom brew (say, for your wedding). As for the tasting room, live music is common here. And if you get hungry, order in food from one of the neighboring restaurants...your meal will be delivered straight to your barstool!
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Big Choice Brewing
Nestled in a light industrial park not far off of 120th Ave and Main Street in Broomfield, Big Choice Brewing is a worthwhile destination. The brewery is small, but the beers are big! Dedicated to giving craft beer drinkers plenty of quality brews to choose from, they offer solid standards year-round along with delightful seasonal rotators. 1990s punk rock and ska music permeate the airwaves via their sound system almost all the time and keeps the atmosphere lively. On the ground level you’ll find a typical bar setup, but there is a lounge upstairs with a couch, TVs and games. They also accommodate private parties. The tap room fills up quickly in the late afternoon with friendly locals, so you’re sure to have company.
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4 Noses Brewing Company
This brewery achieves its mission: 4 Noses strives to be a socially responsible brewery crafting beers with passion and creativity. It serves up the freshest possible ales and lagers, along with an ever-changing complement of barrel-aged beers. It doesn't hurt that the tasting room here has a life of its own. It's bigger than your average craft place, and yet it somehow retains the charm. The bar is especially long, with an outdoor patio on one end and a performance area for live music on the opposite end.
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Nighthawk Brewery
Nighthawk features a traditional tasting room with a wrap-around concrete bar, serving up everything from syrup-splashed Berliner Weisse to English-style ales and American IPA's, but the real flagship beers are Sours, Stouts and Imperials. This brewery has far more square feet than you first suspect -adjacent to the tasting room is a nearly 2,000 sq ft high-ceiling game room that features lots of additional fun for beer-drinkers: Foosball, ping pong, board games, you name it… even a Nintendo video game system. Beyond the game room is over 12,000 sq feet of brewery expansion space. There are plenty of other attractions here, too, including trivia, Happy Hours, deals on growler fills, and a pizza kitchen. What really sets Nighthawk apart, beyond the beer, is the people – every patron is genuinely greeted and made at home in Nighthawk’s spirit of “Welcome to the neighborhood.”
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Wonderland Brewing Company
This is a spacious brewery with a nice variety of beers, ranging through various styles in the American, English and Belgian traditions. The tasting room has lots of room, whether you want to sit at the bar, find a table, or move over to the game area and play some ping pong while you sip. Outside, there are lawn games and two patios. Parking is easy and you'll often find a food truck there during the dinner hours.
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Coors Brewing Company
This is where it all began. In 1873, Adolph Coors picked this
location because of the
incomparable quality of the local water. And today, MillerCoors
continues to produce a
variety of beers here at the world's largest single site brewery. The
self-guided tour includes individual audio and an inside-peek at
the company's history and its complex brewing/packaging process. And
even better, you end the tour at a gift shop and tasting room that
features a complimentary glass of beer!
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Golden City Brewery
This is a cozy, homey brewery. And why not? It's in a house! Golden City blends right in with its quaint neighborhood thanks to an old and elegant Victorian-style structure and a side yard that's been
converted into a pleasant bier-garden. The interior is an intimate space with a vintage look and feel. The beer selection here is small, which is part and parcel of a homey place.
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Cannonball Creek Brewing Co.
Nearby Clear Creek was originally named Cannonball Creek, giving this brewery its distinctive name. Cannonball Creek features a large open room with tables throughout, a bar, and a brew-operation in plain view. The line-up changes frequently but you can count on a variety of ales, in the American, English and Belgian traditions. And you can drink your beer practically in the shadows of the Rocky Mountain foothills!
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Mountain Toad Brewing
A happy local toad population is said to indicate a flourishing community. You
won't find any toads here, but there are plenty of happy people
enjoying great beer and
company. With a comfortable bar area inside and an inviting bier-garden outside, this craft
brewer is all about bringing people together. There are up to eight
different beers on tap, depending on the season. Light snacks are
available for purchase; if that's not enough,
bring in food from a nearby restaurant or look for a food truck right
outside the brewery.
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Barrels & Bottles Brewery
Right in the heart of Golden, this brewery provides a brewpub experience that combines the relaxed feel of a sports bar with a more formal, softly-lit night spot. You get a wide array of drink options here: from original beers to guest taps, and wine (including wine slushies). The food menu focuses on tapas and sandwiches. On full display are oak barrels, aging some of the beers.
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Holidaily Brewing
Do you have a gluten-free diet or just want to take a "holiday" from gluten while still enjoying great beer? Then you should definitely try Holidaily Brewing, a craft brewery 100% dedicated to producing gluten-free beers! Just west of North Table Mountain, this place has a beautiful natural setting--practically surrounded by foothills--with a back patio to savor the scenery. In place of malted barley, the brewer here uses millet and buckwheat. Food trucks are common--and as you would guess, they offer gluten-free menu items.
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Caution Brewing Company
Caution: You can find great craft beer off the beaten path if you know where to look for it. This is one of those places! Caution has a friendly, laid-back vibe and a versatile roster of beers that proves a desire to take chances. The IPA, for instance, is made with some unique touches: chrysanthemum and Chinese rock brown sugar. You can also enjoy weekly traditions here, on certain days, such as "Geeks Who Drink" (Trivia contest) and Karaoke. Caution has been known to collaborate with other local breweries, such as Strange Craft Beer Co.
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Great Frontier Brewing Company
The initials for "Great Frontier" are a reference to Gluten Free. In addition to traditional and Gluten Reduced beers, this brewery also makes a few that are Gluten Free. This is a neighborhood style brewery: They focus on simple, straightforward styles--no frills, no gimmicks. Just good solid beers. For the Gluten Free and Gluten Reduced, they use sorghum (similar to molasses) instead of malted barley. They also like to blend their beers, upon request. For example, you can order a "Cocomocho," which is a mixture of the Mocha Stout and the Coconut Porter.
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Westfax Brewing Company
East Colfax Avenue has bubbled over with craft beer for quite awhile, but the birth of Westfax heralds a new era for beer lovers to rejoice on the other end of this famous street. Westfax opened in March, 2016, its beer menu brimming with variety and creativity. There are plenty of traditions here, such as Trivia nights, live entertainment, food trucks, and Small Batch Wednesdays. The taps rotate frequently here so check social media prior to your visit for the latest updates.
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Breckenridge Brewery & Farm House Restaurant
Breckenridge Brewery is one of the longest-running craft brewers in the
Denver metro area, and now it's the largest. This location in Littleton is their newest. It's also their main brewery and production
facility, not to mention a great restaurant specializing in country classics crafted to pair with Breckenridge Brewery’s beers.
You will find a selection of Breckenridge beers complemented by six guest beer taps, two wine taps, and an extensive wine list and cocktail menu. This place also benefits from having access to the experimental brews brought down on occasion from
Breckenridge Brewery & Pub in Breckenridge, CO.
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Living The Dream Brewing Company
Sometimes, one will answer the question,"How are you doing?" with a sarcastic retort of,"Oh, just living the dream." Here, they're living their dream in Littleton, creating imaginative beers, and love being around the knowledgeable beer clientele in Colorado. From this sarcastic quip this brewery has built a taproom to serve up their dreams in a pint glass. Here, you'll also find experimentation into different styles (The Belgian Brune being a nice surprise), barrel aging, a biergarten in back with a great view of the mountains, and a mind on expanding into bottling their beers. Look for these bottles around the Denver metro area market.
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Locavore Beer Works
To put meaning to the name "Locavore", it means someone who supports their local economy in every way. One should support this local craft beer establishment in Littleton, not just because it's local, but also because it's just making really good beer. When entering into this small shopping center, you're greeted with the signage "Craft Brewery" over the top of the entrance. Inside there's plenty of seating and all the brewing equipment can be seen in the open. You'll notice they experiment with barrel aging here which will always please the palette of any local. Plenty to choose from here with 16 taps of brew that should make any visitor or "Locavore" return many times over.
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