Brewery in Denver

Balistreri Vineyards

1946 E. 66th Ave. North Denver

303-287-5156

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19 articles

Copper Kettle Brewing

1338 S. Valentia St., Unit 100 Southeast Denver

720-443-2522

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Copper Kettle Brewing opened in April 2011 on the border of Denver and Aurora, hoping to fill a geographic hole in the metro area's craft-beer scene. But owners Jeremy Gobien and Kristen Kozik had no idea just how thirsty their neighbors would be: Within months, they expanded their brewing capacity by 166 percent. The taphouse itself doesn't serve food, but it is elegantly furnished and keeps menus on hand so patrons can have food delivered to pair with Copper Kettle's ever-rotating list of German- and American-style brews.

303 articles

Denver Beer Co.

1695 Platte St., Denver LoDo/Ballpark/Commons Park

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Like its name, Denver Beer Co. is simple and straightforward. The owners, Charlie Berger and Patrick Crawford, aren't trying to reinvent the wheel; they just want to make great beer. But you'll rarely find the same beer there twice, as Berger and Crawford are constantly coming up with new recipes for a wide variety of styles, all of which they make in their seven-barrel brewhouse. Also on the menu at the 3,400-square-foot spot, which includes an outdoor biergarten with long tables: big Bavarian-style pretzels with dipping sauces.

201 articles

Dry Dock Brewery

15120 E. Hampden Ave. Aurora

303-400-5606

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Like a fresh beer poured quickly, Dry Dock's tap room has foamed up and over the sides in the past few years, attracting a regular clientele from Aurora as well as a steady stream of beer pilgrims who make the journey from the city to the suburbs. The brewery and tap room now feature 170 seats, along with tables and a fireplace, shuffleboard and other games, and a stack of menus for ordering food to be delivered; there's also an attached home-brew shop where you can sip while you shop. And then there's the ever-changing lineup of award-winning beers, served on tap and in firkins. Dry Dock is the perfect place to make port.

105 articles

Redstone Meadery

4700 Pearl St. Unit 2A Boulder

720-406-1215

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Formerly an at-home mead maker, David Myers turned his avocation into a vocation when he opened Redstone Meadery. The company's website states that he started Redstone with the "natural philosophy" of producing "the highest quality honey wine on the market." His not-too-sweet bottled and draft meads are making the elixir accessible to the masses while turning Myers into a brewing revolutionary or sorts. Redstone products are currently being shipped to twenty states around the country; fortunately for us, those same meads can be sampled at the Boulder-based tap room six days a week.

3 articles

Twisted Pine Brewing Co.

3201 Walnut St. Boulder

303-786-9270

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19 articles

Barnett & Son Brewing

18425 Pony Express Drive, #125, Parker Southeast Denver Suburbs

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3 articles

Big Choice Brewing

7270 W. 118th Place, Broomfield Northwest Denver Suburbs

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Boulder County boys Tyler Ruse and Nathaniel Miller filled the craft-beer gap in the Highway 36 corridor with Big Choice, a 2,500-square-foot tasting room and brewery with eight beers on tap and a late-'80s/early-'90s music, movies and skateboarding theme.

27 articles

Black and Blues Music and Brews

423 Cleveland Ave., Loveland Northern Colorado

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Blue Moon Brewing Company

3750 Chestnut Pl. Downtown Denver

303-728-2337

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Denverites sure do love their Blue Moon; ever since the beer debuted in 1995 at the Sandlot at Coors Field, people haven't been able to get enough of the crafty brew. And the Blue Moon Brewing Company, which opened in north Denver in July 2016, aims to give the people what they want: more Blue Moon, and up to 24 taps of seasonal and experimental brews from Keith Villa, Blue Moon's founding brewer. The brewpub's design is industrial-chic — concrete culverts form booths for diners — and the menu is equally surprising. Forget burgers and fries; instead think Korean-inspired kalbi short ribs, chilled golden-beet soup, and pork shank with Oaxacan beans and pickled onions.

38 articles

Bonacquisti Wine Company

4640 Pecos St. Northwest Denver

303-477-9463

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14 articles

Bootstrap Brewing

6778 N. 79th St., Niwot Northern Colorado

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3 articles

Boulder Beer Company

2880 Wilderness Place Boulder

303-444-8448

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First opened in an old goat shed by two University of Colorado professors in 1979, the Boulder Beer Company is the oldest microbrewery in Colorado. At their Pub -- a full-service restaurant -- you can choose from a long list of menu items accompanied by suggested beer pairings. Try the half-pound Buff burger (all natural; no hormones or antibiotics) with a pint of Buffalo Gold, or the veggie burrito with a dry-hopped Hazed and Infused. Even the appetizers here come with recommendations: Buffalo wings with the Flashback India Brown Ale? How 'bout the sampler plate with -- you guessed it -- the Boulder Beer sampler? One word of warning: The Pub closes early (generally around 10 p.m.).

43 articles

Brewability

3445 S. Broadway Englewood

303-598-0809

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Brewability, which employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to brew and serve beer, got its start in 2016 and moved into its current home three years later, adding a food menu that includes pizza and mac and cheese. The brewery's commitment to supporting its employees is impressive, and easy to admire while hanging out in a welcoming space that includes both indoor and outdoor seating as well as fun events like Tarot Thursdays.

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Brewery Rickoli

4335 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge Northwest Denver

303-431-6862

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7 articles

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

2298 Clay St., Denver Highland/Lower Highland

720-512-3894

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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery opened in late 2016 in an odd, wedge-shaped building that was seemingly dropped into the middle of an intersection in the Jefferson Park neighborhood with little attention to traffic or practicality. But this strange location belies the classic philosophy (both aesthetic and culinary) that lies beyond the front door. The interior is the ubiquitous Denver mix of modern and vintage (tin ceilings, concrete floors, exposed brick, light wood bar) but is done so well, and accompanied by such genuine friendliness from the staff, that customers feel immediately comfortable. The beer is straightforward and timeless — you won't find any Belgian rye imperial session IPAs here — and the menu was designed specifically to complement the beers on tap. Briar Common hits all the right notes as a gastropub not for hipsters, but for grownups.

40 articles

Bristol Pub at Ivywild School

1604 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs Southern Colorado

719-633-2555

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5 articles

Burns Family Artisan Ales

2505 W. 2nd Ave. Unit 13 Central Denver

720-693-9099

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30 articles

Cannonball Creek Brewing Company

393 Washington Ave., Golden West Denver Suburbs

303-278-0111

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Cannonball Creek has long been known for making hop-forward beers, and making them well. But in recent years, the brewery has expanded its menu to focus more on lagers — which, not surprisingly, are very good, too. From Dad Squad pils to Let's Talk About Mex!, you can always find tasty options here. The brewery mixes in a few other interesting styles, from Belgian golden beer to porters and saisons, that will tempt those looking to venture outside the realm of IPAs and lagers. You'll have to go directly to the source for these beers, as Cannonball Creek doesn't distribute cans, and you'll rarely find a keg outside of the taproom. The upside is beer that's always fresh, and the Golden location is prime for pre- or post-outdoor adventures, with a lively crowd and rotating food trucks.

29 articles

Caution: Brewing

12445 E. 39th Ave. East Denver

970-315-2739

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Danny Wang and Betty Fey opened Caution in the spring of 2012 as a production facility supplying beer to Lao Wang, a noodle house owned by Wang's parents. The brewery quickly expanded with a tap room, giving beer fans a chance to post up and sample their entire lineup.

14 articles

Cerebral Brewing

1477 Monroe St. Central Denver

303-927-7365

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Even with all of its breweries, Denver needed a place that was cultured but unpretentious, intellectual but neighborhood-focused, nerdy but not condescending, something...cerebral. Oh, and with fantastic beer. That's what it got with Cerebral Brewing, a mellow spot just off Colfax Avenue that is making some of Denver's best beer and presenting it in a fun, relaxed taproom. From its hop-bombs to its luscious stouts and sophisticated saisons, Cerebral has a menu that has been gathering national accolades from magazines, fellow breweries and craft-beer fans. But Cerebral and head brewer Sean Buchan are probably best known for their hazy, hoppy offerings. Although that style of beer is trendy right now, it was Cerebral's style from the get-go, when the brewery opened back in 2015. The flagship IPA, Rare Trait, is a luscious, tropical showpiece with very little bitterness and plenty of balance.

2 events 162 articles

Cerveceria Colorado

1635 Platte St., Denver LoDo/Ballpark/Commons Park

720-279-8248

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This is a side project from the beer experts at Denver Beer Co. next door, and the focus is the flavors of Mexico. The starting point is clean and refreshing lager perfect for a hot summer day, but the brewers explore international styles while adding rare ingredients from Mexico for surprising bursts of boldness. In a city full of experimental beers, Cerveceria Colorado stands out for its roots in tradition and eye to the future of brewing.

37 articles

Cheluna Brewing Company

2501 Dallas St., #149 Aurora

720-600-0020

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Mexican beer is more than just Corona and Dos Equis, as anyone who's been lucky enough to taste the increasing number of craft beers made south of the border or to visit the nanocervecerías of that country knows. Latin-owned Cheluna, the sole brewery in residence at Stanley Marketplace, brings a taste of Oaxaca to Colorado with its focus on Mexican-inspired beers. Co-owner and brewer Javier Pérez Koch has been brewing for over 25 years, incorporating flavors from the cuisine of the region into his brews, resulting in such taste treats as Lowrider Añejo, a classic Mexican lager aged in mezcal barrels, and Chilango Wheat, which is infused with mango and habaneros. If you can't go south, go east for great Mexican beers.

4 articles

Coal Mine Avenue Brewing Company

9719 W. Coal Mine Ave. Littleton

720-504-4866

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4 articles

Coda Brewing

15965 S. Golden Rd., C2, Golden West Denver Suburbs

303-600-8591

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Coda boasts about its "experimental elixirs," most of which are only made in single-keg quantities and sold within a couple of days. But it's also got a solid lineup of standard beers, including IPAs, Kölsches, pilsners and stouts on tap at any given time, as well as a rotating roster of food trucks most days.

1 article

Cohesion Brewing Co.

3851 Steele St., Unit 1388, Denver Five Points/RiNo

303-997-7016

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When this brewery opened in 2021, it brought a special kind of foam on the range. Cohesion brews Czech-style lagers and serves them in a very traditional way: from side-pull Lukr taps, with plenty of creamy foam on top. (The exact amount depends on which style of pour you choose: hladinka, with a thick, creamy head; snyt, with four-finger foam; and the nearly all-foam mlíko.) Plus, the bar itself is striking, with gorgeous tile work serving as a backdrop, and a wood-paneled nook reminiscent of old Europe.

2 articles

The Coop Chicken+Beer @ Wynkoop Brewing Company

1634 18th St. Downtown Denver

303-297-2700

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1 article

Coors Field

2001 Blake St. Downtown Denver

303-292-0200

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Even though the Colorado Rockies have never won a World Series, catching an evening game at Coors Field – the great ballpark on the edge of downtown Denver that opened in 1995 -- is something every Colorado resident and visitor should experience. The famous Rockpile seating section can always be counted on for cheap tickets (less than $10), plenty of Coors-induced rowdy fans. The stunning views of both the mountains and downtown should keep your eyes diverted from the scoreboard; a walk around the concourse, with its many food and beverage vendors, is always amusing. Weddings, holiday parties and corporate meetings can all be arranged at the field. And if you’re lucky, the Sand Lot brewpub on Blake Street will be open, giving you a real taste of two of our favorite pastimes: beer and baseball.

77 events 57 articles

Crooked Stave Barrel Cellar

1441 W. 46th Ave. Northwest Denver

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Crooked Stave Barrel Cellar opened in a warehouse business park in September 5, 2012, as an outlet for Chad Yakobson’s Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, which he moved from Fort Collins to Denver. Although Yakobson, doesn’t actually brew his beer on site, he does ferment it in wooden barrels with various yeasts and souring agents. And that’s the key for Crooked Stave, which specializes in sour and wild ales. The tasting room, which has a bar and about fifteen seats, serves five to ten beers and is acting as a placeholder until Yakobson opens a full scale brewery elsewhere in town in 2013.

36 articles

Danico Brewing

18490 E. 66th Ave. Northeast Denver

303-531-2739

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Nikki Harwood and Dave Lotierzo made lemonade out of lemons, so to speak, when they ran into COVID-related delays in opening their new brewery. The additional planning time allowed them to find their ideal builder, and after a smooth construction process, Danico Brewing opened in late 2022. The pair brought on veteran brewmaster, launching Danico with one of the best-tasting lineups for a fledgling brewery in recent memory, with delicious beers like Front Porch Porter and Tookah the Tucker Munich Dunkel. Both are available among the dozen or so rotating brews available in the gleaming taproom, with its groovy mountain-like, turquoise-accented backdrop and comfy back-supported bar stools. Pair these excellent brews with a snack from one of the food trucks that pull up outside.

1 article

Denver Beer Co.

5768 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada

303-433-2739

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15 articles

Fate Brewing Company

1600 38th St. Boulder

720-838-7761

Brewery, New American

When he opened FATE Brewing in January 2013, Mike Lawinski had a hunch that his two patios might be ideal for watching July 4 fireworks blasting off over Boulder's Folsom Field. "We almost marketed it last year, but we wanted to test our theory first," he says. The theory turned out to be correct. FATE's patios feature cornhole games, flat-screen TVs, a trellis with hops growing on it, a few patio armchairs, and heaters in the winter; there are views of the base of Chautauqua and the Flatirons year-round. Customers can order food or just beer -- say, the refreshing Watermelon Kolsch. "We really want people to just enjoy it, push a few tables together and be as comfortable as possible," Lawinski says. "I don't think we skip a beat from inside to outside, which is something that places can have trouble with."

14 articles

Flying Dog Brewery Tasting Room

2330 Broadway, Ste. 104 South Denver

301-694-7899

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3 articles

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