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Denver has so much to offer. From its scenic views and art museums to its 19th-century historic buildings, the city boasts a plethora of reasons to fall in love with it. But this “Mile High City” is only the tip of the iceberg. Denver boasts 150 local craft breweries and hosts the Great American Beer Festival–making it a must-see beer destination in the West.
We’ve gathered 20 of the best breweries in Denver, from established brewpubs like Great Divide Brewing Company and Wynkoop Brewing Company to the newcomers on the block, such as Bruz Beers and Epic Brewing Company. Let’s get a taste of Denver with this complete beer trail guide.
1. Wynkoop Brewing Company
To kick off a beer trail adventure, no better place to start than Denver’s top craft brewery, the Wynkoop Brewing Company. It’s the city’s first brewpub and one of its largest breweries. Wynkoop Brewing offers 40 varieties of traditionally handcrafted beers on site.
This three-decade pioneering brewery features a spacious indoor tasting room, a full bar, 15 pool tables (Denver’s largest pool hall), and classic board and bar games. They also serve food and recently opened their basement as a dining hall, an expansive outdoor patio perfect for dining and private events.
- Crowd Favorite: Rail Yard Ale, 5.2% ABV. The flagship American amber Ale.
- Highly Recommended: Patty’s Chile Beer, German-style le beer, 4.2% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Wynkoop is now serving brunch during weekends!
- Fun Fact: Wynkoop Brewing Company was founded by Colorado’s former mayor and governor, John Hickenlooper.
Hours: Open Fri & Sat 11am–1am, Sun – Thur 11am-12am.
Address: 1634 18th St, Denver, CO 80202
Contact: (303) 297-2700 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
2. Blue Moon Brewing Company
A nice, cold beer while watching a baseball game sounds pretty fun, right? Come by and experience all that here in Blue Moon Brewing! Located right behind Coors Field, Blue Moon Brewing has become a favorite hangout for Colorado Rockies fans.
In addition to more than 20 flowing beers on tap, Blue Moon Brewing features a high ceiling, industrial-style building with its massive blue moon decoration at the center. It has expansive indoor seating that gives a fun, cozy, and welcoming atmosphere. They also serve modern tavern foods such as burgers and salads.
- Crowd Favorite: Belgian White, Wheat Beer, 5.4% ABV. A refreshing Belgian-style wheat beer with a crisp and clean finish.
- Highly Recommended: Harvest Pumpkin Ale, 5.7% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: If you’re interested in experiencing the behind-the-scenes of craft brewing, check out and register on their exciting Craft brewery tours.
- Fun Fact: Blue Moon Brewing Company took 20 years to find its true home, and its flagship beer, Blue Moon Belgian White, has been the source of much debate in the brewing industry.
Hours: Open Friday & Sat 11am–10pm, Sun – Thur 11am–9pm.
Address: 3750 Chestnut Pl, Denver, CO 80216
Contact: (303) 728-2337 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
3. Great Divide Brewing Company – Rino
With a fair share of awards and recognition, Great Divide Brewing Company is one of Denver’s favorite to-go destinations for beer enthusiasts. Its state-of-the-arch canning line (the largest canning hall in Denver) is ideal for a brewery tour. As one of the pioneers in the craft beer industry, Great Divide Brewing has open four taproom in Denver International Airport, Castle Rock, Barrel Head & Packaging Hall and its original location in Ballpark District.
Great Divide Brewing Barrel Bar and Packaging Hall features massive indoor seating, impressive interior design, a taproom, and an expansive outdoor patio where you can relax and enjoy your pint while viewing Denver’s beautiful skyline.
- Crowd Favorite: Yeti Imperial Stout, 9.5% ABV. A hoppy imperial stout packed with chocolate and coffee malt flavor notes of citrus.
- Highly Recommended: Titan IPA, 7.1% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Great Divide Brewing serves food at Denver Airport and Castle Rock. On the other hand, Barrel Head & Packaging Hall and Ballpark District don’t, but outside foods are welcome and food trucks are available on schedule.
- Fun Facts: Yeti Imperial Stout’s original name was “Maverick.” But due to copyright claims, the brewer had to change it. Yeti Imperial Stout was born during his three months adventure to India.
Hours: Open Wed – Sat 12pm–10pm, Sun – Tue 12pm–8pm.
Address: 1812 35th St, Denver, CO 80216
Contact: (303) 296-9460 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
4. Cerebral Brewing
Cerebral Brewing is committed to the quality of its beer. They seek to produce innovative brews using scientific methods and have won multiple awards to prove it. Located in the heart of the Bluebird district in Denver, Cerebral Brewing features a warehouse-type building with cozy indoor seating and an expansive outdoor patio.
While Cerebral Brewing doesn’t serve food, food trucks are available Wednesday to Sunday on rotation, or you can order at these two great restaurants next door, Fox Run and Machete & Tequila Tacos!
- Crowd Favorite: Rare Trait IPA, 6.4% ABV. England hazy IPA with notes of tangerine, mango, and peach.
- Highly Recommended: DDH Trait England IPA, 6.4% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Cerebral Brewing also offers gluten-free options like their Hard Seltzers!
- Fun Fact: Cerebral Brewing has a Quality Assurance / Quality Control laboratory to ensure the quality of their beers.
Hours: Open Mon 4pm – 8pm, Tue 2pm – 8pm, Wed – Sat 12pm – 10pm, Sun 12pm – 8pm.
Address: 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO 80206
Contact: (303) 927-7365 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
5. Crooked Stave Brewery
Crooked Stave Brewery offers artisan varieties of beer and seasonal brews. The brewery has produced a masterpiece of astonishing intricacy, famous for its “Brettanomyces Project,” a unique brewing approach using Brettanomyces yeast and maturing in wooden oak.
Crooked Stave brewery is a must-stop for beer lovers—the combination of science and art with creativity and passion makes this place a favorite. It features an industrial taproom with plenty of indoor seating, as well as a great outdoor ambiance.
- Crowd Favorite: Sour Rośe, 4.5% ABV. A wild sour ale fermented in oak barrels with raspberries and blueberries.
- Highly Recommended: Surette Provision Saison, 6.2% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Crooked Stave is now accepting online reservations.
- Fun Fact– Crooked Stave is the product of Chad Yakobson’s (owner and brewmaster) research on “Brettanomyces yeast species and their use in the brewing industry” for his Master’s degree.
Hours: Open Monday – Sunday 12pm-8pm.
Address: 1441 W 46th Ave Unit 19, Denver, CO 80211
Contact: (720) 508-3292 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
6. Bruz Beers
Bruz Beers is an artisan brewery that specializes in brewing Belgian-style beers. Located north of the Highlands in Denver, its mission is to produce high-quality, distinctive Belgian-style beers made only from Denver’s fresh and local ingredients.
It features a warehouse building in black and white interior design with wood accents which offers a classy and cozy vibe. It also has an expanded outdoor patio which is perfect for private events. With the partnership of Rocky Mountain Pizza Company, Bruz Beers serves pizza and snacks at the brewing tasting room with a daily food truck.
- Crowd Favorite: Dawg Daze IPA, 6.6% ABV. A refreshing Belgian IPA with citrus, apple, and apricot.
- Highly Recommended: Dame Blanche Wheat Beer, 5.5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: A kid-friendly brewery as well as dog-friendly. Watch out for their outdoor Summer Concert series.
- Fun Fact: Bruz Beers offers a Belgian Beer Course for aspiring homebrewers and beer enthusiasts.
Hours: Open Monday – Sunday 1pm-9pm.
Address: 1675 W 67th Ave #100, Denver, CO 80221
Contact: (303) 650-2337 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
7. TRVE Brewing Company
Looking for something unordinary? A place where you can express your deepest desires, a “metal” brewery perhaps? Located at Broadway Street, TRVE Brewing Company claims to be an authentic metal brewery in Denver. It’s a local microbrewery featuring an innovative craft beer with heavy metal music and metal interior design for an extreme metal ambiance.
They refuse to be the same as everyone; they want to make something they love, beer and metal music. Aside from tasty and unique craft beers, you’ll also find delicious eats as they have the Music City Hot Chicken in the taproom. And don’t forget to buy some of their metal merchandise.
- Crowd Favorite: Cursed Sour, 4.5% ABV.
- Highly Recommended: Cosmic Crypt, % ABV.
- Hop-py Note: This place is not for kids.
Hours: Open Mon & Tue 3pm – 11pm, Wed & Thur 11am – 11pm, Fri & Sat 11am – 12am, Sun 11am – 10pm.
Address: 227 Broadway #101, Denver, CO 80203
Contact: Facebook | Instagram | Website
8. Epic Brewing
Another must-visit brewery in the Rino District neighborhood, Epic brewing, focuses on brewing stronger beers (high in alcohol). From its original location in Oregon, Epic Brewing found a new home in Denver and made its name in Colorado’s craft beer scene.
Boasting their 25 beers on tap and two spacious indoor and outdoor patios, Epic Brewing offers an industrial and relaxing vibe perfect for family and friends. You can bask in the sun while enjoying Denver’s skyline during the day and the fascinating sunset at night. Plus, they’re offering a brewery tour!
- Crowd Favorite: Blue Sky Lager, 5.3% ABV.
- Highly Recommended: Munich Mayhem, 5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Epic Brewing doesn’t serve food, but they have food trucks available on rotation, or you can order at their neighboring restaurants.
Hours: Open Mon – Thur 12pm–10pm, Fri & sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm–8pm.
Address: 3001 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205
Contact: (720) 539-7410 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
9. 10 Barrel Brewing Company
If you haven’t yet visited any 10 Barrel Brewing Company, make a quick stop at its Denver location. This brewpub is the largest of all 10 Barrel Brewing locations, with 24 beers on tap, a kitchen offering a full-course menu, spacious indoor seating, and a rooftop patio.
This massive warehouse-style brewery offers delectable meals sourced from their local partners in the community. They also provide a private room for private events, with a seating capacity of up to 25 persons.
- Crowd Favorite: Safety Blanket Lager, 4.7% ABV. A lager made from Japanese rice with a note of grapes and coconut.
- Highly Recommended: The Councilman Cream Ale, 5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: A kid-friendly as well as a dog-friendly brewery.
- Fun Fact: 10 Barrel Brewing pledge to support community sustainability by diverting waste products, using renewable source of energy, water conservation, and many other projects for community stewardship.
Hours: Open Tue 11am–10pm, Wed 11am–10pm, Thur 11am–11pm, Fri & Sat 11am–12am, Sun 11am–10pm, Mon Closed.
Address: 2620 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205
Contact: (720) 573-8992 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
10. Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
This friendly neighborhood brewery and restaurant is one of the oldest and striving breweries in Downtown Denver with 17 taprooms in America. With more than 30 years of brewing experience, Rock Bottom has brewed thousands of quality original beers and gained multiple prestigious awards and recognitions.
Rock Bottom features a spacious tasting room with plenty of indoor seating, a full-course restaurant, and a private room for any private events. Their private spaces offer pool tables and comfortable seating for any occasion. They also serve delicious foods and award-winning hand-crafted beers.
- Crowd Favorite: Red Rocks Red Ale, 5.2% ABV. An American Red Ale with the right balance of hops and caramel.
- Highly Recommended: Liquid Sun, Farmhouse Ale, 7.2% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Rock Bottom accepts online reservations for tables and private rooms.
- Fun Fact: Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery offers a reward system through their app, where you can order, pay and earn rewards with every purchase.
Hours: Open Mon & Tue 11am–11pm, Wed & Thur 11am – 12am, Fri & Sat 11am–1am, Sun 11am–10pm.
Address: 1001 16th St Mall A-100, Denver, CO 80265
Contact: (720) 452-9640 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
11. Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe and Brewery
A great beer and food for a great experience; this is the mantra of Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe and Brewery. Apart from their 12 craft beer on tap, cider, and non-alcoholic root beer, they also serve salads, desserts, and 50 different sandwiches!
Aside from gnome figurines and decors everywhere, this brewery also features a casual neighborhood vibe where the family can hang out without getting thirsty or hungry. They are kid-friendly and offer a Little Grateful Gnome meal for the kids.
- Crowd Favorite: Giggity IPA, 7% ABV. A hoppy and refreshing American IPA.
- Highly Recommended: Gnome ESB, Bitter, 5.8% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Grateful Gnome doesn’t accept reservations and orders from email or social media sites. Please call ahead or order in person.
Hours: Open Sun & Mon 11am–10pm, Tue Closed, Wed & Thur 11am–10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm.
Address: 4369 Stuart St, Denver, CO 80212
Contact: (720) 598-6863 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
12. Briar Common Brewery
Briar Common is no ordinary brewery. They offer good craft beer and delicious foods, and offer vegans and gluten-free items so that health conscious folks can enjoy a drink too. In addition to 10 rotating beers on tap, they also have wines and tasty cocktails.
Located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood, this microbrewery features a full bar, relaxing beer garden, and rooftop patio, which offers a fantastic view of Denver’s skyline.
- Crowd Favorite: Broken Bridge IPA, 7.5% ABV.
- Highly Recommended: Briar Pale Ale, 5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Reservation is needed on their rooftop patio, especially in summer. On the other hand, their beer garden is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Dogs on the leash are welcome in their beer garden only.
- Fun Fact: Briar Common’s name refers to the briars patches the founders grow up with in their childhood farmhouse in Oregon.
Hours: Open Mon – Thur 11am–10pm, Fri & Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am-9pm.
Address: 2298 N Clay St, Denver, CO 80211
Contact: (720) 512-3894 | Instagram | Website
13. Prost Brewing Company
Looking for a German-style beer? Then this place is perfect for you. Offering their German Biergarten style beer, they aim to share their German heritage that center on friendship and family. Prost Brewing strives to unite the community together through its beers.
Prost Brewing features a classic German interior design on a massive, expansive beer hall. It has long wooden tables, perfect for group seating and private events such as weddings.
- Crowd Favorite: Dunkel Lager, 5.6% ABV. A German-style lager with bursting banana and clove flavors.
- Highly Recommended: Hefeweizen Wheat Beer, 5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Prost Brewing doesn’t serve food, but food trucks are available. Brew up laugh every night with their Sunday event.
Hours: Open Mon – Thur 12pm–10pm, Fri 12pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-8pm.
Address: 2540 19th St, Denver, CO 80211
Contact: (303) 729-1175 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
14. Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery
Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery is another Denver must-visit brewery. Located in downtown Denver, this brewery offers adventurous beer, from hoppy IPA to fruity sours, to compliment your adventurous nature. Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery existed solely for brewing great beers for a unique beer experience.
Featuring their two-story brick building with a spacious beer hall and outdoor seating offers a fun and comfortable atmosphere for everyone. They don’t serve food, but food trucks are available on schedule.
- Crowd Favorite: Four Pass Pilsner, 5% ABV. A light and refreshing Pilsner.
- Highly Recommended: Bases Loaded, 5.3% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: They have metered parking available and accept group reservations.
Hours: Open Mon – Wed 12pm-9pm, Thur – Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm.
Address: 1139 20th St, Denver, CO 80202
Contact: (720) 689-2337 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
15. Ratio Beerworks
A state of the arch Denver microbrewery that offers good beers and great music. Boasting their 20-barrel brewhouse, Ratio Beerworks produces a variety of innovative and meticulously brewed beers. They are also known for their mural wall painting, great ambiance, and fun vibe.
This industrial building has a massive indoor seating area, where you can sit and relax while drinking beers, and an outdoor patio with games and live punk /indie music for entertainment.
- Crowd Favorite: Dear You Farmhouse Ale, 5.5% ABV. A refreshing Ale with citrus flavor.
- Highly Recommended: Antidote IPA, 7% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: They are open for table reservations for small and large groups and private spaces.
- Fun Fact: Ratio Beerworks started as independent music artists traveling and sharing their arts before converting their energy to brewing.
Hours: Open Mon – Wed 12pm–11pm, Thur – Fri 12pm-12am, Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am-11pm.
Address: 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Contact: (303) 997-8288 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
16. Woods Boss Brewing
Good beer and good times. Woods Boss Brewing strives to brew quality beers while offering a relaxing environment for beer lovers and enthusiasts. Located inside a century-old building in Denver’s Five Points, Woods Boss features a rustic and cozy taproom detailed with ornate woodwork, from tree trunk tables to wooden long tables and leather sofa.
They have 20+ beers on tap, but they don’t serve food. The good news is you’re welcome to order and have it delivered to your table from the neighboring local restaurants.
- Crowd Favorite: The Oswalds (Full O’ Hops) IPA, 7.1% ABV. A fruity and hoppy IPA.
- Highly Recommended: Fruity Flas SOur, 5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Woods Boss taproom is now open for reservations.
- Fun Fact: Woods Boss hosts the Woods Block ’19, which aims to help the local businesses by showcasing their products at the event.
Hours: Open Mon 2pm – 8pm, Tue – Thur 2pm – 9pm, Fri – Sat 12pm – 10pm, Sun 12pm – 7pm.
Address: 2210 California St, Denver, CO 80205
Contact: (720) 642-7177 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
17. Strange Craft Brewery
Dubbed as “Denver’s best beer garden,” this award-winning restaurant takes pride in its spacious outdoor beer garden that can accommodate up to 80 persons! Strange Craft brews a wide array of small batches of craft beer to ensure freshness and quality.
Good beer is best enjoyed in the company of friends, and this brewery offers a unique experience. It’s a family-friendly establishment that welcomes dogs on leash to their outdoor patio.
- Crowd Favorite: Cherry Kriek Fruit Beer, 5% ABV. Just the name suggests this fruit beer is full of cherry goodness.
- Highly Recommended: Breakfast Grapefruit IPA, 6.5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Located near 10th and Osage Light Rail, Strange Craft is accessible for a bike tour.
Hours: Open Mon – Thur 3pm-9 pm, Fri & Sat 12pm-10 pm, Sun 12pm-7pm.
Address: 1330 Zuni St Unit M, Denver, CO 80204
Contact: (720) 985-2337 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
18. 14er Brewing and Beer Garden
Like any microbrewery, 14er Brewery’s humble beginning started from the dream of brewing beer that is drinkable and approachable, a beer that is “uniquely crushable.” Their vision of crafting beer that embodies Denver’s flavor but is still light and can be drunk and enjoyed for a long time.
14er Brewing also features an industrial-type building with plenty of indoor seating and an expansive outdoor beer garden that is perfect for small chats and good beer. They also have available private spaces for small gatherings, weddings, and other private occasions.
- Crowd Favorite: Mt. Massive IPA, 6.5% ABV. A hoppy American IPA with notes of pine and citrus.
- Highly Recommended: Rocky Mtn Saison, Farmhouse Ale, 5.25% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: 14er Brewing is accepting table and private space reservations.
- Fun Fact: 14er (Fourteener) Brewing got its name’s inspiration during their Independence Pass cycling routine.
Hours: Open Mon – Thur 3pm–10pm, Fri – Sat 2pm–11pm, Sun 1pm-9pm.
Address: 3120 Blake St Unit C, Denver, CO 80205
Contact: (720) 773-1437 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
19. Odell Brewing Co.
Centered on family culture and good beer, Odell Brewing Company is an employee-owned brewery located at the heart of Denver’s Five Point Neighborhood. It offers 16 beers on tap, half of which serve experimental brews from its brewhouse.
This 90s-inspired brewery features ample indoor seating, an outdoor patio that is family and dog-friendly, and a rooftop patio. It has a welcoming and family-friendly ambiance with live music and entertainment to set the vibe.
- Crowd Favorite: Friek Lambic, 6.9% ABV.
- Highly Recommended: Peach Stand Rambler Blonde Ale, 5.2% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Odell Brewing doesn’t serve food, but food trucks are always available. They are also open for brewery tours.
- Fun Facts: In 2015, the founders of Odell Brewing sold most of the company’s shares to its employees, making them co-owners.
Hours: Open Fri & Sat 12pm–12am, Sun – Thur 12pm–10pm.
Address: 2945 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Contact: (720) 795-7862 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
20. River North Brewery
Located on two flagship areas in Denver, Blake and Washington Street, River North Brewery offers 16 beers on taps, from their specialization in Belgian-style beer to varying barrel-aged to fresh pilsner, IPAs, and other American-style brews.
River North Brewery features a spacious industrial-type taproom with a welcoming and neighborhood atmosphere that is family and dog-friendly. They don’t serve food, but food trucks are always available, and you can also order from the local restaurants in the neighborhood.
- Crowd Favorite: River North White, Wheat Beer, 5% ABV. A classic wheat beer with a yeast character.
- Highly Recommended: Mountain Haze IPA, 6.5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: River North Brewery is now accepting table reservations.
- Fun Fact: The building where the River North Brewery occupies is the former Flying Dog Brewery space.
Hours: Open Wed – Fri 3pm – 8pm, Sat 1pm – 8pm, Sun 1pm – 6pm, Monday & Tuesday Closed.
Address: 6021 Washington St a, Denver, CO 80216
Contact: (303)296-2617 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
