Metro area
Within 13 miles of Denver we track 110 breweries. 6 rate Exceptional and 12 rate Great. Amalgam Brewing in Denver leads the list at 4.78 (Exceptional).
Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Small batch blendery located in NW Denver concentrating on barrel-aged and mixed fermentation beers. Only open to the public on a monthly basis. Follow us on social media or sign up for our mailing list for information on our next opening.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Having opened in 2021, Cohesion Brewing Company is a brewery dedicated to the exploration of the Czech Republic’s unique beer culture. As the country consuming the most beer per capita in the world, we’ve been inspired by the Czech beer styles, methods of service, and ingredients that make the Czech beer culture stand apart. In addition to highlighting both the classics like pilsner-style beer and less seen styles, we hope to find ways to infuse local ingredients, as well as other learned brewing techniques to bring our own flair to these storied beers.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Bierstadt Lagerhaus produce's flawless beer and is ranked #2 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Slow Pour Pils", which is a German Pilsner and "Helles", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Dark Lagers.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Cerebral Brewing is a neighborhood brewery with locations in Denver and Aurora, Colorado. We focus on crafting beers that span the spectrum from traditional to creative while utilizing the scientific method to ensure quality and consistency.
Arvada, Colorado, United States
New Image Brewing produce's world class beer and is ranked #7 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Coriolis Effect", which is a New Zealand IPA and "East Coast Transplant", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Founded in 2010, Crooked Stave is a modern, artisan brewery with a quality-driven focus. The brewery strives to blend science and art through creativity and following our passion. Located in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood, Crooked Stave is recognized throughout the world for complex and creative wild and sour, barrel-aged beers and a variety of traditional and innovative ales and lagers.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Wanderment Brewing is a small brewery located in Denver, CO. Focused on mixed culture saison, low-abv, and hoppy beers. Located at 800 E 64th Ave, Unit 8, Denver, CO 80229. Dog friendly.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Monolith Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #17 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Glissade Escapade", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale and "Capsaicin Elation", which is a Chilli / Chile Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Founded in 2010 in Vermont, our small family-owned and operated blendery makes only one beer: the balanced and complex BACKACRE Sour Golden Ale. Its unique character comes from 100% oak barrel fermentation for more than a year, and natural refermentation in the bottle/keg. Our commitment to quality continues in Denver, where we are excited to produce and share this beer.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Reverence Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #29 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Sanguine", which is a New England IPA and "Sheltered In Cove", which is a Mexican Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Denver, Colorado, United States
2016 & 2023 World Beer Cup® Gold Award Chili Beer - Yellow Fever 2019 & 2022 Great American Beer Festival® Gold Medal Am. Style IPA 2020 GABF® Silver Medal Am. Style Strong Pale Ale 2019 GABF® Small Brewing Company of the Year 2019 GABF® Gold Medal Am. Style Strong Pale Ale 2018 GABF® Bronze Medal Irish-Style Red Ale 2014 & 2015 GABF® Silver Medal Fresh and/or Wet Hop Beer
Denver, Colorado, United States
Established in 2012, Our Mutual Friend is a relaxed brewery and taproom in Denver, CO whose goal is to create world-class beer using local ingredients whenever possible and serve as a gathering place for the Five Points neighborhood. This small but mighty brewery has earned acclaim and awards with a 2018 gold medal for Saison Trystero at World Beer Cup and eight Great American Beer Festival medals, including a silver medal in the Mixed-Culture Brett Beer category for Biere Ovale and a gold medal for Inner Light in the Australian Pale Ale category in 2021.
Golden, Colorado, United States
Coda Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #36 in Colorado. They are most well known for "So Go Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Dark Matter", which is an Oatmeal Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Danico Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Bodey Bodhi And Associates", which is a New England IPA and "Arsenal IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Public Offering Brewing Co. produce's fine quality beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Open Spaces", which is a Kölsch and "So Berry Peachy", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Ratio Beerworks, located in the heart of the River North Art District of Denver at 2920 Larimer Street, focuses on meticulously crafted beer. Ratio’s portfolio includes a wide variety of traditional styles with a modern twist. With deep roots in the punk rock music scene, Ratio’s co-founders sought to translate the industry’s sense of community, DIY spirit, and strong musical influences via the beer and taproom experience. For more information please visit www.ratiobeerworks.com MON-WED: 12PM - 11PM THURS-SAT: 12PM - 12AM SUN: 12PM - 11PM
Denver, Colorado, United States
At Full Frame Beer, we believe that a great beer is only the beginning—it’s about the experience, community, and creativity that come with it. Behind Full Frame are two passionate brewers and industry veterans:
Denver, Colorado, United States
Drink like a German! Enjoy delicious German style beers at one of Colorado's best biergartens. This award winning brewery utilizes traditional methods and the highest quality ingredients to bring the most authentic lagerbiers to Colorado. Prost!
Denver, Colorado, United States
We love to drink beer - all types of beer. When it comes to good beer, we don't discriminate. Light, dark, hoppy - there is a time and a place for them all. We also love making beer. So much so, we decided to start making it in an old Denver fire station in 2013. We're making all sorts of beer. Come taste for yourself. We'll pour you some tasters in our fancy cups. We have a cool space for drinking beer with friends. Ride your bike. Bring takeout. Whatever, man. We're making this beer for you. We're making this beer for all. And for us. A lot for us.
Golden, Colorado, United States
New Terrain Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Golden Haze - N.E. IPA", which is a New England IPA and "LOST - Colorado IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Our name comes from both place — Aurora, where we’re located, means dawn in Latin — and time — if dawn is when you have to wake up and start work, second dawn is when that ends and you get to start the best part of your day. Second Dawn is our happy place, and we hope our beverages can be a portal to yours.
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Launch Pad Brewery produce's good quality beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "Piggyback Rides", which is a New England IPA and "Cape Canaveral", which is a Fruit Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Starting in a garage in 2008, we set out to go beyond the typical beer styles and not chase trends. Our goal has always been to understand what it is that people are seeking in a beer and then make it our own. As an indie-brewery, we pride ourselves in the production of high quality, fresh beer for hyper-local markets through our extensive experience within the craft beer industry. Our welcoming, vibrant taproom and knowledgable, friendly bar staff will ensure craft beer drinkers of all levels will leave satisfied.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Little Machine produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Razz Against the Machine", which is a Fruit Beer and "YAFI", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Lakewood, Colorado, United States
Beer Liberated: The mission of WestFax Brewing Company is to artfully craft quality brews that everyone can enjoy in our Colorado community. We spend less time concerning ourselves with whether a beer meets a style guideline and more time on crafting beer of the highest quality and, most importantly, that tastes delicious. We welcome all in our laid back taproom and offer superb customer service. Come taste and see for yourself!
Denver, Colorado, United States
Hogshead Brewery produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Chin Wag", which is a Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB) and "Gilpin Black Gold", which is an English Porter. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Dark Beers.
Lakewood, Colorado, United States
6 and 40 Brewery produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Direct Diesel Injection", which is a New England IPA and "Three On the Tree", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Lakewood, Colorado, United States
Old 121 Brewhouse is a woman-owned brewery with community at the heart of everything we do in Lakewood, Colorado. We strive to make all of our beers approachable, well-balanced, but still full of flavor. From big beers to sessionable options, we pay homage to classic styles with modern twists.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Woods Boss Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "The Oswald (Full O’ Hops)", which is a New England IPA and "Fruity Flash", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Centennial, Colorado, United States
RESOLUTE Brewing Company is a microbrewery located in Centennial, Colorado. Our founders come from various walks of life, including finance, engineering, and accounting, but we resonate as one around our passion for community, great beer, and even greater people. RESOLUTE is more than a brewery; it is a community of people and families enthusiastic about being a part of something bigger than themselves. RESOLUTE’s employees and culture imbue hospitality, social responsibility, and a love of the craft.
Lakewood, Colorado, United States
Green Mountain Beer Company produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Kama Citra", which is an American IPA and "Kellerman Pilsner", which is a Czech Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Belgian Ales.
Denver, Colorado, United States
A brewer owned and operated boutique brewery located in the Historic Baker Neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Hoppy things. Sour things. Funky things. Stouty things. Other things.
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