Gruner Brothers Brewing

Higher elevation location in the northwest part of the city, north of I-25. Front entrance is on the west side, with an adjoining parking lot and another lower parking lot which leads to a set of stairs to get to the upper level. There is a patio on the east side that provides a panoramic view of the city below and Casper Mountain in the background. Interior space has a high peaked wood panel ceiling with green painted steel beams, beige painted walls with dark wood accents, and a wood panel floor. Windows on three sides allow in lots of natural light. Long bar to the left of the entrance with a right angle ordering station in the middle. Metal bar stools with hardwood seats and backs. Other seating at low and high tables. TV in one corner of the main room. Two pool tables and dart machines in the smaller north room. A smaller group party room on the south side. Twenty or so taps offer standard styles. Cooler has cans to go. View of brewing equipment down a hallway past the rest rooms. Food ordering stand on the south side of the room. Cheery and friendly staff. Welcoming spot for families and couples alike. Great view out the east windows and from the concrete patio.

 

really neat spot here, these guys are really taking off it seems, their beer was all over town, the local reputation seems to be strong, and i was pumped to have some time to check it out. i parked in what i later realized was the lower lot, tried what felt like every door on the building trying to get in, before finally walking around the side and up to the front on the upper level, think i was trying to enter through the brew house down below, a little confusing, but dont worry, i got in. the space is pretty expansive, all windows facing back down the valley and opening up to a huge second story patio with a ton of seating and a wicked view, the best part of the facility. the bar is long, the ceilings high, and it sort of has a ski lodge or great camp feel, wooden and rustic, tables scattered around, tons of natural light, an old woodsy vibe, a small lounge area where you walk in, and a low key welcoming energy. i was stoked on the beer list, all their classics you see around in cans, some special offerings, even a few barrel aged one offs pouring. i really liked their brown ale, a maple whiskey aged marzen lager, and also had a cherry tart ale they were wrongly calling kriek. i think they have the right amount of traditional stuff and ambitious beers, something for everyone here, and the service was solid. i did not eat and i didnt see anyone else eating either, it was late afternoon when i was in, so ill save that aspect for next time, but this is a groovy place to take in a few pints and a pretty spectacular view. feels a little old school but the beers are some of the best around, worth visiting for sure!