Favorite Denver Brewery

Discussion in 'Mountain' started by Golden303, Jun 23, 2015.

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  1. Golden303

    Golden303 Initiate (0) May 3, 2015 Colorado

    With so many new spots opening up it can be hard to keep up with. What is your favorite and why?
     
  2. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
    Pooh-Bah

    TRVE.

    I like the beer and the first time I went there they were blasting a High on Fire album, which they played from start to finish.
     
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  3. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah

    Really tough call. If we're talking Denver proper it's a toss-up between Great Divide, Crooked Stave, and Comrade. I favor consistency and having the best possible good vs. bad beer ratio.
    If the 'burbs count, Dry Dock and the Bull & Bush would also be up there.
     
  4. Mebuzzard

    Mebuzzard Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) May 19, 2005 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I'd like Crooked Stave more if a) prices were lower b) it wasn't in a cage
    Great Divide is top notch, can't wait for their new place
    Comrade is up there, too
    HogsHead

    There are several on the next rung.
     
  5. alexipa

    alexipa Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2011 Colorado

    My favorite across the board is probably Hogshead. Downtown I'd have to say Epic.

    I haven't been over to Comrade yet.
     
  6. ablackshear

    ablackshear Zealot (695) Sep 17, 2010 Minnesota

    Diversity of styles across breweries makes it impossible for me to pick just one
     
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  7. tylerstravis

    tylerstravis Pooh-Bah (2,487) Feb 14, 2014 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah

    If you look at my basement, you'd guess Crooked Stave, and that guess would probably be correct.
     
  8. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    Crooked Stave, Cannonball Creek, Wit's End, and Hogshead are my favorites.
     
  9. buttesnake

    buttesnake Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2013 Colorado

    TRVE.
     
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  10. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah

    I actually spaced Hogshead for some reason. They're definitely elite and they might even be my overall favorite. The only catch for me is that it's not that convenient to where I live. If I were closer, I'd probably be their version of Norm from Cheers.
     
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  11. Cotchept

    Cotchept Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2013 Colorado

    Great Divide for the patio.
    Crooked Stave for sour beers.
    Comrade for hoppy beers.
    TRVE for metal.
     
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  12. Steve_0

    Steve_0 Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2012 Colorado
    Trader

    Comrade
    Station 26
    Crooked Stave

    In no order
     
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  13. Mike1512

    Mike1512 Initiate (0) May 21, 2015 Colorado

    oooooohhhhh Station 26 is solid! That double IPA they had was fantastic, going there tonight to get a growler of their Juicy Banger!
     
  14. Steve_0

    Steve_0 Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2012 Colorado
    Trader

    Love Juicy banger! Have already had 3-4 growlers of that deliciousness.
     
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  15. jerichobear

    jerichobear Initiate (0) Dec 6, 2010 Colorado

    Crooked Stave

    With very honorable mentions going to BSB, Hogshead, and TRVE.
     
  16. DenverBeerDrinker

    DenverBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Colorado

    I just ran by and grabbed a growler of Juicy Banger. Can't go wrong for $14. Kicking myself for not bringing a 2nd empty growler to get one of Double IPA also. Couldn't bring myself to pay for the glass with the amount of empty ones I have at home
     
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  17. willandperry

    willandperry Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2011 Colorado

    Id say hogshead, trve, ratio, goldspot and comrade. So many options!
     
  18. Prospero

    Prospero Pooh-Bah (2,680) Jul 27, 2010 Colorado
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    Agreed, and I'd add Great Divide, like others have said for consistency and multitude of styles. These are my top 4.

    I love Hogshead, but feel they're very limited in styles and tap room space.
     
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