Littleton/Boulder/Broomfield 4/7-4/14

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  1. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    Hey guys, normally I'm a poster in the New to Ohio thread. Had to make my way over to this forum as we are going to be in the Denver area in April. I was going to come and ask about finding Pliny on tap, but I think I found what I was looking for. Looking for any advice on cool small breweries to check out in the areas mentioned in the title. We will be in Littleton for 2 days, Boulder for 2 days, and the rest of the time in Broomfield. My wife and I are big ipa/apa/dipa fans. I will more then likely be bringing along some Ohio goodies as well, but I will put that in the IP trade forums. If someone wants to PM me with any ideas of places we should definitely check out that are off the beaten path, that would be great. Looking forward to my trip out west!
     
    #1 REDSOXIPAGUY, Feb 16, 2015
  2. wyoming

    wyoming Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2007 Wyoming

    going to visit my brother close to broomfield this weekend and he said i had to check out 4 noses brewing...has nothing but great things to say ...avery just opened today and we plan to check it out...pics look nice !
     
    #2 wyoming, Feb 16, 2015
  3. jdw275

    jdw275 Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2011 Colorado

    Littleton itself doesn't have a whole lot brewery-wise, but I'd recommend Jake's Brew Bar (beer bar, not brewery) in downtown Littleton. Living the Dream and Grist are decent and nearby.

    Since you're into pale ales, take some time and head east to Comrade Brewing to get the Superpower IPA.

    In Broomfield, definitely stop by 4 Noses Brewing.
     
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  4. alexipa

    alexipa Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2011 Colorado

    Boulder is easy, just do a little search for whatever you'd like to find there. Tons of great places.

    In the Broomfield area: 4 Noses is killing it, Odd13 in nearby Lafayette is killing it, and downtown Louisville is nearby that has tons of great stuff (12Degree, Gravity, Lu Lu's, etc). Crystal Springs Brewing is also solid as is Big Choice.

    For food IN Broomfield, I really hope you like Indian. That's all anyone seems to get right around here.
     
    #4 alexipa, Feb 17, 2015
  5. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    Yeah, Littleton doesn't have a ton. It might be tempting to go to the Old Mill...but I probably wouldn't. Jake's is definitely a good stop. McKinner's pizza across the street is, too although you're not going to find anything rare there. The pizza is really good, though. Otherwise, there isn't much in Littleton proper. Assuming you have a car, Littleton is still easy driving distance from the all star spots on the southeast side of town (Dry Dock, Comrade, Bull & Bush). You can also go straight up Broadway and hit Former Future, TRVE, and LowDown.
     
    #5 Domingo, Feb 17, 2015
  6. heyduke

    heyduke Crusader (456) Jan 14, 2011 Colorado
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    There is Locavore in Littleton they have a couple decent IPA's.
     
    #6 heyduke, Feb 17, 2015
  7. Wayne1

    Wayne1 Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2008 Colorado

    The Alamo Drafthouse, adjacent to the Alamo theater complex, keeps about 20 Colorado only beers on tap.

    St. Patricks should be open in their new location at Santa Fe and Bowles, by then.

    A bit further west is the High Plains Taphouse.
     
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  8. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    Thanks for the input so far. We are staying in Littleton with some relatives and will definitely have a car. We plan on doing our Denver touring for those couple of days. So we will be hitting up falling rock as well as some others you guys listed. When we go to Boulder, definitely going to Avery and a few others I have found. For our time in Broomfield, my wife will be at a conference and I will be on my own. That's when I plan to hit up some bottle shops as well as maybe an IP trade or two if I set up something. We definitely have the opportunity to get around as needed.
     
    #8 REDSOXIPAGUY, Feb 18, 2015
  9. ADixon

    ADixon Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2014 Colorado

    Littleton has a light rail stop, so that's a good option to avoid driving and get to some of the downtown and RiNo breweries: Great Divide, Crooked Stave, River North, Epic, Wynkoop, Breckenridge, etc. Here's a good map that allows you to zoom into certain areas of Denver to see what's around: http://www.fermentedlychallenged.com/p/denver-area-breweries-map.html.
     
    #9 ADixon, Feb 18, 2015
  10. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    Well we are coming up on our trip and getting things planned. I'm definitely checking out some of the breweries you guys listed so I appreciate it! In terms of bottle shops, what do you recommend? We will probably be looking at hitting some of them while we are in Boulder and Broomfield. I will have a car so can travel as needed while my wife is in her conference. Any good shops I should not miss?? Thanks!
     
    #10 REDSOXIPAGUY, Mar 18, 2015
  11. Mebuzzard

    Mebuzzard Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) May 19, 2005 Colorado
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    The big bottle shops would be your best bets:

    South:
    Davidson's
    Lukas
    (both on County Line rd)

    N. Denver:
    Total Beverage (on Sheridan)
    perhaps even Molly's (I-70 and Harland)

    Boulder:
    Boulder Liquor Mart
    Hazel's

    There are more, but too many may just be confusing. These stores will have plenty
     
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  12. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    Also, was curious on your guys thoughts on Fate Brewing in Boulder. Seem to have quite a few beers on tap and some sound really good.
     
    #12 REDSOXIPAGUY, Mar 18, 2015
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  13. carteravebrew

    carteravebrew Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2010 Colorado

    Locavore (haven't been, but a friend has a couple times and says it's good) and St. Patrick's (good) are the only breweries in Littleton that I know of. There's Old Mill Brewpub too, but I don't recommend it, personally.

    Caution Brewing is in Lakewood, which isn't too far from Littleton. Then there's also a World of Beer up the street from Caution in Belmar. After that, you can hit Mile High Wine & Spirits (connected to Whole Foods) for a great selection.

    What part of Ohio? I'm a northwest Ohio transplant.
     
    #13 carteravebrew, Mar 18, 2015
  14. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    I'm from the west side of Cleveland right by Hopkins airport. Thanks for the tips! I know we are for sure hitting falling rock and pints and pies. We are trying to figure out the other places while we are with family for two days.
     
    #14 REDSOXIPAGUY, Mar 18, 2015
  15. Mebuzzard

    Mebuzzard Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) May 19, 2005 Colorado
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    I like FATE. It's an upscale restaurant (perhaps relative to other brewpubs) with a nice tap selection.
     
    #15 Mebuzzard, Mar 18, 2015
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  16. Jordantb313

    Jordantb313 Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2012 Colorado

    Boulder recommendations.

    Breweries:
    Wild Woods
    Avery's new spot is awesome with 30 tap handles

    Restaurants:
    Backcountry Pizza - amazing beer list
    The Kitchen Boulder - great bottle list and awesome food
    West End - lots of tap handles and great bourbon list

    Bottle shops:
    Hazels - biggest selection best prices
    Liquor Mart
     
    #16 Jordantb313, Mar 18, 2015
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  17. WildDalby18

    WildDalby18 Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2014 Colorado

    No good bottle shops in Broomfield, Total Beverage in Westminster (close enough) is definitely the best spot. Hazel's has by far the best selection in Boulder, make sure to walk into the cooler in back and ask staff about any new rare beers. Backcountry is the best taproom and The Kitchen has a great bottle list for an upscale restaurant. Avery, Sanitas, Southern Sun and Wild Woods in Boulder, 4 Noses in Broomfield. Cheers
     
    #17 WildDalby18, Mar 19, 2015
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  18. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    I am definitely checking out Hazel's. The people we are staying with work at Avery so we will definitely go there and was definitely planning on hitting up southern sun. Also want to check out Fate in boulder. Backcountry has a crazy tap list! Going to check out there as well. I figure between hazels, any shops I hit in Denver, and if I set up an IP trade I should come back with some great Colorado beers! The goal (like so many others) is to try Pliny on tap. My search will start (and hopefully end) with Falling Rock.
     
    #18 REDSOXIPAGUY, Mar 19, 2015
  19. alexipa

    alexipa Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2011 Colorado

    Backcountry had Pliny and Blind Pig on tap last time I was there (about a week ago). They have it on a lot.

    I'd skip FATE personally, too many much better places in Boulder. You could do worse though.
     
    #19 alexipa, Mar 19, 2015
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  20. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    So I just found out that we are not going to be in Littleton, but will actually be in Lakewood. Anything I can't miss there? Also, our plan is to hit up Falling Rock on Tuesday afternoon after we land. (first we are stopping at one of the new "recreational tourism" shops). I figure that it shouldn't be that busy and we plan on having some lunch and grabbing a beer or 5. How is the lunch food at Falling Rock?
     
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