Denver area

12 Degree has some of the worst over priced Belgian style ales in the area.

Originally posted by TAR
I hate to sound like a tired cynic, because that’s just not who I am. That said, I do feel that it’s important to speak up when charlatan, faux-artisan breweries like Crooked Stave or TRVE are mentioned (not that Avery or GD are of better quality, but at least they aren’t trying quite so hard to adopt an unattainable identity). Again, sorry, but the state of Colorado generally lacks heartfulness and authenticity when it comes to beer, and supporting these types of breweries only perpetuates this elitist mentality that these breweries promote. Anyways, just my two cents.

Have a fun trip and maybe get out to Twelve Degree (35 minutes away) if possible and enjoy some top-tier Belgian-style ales in Louisville. As for Denver, other than Vine Street Pub, I’ve never had much luck in the city for beer or a place with warm ambience. Bierstadt Lagerhaus supposedly is brewing some decent lagers that aren’t Americanized, so maybe that’s worth a visit?

Cheers!

+1 for the 12 Degree recommendation, especially if you have interests in old world Belgian styles. You won’t find much authenticity in the expensive bacteria beer "artisan" breweries like CS and TRVE, TAR is right about that.

So happy to see others share my opinion of Trve.

Originally posted by Strykzone
Didn’t see when you were coming. Denver hosts the Great America Beer Fest from Oct. 5 - 7. Tickets might be very hard to come by but there will be a LOT of activities besides the festival. But if you are in town and happen to score tickets I would absolutely recommend you going.

Originally posted by leedw94
Do note that Crooked Stave beers can be expensive.
Can go up to 35 bucks per bomber

Originally posted by 3fourths
+1 for the 12 Degree recommendation, especially if you have interests in old world Belgian styles. You won’t find much authenticity in the expensive bacteria beer "artisan" breweries like CS and TRVE, TAR is right about that.

I’d recommend searching for Outer Range brewing (out of Frisco) while in Denver, they have some taps in the metro now. Their focus is Belgian styles and "non-traditional IPA" for lack of a better term.

Bierstadt is making the best lager in town IMO, highly recommend over Prost both for quality and setting.

Originally posted by SR

Originally posted by 3fourths
+1 for the 12 Degree recommendation, especially if you have interests in old world Belgian styles. You won’t find much authenticity in the expensive bacteria beer "artisan" breweries like CS and TRVE, TAR is right about that.

12 Degree is a useful suggestion while I am not sure to be able to visit Lousville. Its so difficult to find breweries doing good Belgians, also in Europe, also in Belgium...