You’ll never go thirsty in The Mile High City
DENVER brews more beer than any other American city – more than 200 unique beers are produced and served every day in Denver’s tap houses, brew pubs, breweries and gastro pubs.
There are now more than 70 breweries in Denver.
It’s no coincidence that the Great American Beer Festival has been held every autumn in Denver for more than three decades.
GABF, the Super Bowl of craft brewing, is recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest beer celebration on the planet, and has a staggering 6700 beers that are available for tasting.
These are just some of the highlights:
WYNKOOP BREWING COMPANY
Denver’s first brewpub, The Wynkoop Brewing Company (co-founded in 1988 by former Denver Mayor, now Colorado governor John Hickenlooper) produces more than 4000 barrels of beer annually, earning it a place among the largest brewpubs in the world. (wynkoop.com)
GREAT DIVIDE BREWERY
Denver’s Great Divide Brewery has racked up its fair share of awards and acclaim since its founding in 1994 – so many that it has become a must-visit destination for beer lovers worldwide. (greatdivide.com)
FALLING ROCK TAP HOUSE
Falling Rock Tap House takes beer appreciation seriously, with more than 69 beers on tap and even more bottled beer, including what is probably the most extensive selection of Colorado-brewed beer under one roof in the world. (fallingrocktaphouse.com)
DENVER BEER CO
Located in the Riverfront neighbourhood just west of downtown, this new craft brewery specialises in artisan and seasonal varieties of premium ales and lagers made from the best ingredients around. The tap list is constantly changing – you may get the fan-favorite Graham Cracker Porter, the delectable Peach Saison or the hoppierthan-thou Fresh Hop IPA. (denverbeerco.com)
RENEGADE BREWING
Maybe Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe should change its name to the Art (and Beer) District on Santa Fe. Renegade Brewing is that good. Founded by Brian and Khara O’Connell in the summer of 2011, the brewery’s “offensively delicious” brews were homebrewed initially. But friends and family encouraged the O’Connells to take their beers to the people. (renegadebrewing.com) For more information on Denver’s Annual Beer Trail, see denver.org.