Unique Denver beer bar closing after six years in Five Points
Goed Zuur is saying goodbye. The singular Five Points beer bar, which specializes in sour ales and small plates, will pour its gueuze on Oct. 22, according to co- owner John Fayman.
“It has been an amazing ride in the world of mixed fermentation sour ales and we couldn’t have come this far without your love and support,” Fayman, who also owns Backcountry Pizza & Tap House in Boulder, wrote on Facebook. “Our incredible team and I have been dealing with an increasing amount of issues since COVID, and ultimately, we feel this is the best decision.”
Fayman opened Goed Zuur at 2801 Welton St. with former executive chef Anthony Lopiccolo in 2017. The location stood out, not only because of its selection of rare, niche and hard-to-find beers, but because of its upscale decor and elevated menu — which was rare in the beer world.
Known for the carefully restored 1930 “ghost mural” for the Yuye Cafe on the outside of the building, Goed Zuur received a number of accolades over the year.
But in April, Lopiccolo stepped down and took a job in California’s Sonoma County, the heart of wine country. Prior to this, the duo had expanded Goed Zuur’s kitchen to add a chef’s tasting counter and menu, putting more emphasis on the beer bar’s kitchen.
Fayman said the restaurant will be selling discounted bottles from the cellar and clearing out the taps before they shut down for good.
“It’s been great to be able to bring a little slice of Europe to Denver, thank you for all the years of love and support,” he said in the post.