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Are Low-ABV Beers Primed for Growth? One Under the Radar Brewery Hopes So

By Ryan PachmayerFebruary 24, 2025

Andiamo Brew launched in Denver last year and is focused on producing Italian-inspired “drinkin’ beer.”

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Popular Denver Brewery’s Patio Cut in Half by Parking Ordinance

By Jason HellerFebruary 20, 2025

It originally opened during COVID as a strategy for survival.

Pale German-style beers.

Bad Beer Be Gone: Colorado Brewers Guild Launches New Certification Program for Bars

By Ryan PachmayerFebruary 20, 2025

It takes aim at dirty glasses, uncleaned draft lines and foam-less pours.

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Mass Construction: Two of Colfax’s Most Beloved Bars Are in Peril

By Jason HellerFebruary 19, 2025

“We’re terrified about what’s going to happen.”

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New Concept Opening in Former Blake Street Tavern

By Catie CheshireFebruary 13, 2025

The Ballpark neighborhood spot will become Tavern on Blake Street, an outpost of the Tavern Snowmass.

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Colorado Distillers Struggle to Unlock a Difficult Market

By Gabe TothFebruary 10, 2025

Businesses like Leopold Bros. saw sales spike when COVID hit in 2020 but right now, there’s not a lot of reason for optimism.

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Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Denver

By Catie CheshireFebruary 6, 2025

Plus a bonus pre-party on Saturday at one of the city’s oldest Mexican restaurants.

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Stout Month Is Back in a Big Way

By Ryan PachmayerJanuary 31, 2025

With Vine Street finally back open in Denver, the month-long celebration of dark beer is kicking off in full force for the first time since 2020.

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New Federal Designation Is a Big Win for Local Distillers

By Gabe TothJanuary 23, 2025

“It came as a bit of a shock, to be honest. We’ve been waiting for this day for so long, years.”

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Going Down: Underground Bars to Hide Out in This Winter

By Audrey FerrerJanuary 21, 2025

Hibernate in style at these cozy watering holes.

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Sorry Gorgeous Is Upping Denver’s Rooftop Bar Game

By Chris MarhevkaJanuary 16, 2025

It’s a hot spot no matter what the temperature is outside.

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Denver Stockyard Saloon Saddles Up for Last Stock Show

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 13, 2025

The owner of the bar, who’s been in the historic space for 25 years, will lose his lease in April.

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The Eleven Best Sports Bars in Denver

By Westword StaffJanuary 10, 2025

Score solid grub and cheap drinks at these spots that are havens for fans on game days.

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We Tasted Dozens of Non-Alcoholic Beers – Here Are the Results

By Ryan PachmayerJanuary 8, 2025

Are any of them actually good?

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Colfax Dive Satellite Bar Has a New Owner With a Familiar Face

By Jason HellerJanuary 6, 2025

“I think it’s imperative that somebody stick around on this block,” says former bartender and new proprietor Michael John.

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The Best Places to Sip Booze-Free Mocktails During Dry January

By Audrey FerrerJanuary 3, 2025

Skip the tonic water with lime.

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Beer, Bowling, Bikes and Burgers Combine at This New Addition to Wheat Ridge

By Ryan PachmayerDecember 30, 2024

It recently opened at Gold’s Marketplace and has six lanes, a full food menu, a bike shop and more.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: One of the City’s Best Sports Bars Says Goodbye and More

By Molly MartinDecember 28, 2024

There are also five new bars and restaurants to check out in the metro area.

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Christmas Spirits: Colorado Liquor Stores Can Now Open on December 25

By Molly MartinDecember 25, 2024

It was the only day of the year when booze retailers were not allowed to sell.

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The Best Après-Ski Spots in Colorado

By Abigail BlissDecember 19, 2024

After hitting the slopes this holiday season, warm up at these bars and restaurants.

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This Week in Beer: N/A Producer Grüvi Rebrands and More

By Ryan PachmayerDecember 19, 2024

There’s also a new head of the Brewers Association.

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The Eleven Best Beers We Drank in 2024

By Ryan PachmayerDecember 13, 2024

Local breweries put out some spectacular options this year.

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