This Week in Beer: Delaware's Dewey Opens in Denver, Dry Dock Is Closing a Location and More

As the local brewery scene continues to evolve and grow, we're rounding up the news, events and new releases you need to know about. Here's the latest:

Dewey Beer Opens Denver Taproom
The Story: Dewey Beer opens today, January 25, in the former Mockery Brewing space at 3501 Delgany Street.
The Scoop: This popular Delaware brewery has expanded into Denver permanently. The company must have seen enthusiasm during its brewery takeover during 2023's GABF at the same RiNo location. The nine-year-old company is known for producing flavor-forward IPAs and fruited beers. Other out-of-state brands have struggled in the past to gain a strong foothold in the Denver market — 10 Barrel had the shadow of Anheuser-Busch ownership, making some reluctant to support it; and MobCraft had a notoriously difficult location, opening delays and a fallout with its restaurant partner — but Dewey may be poised to break that pattern.

Dry Dock's North Dock Location Is Closing
The Story: Saturday, January 27, is the final day to visit North Dock at 2801 Tower Road in Aurora, which is also home to an eighteen-hole disc golf course (its future depends on the location's new ownership).
The Scoop: The brewery is outsourcing distribution brewing to Great Divide through a contract brewing deal. It will continue to brew and release beers at its original South Dock location in Aurora.
Upcoming Events

Couyon Comedy
January 25, 7:30 p.m.
Woods Boss Brewing
2210 California Street
This free comedy show is hosted by local comedians Lou Pharis and Joe McKenna, with a set that includes both local and national touring headliners. Reserve a seat for free, or pay $10 for a two- or four-person table.

Super Stout Party
January 27, 1 p.m.
River North Brewery (both locations)
6021 Washington Street and 3400 Blake Street
River North is throwing a massive stout tap takeover featuring at least twelve brews at the Washington Street location and at least six at the Blake Street taproom, ranging from vintage beers as old as 2017 to a brand-new barrel-aged Yet Another Stout release. The event is free to attend.

WeldWerks Brewing Three-Bottle Valentine's Day Set
Available at the taproom
508 8th Avenue, Greeley
You can now pick up the Cuvée de Chocolatier set from Weldwerks for Valentine's Day. It's priced at $59 and includes three imperial stouts: the Caramel edition, aged in Blanton's & Eagle Rare bourbon barrels for thirty months and finished on Colombian cacao nibs with caramel; the Coconut edition, aged in Buffalo Trace Experimental bourbon barrels and Law’s Whiskey House rye barrels for 28 months and finished on Bolivian cacao nibs with coconuts; and the Strawberry edition, aged in Buffalo Trace & Blanton’s bourbon barrels for 22 months and finished on Ecuadorian cacao nibs with strawberry.
Beer of the Week: Beer Hug from Lady Justice Brewing, Winter Warmer, 7.5 percent ABV
From the Brewery: Dark ale with cinnamon, coriander, cardamom and orange blossom.
From the Glass: The recent cold snap has been the perfect time to enjoy this slightly stronger offering. The nose tells no lies — a balanced bouquet of spices carries through into the first sip, with a nice punch of chocolate and a bit of roasted malt character, with a fullness that reminds you this isn't a session beer. It does the trick as a nightcap, but it's just drinkable enough to put back a few on a cold winter's night.
Availability: On draft and in twelve-ounce six-packs to-go at the brewery.