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It’s not often that we reach for an 11% IPA, but 𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 has a permanent home in our lineup. This beer-wine hybrid brings together the best of both worlds in a blend of hop-grape flavor profiles. Citra and Nelson in the dry hop perfectly complement Chardonnay’s tropical fruity characteristics. Although it has the ABV of a fine wine, you certainly can’t tell from drinking it. Notes of Honeydew Melon, Fresh Kiwi, Pop Rocks.

Come try it on draft today and take a 4-pack home with you!

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We’re leaning into the holidays for this month’s Queer Beers Celebration! Join us on Friday and wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater to enter a Cerebral Gift Card raffle. Unleash your inner artist with ornament decoration (starts at 7p, and supplies are first come, first served). Cozy up under our newly-strung holiday lights and enjoy a Port Barrel Aged Cryptic Message to usher in the final month of 2022. We look forward to hygge-ing it up with you.

$1 from all beers sold from 7-9p will be donated to the Colorado Healing Fund in support of @clubqcoloradosprings.

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Santa is in town! (From noon to 2PM at our taproom today). Bring your kids, partner, roommate, best friend or well-behaved dog* to join you in this timeless portrait. $20 gets you a high quality digital photo and (1) draft beer pour of your choice. We’ll have candy canes and hot chocolate for the kiddos as well.

After your photo session, browse our Holiday Maker Market and shop for locally made, artisanal gifts sure to delight your friends and family.

*Please remember that due to Denver County regulations, we cannot have dogs in our taproom. However, pups are welcome to join you in our heated tent outside!

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Crisp, chilly weather makes us crave malty beer. From Schwarzbier to BA Stout and everything in between, our tap list is littered with seasonal selections. What’s your favorite dark beer on tap right now?

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Say hello to our first-ever Smoked Helles. 𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦 is a creation of our Cellar Lead, Codee. He was inspired to brew it simply because it is outside the norm. "It's different," he explains. "Not many people really make this style."

Developing this recipe was an engaging technical challenge. It's challenging to achieve the "right" level of smoke - too subtle, and it will go unnoticed; too overpowering, and it'll blow out your palate. We leaned on our community of craft brewers to get advice on smoked malt ratios and frankly got a wide array of conflicting feedback. So eventually, we settled on a grain bill that includes 42.7% Beechwood Smoked Malt in addition to Pilsner and Munich. Not to brag, but we think we nailed it.

Notes of Caraway Seed, Wildflower Honey, and Summer Campfire blend seamlessly in this complex and quaffable lager. Just like bitterness, smoke is an acquired taste. But we love how it gives the beer new depth and flavor. There's an additional layer of nuance that will have you reaching for your glass.

Visit the taproom this weekend to pick up a 4-pack and try 𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦 on tap! We want to know what you think.

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-𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘-

𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦
𝑆𝑀𝑂𝐾𝐸𝐷 𝐻𝐸𝐿𝐿𝐸𝑆 - 5.4%
Hops: Hallertau Hersbrucker
Notes: Caraway Seed, Wildflower Honey, Summer Campfire

𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 - 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗔𝗬
𝑇𝑅𝐼𝑃𝐿𝐸 𝐼𝑃𝐴 𝑊𝐼𝑇𝐻 𝐺𝑅𝐴𝑃𝐸 𝐽𝑈𝐼𝐶𝐸 - 11%
Hops: Citra, Nelson Sauvin
Notes: Honeydew Melon, Fresh Kiwi, Pop Rocks

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗢𝗟 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬
𝐷𝑂𝑈𝐵𝐿𝐸 𝐼𝑃𝐴 𝑊𝐼𝑇𝐻 𝑃𝐻𝐴𝑁𝑇𝐴𝑆𝑀 - 8%
Hops: YCH303, Mosaic, Strata, Motueka, Riwaka, Phantasm
Notes: Handful of Skittles, Tang, Round Trip Flight to New Zealand

𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗬
𝑊𝐸𝑆𝑇 𝐶𝑂𝐴𝑆𝑇 𝑃𝐼𝐿𝑆𝑁𝐸𝑅 𝑊𝐼𝑇𝐻 𝑃𝐻𝐴𝑁𝑇𝐴𝑆𝑀 - 5.5%
Hops: Tettnang, Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe, Phantasm
Notes: Gooseberry, White Pear, Petrichor

Grab a 4-pack at the link in our bio, or come in for a pint now!

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From ornaments to jewelry, artwork to bath salts, we have a fantastic lineup of local vendors featured at our Holiday Maker Market. Shop local and drink a beer while you browse.

Check out our stories for more info on the makers!

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Hey look - we’re brewing today.

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Cryptic Message is one of the first lagers we ever experimented with barrel aging. This Schwarzbier is a great base for the flavors developed by Bourbon, Rye, and other non-clear spirits.

When we stumbled upon some 12-Year Cruzan Rum Barrels and Tawny Port Barrels, we had an opportunity to branch out from our previous whiskey iterations. In January, we filled these barrels with Cryptic Message and have been patiently waiting and thoughtfully tasting. After nearly a year, these have hit their peak, and we could not be more excited to share them with you.

𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗥𝗬𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 yields notes of Raspberry Preserves, Bittersweet Chocolate, and Hibiscus Tea. 𝗥𝗨𝗠 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗥𝗬𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 evokes Molasses Cookies, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Baking Spice. It’s a joy to sip these side by side, compare them with the base beer, and evaluate the differences in barrel character. We’re always impressed with how time in oak can transform a beer with humble beginnings into something memorable and unique.

We have an extremely limited quantity of these beers in cans! (Port Barrel Aged Cryptic is also available on draft). Visit the taproom this week to pick up a pair of 4-packs.

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-𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣-

Whether you are trying to stay warm but stylish or to proclaim your love of foeder lagerbiers to the world, we have headwear for you. Which hat are you wearing out this week?

Available at the taproom right now or via the link in our bio.

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Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Santa Photos on 12/4! Santa will be here from Noon to 2pm and photos will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Your $20 ticket includes a high-quality photo and (1) draft beer pour of your choice. After your photos, you can browse our Holiday Maker Market and shop for locally made, hand-crafted gifts for loved ones in your life.

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How are you feeling, post Friends/Thanks-giving? Sometimes the gathering of relatives, neighbors, and friends can be gratifying and fulfilling. Other times, not so much. Whether you’re full of warm fuzzies or ready to escape, our taproom is the perfect refuge. We’ve got a shelf full of games, friendly bartenders, and a full tap list. Come say hey.

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