Our Story
Our Origins
Cerebral Brewing was brought to life in 2015 by co-founders Sean Buchan and Dan McGuire in Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood along the city’s famed Colfax Avenue. Since the beginning, Cerebral has focused on quality, innovation, and evolution in all endeavors, from the beer we brew to the culture we create. We’re here to serve our community through our craft - raising funds and awareness for local causes we care about.
Our Craft
Cerebral Brewing fans have come to expect expertly crafted beers in a wide range of styles using a multitude of unique techniques. We embrace “a scientific approach to beer” by employing precise methodology to ensure quality and consistency. We’re proud to say we’ve had an in-house QA/QC lab since day one, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. Beyond the metrics and measurements, we lean on artistic inspiration and creativity to continuously develop new recipes. We are passionate about foeder fermented lagers, imaginative IPAs, and our extensive barrel-aging program.
Our Future
In 2021, Cerebral Brewing purchased an 18,000 sq. ft. building four miles down Colfax Avenue in the heart of the Aurora Cultural Arts District.
We began brewing here in 2022 with an expanded production facility, granting us greater flexibility and creative freedom as we continue to evolve.
Our Aurora location is currently open as a pop-up style taproom Friday-Sunday, with plans to expand the space in 2024 into a larger taproom to gather with our friends and neighbors.
Meet the Crew
Sean Buchan
Owner/Production
Sean Buchan
Dan McGuire
Owner/Strategy & Finance
Anne Abrahamson
Director of Operations
Anne Abrahamson
Sam Bennett
Head Brewer
Sam Bennett
Alex Taylor
General Manager
Alex Taylor
Craig Dixon
Colorado Sales Manager
Craig Dixon
Joshua Safer
Northern Sales Territory Manager
Joshua Safer
Dana Valletti
Social Media & Merch Manager
Dana Valletti
Codee Carlisle
Cellar Lead
Codee Carlisle
Caroline Gilmer
QA/QC Brewer
Caroline Gilmer
Karl Miller
Brewer
Karl Miller
Lily Schulz
Brewer
Lily Schulz
David Ecklund
Packaging Specialist
Dan Kersevan
Logistics Manager
Dan Kersevan
Maya Baird
Hospitality Manager - Aurora Arts
Jess Bonfondeo
Hospitality Manager - Congress Park
Jess Bonfondeo
Trevor Polcyn
Shift Lead - Aurora Arts
Trevor Polcyn
Dominic Gambino
Shift Lead - Congress Park
Dominic Gambino
Jim McElvenny
Shift Lead - Congress Park
Blake Trujillo
Shift Lead - Congress Park
Blake Trujillo
Rocky Feher
Shift Lead - Congress Park
Rocky Feher
Eva Ladrick
Logistics Driver
Dylan Monshaugen
Logistics Driver