Strange Craft Beer Company (Craft Beer & Brewery in Denver CO)

Strange Craft Beer Company bursts onto the Denver scene a short walk from the 10th & Osage Light Rail, proudly wearing the badge of “first taproom brewery in the city” since its 2010 launch. What began as a modest nano‑batch operation now runs a sleek 10‑barrel system, yet the spirit of the original single‑cask experiments lives on every One Barrel Wednesday, when the brewers unleash odd‑ball concoctions that would make a pretentious sommelier blush.

The biergarten (a sun‑lit, dog‑friendly oasis with shaded umbrellas and misting fans) fits about 80 patrons and overlooks a bustling bike path, inviting cyclists to pause for a pint of something truly original. Highlights include a Belgian Kriek that balances tart cherries with subtle spice, and farmhouse ales that taste like a farmer’s diary written in barley. Take‑away fans come in generous cans, and the garden hosts a quick‑step brewing tour that feels more like a backstage pass than a lecture. When the sun dips, pinball machines clatter, and the space cools to a perfect drinking temperature, leaving you to savor beers described with the kind of detail that makes you feel you’ve earned a PhD in hop chemistry.

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Reviewers praise Strange Craft Beer Company for its unique and flavorful beers, creative offerings, and welcoming atmosphere, featuring friendly staff, dog-friendly spaces, and a range of options, including Belgian Kriek, Farmhouse ales, and homemade root beer.

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