Monday 9th of September 2013 08:19:33 PM

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Really enjoyed my first trip here. The beer selection is fabulous. They had an american style pale ale with tasty hops, and two different IPAs. They also had two version of their regular hoppy red, and then a big (sort of imperial) hoppy red. All of those beers were well hopped and tasty. 6 hoppy beers in addition to a saison with rosemary (very good), and a stout and porter I didn't try, a belgian pale I believe that I also did not get to yet.

Service was prompt, the bar was full, the indoor seating empty, the outdoor seating full. I didn't have any acoustic issues, but since the indoor seating wasn't full, I have no reason to doubt the other two reviewers.

Decor is average, not a lot going on, but it's all clean and pleasant. Fine location just north of 58 and on 93. A good amount of people biked there and there were a half dozen dogs outside chilling at various tables. Food truck broke down so we didn't get to eat, but I'll be back when another food truck is there, seems like a good spot for delicious beers and food.

I had 7 5oz samplers of different beers, many higher alcohol and all but one highly hopped and my total bill was $15. I call that inexpensive for a good brewery.

Sunday 30th of June 2013 05:24:59 PM

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I did not like them at first, but their beers have improved and they are a little less busy not that they have been open for a while. Less people making a lot of noise in the loud, echo prone, tasting room.

I like their Mindbender ipa. Its not the best in the world yet still thoroughly enjoyable.
The Saison was well crafted.
The stout is almost perfect, maybe some water chemistry issues though.

All in all, Great beer! Worth the occasional visit.

Wednesday 13th of February 2013 02:32:09 PM

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This review needs to be kept in context. The place has yet to have an official grand opening, and likely didn't anticipate the demand for a new brewery in Golden. Both times I've been there it's been pretty crowded, which for this place isn't too awful. There's plenty of room inside and typically the service at the bar is fast. The one problem with crowds is the acoustics of the place...even a moderate amount of folks can make it roar inside.

But down to the most important aspect of any brewery, the beer. From what I've had so far, it's pretty impressing. The hoppy beers are worth coming back for, with a solid IPA and pale. I've really liked the malty beers so far. The Chocolate Almond Stout was top notch and the oatmeal brown was pretty tasty. Not so stoked on the Belgian styles brewed yet, but they're still pretty new. Selection is limited and they've only been able to have beer flowing from 4 of their 12? taps for these first 3 weeks. It's been difficult for them to keep beers on tap too, thus far they haven't really been able to keep any on tap longer than a week at a time. As such, they have trouble maintaining regular hours. Check their Facebook page to see if they're open or not.

This place has a lot of potential. It's really awesome they let food trucks park outside. I expect when the opening rush has slowed and these guys have a real chance to get settled, this will be a chill spot to grab a beer in Golden.