Why you should experience Denver Beer Co. in Denver, Colorado.
Denver Beer Co. is a beloved craft brewery where Highland's welcoming spirit, Colorado's brewing culture, and passion for community have created one of the city's defining gathering places.
Set along Platte Street near 17th Street and just steps from Confluence Park, this original brewery pairs small batch craft beer, rotating seasonal releases, expansive dog friendly patios, and lively community events within a restored industrial building that helped redefine one of Denver's most walkable neighborhoods. Opening in 2011 inside a former auto repair shop, Denver Beer Co. quickly became synonymous with the city's modern craft beer movement as Platte Street evolved into one of Denver's premier social destinations. Every visit captures the relaxed, outdoor lifestyle that has become inseparable from Colorado's beer culture.
What you should know about Denver Beer Co.
Denver Beer Co. is best known for opening its original Platte Street brewery in 2011, helping transform Platte Street into one of Denver's premier craft beer destinations while establishing one of Colorado's most recognizable independent brewery brands.
Founded on the belief that exceptional beer should be shared in an approachable, community driven setting, the brewery embraced small batch experimentation alongside dependable flagship beers that quickly earned a loyal following. Its open air beer garden, rotating tap list, neighborhood events, and collaborative atmosphere helped shape the identity of Platte Street during a period of remarkable revitalization, encouraging both locals and visitors to experience the district as more than a place to grab a drink. The brewery's continued emphasis on innovation, hospitality, and Colorado ingredients has allowed it to grow into one of the state's most influential craft beer names while remaining deeply connected to the neighborhood where its story began.
How to fold Denver Beer Co. into your trip.
Denver Beer Co. is an ideal afternoon stop while exploring Platte Street and Denver's revitalized riverfront neighborhoods.
Spend the morning walking through Confluence Park, where the South Platte River and Cherry Creek meet before crossing into Commons Park for skyline views and shaded green space that reveal why this corner of the city has become one of Denver's favorite places to linger. From there, settle onto Denver Beer Co.'s patio with a flight of rotating house brews while the neighborhood comes alive around you. Afterward, continue along South Platte River Trail, where miles of scenic pathways connect breweries, cafés, public art, and locally owned businesses throughout the surrounding riverfront. Platte Street rewards wandering at an unhurried pace, and Denver Beer Co. captures that atmosphere perfectly, serving as both a neighborhood institution and a reflection of the community that helped redefine modern Denver.
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