Beer Snobs at Altitude – A Denver Guide

Otherwise known as things I like to do and see in Denver, CO.
The wife and lived in Denver for a hot minute and loved it. Here are some of our favorites and a few that are still on the list.

Food

Denver Biscuit Company – https://denbisco.com/

This place has biscuits as big as your head – only not as dense. It’s frankly amazing – great brunch. The building also houses Fat Sully’s pizza – which is also very good

Just for you, AB.

Ian’s Pizza – https://ianspizza.com/ians-pizza-denver/
Mac and Cheese pizza – it sounds weird – but it’s worth it. Also you can wave at our old apartment from the dining room.

Freshcraft – https://www.freshcraft.com/

Beer, Food, owned by some Iowans? What more could you ask for? It’s a shame the breaded pork tenderloin isn’t on the menu anymore…but I am sure it’s still good.

Notable Mentions

• Highland Tavern – https://www.facebook.com/HighlandTavernDenver/
  • This place has some of the best wings and homemade tater tots I’ve had in my life. Also don’t sleep on the homemade ranch
• Voodoo Donut – https://www.voodoodoughnut.com/
  • Giant (actually good) donuts in fun shapes
• Sams No. 3 – https://samsno3.com/
  • Green Chili is a bit of a religion in these parts and Sam’s has some of the best.
• Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs – https://bikerjimsdogs.com/
  • Reindeer Seattle Dog anyone?
• Snarf’s Sandwiches – https://www.eatsnarfs.com/
  • Great fresh sandwiches
• Illegal Pete’s Burritos – https://www.illegalpetes.com/
  • Best fast food in town – bar none.

Beer

I probably have more recommendations than I can list here – but here are some of my absolute favorites.

Denver Beer Company – https://denverbeerco.com/

Good beer, good vibes, good outdoor area.

Crooked Stave Brewing – http://www.crookedstave.com/

Some of the best sour beer you’ll have

Cerebral Brewing – http://cerebralbrewing.com/beer

I don’t have a picture of these guys – but it’s all solid.

Other great choices:

• Great Divide Brewing
• Call to Arms Brewing
• Black Shirt Brewing
• Epic Brewing
• Stem Cider
• Strange Craft
• Star Bar

Other Things to See

Blucifer

It’s a giant red eyed demon horse guarding the airport. How can you miss that?

Union Station

Watch the trains!

Confluence Park

Nice little park in downtown with the Platte River running through it

Elitch Gardens

Never went here – but it looks like fun!

Sloan Lake

Nice park with a lake, playgrounds, etc

Denver Mint

THEY MAKE MONEY

Washington Park

Huge park to hang out

Outside of Denver

Boulder

So much to see here! Breweries, restaurants, the college campus

• Food
  • Buff’s for breakfast/brunch – this is a must
  • Cosmos Pizza
  • Jacintos
• Beer
  • Avery Brewing
  • Upslope Brewing
  • Boulder Beer Co
• Outdoor
  • The Flat Irons – I’ve never hiked them but it’s on my list
  • Boulder Creek – downtown has lots of folks floating
  • Farmers Market – It’s always fun
  • Boulder Resevoir – I have heard they have an awesome beach! It’s on my list….

Nederland

• Nederland is a nice little lake town that is super pretty