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🍺 What Does a Beer Judge Drink in Denver? You’re About to Find Out! 🍺

What do you drink after judging the World Beer Cup? You go on a proper craft beer binge through Denver – and that’s exactly what I did. This is not your average beer vlog – it’s what a certified beer judge chooses to drink when the judging is over.

From a 19.6% Barleywine to some of the best Czech-style lagers in the US, I’m sharing the best breweries and taprooms that actually impressed me. Whether you’re planning a Denver beer trip or just want to see what the hype is about – this guide is for real beer lovers.
📍 Sneak Peek:

– That time a barleywine karate-kicked my soul

– Why Czech Lukr taps belong in Colorado

– How I nearly adopted wild yeast as a pet

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Denver Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:50 River North Brewery (RiNo Taproom) – Barleywine Month Madness. That Soul of Time at 19.6% hit HARD.
01:36 Cerebral Brewing (Congress Park) – Nerdy beer done right. Clean West Coasts, juicy hazies, rich imperial stouts.
02:15 Congress Park Taproom – Rotating local taps. Cozy neighborhood spot where I discovered Lyric Brewing.
02:55 Bierstadt Lagerhaus – German-style lager perfection. The Slow Pour Pils is a must.
03:56 Crooked Stave – Wild ales, funky Brett, barrel-aged sours. Still doing it right after all these years.
04:45 Cohesion Brewing – Czech Lager Heaven. Lukr taps, open fermentation, triple decoction. Lager nerds, this is your church.
05:54 Sandro’s Beer Talk
07:15 TRVE Brewing – Metal meets farmhouse beer. Loud, dark, and full of character.
08:05 Great Divide Barrel Bar – Denver OG with whiskey-barrel-aged beasts like Yeti.
08:37 Our Mutual Friend Brewing – Chill vibes, great hazies, saisons, and local ingredients.
09:10 Stem Ciders Acreage (Lafayette) – Gorgeous scenery, excellent cider. Perfect post-judging spot.
10:24 Wild Provisions Beer Project (Boulder) – Czech-style lagers and funky wild ales brewed with finesse. Beautifully weird and traditional at the same time.
11:47 Cellar West Artisan Ales (Lafayette) – Mixed-culture saisons, oak-aged lagers, and farmhouse brilliance. Small but seriously expressive.
13:08 Liquid Mechanics Brewing (Lafayette) – Award-winning IPAs, lagers and stouts. Clean, precise, and one of the best in Colorado’s underrated suburbs.
13:51 Outro
14:04 Bonus Tip

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