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Alley Brews

4.5 (146 reviews)
Closed • 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago
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Austin S.

Beer. Coffee. Cocktails. Food. What more could you want? From De Steeg Brewing, [is a cozy, hidden "nanobrewery" located in an alley off Tennyson Street in Denver, Colorado (4342 Tennyson St). Known for high-gravity beers and Belgian-style brews, it offers an intimate pub atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating,] to Berkeley Alley, to Alley Brews. Glad to see this spot still brewing and innovating. Eleven brews. NA and gluten free options too. This is the bones of Alley Brews. I will say as they've expanded they still keep beer the focus. You can expect seasonals and of the standards a few Belgians, a west coast IPA, hazy IPA, English mild, stout, and one or two lighter fruited beers. The coffee is a new setup but a nice bonus because Alley Brews is now open earlier. Great spot to study or work remote if you can. Americano, latte, cappuccino, cold brew, chai and matcha lattes hit or iced. Oat milk is the only milk alternative but it's a brewery so I'll take it. Maybe in future almond, soy, or coconut? It's early. Grab some pancake bites or a breakfast burrito. You really can't go wrong. Liquor is new too so grab a margarita, Bloody Mary, Negroni, old fashioned, or the classic espresso martini. They also have a wine selection too so a bit of everything for everyone. Shout out to Chelsea, Liz, Cara, Megan, and Jaimie for making fun and hospitable space. Especially this day and age. It's a nice reprieve from the outside world. Another perk for parents. A changing table! Also wipes and diapers are available. It's a rarity to find a changing table at a brewery these days. Let alone some wipes or a diaper if you ran out in your bag. Swag.

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Dale Z.

Dear Chelsea, challenge accepted. In a time when so many breweries are struggling, I think Alley Brews is doing what is needed to stick around for a while. Aside from continuing the legacy of making excellent beer, they also have extended the snacking options. Some people might not view this as important, but for those of us who frequent the Oriental Theater, not having to go elsewhere to get food, and potentially dealing with a time crunch, this is a lifesaver. The mini pizzas are fine. The pretzel bites are excellent. The prices are reasonable. They also add or remove items based on how well they're doing and this keeps the options fresh. I think they took a very bold move when they decided to start opening at 9 AM for coffee service. I know this is a hard thing for many small businesses to do because it requires significantly more staffing. Indeed, two incarnations ago, when this was Desteeg, they didn't open until 4 PM, which I always thought was rather odd, until I figured out it was so they could just have one shift. The coffee is excellent by the way. Everyone who works here is extremely pleasant, and uniformly amusing. During a time when we no longer have FlyteCo Brewing and we no longer have Call to Arms Brewing it is nice to see that we still have some excellent options.

Dubai a stout
Jennifer L.

Tidbit!!! I'm coming back here for all their spins on trivia, like Word Nerds and Music Bingo. They have such a cool line-up of events listed! Onto the review -- Navigate yourself down the alley between Grateful Gnome and the silver building on Tennyson Street. You'll find a decent sized patio as well as an inside space with more than a few counter tops and seats at the bar. There's food. There are beers. We enjoyed both our nitros. And there are other drink options as well, including coffee, wine and non-alcoholic. Definitely bring your groups here. We saw 2 birthday parties when we were there! Finally, service -- we were there on a Saturday afternoon, which meant that it was busier than usual. The beertenders were on top of drinks, as well as clearing table tops. I felt like the place was full, but everybody was able to go up and order and be seated within 5 minutes of arrival. Really excellent service!

Stefanie C.

2.5 stars. Don't get me wrong. The customer service is decent. I just REALLY don't like the beer. I try to recognize when beer is high quality, even if it's not my favorite, but something felt off about the taste both times I came here. That's right, I already decided to give Berkeley Alley TWO tries. I've tried all their IPAs and even their coffee pale ale. However, some perks that others might enjoy... they have board games, a beer club, and patio seating. Discounts I didn't know about because people were sitting at the bar in front of where they were posted. It's chill and not busy compared to neighboring breweries (maybe because it's hidden in an alley) but I wouldn't come back a third time.

Pucker Nuts and brown ale
Tiffany A.

Service is always great here and good vibes. I like how it's tucked away on such a busy street. We've been here two or three times now and it's always a relaxed, mellow place to grab a beer. I've never had a beer here that I absolutely love, but there's always a solid beer I try. Tonight I had the Brown Ale, and my husband had the Pucker Nuts - pistachio lemon sour. Both very solid beers! Good neighborhood spot.

Farmhouse IPA
Matt C.

Dry January seems like it was centuries ago. And for the love of God, I'm glad I decided not to choose March or April to go dry! All that to say, De Steeg was one of my first stops on Feb. 1st earlier this year. This hidden alley microbrewery has been cranking out experimental beers since 2013. I believe its owned and operated by a husband and wife, too. But seriously, the location is extremely hidden. When they mean off Tennyson in the alley, they ain't kidding! When we visited, we were greeted warmly and opted to sit outside with the pitch perfect weather. Oh man, how I long for brewery patios! They have board games on deck, as well as a complimentary popcorn machine. This place reminds me of Seedstock by me. Beers are tasty, too. The Farmhouse IPA was unlike any I've had. As they say, "See in the alley." Ya know, when we're allowed to again!

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Randy H.

Berkeley Alley has the perfect atmosphere, relaxed, comfortable, and fun! Great selection of beer. I tried the Japanese Rice Lager, Marzen Lager, and then the New Zealand Pilsner. All great! Love this place! Great People, Great Beer.....what are you waiting for!!!

The best red ale you've ever even thought about having
Hannah K.

This little brewery in an alley may not seem like much but it has become a staple for my husband and me. We bring all of our beer-loving visitors here because it has some of the best brews in town. Located off Tennyson but in the alley behind, it may not have the most appealing atmosphere at first but the people are friendly and every beer we've tried has been top notch. Stouts in the winter, a killer pumpkin beer for the fall and some great ales for spring and summer.

Flight - French Saison, Creamsicle IPA, Strawberry Saison, & Orange Milkshake IPA

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1 year ago

Great little spot in the alley with a cozy taproom and patio. New ownership really stepping up the beer and service. Very impressed.

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Thank you so much, Shawn!

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Loved this quaint woman-owned brewery! They had great NA options and a welcoming atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone.

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Great little brewery in an alley. Good beers and nice location with a small outdoor patio.

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Thanks for the 5 stars! Hope to see you again soon!

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Some really incredible beers here. Jerry is crushing it. Def recommend stopping by for many of their beers!

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