Easily one of the higher -- if not highest -- quality breweries in Denver proper. They focus on their IPA's and hazy's, but theirs are with a bite and complexity that is hard not to love. And reminds you fondly of the craft and precision of California breweries honing the same style. The brewery itself is of your typical industrial format, a sitting area which is thoughtfully situated among the barrels and vats of the brewing operation. They also have an outdoor area with two neatly situated tents powered by a heating system that is sure to offer you comfort and respite during those cold, cold Denver winters. In addition to their IPA's, they certainly have other styles such as their Darks and Wild ales, but there seemed to be special attention paid to their Foeder-aged lagers. I was too enamored by their IPA's -- and willing myself to pace myself for the next few breweries -- otherwise, I might have entertained a taster of such a different style. Workers were pleasant; other visiting patrons just as so. We met a couple of dudes who dropped in for a quick taste in front of the screen broadcasting the football game and made thoughtful conversation with both. A quality brewery that attracts upstanding individuals is one that should be sought out without hesitation! read more

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My wife and I have been coming to cerebral for a few years so this review is long over due. Awesome staff, great beer and fantastic food options. Never had a bad time here! read more

The best brewery in Denver. Cerebral Brewery on Monroe Street is an absolute gem! The science classroom theme gives it a unique and inviting atmosphere--the vibes are truly immaculate. Rare Trait is by far the best hazy IPA I've ever tasted. We brought all our guests and family here after our wedding, and it turned into an unforgettable celebration. Not only did we enjoy amazing beers, but we also created core memories that we'll cherish forever. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for exceptional brews and a memorable experience! read more

Came here on Father's Day with some friend while in Colorado. We ordered food from the Mexican food truck outside. It was the perfect place to cool off, enjoy some good drinks, good food, and place some games. They have a whole bunch of games for people to play with while hanging out. It was such a good place to hang out at. I would definitely come back here on our next visit to Colorado. read more

Stopped in for a couple beers and was super excited to find out that they made their outdoor patio much bigger by removing the parking spots that were there before. Came in on a Wednesday around 4pm and it was starting to get pretty busy. The service was fast and the line moves pretty quickly. They do have different food trucks and there is a taco place next door. I absolutely loved how many hazy IPAs were on the drink menu! Also loved all the plants around the taproom! read more

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How I have never posted a review is beyond me so, let me rectify that right now. I have been visiting since the beginning and seen the growth these guys have experienced over the last few years and been thrilled to see it. And no, it isn't just because I have a neuroscientist daughter who loves all of their brain/science related merch and associations with decor. They make great beer and they employ great people. And, they bring unique opportunities to us Denverites bringing in collaborations with top breweries across the country. Yes, they have award-winning beers that are well-deserved. Excited for the new location to open (even though it will be a longer drive for me) to see what is next for Cerebral as they continue to grow and evolve. read more

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Great indoor/outdoor space to enjoy some crafty brews. We got tasters so we could try a few. And they were delicious! This place is pet & people friendly. if I lived in the area I would definitely frequent this spot read more

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Five stars. Let me stop you there. You won't have a better time in your life without coming to cerebral and I mean that. They have it ALL. From a magnificent beer, seltzer and cider collection, to great staff and an awesome place for friends to hang, Cerebral has it all. I am from out of town but came through for a visit and I don't even like beer but but I still loved my visit because they had some amazing beer alternatives. My favorite was the guava seltzer. And while I admit to not knowing much about beer, the folks in my large group who do drink beer were very pleased with the selection and we had an awesome time hanging there on their dog friendly patio. It was a great experience sure to be repeated on our next Denver trip! read more

Good vibe. Good beer. Incredibly cool taproom and patio. Good hang. If you like craft beer, don't miss Cerebral. read more

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The beer is always great here. They have something for everyone. You order at the bar and find a seat. It's gets pretty packed. They have food trucks that rotate and you can see which ones are there for the day on their website. The drink flights come in cute beakers and you can buy some as merch if you want. You can also order food from machete and bring it in! read more

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Tried two sours and two beers and only one beer was pretty good. The atmosphere is really cool though, and I love the couches and big TVs upstairs for sports. I wish the beers were better but still glad we came by. read more

My favorite brewery in Denver. Their beer is some of the best I've stumbled upon. I also appreciate that they have seltzers if you wanna mix it up. Staff is always really nice and available to answer any questions and let you sample beers. The space is small but cozy. Love the Xmas lights inside and the subtle scientific decor. read more

I sat in the most dangerous spot of Cerebral Brewing... right in front of the refrigerator. I stared at the stacks of beer cans, thinking about bringing multiple varities home with me. I was meeting up with my friend who started on the outdoor patio, which is spacious and shaded by umbrellas. Perfect vibe when it's not a blazing hot Colorado day. Street parking isn't too bad in this neighboorhood, depending on the time of day. Bartenders are super chill. Beer selection and quality are fantastic. I mean, Denver is known for some top-notch breweries, and Cerebral has earned its way onto my list of favorites. I couldn't believe it was so close to some of my favorite eateries, including Machete. Definitely doing a double feature next time! read more

I came here Summer 2019 and it was one of my favorite breweries ever, I was so impressed by multiple beers! Unfortunately, I returned Summer 2022, and was beyond disappointed. Every beer was mediocre or worse. I paid $20 for 4-pack special during pride month of a beer they didn't have on tap, but was also let down. read more

This is a must is you are a craft beer lover. Awesome selection of beers on tap and cans and crowlers to go. We did a flight that was awesome! Also so really cool Merchandise. The only area I wish they had food service. The good news is you can easy walk to several great food spots. read more

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We've been dedicated Cerebral fans for years but the vibe has changed recently. Music blaring so it's impossible to have a conversation. I sound 100 years old saying that but half the fun of going to a brewery is hanging with your pals and if you can't even hear them what's the point. Today not only was music blaring but it was f bombs left a right (again, I sound 100), but it's always been the kind of place you can bring a dog or a kid, and today it was totally different vibe. read more

Great beers and the music rocks! Best of 90s Hip Hop! And the service is awesome! Not sure why it took me this long to come here.

This is my favorite brewery that I've been to in Denver so far. I really like that they have hop water for once you're ready to sober up, and the beer options are vast. There's lots of seating inside and out, and the staff is so friendly! I can't wait to try more of what's on tap. read more

I had already visited the other taproom in Aurora so I had already tasted what I wanted to. I only came here because they released a collab with Queen City Coffee, which I go to daily for my coffee fix. Anyway, the taproom was very nice and had a great vibe. Parking is hard to come by though. My beer was okay, I don't like my stout or porters to be too sweet and the Ski Colfax was just a bit too seeet for my liking. Either way, they do make good beer here and it's worth the visit. read more

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Cerebral has been on my radar for a little while and I'm glad I finally got to try their beer in the not so recent past! Three beers were enjoyed from Cerebral. We had the Sticky Stuff which was well balanced Pineapple IPA. Like with lots of things when it involves Pineapple it can make things very sweet. Sometimes too much but in this case it was well proportioned. Muscle Memory was the one next up. This pale ale was enjoyable to drink. Perhaps not my most favorite out of the three different beers we had here but not a bad pale ale at all. I saved my favorite for last from this little sit down. Tactical Manuver was the next beer. Once again a Helles Lager wins the favorite prize for brewery outing. This beer had the crispness and clean favor you come to expect from this style of beer. As Steve and I explore new breweries, trying out new beers to us we are always glad to be able to buy cans and take them home to enjoy. Oh, almost forgot. Cerebral has fun brewery t shirts so be sure to check those out too! read more

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Our Sunday in Denver was very cerebral; by that, I mean we spent the afternoon in the nature and science museum and then relaxed at Cerebral brewing. As a nerd, I feel that Cerebral deserves five stars for their name and logo alone. It's witty: the logo is a combination of a brain and a hops flower/bud. Love it! The beer was great too. I shared a flight with my friend. We picked out four beers, which were all served in cute little beakers. 1. Cherry Tulpaforcer: barrel aged oat saison, with great sourness and flavor from the pinot barrels. This was my favorite. 2. Dark Galaxie - an easy drinking milk stout, sweet but not too sweet. This was my second favorite and my friend's number one pick. 3. Forever Awake: imperial stout, tastes like coffee, sweeter than the dark galaxie 4. Rampant Speculation: every once in a while I will try a barleywine. This was good but they're all so sweet I can only have a taster. If I were a Denver resident, I'd definitely come here again! We loved this place. In fact my friend loved it so much she bought a hat and she's not even a big beer person! read more

We visited Cerebral during their Anniversary Cellar Sale, so this was an event night with tents set up outside and a DJ inside (with a dance floor!). Not a normal night at the brewery, but we had a lot of fun. All of the beers we tried were top notch, especially their barrel aged stouts. The employees were super nice, and there were a ton of dogs outside. How can you go wrong with dogs and beer? Great event, Cerebral! read more

Nice staff and a great space to hang out. They have a large menu with lots of unique options, like the yuzu beer I got that was so refreshing. Will definitely go back! read more

Small cute brewery. Luckily we had our vaccine cards on us because they require them. Beers were good. Bartenders were nice. The lil beakers for the flights were so cute! The decor was nice also. No food or food truck when we stopped in. read more

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I've been to Cerebral for a grand total of 10 minutes and it's already at the top of my list of Denver breweries. How is that even possible? Their IPA's are game changers! Yep, I'm one of those stereotypical bearded and tatted dudes who loves beers that taste like licking a pine tree. Sue me! Fruity, tropical and hazy beers are my calling Cerebral's branding reminds of one of my favorite Florida breweries. Clean, witty and creative. They release 16 oz. 4-packs every week it seems like. So, I popped in this past Saturday to get my hands on Pineapple Stuff and Scam Likely. The taproom was full of energy and the two bartenders were hustling. Although I knew what I wanted, the bartender insisted on me trying a sample. Of course I indulged, thank you sir! These beers were a big hit at the backyard BBQ I went to later that night. Cerebral's brewing process is admirable and distinct. Bold flavors that are still approachable. I'm 100% about it! Parking here might be their only downfall, but please don't let that get in the way of paying these dudes and dudettes a visit. #HopHeadsRejoice read more

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Whenever people ask me for recommendations on breweries to visit while in Denver, Cerebal is always on that list. Their IPA game is strong and they always know how to mix and match their hops together. During the winter months they always have a bunch of barrel age combinations that for me are better in a flight formation due to the high ABV. The inside can be a bit a small and crowded, but I love the heated tents in the old parking lot. For me, the only downside here is parking which can be tough at times. I have a "secret spot" a few blocks away where I can easily snag street parking and a quick walk to the brewery. Right now they are "vaccinated only" so make sure you bring a copy of that. I appreciate they put safety first for both their staff and customers. read more

Really enjoyed the sour and the patio! There was a lot of seating and umbrellas for shade. Sat outside with my friend and her dog. There were also people inside working on laptops. Loved the vibe! Would definitely go back and bring my dog on the patio! read more

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This place is a vibe! Good music, great beers. Trade winds was my fave, but flights are reasonable so you can try a bunch read more

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the city made them get rid of their patio in favor of a parking lot, so dumb! good beer and hope for a return of the patio

Cerebral is a fantastic brewery and one of the best in Colorado, which is saying a lot! The taproom is a great place to visit and they have tons of seating inside and outside. The atmosphere is great and the staff is relaxed and very knowledgable about their beer. The beer itself is so, so good and 100% worth the trip. I knew Cerebral from their IPAs, but I was surprised at how good their barrel-aged beers were and how amazing some of their fruited sours were. Their POG sour in particular was ridiculously good and we had to leave with a 4 pack of it. The prices are also very reasonable and it's just a great place all around! read more

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Beer on the brain? Hop on over to Cerebral to satisfy your cranial cravings. Craft beer is a science at Cerebral. Their resident brainiacs brew a broad spectrum of styles, each one so crushable, it's mind-blowing. The tap list is always changing, but you'll be sure to find a favorite. With luck, you will find a food truck with vegan options parked outside. Vegan Van (the O.G. vegan food truck of Denver) was there slinging vegan stoner food the last time I visited Cerebral. I shared a couple of Vegan Van classics with my hubby - one mini corndog each and a "Chubby Girl" cheese fry. Cerebral occupies a large, garage-style space on Monroe Street. Their retractable doors will be open to the patio on fine days, making it the perfect place to while away a long summer afternoon. The decor is scientifically themed, with shelves of books and beakers and walls papered in pages from old encyclopedias. My favorite laboratory decoration is the plastic frog in a specimen jar - see if you can spot it when you visit. Cerebral does use lactose in some of their formulas, so be sure to quiz your bartender on which selections are suitable for vegans. Their flagship IPA, the Action Potential, is my personal favorite. Watch out for the doubles, as they are dangerously drinkable. read more

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I would say this is a good but not an unbelievably good brunch place. The beer was good. The breakfast was good. Nothing blew my mind the smoked salmon Benedict was tasty but no flavors really stood out. The crispy hash was actually crispy and had a good salt to it. read more

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Very busy brewery with some very creative flavors. I had a hard time choosing flavors for my tasting flight. This was the best brewery I visited on my Colorado trip not that I was able to try too many. read more

First time coming here and it have to say it wasn't a bad experience. It was super crowded and seating was very limited. They do have outdoor seating but it was extremely cold so no one sat out there. They offer a wide variety of beers with us awesome. But no good. Parking is also a bit of a struggle since its of colfax and Monroe. But it's definitely a great spot to get a quick beer. read more

Easily our favorite brewery in Denver. The beers they create are absolutely delicious! It's a dog friendly environment and the servers are always friendly. Love how many seating options they have. You won't regret going here! read more

Omg - amazing outdoor seating for a local brew during Covid. They got rid of their personal parking lot, but whatever. First. - there is always a good food truck outside and you are welcome to bring it in. This is the deal - if you like darks and sours, this is the place. You can get a flight of tasters and hang out in my neighbourhood. Doesn't have late hours. They open to like 10pm but they are working on lighting outside to make it happen. read more

The service here is exceptional! Unfortunately, they didn't have a sour at the time of my visit (my usual request) but Michelle was knowledgeable and able to exceed my expectations by accommodating with a delicious seltzer! I'm beyond impressed with how personable and open she was to hear my requests! Definitely, will be visiting again! read more

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This was a nice place to hang out and drink a beer or 6. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. When you get a flight, you are given a tray that you can write the name of the beer you want and the bartender fills it accordingly. They use MedLabSupply beakers as glassware. The food truck on premise when I went was Basic Kneads (wood fired pizza). ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2018 read more

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Great vibes on a spring night. Make reservations in advance as they don't let you stand around as their tables are booked even though there we so many empty tables around me that are reserved in advance. I love that they have an extensive sour and IPA collection. This brewery is very dog friendly. They bring out water bowls and the pups here are all well behaved. read more

I have heard so many great things about this place from two people who live in Colorado so I knew I had to check them out. Maybe it was the two beers that I ordered but they didn't impress me that much. While they were solid beers, I don't see myself needing to come back or wanting to get beers to go. Definitely a cool place to check out at least once. read more

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