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    Chain Reaction Brewing Company

    4.2 (98 reviews)
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    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Pumpkin + nitro coffee stout
    Claire M.

    I've been to Chain Reaction a couple of times now and it's always a good experience! Most recently, my husband and I stopped here before going out to dinner on a Thursday night. The guy at the bar was super friendly and immediately said hello and asked what he could get us. I spotted the nitro coffee stout on the menu and was obviously sure from the start that that was going to be what I ordered. They had a good-sized menu with some great options so after looking closely, my husband ended up getting the pumpkin. Both beers were so delicious! I especially liked the coffee b/c I'm a sucker for coffee flavor + nitro - even more in the winter! There was also some kind of game night going on on Thursday which seemed fun! We'll be back!

    Eddie C.

    I don't like to disparage breweries. I love breweries and I love to support craft beer. But this visit was tragic. I bought a flight and each beer in that flight was flat. It was a very disappointing start to my night of brewery hopping. One star for the decor and ambiance of the taproom, it's nice. Bartender was friendly too.

    Scottish Ale
    Nicole C.

    My favorite local brewery! We have always experienced friendly service and a great atmosphere. The Orange Cream Ale is my favorite but the Scottish Ale is a close second!

    David K.

    Went there on 4/25/21. There were 8 of us. Which is the max number of people in a group during this time. They have expanded their patio. They are dog friendly outside. Good selection of beer from dark to light. We tried their Scottish Ale and the Pale Ale. Very delicious. Bartenders are wearing mask and cleaning tables as soon as people leave. Cheers!

    Carly W.

    When you walk in to a brewery and "Understatement" by New Found Glory is blaring - you know it's gonna be a good time. Chain Reaction Brewing Company was my second stop of the day this past weekend and it did not disappoint! SPACE: Tons of great natural wood throughout. LOVE the Colorado flag detail to the left of the door. The main bar area is adorbs! Outside Chain Reaction Brewing Company features a smaller dog-friendly patio that has three picnic tables and is shaded for those sunny Colorado summer days. SERVICE: The beertender was friendly AF and obvi had great taste in music (IMO). He was super attentive to everyone in the building and aware of their comings and goings. As I browsed the tap listing, he also made some great recommendations and validated my choices. SIPS: Yum! I sipped on the Pink Peppercorn Saison and a sample of the Cilantro Lime Serrano Wheat. Both were deeelish! The Pink Peppercorn Saison wasn't as peppery as I expected and def a bit sweeter. So good! The Cilantro Lime Serrano Wheat wasn't ridiculously spicy. It was solidly balanced. They offer a unique variety of creatively named brews regularly and additional fun rotating/seasonal taps. SUSTENANCE: While Chain Reaction Brewing Company doesn't offer up a kitchen of their own, they do have various food trucks that come and set-up shop out front. During my visit The Chomp was there serving up some fantastic cheese steaks! They have a calendar of their food trucks available on their website. Chain Reaction Brewing Company was def a wonderful stop on my brewery day with my pup! I can't wait to come back and sample more of their tasty brews! **Pro Tip: Chain Reaction Brewing Company is listed in both the PubPass (for 2017 & 2018) and The House that Beer Built! So if you're looking for a great deal and a reason to check out some new breweries (aside from having killer brews) I'd highly recommend picking up one, or both! Cheers!!

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    Hector B.

    Fun stop here! I sat in a corner solo and tried all their beers. They have some nice winners here. It's totally a worthy stop! Service was great. Nice refreshing place! I'm glad I came

    Belgian Rye Stout
    Nan N.

    To keep this short and sweet Very casual. Brighter decor. Outdoor seating available in warmer weather. It's really hard to knock a brewery up or down. For my preferences, the beer here is nothing too amazing. The beer names are fun and of course, you can try everything before you commit to one. Didn't like that all the beers are served in the same type of beer can shaped glass. Our group tried 6 different types and quite frankly, I thought all of them were just in the middle of the road okay. Not the type of go big or go home type of flavors, but that's just me. I like a good hoppy IPA but can also go for that rich stout. Didn't find anything worthy for me to come back again unless it's part of brewery hopping. Note to self: don't get the Belgian Rye Stout next time. Lacked fullness and felt watery. Okay taste. Bottom line: amongst the many breweries of Denver, this is nothing memorable

    Beer in a basket!
    Jason C.

    I was in the area and decided to check this place out. The setting itself was pretty chill. Folks seemed pretty down to earth which is always good in my book. They also have a daily food truck! I had a flight that consisted of a lime Serrano wheat beer, an IPA, a rye IPA, and a pink peppercorn saison. My favorites were the rye IPA and the saison. They seemed pretty spot on in terms of flavor. Their regular IPA had an odd hop/malt profile or something, as it tasted a bit too earthy/metallic. Maybe there were a few too many Amarillo hops in there? Who knows? Overall, it's not a bad place to check out if you're looking for a local brewery in the area.

    Sarah E.

    Let me tell you, people of Yelp, Chain Reaction's lavender lager (cheekily named Lavender is the Color of My Energy) gives me life. I'm a sucker for anything lavender, and his beer does not disappoint. My group tried several different beers, and they were all very tasty. Brian, the assistant brewer, was our beertender that night and he was great - he chatted with us all night and gave us some great recommendations. Overall - this brewery is great, and an awesome addition to the Denver neighborhood. If you want to try an awesome brewery with some tasty beers with great, punny names - give Chain Reaction a try! I promise they will not disappoint. Pro tip: they have super fun themed trivia nights, but you sometimes have to get a ticket. Pro tip #2: if you hear All Star by Smashmouth whilst at this brewery, it's similar to spotting a unicorn. Just appreciate it and don't complain. Cheers!

    Pink Peppercorn Saison
    Charles M.

    I've never disliked a beer here. I just moved away from Denver, but I might miss this place more than anything else.

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    Megan B.

    Just as an FYI, I don't know much about beer and it's not my drink of choice. So, take this with a grain of salt if you will. The beer options were unique and fun, which I really loved but the bartender was not very attentive and kept forgetting what we asked for, even though we shared four tasters. The food truck was a little lacking in terms of options or even, good quality food or prep techniques. It had like french fries, wings and pizza like things. This is an okay spot to visit if you're not looking for anything fancy. Just know it's not in the best neighborhood and there isn't anything else near it for food, entertainment, etc.

    Tap lineup...lots of variety!

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    "This is the best brewery ever!" My wife, who's not strictly a beer fan. Fun vibes, great patio and approachable beers.

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    The place to be in Denver! Delicious brews, fun locals, great vibes, and tasty food truck finds!

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    Great spot! Really good beer. Very dog friendly. Nice people. Hits all the marks. I will return when in the area.

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    This was one of the first breweries I visited after moving to Denver. Their beers are fantastic.

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    Ask the Community - Chain Reaction Brewing Company

    Any gluten free/less options?

    They have Hard Seltzer!

    Are dogs allowed here?

    Yes, dogs are allowed, but only on the patio!

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