We stopped by here to pick up some beers to bring home after going to FOTM and had a draft there that I loved, didn't realize they were so close by so we drove by right after to pick up some beers. Glad they have a sign by the street or else it seemed very inconspicuous. It's winter time so they didn't have those tents out with their branding. I guess maybe they're keeping it low key? The service was great, the bar is pretty small. I can see if there is not the best weather it can get crammed in here. Thankfully we came on a decent weather day and folks were sitting outside. My favorite is their Citrus Earl Grey, we also picked up Salted Chocolate Stout and Tropical Sour... all of them are so tasty. Really glad that we stopped by here to get some to bring home. Such a cute little brewery with cute merch. I love all their artwork on the beer labels too. Glad they're close to home for easy pick up. read more

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On my most recent visit to Colorado, I finally got to visit Crooked Stave. I've enjoyed their beers that make it to Kansas City and was looking forward to getting it from the source. The taproom has a good sized patio with a bit of coverage. It was raining so we opted to go inside. The interior is decent sized but I could see it getting crowded quickly. They have snacks, plants, and other merchandise for sale. The service was also good. They have such a wide variety of beer on tap that I had to get a flight. I sampled the pumpkin beer, a farmhouse ale-Brett, a blueberry sour, and a cinnamon stout. The blueberry sour was my fav but all were really good. Definitely stop in if you're in the area. read more

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Great tasting beers! I enjoy the lighter fruity beers during the hot summer days! I'll be back to try their other selections. Good amount of parking and outdoor seating. Dog friendly. read more

Crooked stave is easily one of our favorite Denver breweries. We especially love their large and interesting selection of sours. We recently had a chocolate blueberry sour which was great! We frequently take home cans to enjoy later. They have a large outdoor seating area that is dog friendly! read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This team makes incredible sours and stouts. We tried Nightmare on Brett and the February Imperial Stout. Delicious! And Sour Sundays get your $2 off full sour pours. Easy free parking right outside. Friendly service. Lots of seating options in and outside. Solid beers. Don't skip a visit to this brewery. read more

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This was the first brewery I visited while in Denver. I came here because they had a pretty good selection of Sour Beers. I ordered a flight and enjoyed all of the beers I had. The staff was friendly and inviting. I'd certainly recommend checking them out. read more

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Crooked Stave is great! We came here for a quick flight before flying out of Denver and we enjoyed our visit. We had a flight of half sours and half IPAs and they were pretty good, though the sours were better than the IPAs. Our favorite though was a beer slushie with their cherry pie sour, which was delicious and would be one that we would get on every visit. We definitely have to come back and try some more brews! read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Tasty slushie! - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I love this brewery! We went for the end of stout month and got three stout tasters, and of course three sour tasters. Hubby and I both liked the Mallow stout the best - it was so smooth with the lactose. The fact a brewery can produce killer sours, IPAs, and stouts among other beers is very impressive. I love the fact the brewery is a little smaller and never overwhelming, just a like chill vibe place with good music always playing. For the sours, the Hibiscus Dream or Peach Cobbler were tied for favorite. The woman behind the bar was also so nice - we talked a little about Zwanze Day and the history of the owner/brewery. Will always be a go to spot. read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience. Sours are incredible. Julia was so friendly and knowledgeable. Perfect time.

If you're looking for the best sours in Denver, you need to come here. The menu is full of amazing sours, IPAs, and pilsners. I had the iced out cold IPA and was there for "happy hour" and got a free taster too- I went with Just Peachy. Plenty of parking and nice indoor tap room where you can see into the brewhouse. Highly recommend! read more

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I've always really enjoyed Crooked Stave since they have so many sour beer options and that's the only beer I enjoy drinking. I've bought their beer at stores and also went to their spot when they were in The Source but I hadn't been to their brewery. It is a 4 minute drive from our house so we will hopefully frequent it more often especially since their patio is also dog friendly! We sat outside so I didn't really explore the inside other than to look at the beer list. I tried several of their sours in a flight and enjoyed most of them but the mojito. Staff were welcoming and helpful when deciding what options I should put in my flight. I'll for sure be back! read more

I tried Crooked Stave's beer for the first time in 2019 while in Nebraska. I live on the east coast and do not have anywhere to get Crooked Stave so I was super excited to visit while in Denver. The spot isn't huge but they have some tables inside and several picnic tables outside under tents. The bartenders were super friendly and welcoming. There is a huge selection of beers to drink there and take to go. There was also a decent selection of merch, I bought my husband and I a t-shirt. I had a flight of four beers. I enjoyed them all. I grabbed five cans of the Petite Blueberry Sour togo since that was the beer I tried and loved a few years back. The bartender was awesome and even helped me find the closest place to me that distributes their beer (still not close but closer than Denver :) I will definitely visit again if I find myself in Denver! read more

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Looooooove me some crooked stave. I miss their old tap room in the source but this location is much more intimate and casual. They have a really cool and massive outdoor seating setup in the warmer months and a cozy tasting room in the colder ones. Lots of merch and bottles on display for sale. And a large selection on tap. I like that this location is smaller in that you can have a more intimate discussion with the staff and get good recs. You can also sit right at the bar and have a little tasting flight session. They have windows looking straight into the facility. They do events here though I've never been to one. My favorite part of crooked stave is going on black friday for the 40% off magnums sale. read more

Wow, what a great discovery. If you like sours this is a brewery for you. The inside is small and quaint perfect for a Sunday afternoon outside has a few patio tables and their food truck egg belly is delicious. read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Sample flight - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is one of my favorite places to visit in Denver when we are in town for GABF. I could spend hours here enjoying their beers, the sours are on point and refreshing. It's was a little tricky to find, it's in a industrial area with plenty of outdoor seating. The vibe inside the tasting room was very chill with a large selection of of beers to choose from and bottles for sale. We ended up getting free beers because there was an issue with their card reader. We tried several of the sours on tap and the petite blueberry sour is a favorite of mine. I will definitelybe back for more. read more

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If you think you are heading to an abandoned garage and are heading the wrong direction you're not. Based on the street view from maps we weren't sure what to expect but sure enough Crooked Stave was tucked in the back of the parking lot. It's a pretty small taproom but they also have lots of outdoor seating if the weather is nice. Sour beers are what put them on the map so be sure to try some of those but they do have lots of other options as well. read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - a glass of beer on a table - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've never seen so many sour beers on a menu. I got a flight of four and I could've still had another flight full of sours. I love sours so I appreciate the menu here. All my beers were solid. I enjoyed the atmosphere in the brewery and the bartender was welcoming and friendly. read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - three beers on a tray - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love the selection of sours at Crooked Stave. Awesome tasting room with a window into the fermenting/barreling room. read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - When you ask to taste ALL the sours at Crooked Stave - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Just phenomenal. I was recommended this brewery by brewers in Georgia and many others. Totally unique beers and the staff was friendly as could be. Want to find something different? Crooked Staves. read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Barrel #251 - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great brewery! Probably the home to some of my favorite sours, I love the diversity they deliver. We got a sampler, all sours, and all delicious! The peach sour is excellent for summertime, it's crisp and tart, not too overpowering. The Excelsior Chai sour had great spice to it, and was a really unique flavor profile I didn't think I'd enjoy, but did! The next one I can't remember the name of but was a blueberry or blackberry sour and was so good. It was like a tart grape juice, and I think was both of our favorite. The last one was Nightmare on Brett which I had a couple years ago but couldn't find any of the bottles in the areas I was living. One of the sours that actually got me to love sours - and it was definitely nostalgic to have again! read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Crooked Stave Sampler - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is paradise for sour beers lovers! The best selection of sours I've seen so far, however a little more expensive than usual. The atmosphere is nice, located in the back of the Source market hall building, so there are no windows. To most people this might not be an issue, but this feels a little claustrophobic to me, no matter how big the place is, still that's just me. No kitchen, but you can order a charcuterie plate from Mondo Market, also located in the Source, that they'll deliver to your table. Really outstanding selection of sour beers! read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great place, great beers, dog friendly, lots of outdoor seating, it just takes a little while to find a beer you like but it's a great place read more

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I've been a big fan of Crooked Stave for awhile and I made the pilgrimage to come to their Denver location as my first beer stop. Located inside the Source, it was a little unexpected for me this place hugged the back corner. It was certainly smaller than I expected with a name like Crooked Stave. But I am here for the beer, not the size. Let me just preface that I am a big fan of sours. I normally get Rare Barrel, The Bruery, and I equate Crooked Stave up there. However, after trying I wasn't as impressed. Not sure if I set my expectation too high but I was just looking for a tongue memory when I first had their beers at a festival. After trying a few tasters, I wasn't as impressed. I tasted everything on the left side of board board (The cheaper side) I did like L'Brett d'Apricot but Surette Reserva Cherry was my favorite. Everything tasted a little flat for me, perhaps they needed to force carb the beers a bit. Regardless though. the staff here was excellent and I'm glad I made the trip to try this place out. It wasn't my favorite amongst Denver breweries, but I like the innovation and approach they take for the beers here. read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Visited a ton of breweries during my short time in the Denver area, this one was my favorite. You only need to look at their barrel room and their list of widely varying sours to know these folks know what they're doing. read more

WHO: The hubs and our best friend WHAT: Decided to get our drink on (even more) after grabbing our burgers at the Shake Shack pop up. WHEN: This past weekend! WHERE: The famous-for-their-sours, Cooked Stave! WHY: Cause, duh! Because there was extremely limited seating at the pop up event, the boys and I made our way over to this little brewery - which I was eyeing the minute we stepped foot in to The Source. We found us a table for 4 and perused the extensive menu. Now I must admit, I am NOT a sour fan. But hearing the buzz on their famous Petite Sour Rose - I couldn't resist on trying it - and HOT DAMN, I think I might be a sour fan after all! Seriously, hands down, the best sour I've tried and a rose to boot! The beertender was nice, friendly and offered us his favorite brews - 6 of them to be exact. I can't remember them all now, but the Rose was by far, the biggest hit. While pricing is kind of steep, what can you expect from an Artisan brewery?! I thought it was on point, and didn't break the bank! Although I'm not in the area as much as I'd like, I hope to return! read more

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If you love sours, this is the place to go. If you aren't a big fan of sours, this is the place to convert you. Throw in a couple of Crooked Stave's IPA's while you're at it If you can't decide what beer you want, try a couple tasters. The tasters are 3 ounce pours and are $3/$4. I recommend trying 4 or 5 tasters and then getting a full pour of your favorite. My favorites are any of the petite sours because they are light and tart. Need some advice on which brews to try? You're in luck because the bartenders are always super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The staff is passionate about the beer, and they enjoy finding the perfect selection for you. You can't go wrong. One of the other great things is that the brewery has a great vibe and location in The Source. Order food from one of the two restaurants in The Source and have it delivered to you while you drink. After your beer you can browse the other shops as well. Can't say enough good things about Crooked Stave. read more

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Screw this place. Came all this way for them to have an unannounced private party. The girl at the door told us to go elsewhere and made us wait outside in the cold to wait for the 25 dollar Uber ride to get back to the city after wasting a 25 dollar Uber ride to get there. They don't serve food here. With this type of service I hope they fail. Sick and tired of these f'ing places doing this shit. read more

One of my favorite breweries in the WORLD. Not kidding and I travel a lot. Been to Belgium several times and everywhere else. Crooked stave is rediculously amazing for the sour beer lover. Every time I come I drink a taster sample of every beer on tap, and buy a Tshirt. Soooo that's like $150 every visit. Oh well I drink a lot of sours and crooked stave is worth every penny. The brewpub is chill, nice place inside a market called "the source" where there's other shops and places for food. The Crooked Stave bar itself is the brew pub to try all the beers on tap, and buy takeaway bottles. The staff are always friendly, and helpful to the regulars and newbies. You can buy any amount of flights you want, all pours are served in a regular glass, or a mini-size flight glass. Each mini-glass is prices per-pour, from $2 to $5 per glass depending on the rarity. My favorite beers are all the sours. They make so many, I can't name them all, but some of my favorites are: Nightmare on Brett, Surette (and any fruit variety of Surette), Progenitor, any of the Petite Sours, Mama Bear Sour Cherry Pie, L'Brett d'Blueberry, any of the Origins series, Persica, Salvador Cybies. For the sour beer lover, this is a top notch destination. Last time I visited from Philadelphia, I successfully managed to bring home 21 bottles of Crooked Stave in my checked luggage. Easy 5 stars! read more

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Having tried the Petite Sour Rose that Crooked Stave brews up at Parry's Pizza; I knew that I had to go to the "source." Ironically they are located in... The Source! Ha! So after some tasty tacos at Comida, I chose to finish off my meal with a most delish sour brew from Crooked Stave! Crooked Stave is an artisan brewery that specializes in sour beers! They had a glorious 22 (not all sour, but mostly) on tap the day I chose to stop in. Yeah that's right. 22! The beertender was super friendly and offered to sample or chat about any of the brews for me. I chose to sip on the Petite Sour Rose. Again... Because it was amazing! I have also sampled the Salvador Cybies (a dark Belgian strong aged in whiskey barrels over sour cherries) which is sooo flavorful and has great wine-esque notes and the petite sour blueberry (a bit sweeter on the nose than some of their other sours, but such a great flavor overall). Pricing can be a little steep. However it is an artisan brewery. You can legit taste the care (and quality) that goes into their delish craft brews. While I def agree with other reviewers that this isn't going to make my rotation of regular go-to breweries; it will def be my little indulgence as often as I can! Given my taste for sour beers, a great space, and friendly AF brewers/beertenders; I know that I will be returning soon and many more times! **Pro Tip: Craving some Crooked Stave brews, but unable to make it to The Source? No problem! Argonaut Wine and Liquor offers a small selection of their bottled beers (limited to 3 of a kind). Can't let anyone have too much of a good thing! read more

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*Located inside The Source Market Hall. I'm a sour beer freak so naturally, I loved this place. SELECTION: Great. They also have a few beers available that aren't sour. Personally, I had no interest in those. They offer taster glasses so you can try a few different options. You can also buy bottles. TASTE: Excellent and diverse. I tried a few different options with a friend and we definitely had some contrasting opinions in regard to favorites. This worked out very well since we just swapped beers. There were a couple that we both absolutely loved though (Sour Rosé and Peach Surette). SPACE: It's located in The Source Market Hall (adjacent to the hotel). All the way in the back. There's a small bar plus tables (you can order food from any of the restaurants inside the mini-mall). Very modern and hip (exposed beams/ducts, brick walls, repurposed warehouse feel). STAFF: Friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Had to stop in and check out their lineup before GABF tonight. Very chill vibe, music on point, and decent lineup (sours is their zone). Cracked a Ghost World (a bba blend). Got a little warmth going on-not as much barrel as anticipated but definitely tasty! read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Ghost World stout - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Overall a wonderful experience. It was a little tricky to find the turn to get there but we figured it out. Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered all of our questions and more. Beer was delicious and has a great variety of options. We loved our time here and even have looked for their beers at our local total wine. read more

An artisan brewery that focuses on quality beer. Primarily known for their sours, Crooked Stave is a testament to using natural yeasts and quality ingredients and fermentation to produce some phenomenal beers. When you match the brewmasters' creativity with his passion, you find some complex, interesting and tasty beers. The beertender, Nicole, was top notch--providing information and background along with suggestions on what was extra special. I had to pace myself -wanting to try the all - knowing that in order to do that it would take several visits. So I grabbed several take out selections. Crooke Stave operates in a corner of a 1880s warehouse. The brick walls exude a rustic ambience. Parking available in their lot. This is a must stop for all craft beer lovers visiting Denver. ...or for Colorado residents as well. read more

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4 stars for some really amazing sour beers. For sour lovers, this place is the best! However, you pay through the nose for it. Some pours are $12 for 10 oz! What is it gold? Easy vibe. No table service, you have to go get your beer at the bar. I like the Petit Sour Rose and the Petit Sour Raspberry. Even their non sour beer was good. If you like a good sour, you can't go wrong here. read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Bar - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Excellent beer - both sours, ipas, and barrel aged darks. Also, Egg Belly, the food truck outside makes awesome food. Everything on the menu is great and can't wait for the chef's cold weather menu!! read more

I have loved their sours since they opened their doors. I love them even more now that they moved closer to me home. Keep up the great work guys! read more

Gotta give it the 5 star! It's so hard to find sour beers on the east coast so it's such a treat to find a place with such a ridiculous variety! I also have to compliment the bartender! Once I told her I was visiting she gave me a list of recommendations! I would love to come back! read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Crooked Stave is among the best sour beer creators in the country. I'll always choose a sour over any other style, so having the chance to visit CS while in Denver was seriously exciting. First off, I'm so glad my local friend decided to drive us. I'd say the surrounding neighborhood could be classified as "up and coming," aka: I'd rather not walk around here alone or at night for at least a few more years. Also, FREE parking at The Source! Several other breweries (Epic, Black Shirt, Stem, Ratio, etc.) are in the area -- mostly across the railroad tracks. CS can be found in the rear of The Source -- an eclectic blend of artsy shops and eateries with an industrial vibe. You'll know you arrived once you see the turquoise "BREWERY" sign. I somehow got confused with the liquor store's sign next door, but also I'm not always totally observant. We walked in around midday and were able to instantly order without a wait. Nice! I announced I wanted to try all their draft beers, but then had the common sense to ask how many were available. 22. Yeah, pass. I value my liver to some extent. Instead, I compromised with myself and ordered 13. Big sacrifice, I know. We ordered in increments (5, 3, 5), which was nice because we were able to enjoy each beer for its own attributes without worrying about the tasters getting warm. We also worked our way down the list. The petite series beers are the least sour. Try the rose or blueberry! If you're not a regular sour drinker, you may want to steer clear of the darker brett offerings. CS is popular for good reason. They make an incredible product that I wish I could drink on a regular basis! I loved my visit, and I'll return without a doubt the next time I'm in Denver. read more

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If you're not a beer nerd here's the lowdown: Crooked Stave has blown up recently because of it's inventive takes on beers, specifically sours and a lot of yeasts that would normally not be welcome in breweries. I purposely made sure to come here instead of the brewery across the street because, well it's better, but I do like sours so I'm biased. Walked into The Source, which is also worth checking out, and walked all the way to the back where they're at. The thing with breweries like this is that they experiment and it's not all things to all people. That being said, most of the beers I had there were enjoyable with the exception of one where I really, really did not like them. The sour Radler was good, and their saisons were pretty good but the American Wild Ale was honestly just not to my liking. Service wise it was, okay. The bar was busy but it was hard to get the bartender's attention, probably because it was so huge and there was only 1 person working the place the entire time. read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Quick notes: Love this brewery and their sour beer selection. Great location and located near a bunch of great restaurants. Located close enough to RiNo for a night out. I've been to Crooked Stave 4-5 times and its almost pretty busy if its a weekend night, so be prepared to stand around if you want to hang out there. They always have a great selection of sour beers and exclusive pours that often arent bottled or available in stores. The only downfall is the tasters and beer itself is a bit on the expensive side - kinda expected because their beers are expensive. Great place to try a bunch of them and buy the ones you like later! Would 100% recommend - all of their beers are delicious. read more

Crooked Stave Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Denver, Colorado