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Second Dawn Brewing

4.6 (25 reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Kara H.

Is Aurora... cute? Developing a community? I am so excited for the way that second dawn is serving as a third place for Aurora. They have games, coffee, beer- what more could you need? I asked for a decaf chai, which they sadly did not have, but instead our server offered a cardamom decaf latte, which was fabulous, just the perfect amount of sweetness. Every beer we had was stellar- loved the vanilla latte cream ale, which tasted like just enough of coffee but was light- just perfect. Short stack was also great- very sweet, with a strong maple syrup taste. The house party was good with its citrus heavy flavor mixed with the hoppiness. Our absolutely favorite was the Tripel though- the banana candy flavor shown through, but was really nicely balanced and not too sweet. Decor was super cute, and loved the selection of board games and colored pencils, plus they had a Nintendo 64 in the back lounge. All in all, one of my favorite breweries AND favorite coffee shops in Denver. You should definitely visit.

David K.

Went here on 6/8/25. Large group of us. We're the only ones there for a little bit. They serve beer, coffee and limited food. They have a couple of TVs. Bartenders were very friendly. Very cozy inside. Tried the lemonade Radler, Hefeweizen, Amber, pancake brown and pickle sour. Pancake Brien was very sweet. Hefeweizen was solid. Tried my first ever pickle sour, not for me. Haha. Looks like they package most of their beer which is great! Cheers!

Megan K.

Super cute. Good beer and good vibes, it's very laid back and chill inside. Ample parking as well.

Mishap Coffee menu
Lauren R.

COFFEE!! Second Dawn just added Mishap Coffee in the mornings, and it is awesome. Coffee was delicious and there are plenty of great seating options to hang out, visit with a friend, or get some work done.

Amanda P.

A fun neighborhood brewery with such kind staff! They have open mic and trivia nights too! Worth a visit!

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Annette T.

I've been here one other time and the beer was good but something was lacking this time. My partner and I shared a flight of beers and seltzers, and every single one left us wanting more flavor. For lack of better words, it was all bland and tasted watered down. The space is cute and there are games to play, and the service is good but the beer is just lacking the flavor I typically expect in a beer.

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Lauren L.

So excited to check out this new brewery! The hard seltzer was very tasty! It was light and refreshing, like a not-too-sugary lemonade. Perfect on a warm spring day. My husband had the wit bier, and said it was good. Staff was friendly, and I love that this place is dog friendly. Our pup enjoyed plenty of water and treats. The space is pretty big, and I like the way it's decorated (a sort of colorful, industrial chic). There's plenty of seating, including comfy, velvet chairs and couches.

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Mateo E.

Not far from the pricey chaos of the Stanley Marketplace, you'll find an oasis of chill at Second Dawn Brewing. This is a nice space--dog friendly, lots of varied seating options, and interesting decor. A welcoming vibe permeates the space. Beerkeep was friendly, efficient, and accommodating. The menu offered plenty of styles. I was happy to hear they pour flights to order and don't require a certain number of choices. My three selections were all over the place: Strata Hazy IPA--This was my first and by far the best. Its dank nose and soft mouthfeel suggest this place has a bright future. Imperial Stout--This packs a punch, but was average in every way. It needs some dialing in. Wit Bier--I'm not sure if the bartender poured the wrong style, but this was a miss, tasting nothing like a typical wit, more like a corn-based lager. Overall, the space beckons anyone who'd like to enjoy him/herself over beer in a setting tailor made for a good time. No brewery opens at 100% and the brews could use some dialing in, but a visit now should leave you smiling. 3.5 stars for now.

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Michael A.

This is a new brewery just a short walk from Stanley Marketplace. I was excited to try since the owner and brewmaster has some of the voodoo rangers on his resume. I had the Citra Hazy IPA which was a good 7.2% and the West Coast IPA at 6.9%. Lots of places outside and in to lounge including couches and comfy chairs. There is a bike path not to far away so this would be a good stop for a thirst break.

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Eddie C.

The menu wasn't really to my liking so I only got one beer. The Robust Porter. It was delicious! Not too sweet and the proper amount of carbonation. Seemed a little slow for a weekend but the taproom was nice.

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Good beer, friendly service, great space! They even have a parking lot and sell coffee until 2 pm so you can go all day.

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The staff is super friendly and their beer selection is great. I highly recommend you check it out!

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Amazing place with incredible staff and ownership. Wonderful addition to the neighborhood . Highly recommended!

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