I found this place on Groupon and decided to try it since I love ciders. The only bad thing is I live too far to come here as much as I want. It was so good. They even have cider slushees!! I bought some to go. I can't wait for my next trip to Denver so I can go back. read more

My friend was parked here with her foodcart. I never had ciders before. The bartender was knowledgeable with asking what I liked. And her recommendations were spot on. They also have a non alcoholic option with kombucha on the menu. The ciders are fresh and natural. Packed with flavor. They will sneak up on you. The other patrons are friendly and who doesnt love playing board games. They also have live music on certain nights. And plenty of seating indoors and out.. read more

Enjoying a tart, delicious cider on a cold, snowy day in a beautiful, dark wood taproom is my idea of a delightful way to spend the afternoon. A small, but elegantly designed taproom welcomes you into to sit at one of their high boy tables or belly up to the bar. The dark re-purposed wood and rustic features convey a certain charm that is so suitable for drinking cider. Any other type of libation, I am pretty sure, wouldn't fit the mold for this wonderful space. It's as if you're on the apple orchard itself. The trendy, hip apple orchard that also has blue grass concerts and an awesome staff. It's certainly evident that they put a lot of love into each batch of cider as each cider on tap has such a different flavor profile from the next, making it hard to decide which one is your favorite. After much pensive imbibing, I've decided my favorite is the Le Chene and Remedy. Aged in wine or whiskey barrels, the ciders have such a dry and subtle fruit taste, which deviates from the overpowering sugar flavor found in most other ciders. Instead, these taste more like the actual fruit that creates the product; the tart and delectable apple. Plus, from the two times I visited there were two to three different ciders making appearances on their rotating tap. I can not wait until Summer to sit on their patio and delight in their (hopeful) Summer flavors, which I am sure will be a hit. read more

My boyfriend and I come to Stem at least once a week. It's conveniently located within a 10 minute walk and 2 minute drive from our house. The inside has a warm, wooden feel with barrels encompassing half of an entire wall-- aesthetically pleasing for sure! They have a plethora of card and board games to play while you're hanging out. They have various events throughout the week, ranging from bluegrass performances to charcuterie pairing nights. Staff is usually friendly except for one guy who never seems like he wants to be there. We have tried almost every cider (except the Novo coffee cider!) and enjoy all of them, though we obviously have our favorites. I am sad to say our favorite is now gone, as it was a seasonal (Project N). Project N and Project M (which are both no longer there) made us come back for more each week. Now, Stem has come out with a new off-dry cider that tastes right in between N and M, so we are stoked about that. They also have the off-dry in 4 packs of cans to go which is awesome.The other ciders are tasty, especially Colorado Heritage Blend and Remedy (dry-hopped), but I always stick with my faves (now the off-dry). A glass of cider runs about $6. We have a growler and growlette, which are great ways to get ciders for a somewhat sweeter deal than the 4 pack of cans. They are decently priced. I am now addicted to cider! read more

Cider options but I don't score high when service is rude. Pay cash and tip well and get ignored by the female bartender after I tipped?! Won't come back with rude little girls bar tending. Won't recommend because service matters when trying a place for the first time. read more

They have a bourbon barrel cider. That's really all you need to know. But in case you're the demanding sort, I'll throw some more out there. Usually 4 ciders on the taps, nothing sweet, but dry. I prefer dry myself. They play bluegrass music and have live such on Fridays, from my understanding. And they're using pine beetle wood for their spot. And bourbon barrel cider. Love this spot. read more

Loved this place. Got a flight and bought some coffee cider go-to. Very busy place and friendly staff. read more

Stem Ciders - Flight - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Impressive Opening! Thanks to Friends on Facebook and Yelper's we got the word out to check out this great place for Cider. Fortunate to sit with friends of the owner Eric at the communal table and they shared great stories of drinking the Cider out of the garage in the beginning. Also, met Eric's Sister in-law who was helping out and was so pleasant that you would have thought she'd been in the service industry forever but found out she's an Engineer. Several other friends of theirs donated time to their opening shindig that it made the experience even more pleasant - not pretentious whatsoever, just a cool place to taste their beverages and hang out. The results are exceptional ciders from the pair of guys that are making this their living and well if this is what was in the garage then glad they have decided to share it with us. As another Yelper mentioned in their reviews, the prices are $6-8 a glass or growler to go for a bit more. Remember cider is more like wine then beer it has a pleasant surprise to your palette. But you can't let the cider trick you, there is some alcohol in these ciders and as you sip away in the appropriate stemware, a nice little buzz takes place. I tasted two: The Banjo it was yummy, yummy and also, Malice which had the soft, smooth flavor that comes from fermenting just long enough to give it is flavor Gluten free makes it easy to bring friends who won't do gluten at all. So stop by and check them out, our local businesses need our support! Congrats to them and I will be back! read more

Best cider ever!! Back when we could actually go out, this was a frequent stop of mine while in RiNo. There are tons of ciders so there's something for everyone. The seasonal lavender is my favorite for summer but the salted cucumber and crabby neighbor are my regular go-tos. The flights are a great way to try a few out and find a favorite. read more

YAY! I'm a fan. That's what I'd say is that I'm a fan fo sho. They served AMAZING cider, I never knew that you could experience alcohol this way. I would give them 5 stars if they had beer or if was more like a bar and grill, then it'd be a perfect 5 stars. But none the less, very taste selection of Ciders and its something different in the Denver Area. I just want to give Stem Ciders a big Thank You for giving Colorado a piece of the Mid West. read more

This was the perfect place to stop in while visiting. Tons of fun board games to play and great atmosphere. I loved that the menu had pre-selected flights which was helpful for us first timers (: read more

Stem Ciders - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The only place in Denver I have been to more than 3 times - Go here if you're in love with or even on the fence about ciders! It's no surprise that there is a ton of stuff to do in Denver. I rarely ever trace my steps and usually end up trying new places every weekend. Stem is like "home base" for my fiancé and I. She loves cider and I will pretty much drink/eat anything. Although I'm not picky, I appreciate the finer things (haha) - Stem is the OG cidery in Denver and they've got great staff, tangy/crisp/dry ciders, and a fun atmosphere! read more

I was seriously impressed with this place! There are plenty of great breweries in my town, but visiting Denver meant so much diversity in the type of breweries. Of course with my love of Cider I knew I needed to give this place a try. And boy, it did not disappoint! When you arrive, you're greeted by a cute outdoor space and can quickly spot the bar. They had SO many ciders to choose from and I enjoyed each one that I tried. Fortunately they offered a flight option so I didn't need to consume a huge amount to be able to sample a large variety. My favorite? An almond cider. I was definitely intrigued when I first saw it on their menu but after trying it I was hooked! My husband who doesn't even really liked cider enjoyed all the ones he tried as well! They had from very fruity and sweet, to light and crisp, and some even quite dry. They also had plenty of space and plenty of games to enjoy while enjoying their great ciders. Fun note - they also had slushee versions of two of their ciders! I unfortunately did not try this as I noticed it on my way out, but I assume it is also delicious. read more

I was so excited to have some ciders during my visit to Denver....this place did not disappoint. "Bar tender" was great, and the ciders were everything I had hoped for! Can't wait to visit again when I'm in town :) read more

I love me a good cider and this place serves up some awesome sauce. My first impression upon walking up was that it was too crowded and too bright. But, we soon bellied up to the bar and the rest of the experience was top notch! So much goodness at this place - I can't wait to go back. Let's start with the cider itself. There were 8 options on tap the day we went so of course it just made sense to get a flight. The pours were much larger than I was expecting so that was a nice surprise. Much like when you are shopping, get to the register and an item is on sale, big pours equal happy time. There was a wide variety of tastes. I enjoyed the bourbon barrel cider called Banjo, and the Le Chene was also one of my favorites with just enough sweetness to make it fun. There are a few rotating/seasonal ciders which means that there is always something new to try. As far as cider goes this place is solid. They have a huge patio which is always a good thing when the weather is nice. It was so crowded that I was concerned we wouldn't be able to find a seat. But, that just shows the popularity of the place. Inside there is also plenty of seating which is a plus. We chose a spot at the bar and couldn't be happier. What really set this cidery apart from the others was the incredible customer service. Arlene was behind the bar and she was such a treat to chat with and laugh with and drink with. Both servers were on top of their game because the place was packed, they were the only two people working, and they still managed to laugh and engage with every customer. Plus, they were cleaning glasses while serving and still enjoying themselves. I was most impressed. High quality cider, plenty of room to sit, a huge patio, great employees and a ton of fun means I will for sure be coming back to Stem Ciders. If you're looking for a fun time and want to enjoy some great ciders, this is your place. read more

This is the best again I say THE BEST cider in denver. Wait no the best in Colorado and a top 5 for the United States. We love love love this place. Even have picked up kegs for our house parties. Staff is super sweet and they always have something new and fun going on. read more

What a little gem! It has been really hot this summer, and my boyfriend and I have been cooling off with more ciders than our normal IPAs. Stem is tucked back in Rino, and has a large selections of unique ciders to try. You are guaranteed to find a favorite here. We ordered 2 flights, totaling 8 different ciders. The bartender was great, super friendly and knowledgable! Then we picked our favorite and got a whole glass, played a game of trouble, and ordered a sweet crepe from the food truck outside. Fun place! read more

Stem does a great job showing that you can produce an immense variety of ciders, even when your base palette is apples and yeast. The taproom is very RiNo - industrial touches, blackboards, metal, concrete, the usual. I like the picnic benches outside and think this is a great place to kick back a cider in the sunshine. I don't have the same palate for cider that I do for beer, but I appreciate that Stem has a variety on offer. Stopped in with some friends on an unseasonably hot March evening and we tried the Raspberry, Crabby Neighbor, Le Chene, L'Acier, and Pommeau. My favorite for a hot day was by far the Crabby Neighbor, which had some serious granny smith flavor coming through, acidity trumping sweet in a nice fizzy sip. The Raspberry was bright pink (a plus for me) but not special otherwise, the raspberry flavor was not as pronounced as I wanted. Le Chene was better than L'Acier, the wine barrel character definitely trumps the steel aging - both ciders were good but I still preferred the apple-forward character of the Crabby Neighbor. If Colorado had deigned to produce a cold, wintry day, the Pommeau would've been the perfect accompaniment. If you're a fan of brandy or cognac by the fire, you would be into Pommeau - it's so smooth and has a deep apple flavor that can absolutely stand up to the strong oak character. Like an apple port, almost, and the best thing I had at Stem. Wong Way was the food truck of the day, and let me implore you to try some Pommeau and Bread Pudding together. read more

I've never been a big cider fan but Stem has possibly converted me. I always tried to avoid making a stop at Stem in the past since they were void of anything but ciders. Having been lured on multiple occasions in the past few months, I've come to not only enjoy Stems atmosphere, but their cider as well. The outdoor patio is awesome on sunny days and the interior is pretty cozy replete with high tops, games, and even a stage for music on certain nights. Not having a true palate or understanding of ciders, I slowly began to acquire a taste and make the determination that not all ciders are insanely sweet and sugary. There are some pretty dry and unique ciders that they offer beyond the typical sweet that I used to expect. The staff is friendly and is always willing to mix and match in order for me to find the exact cider preference. I still wouldn't opt for cider as my first choice, but for an all cider establishment, I'm proud to say I'm no longer resistant and actually look forward to a nice cider from Stem every so often. read more

We stopped by Stem for one drink and had a really good time there. We played Uno (they have a lot of board games) and drank some really good cider. I had the hibiscus one and it was really delicious. On the night we were there, they also had a crepe food truck that, although we didn't get one, smelled amazing. I'd like to go back again and try a flight next time! read more

Stem Ciders - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

As a person who doesn't like beer all that much, but enjoys the brewery feel, this place was perfect! They have a wide selection of different ciders. I especially loved the Chili Guava cider. It had a nice warm kick at the end. Overall, agreat place to try ciders and hang out with friends. read more

Got to check out Stem Ciders on a Yelp Secret Sipper. This place is seriously cool! They make several really good ciders with either local Colorado apples, or Michigan apples. Eric and his business partner Phil were really down to earth and showed us their entire operation. You can tell they really care about their product and are super involved in the process. What I especially liked is that they stay away from sweet cider and go for tart/dry. The Banjo is a must try! read more

Very good ciders! The flavors your palette will encounter will vary from honey to vanilla. But most important these ciders are DRY! Yum! We will return (living close by doesn't hurt either)! read more

I love this place! In a city like Denver where there are so many breweries, it's nice to go someplace different. I'm not very well versed in cider so my boyfriend and I ordered a flight so that we could have a little bit of everything. The only cider that I didn't love was Malice, but it was still ok. We happened to go on Thursday night, which is Bluegrass night. It was not crowded at all all which made for a nice intimate setting. We were allowed to bring our dog inside which is always a plus for us! We've been back a few more times and there have been food trucks posted outside, which is nice if you're hungry. They also have a nice selection of games so you can play cards against humanity or whatever with friends while you sip your cider. I will definitely be back. read more

I really want to like Stem Ciders, I do. With all the breweries popping up in the Denver area, a cidery is a brilliant idea. The space is great: indoor area has a mini stage and they have some bands/artists put on an intimate, easy show every now and then. The outdoor space isn't huge, but you can usually count on at least one food truck being present to serve up some yummy nosh. The bar itself is tiny. It's got a few seats, but you're more likely to find a table to post up at. Grab a board game, a flight of cider, and settle in. That said, I am a fan of traditional ciders. I don't want my cider aged in a bourbon barrel. In fact, I think that ruins it. So...I struggled with all but one cider on the menu. I was super underwhelmed. If you like a whiskey flavored cider...this is the place for you. Otherwise, grab a six pack of cider from your favorite liquor store and you're set. read more

I like this place because their ciders are not crazy sweet. I love the Red zin barrels and the whiskey aged ciders a lot, since I enjoy the smokey flavor of the barrels in the cider itself. They do pairings with food on Tuesdays and all our friends came to enjoy, but we realized the taster of cider ($8) and the food (which was a couple deviled eggs, a piece of bread and a bacon dipped in chocolate $12) was a little to much to fork out $20 for the overall tasting. I heard friends say it was delicious but I couldn't justify that price. They have games, great atmosphere and a ginormous TV. We will go back. read more

Stem Ciders - Red zin cider - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had two flights and tasted everything. The pear was both of our favorites. Unfortunately they did not have enough to do growler fills.They have a ciders ranging from bone dry- to sweet. The guest tap was actually our least favorite, kind of a muddy cherry flavor. They have special cheese and chocolate and cider pairing events. Well done, and it would be just as outstanding if it came from England or New England. read more

Gluten free heaven! Can drink everything here. So refreshing. Food truck and snacks inside.

Very cool cider brewery, nice outdoor space and cozy interior. Tried a flight on my last visit, the cider brewed in red zin casks was my favorite. The coffee cider sounded interesting to try, this was definitely not my favorite and was pretty bizarre in taste. Great experience and worth a stop on a brewery outing. read more

Stem Ciders - Menu - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a great place to visit while brewery hopping through rino! Stem is the perfect place for those who aren't big beer drinkers and for beer drinkers alike. I'm not usually a cider fan, but Stem has so many options, that it's impossible to not find something you like. My personal favorite was the black currant cider it was the perfect mix of sweet, floral and rich.I would definitely suggest it if you're up to trying something unique. Tip: Get a flight or two, so you can taste everything! I was a little overwhelmed with options at first, but this was the perfect solution. read more

Ciders! I love 'em! This place has a great energy and feel about it, and as of about a week ago when I visited, they were featuring some incredible, bizarre, beautiful art on their walls. They rotate artists, and they feature some seriously talented people. Their ciders are okay! I haven't found one yet that is 100% my jam, or even 90% my jam. But I like *most* of what I've tried. They were down to 3 options last time I was there. Kind of a bummer, but it made choosing one quite easy. Service is always chill and friendly. One of the cidermen there fosters dogs and brings them in to hopefully adopt them out. I nearly walked out of there with a little grey baby. I was so tempted. And oh yeah! Dogs welcome! I don't have one, but I'll pet yours until all its hair is gone. Bring it, won't you? Overall, I like this place! Decent cider, good vibes, good service. read more

Stem Ciders is one of the best places around to relax on an afternoon on the weekend. They have a great space that's both casual and aesthetically pleasing. Their ciders are wonderful and they've perfected the cider slushie. I would recommend this place as a date spot or a place to bring out-of-towners. read more

I am a fan of cider so I was very excited to try this place. It's a pretty small place and it was really crowded but luckily we found a table. I got a flight so I could try a few. All were really good and crisp and refreshing! The atmosphere of the place was great. Very quaint and cozy. I liked how they had games to play for groups. We didn't play and but saw lots of people taking advantage of the games. I really want to come back for one of their Tuesday pairings (cider and chocolate, cheese, macaroons, or pie). read more

Great dry ciders that are reminiscent of white wine. This is a chill place to bring friends as they have the giant Jenga and other board games. The bartender was super nice, he gave tasting sized glasses to us for free and I had no intention of getting a full glass as I was on my way to the airport. If you're a cider connoisseur you must go here. read more

Stem Ciders - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm not a big cider fan, usually too sweet. But I agreed to give this place a try since they are in the Denver Passport. I ordered the Le Chene, the one from zinfandel barrels I believe. And he got the one from the bourbon barrels, and boy did I taste the bourbon! Mine was rather light and refreshing. I think it would also go well with a salad course in a restaurant instead of champagne. A little bubbly, not too strong of a flavor. If you are a cider fan, give this place a try. I'll most likely stick to wine, but this place is a pretty cool joint to sip and soak in the fresh air. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. And they do Geek who Drink as well. read more

I wasn't sure I was a cider fan, but these guys are only a block from the house, so i had to investigate. Turns out I'm a cider fan :) They do bluegrass on Thursdays.. So I'm never there on Thursdays. There's almost always a food truck. The seating is awesome a very nice outdoor patio, nice assortment of tables inside as well. A great place to chill out with a refreshing cider. read more

Love the space. Plenty of outdoor seating on a nice night. Don't like ciders. Have to force them down. read more

Stem Ciders - Tart as F - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Super great little location. Love the decor, love the interior, love that they're a Denver Passport participant. Great service, plenty of room to sit inside and out (when it's not raining, damn you precip!). But only 3 stars because I wasn't a big fan of their ciders. I've found the other Cider producers in town to be much more to my liking than this place. It's telling that one of their most popular ciders (at least based on what people were ordering when I went) was made by another place entirely. However, kudos to them for having a guest tap. That's smart, cooperative, and in the spirit of supporting fellow local businesses. Again, please note, the 3 stars is solely personal preference! All of the ciders at Stem are dry ciders. There's nothing remotely sweet. A dry cider with some of the experimentation they do (dry-hopping, bourbon barrel aging) can lead to a very interesting final product. And indeed I liked the Bourbon Barrel aged cider well enough. But their portfolio overall isn't something that would bring me back. But I hear they have bluegrass music on certain nights, and that WILL bring me back! read more

This was a really fun place to end our date, but the ciders were sort of plain compared to other ciders that we've tried. If you're looking to play board games, in a not too crowded, not too loud bar type setting, this place is really fun! It was a nice place to sit, and talk, while playing and drinking. Would be good for a date, if you're more focused on fun than cider. read more

While wandering the RiNo streets on a cold afternoon, my wife and I found Stem tucked away and thought we would stop by to warm up and have a cider. We walked up about 10 minutes before they opened and decided to wait around. To our surprise, the employee opened up the door and asked us to come in before hours. She was so kind and even took the time to draw us a map of her favorite spots in the area. The ciders were great and their flights did their job affordably. Also, their hot cider was fantastic. What we thought was going to be a quick stop turned into about an hour and a half of tasting different ciders and playing board games. We loved the atmosphere here and wanted to come to all of the events they had coming up. read more