Strange Craft Beer Company

The beer is fantasic. I really enjoy the brakefast grapefruit IPA. Plus, the patio is awesome. Great spot to bring the doggos

Unique craft beer in Denver. My wife reminisced about her grandmother’s cherry liquor.

Great craft brews! Going to be a place for me in the future! The Cherry Kriek is so good!

Followed one of our favorite food trucks (Nak'd Neck Chicken is amazing) and were happy to have some lovely beers to go with our dinner. Nice small space, chill vibe and the flights we tried were delicious. I've seen some negative comments on their beers, feel free to IGNORE them. Each beer is a properly crafted example of the species, and well described on the menu... point is, if you order beer you don't like it's your fault, not the brewery. Don't like sweet beer then don't order cherry beer... Don't like hoppy beer don't order ipa...etc...

I enjoyed the fairly priced food from the food truck outside and liked my sour I got, but the real star was Cherry Kriek. So much so that I got a crowler of it, and I rarely do that! Staff was laid back yet attentive, and I appreciate the vibe they have there. It’s a small ish but comfy place. Parking was spread throughout the little center they were at, and was just enough. I always appreciate a parking lot in this area!

Stopped by for a quick visit a week before their 13th anniversary, very impressed. These folks love what they do and it shows in their beers and how they treat their guests. Keep up the good work, everyone!

This place is just such a great selection of beer. Obviously, the Cherry Kriek is a must every time being here, and then always try something new as well. Highly recommended.

A great lil hole in the wall brewery in Denver! The Cherry Kriek was my absolute favorite. I had an ipa too, it was fantastic. Tyler the beertender was really cool and gave me a lot of good recommendations. Had a nice time chatting with him and trying delicious beers. Definitely a good place to stop for a beer if youre in the area.

Good beers, great service, positive atmosphere. Would recommend to any beer loving adventurer in the Denver Metro!

Let's start with the positive. The bartender was nice and welcoming. Other than that, the beer selection wasn't to my liking. So I just got a pint of their lager with lime. The lime in the beer wasn't liming. The interior of the taproom looked dated and depressing.

Still convenient, delicious, welcoming. Bike parking right in front of the window? Seltzer on tap and right off the bike path!?! Perfection

I was in the area dropping of a UHaul and was fascinated to see a brewery in what felt like the absolute middle of nowhere Denver -- had to check it out! We popped in and ordered the Table beer ($7) the Norwegian Farm beer ($7), and a pretzel ($6 -- comes with IPA honey mustard and ghost pepper ranch). The Norwegian farm beer was really tasty & unique, and the table beer wasn't bad but very nondescript with some Bud Light vibes. The pretzel was okay. I really liked the mustard but probably wouldn't order it again. I'll stop by next time I'm picking up a UHaul, but probably wouldn't come out of my way.

We were here on Monday and back on Saturday. A friend called and said, "Hey, let's all meet up at Strange!" Well, gee. Twist my arm. I, again, enjoyed the Breakfast Grapefruit IPA. So good! We had about ten of us at one point hanging out in their beer garden. I really like that space.

Stopped in at Strange Craft on New Years' Eve day to check it out and drink some good beer! My husband and I weren't let down. Although it's in somewhat of a random location, there are plenty of other attractions around it like Ironworks and MeowWolf, so it wasn't as random as I originally thought. The brewery wasn't too busy on New Years' Eve day, so we were able to quickly order at the counter. I got the Gingerbread ale, which I really enjoyed, and my husband got the Double IPA. We were both very happy with our beers and the atmosphere of the bar was very chill as well. I would come back here if I'm ever in the area in the future!

Good beers and a cool vibe! Stopped by this spot one night after work and invited my boyfriend to meet me. Super laid back vibe with a great variety of beer. We're lovers of all types of beer, so we can find something we like at any brewery. But this brewery had offerings ranging from ales to barrel aged, so even if you're a lucky beer drinker, you're sure to find something you like! Treat yo' self and get a flight so you can sample some of their tasty offerings!

Service was great and every single beer we chose was amazing. Will definitely be back. If you're looking for high quality beer, this is the spot!

Strange Craft was literally recommended to us by a random guy we met on a chair lift up in breck when we told him the part of town we were in. So we figured why not give it a try, and we sure are glad we did. Strange has some really authentic and intricate tasting beers that we absolutely loved. My boyfriend and I shared a flight to start to try a bit of everything. Everything was super flavorful the Zora Pale Ale had hints of Rosemary that made it super unique and my boyfriends favorite. The Cherry Kriek was my favorite and although it comes out bright red it didn't taste overly fruity or sweet. We also really like the Mango Tajin Sour that had a subtle kick to it, and the Grapefruit IPA was an easy tasty drinker, and again not over fruity. The staff were super friendly and helpful while we were there and even taught me a new drinking game, Bitches, which I loved. The only thing that keeps me from giving it 5 stars is its location. It's a bit hard to find and doesn't look like much from the outside. But the saying never judge a book by its cover, truly applies to this brewery.

Stopped in for a beer pre beer fest this past weekend and found myself asking how I have never been here? Cute little taproom, ample space in the patio and great beers. Had a orange cream ale that was quite tasty, a nice easy drinking start. Then decided to have one more because why not am I right and tried their IPA. Also very good. I really liked that they came out to check on you too if you were sitting on the patio to order you another beer! Excellent service and so convenient!! Will definitely be back to try mother of their brews!

Our first time in and we loved the beers. I had the cherry kriek and could have drank 100 more. Unfortunately we had to settle on 2 beers a piece but we will definitely be back. Limited seating indoors which is kind of a bummer because of COVID and now it's getting colder out, the inside maxes out pretty quick. But for those sunny Colorado winter days they have a beer garden out back and I believe it's dog friendly.

Outdoor beer garden was great size, a little rustic and backs up to a train track so can be a little noisy but it was only the RTD so they're quick. Staff was great, they turned on the fire proactively after we got our beers at the counter. Cherry Kriek, a lambic, their signature World Beer Cup Gold winner, was awesome - as described, cherry pie in a glass. Dog friendly even during covid.

Seeking to check out a new brewery with our PubPasses, my girl Marissa C and I made our way to Strange Craft Beer Company post brunch this past Sunday. SPACE: While the taproom is on the smaller side, they make the most with what they have! There's a large community table as soon as you walk in, additional high-top tables line the walk, regular tables along the center of the space, and bar seating is of course available. Strange Craft Beer Company shares it's taproom with Wit's End Brewing Company as well, so there are select taps for their brews too! SERVICE: We didn't interact much with the beertenders during our visit. They informed us which brews we could select from for our PubPass deal. When we made our selections they gave us a little background on the Cherry Bomb's "accidental" creation. Fun! SIPS: After browsing the tap listing I chose to sip on the Cherry Kriek a Belgian blond with Montmorency pie cherries. It was very cherry flavored and that color is amazing. Def recommend giving it a try. My fellow brewery-goer opted for the Cherry Bomb, a wheat stout loaded with tart Montmorency cherries. While it was tasty and different, neither of us felt there was a strong cherry note. They seem to have a decent selection of brews including several fruity options. SUSTENANCE: While Strange Craft Beer Company, like most other breweries in the area, doesn't have it's own kitchen they do offer Baker Street Bavarian Pretzels and a variety of food trucks set up shop out front. During our visit there was a truck serving up some tasty looking tacos, nachos, and gorditas (at least I think I saw gorditas...)! Too bad I didn't get the name. Strange Craft Beer Company was def worth checking out! I'll be keeping an eye on their Facebook for various beer releases throughout the coming year to check out too!! Cheers!!

They charge a tip to what ever they feel they are owed, not what you leave. Extremely far to the left, but it is Denver after all.

Unique beers, ciders, and ales. Cherry Kreik is delightful, and the food truck ( La Chaparrita) was a delicious addition with our drinks

It's been a while since I stopped in at Strange and I have no idea why. Their beer is fantastic, they brew some of the best beers in town, had an Octoberfest and my go to, the Grapefruit IPA...so good, crisp and hoppy with just a hint of grapefruit in the finish. Took a growler home realizing this is the standard I use to judge other IPA's, and few live up to the challenge. All of Strange beers are great and everyone from sours to ales to hopheads will find a truly great beer here.

Delicious craft brews! So many times I go to a brewery and it's rare that I find any craft brews that stand out from one place to another. Strange Craft really got my attention with their flavors! Delicious cherry, raspberry, chocolate and ginger flavors that you can actually taste in the brews!

Everything I've tried here is great. Had their annual Watermelon Hefe on my last visit (it's back in!), and it was awesome. The guys are so nice, and I always enjoy visiting. The bar has a pretty fun feel and nice beer garden out back.

Excellent Brews! And now you can get Wits end beers here as well. Te only negative to this place is that there is no outdoor seating.

Unique atmosphere! Went here after a day of climbing for a tap beer. They have flights so you can try as many beers as you want. Outside is along railroad tracks and they have a nice set up. Very pretty during sunset

Awesome place for some craft beer. Strange is difficult to find at first; it's right off a highway and when you get off, you are initially sure that you are in the wrong place. However, I used Google Maps, warily followed its directions, and end up in the right spot! I had the flight of beer and split it with a group. It comes with 10 (!!!) different beers and you can try, so it's a good deal (if I remember, it was about $15-$20 each). Single servings of beer are also quite cheap if you know what you want. You can also order food from Strange or the food truck right outside of it. I was about to order food from Strange, but was told that the food truck had much better food, so I opted for that instead. Did not disappoint -- had some awesome fried Brussels sprouts and after I saw potatoes behind cut for fresh fries, I ordered those to and had a huge box of hot, delicious, fresh fries. Overall, really good experience. Not to loud inside, just right for conversation with friends. They seem to have limited hours, especially for a brewery -- maybe it has to do with location? Either way, I would recommend you check this place out!

Great beer. Staff sucks. It's incredibly unwelcoming when you walk into a new place, make eye contact with the bartender, ask how's it going, and the only response is a cold stare back. Whatever lady, you can hate your job but, we came for the watermelon beer. After living here for 8 years and as many beer spots there are to pick in Denver - I recommend going somewhere else.

Great beer! The place is small, so happy they opened it up a bit. It's worth the hassle. Parking is also horrible! I think they're great brewery and hoping their success will lead to new location worthy of their beers! You must go if you like great beer!

After traveling to Denver, it seems only fitting that our first stop after getting off the plane was to find some tasty, local beer. Strange Craft did not disappoint. Following GPS directions, we were surprised to find this place tucked away in a strip mall, in what seemed to be an industrial neighborhood. Parking was a bit challenging in the small lot, but we were determined and nothing was going to stand in our way. The interior of Strange Craft is very small and cozy. We were there on a Thursday afternoon so it wasn't too cramped, but I could see this place getting uncomfortably packed on the weekends. We asked the bartender if they served flights. She unenthusiastically asked for our ID's, which we produced. Had she offered any details about the flight that they offered, we may have ordered something else, but within a couple of minutes, without a smile, and without any explanation that their flights consist of TEN beers, she appeared with a giant board, filled with a rainbow of small glasses filled with tasty beer. I really enjoyed the beer...a lot, actually. I was in love with the Cherry Kriek. Their stouts were also delicious. We had plans to eat elsewhere or we likely would have been tempted by the items on their small menu or by the food truck out front. I could definitely see this place becoming a regular hang out for me if I lived in the area.

Good vibe and great beer. Close to downtown if driving or going to Broncos game. Small strip mall location. Friendly staff. Nice variety of beers to choose from.

I adore this place. My friend had called ahead and warned them that we were bringing a big party, and one of the owners personally came by not just to check on us, but gave us a tour of the back-room brewing facility, beer in hand of course. The service is top notch, even when they are completely slammed. Everyone who works here is so nice and friendly that you feel like you are at a party in a buddy's garage rather than a brewery. That feeling is augmented by the fact that this brewery is basically in a store-it-all garage with the big roll up door that they open and turn the parking lot into a patio, love it! The beers are fantastic. They're creative, different and fun. The cherry beer is a great "chick beer" and the cherry bomb is to die for. I fell in love with their beer before I'd ever been there, having had the IPA at Hops & Pie, where they run the beer through fresh hops just before it is served, awesome! They have $1 off coupons online, cheap drafts and samplers. This is just a great place to drop by and spend an afternoon drinking some beers at. Oh, and they have just increased their signage, so you may actually be able to find this place, now ;)

What a great spot before a Bronco game or anytime actually! My favorite is the half and half Grapefruit Breakfast IPA and the Cherry Kriek. Recommended by the owner actually. There is limited parking. There is usually a food truck out front. I have been here before when it was not quite as crowded, but it may be a little crowded due to the Bronco home game! They have 3 rooms for seating and out back they have games and some seating. I have seen dogs here in the past.

This isn't the most convenient location in the city but when I happened to be close by and needing to kill some time before heading home I stopped for a beer. Wow, so glad I did every beer I tried was great. The chocolate stout, Belgian, cherry kriek and pale ale were all outstanding. Each had great flavor and aroma, which is key for me as I enjoy engaging all of my senses. I would also add the staff was very friendly and provided a lot of details on the beers and brewery. I highly recommend strange craft.

This place has really good beer- loved the Cherry Kriek- it had ALOT of flavor. The atmosphere is cool- its very chill, has games but a little on the small side. The only reason I am giving 3 stars versus 4 stars is the staff. I don't think I saw one person smile. It wasn't like you were slammed or we came right when you opened. Just cause you have good beer doesn't mean you can't be welcoming to your customers. Even thought I like the beer- for the distance Id have to drive to come back ill probably avoid this place and go to a place that's more friendly.

I went here on Saturday afternoon for a birthday party and had a pretty good experience. All of the beer is really tasty but the service is just pretty slow hence with the 4 stars instead of 5. The staff is polite so that helped. They have a lot of games in the beer garden as well as plenty of tables to sit at so it's great for hosting a large group. It's a little off the beaten path of all of the other breweries in Rino but they do have a lot of parking out front and the beer garden backs up to the W Line so it can get a little loud at times but not bad at all.

I really enjoyed the Ipaphany (eye-pih-fa-ne). My boyfriend really likes the farmhouse ale. We will definitely be back. Right off the bike trail and several IPAs to try.

Pretty disappointed as a whole by this place. Came here with a large group of 8 folks, looking forward to hanging out for a bit, having some beers, and finding a good time. Well, I was able to hang out, have some beers, and neglected to find that good time. The beers are just... weird. Even my IPA-loving friends were a little put-out by them. I tried 4 or 5 different beers, all of which were just not that good. Cherry Kriek was just straight up nasty. I swear the pale ales were the same dang beer, which was just okay. Grapefruit IPA was alright. I just got the feeling that they were trying too hard to make something unique and different, and just missed the mark continuously. The beers I can look past, as hey, each their own! But the staff was beyond ridiculous. When we got there, it was us 8, and 4 other people TOTAL in the entire place. Yet it took 15 minutes to get everyone a beer. Everyone was just slow slow slow. It only got worse as the place started filling up. We went outside for a bit to enjoy the nice weather and play some horseshoes. Came back in a half hour later to a crowd of ~30 people. The brewery was not even close to being able to handle it. There were two bartenders, neither of which seemed too concerned with doing much more than talking to a single person, randomly pouring a beer, and then ignoring the other 95% of the customers. I waited with a half dozen other people in a line, and the staff never once acknowledged us. My friend even tried catching their attention a couple times, they locked eyes with him, didn't say a word, and continued about their day doing God knows what. Seriously, both of them just stood there and didn't do anything for minutes at a stretch. I don't know if they were just overwhelmed, incompetent, disinterested, or a combo of all 3, but they were awful. So couple a completely uncaring and bad staff with mediocre beers, and you have me never coming back.

This is a personal favorite of one of our friends, so we had to pop in for a visit during our mini brewery tour of Denver. We grabbed a 10-beer flight for the low, low price of $18 and everything was at least decent - which is difficult to say for most huge flights. It was dealer...er...bartenders choice for the flight, so we were happy to spot the kriek wheat ale, and chocolate raspberry stouts on the board. The kriek wheat ale and chocolate raspberry stouts were absolutely exceptional, as the kriek wheat ale blended the best parts of a wheat ale and a sour, cherry ale together. I knew right away which beer it was when I took the first sip of the chocolate raspberry stout, as I took on a personal challenge to guess which beer was which before taking a look at the label. The thing that really stood out to me is that their flight board was the most clearly labeled I had ever seen. For the most part, boards I've seen either have a corresponding number written to the number on their menu, or it's sloppily written next to each beer. Strange on the other hand, had each beer labeled underneath each glass, with each circular slot interchangeable based on what the staff want to give out for the flights. This really blew my mind, and is certainly a little thing that can put a brewery experience over the top for me. The brewery itself isn't the biggest, but it's got a homey, garage feeling to it. The bartender was also nice enough to bring the flight board over to us, and explained what order/plan of attack we should go with when drinking the beer.

There is beer, and then there is Beer, and then there is BEER. Do you like BEER? If so, Strange is your place. The beer is so good. Like good music, it's not subjective. There is bad beer. There is mediocre Beer. And then there is BEER. Strange is for those who want BEER in Denver.

The beer is great! Unfortunately, we had three horrible pours in a row here. I didn't say anything after I ordered first, thinking that maybe it was the end of the keg. But when my two other friends (with two different beers) came back with equally awful pours, I knew that the common denominator was the bartender. I'll get beers where they distribute, but it's not worth the trip to their tasting room.

This place refused to serve me because I have a vertical ID from WI, even though it is valid and doesn't expire for a few years. This is ridiculous. Please train competent bartenders and have better customer service. I have lived here for over a year and have never had this issue (I'm in grad school, therefore not a resident so no I don't need a new ID). She claimed it was "the law", it's not. I have multiple forms of identification and I am 25 years old and came to support a non profit. I will not be back.

Off the beaten path - you are probably not going to pass by on your way somewhere and pop in. I guess that's why it was all the more fun to go here. We each has a beer. A light watermelon and a oaty stout.....yin and yang? Played some pinball and remarked at the food truck pulling up. Wood fired pizza. All good!

Tucked in a forgotten part of Denver, just past the railroad tracks near I-25, sits Strange Brewing Company. There's barely enough room to host 20 to 25 people, but who cares? It isn't about the space; it's about the beers. And Strange is doing something spectacularly right! During a recent UYE Brewery Crawl across Denver, I was lucky enough to sample several of Strange's creations: Le Bruit du Diable, Cherry Kriek, Cherry Stout, and their unnamed gluten-free brew. The brew masters, hailing from the great state of Wisconsin, are on to something. Each beer had something unique and delicious to offer. I felt like Goldilocks happening upon her "just right" drink: nothing too crazy and nothing short of perfection. Strange's name says it all: it's strange to find something so good in a strange area of town. Awesome brews, awesome people, awesome HH. A return is indeed in order. Quick tip: Strange won a Gold Medal at GABF this year for their gluten-free beer! Congrats on your well-deserved win!

Nice place and they are talented at what they do, and that's make beer . Not the warmest crowd or bartenders but get over it ! They have high alcohol beer and craft beer to go ( oil cans )

1 star for the $6 to $8 taster sets you can purchase and share. My group of four shared two large tasters and between the very generous sample pours and high alcohol content of these strong Strange brews, we definitely could have stuck to the smaller set that doesn't contain the stouts, or just one large. But when playing hooky on a Friday with amazing weather and friends in town to celebrate a milestone birthday, it was appropriate to go big (see photo). 2 stars for the great variety of yummy dark stouts and porters, especially the vanilla and honey coffee. 3 stars for the cool warehouse-y tasting room with garage doors that open up for fresh air and sunshine. Lots of seating at tables and a high bar with stools alongside the wall. Not too crowded, easy to find, free parking...it's nice to not have to venture too far downtown to try some delicious, fresh, cold craft beer. 4 stars for the free popcorn machine! Always much appreciated when you're not trying to absolutely obliterate your day in one hour at a brewery.

The location is pretty cool with a big garage door that opens into the parking lot. They had a food truck there that looked tasty. Of the 10 beers that we tasted, we only like 5-6. The pumpkin stout, i think it was a stout, was gross. It tasted like burnt coffee with burnt hair mixed in. Almost undrinkable. This place is worth a try as even if you don't like them all, the tasting is cheap and you get to try new things. I would probably go back during another season to see what they've got on tap.

I've been here twice and honestly if I hadn't been guided by Seth and Holly G while on a bike(and car) tour of microbreweries one Sunday, I might have never made it to Strange. Quite a bit off the beaten path, but once you go there, you remember how to get there. On the first go-round, I ordered tasters of maybe 3-4 beers. The bar here is quite busy, so grab a seat and then go up to the bar to order drinks when it slows down. There is a popcorn machine in the front that often has popcorn free to enjoy. There's a patio in the back and in the summer, a portion of the parking area is roped off for additional seating. There are often food trucks as well for food. Strange also serves pretzels, but be prepared to wait a good long while for that pretzel. I recall having the vanilla cone beer which was sweet and tasty. The agave beer was also pretty good. The Cherry Kriek was interesting and really tasted like warm cherry pie, not sure if that was a good thing. This is a brewery that I definitely want to go back too. I found lots of good beer here. Tasty!

Good beer, slightly sketchy area. Walkable but would recommend just driving (decent size parking lot), ubering, or lyfting. We walked and probably not a good idea. At night, definitely come visit by car. That being said the beer is very good and prices are reasonable. There's usually a good food truck and also a distillery next door. Place is small but pretty cool and would highly recommend.

I have to admit, i'm kind of a beer snob. it could be my love of the craft, or just the fact that one of my best friends is an awesome homebrewer, but strange brewing is just.plain.awesome. and quite delicious! In talking with the owner, sampling every beer [for free] i have come to the realization that this brewery holds up to it's name. -strange flavors of beers....which just happen to be delicious and one of a kind! -strange location...in a strip mall and hard to see, but def worth a stop in. -strange crew...and by strange, i mean not at all :) the owner=super nice and the bartenders are always friendly. -strange prices....dirt cheap :) all in all, despite it's name, this brewery is anything but strange...and one of my new favorites :)

Let me first say that the staff here is awesome! They will make you feel like family, even if it's the first time you managed to find your way here. There will be a lot of regulars but plenty of newbies like yourself. Pull up a stool/chair/bench and settle in for some tasty beer! As a disclaimer, I'm not a hophead, so many of their beers are too bitter for my taste. However, there are several Belgian-styles that I love and will keep coming back for! If you are overwhelmed by their large tap list (and you have a right to be), drop the cash for the taster flight (share with a friend - it's a LOT of beer) and then commit to a pint of your favorite! On weekends they usually have live music and food trucks (check their FB page for updates on who/when). I really enjoy their collaborations and events that they do with other local companies (e.g., dinners, tasting events, movies). Look around the place for posters of fun things coming up!

Check out their Cherry Kriek beer. It was tasty and something you could drink all day long

"We quickly asked about their flight selection and we were informed that they have a set flight of TEN beers. Ding, Ding, Ding! And the winner is Strange Craft Beer Company! And with that, we were well on our way..." "The two co-owners, Jules and Daryl, were the only people at the bar when a buddy and I walked in after a brisk cruiser ride through the West Colfax neighborhood. The music was on point with something like Cake playing on the stereo and the small space was comfortable against my skin as sat down at the bar. The hop shaped lights lit up the warm wood walls." Intrigued? For the complete brewery review go to http://denverhopper.com/strange-craft-beer-company/ Give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook at @thedenverhopper for weekly bar and brewery reviews.

Beer might be great. I wouldn't know. The bartender was so snotty that we left. When you say that a party is in a back room and "just about over" and gesture vaguely, I can't tell where that room is. And I can't tell if there are people in it. So throwing a ton of attitude when I ask if it's actually over or just about over, as you said in your words, doesn't make me want to stay. I won't go back.

One of my favorite breweries in Denver. Been here five times and on each occasion the cherry beers jhave blown me away: StrangeTail V (a Berliner Weisse), Cherry Kriek (a golden), and Strangely Epic (a barrel-aged imperial stout). What distinguishes these cherry beers, you might ask? Strange Craft imports montmorency cherries from Wisconsin. No kool-aid sweetness in these beers! Instead, they feature pure, clean, and rich cherry flavors. The other beers, in my opinion, are more hit-and-miss. For instance, the overly roasty pumpkin porter lacks any squash flavor. However, Strange Craft has made some extraordinary barrel-aged beers (Feisty Imperial Rye & Feisty Imperial Blue)-- I do hope that these return soon! Finally, I salute Strange Craft for having a loyalty card-- for every 9 pints you buy, you get a free one! Yet another reason to keep coming back!

The Cherry Kriek is amazing! It really has the cherry pie filling flavor and it was my favorite out of the the 5 on the flight. Moving on to their award winning Dr. Strangelove Barleywine. Love the Star Wars, Mr. T tributes and the hops lights (I want)!