Independent Craft Brewers

Independent.

Local.

Authentic.

Founded in 2012 by Matt and Jessica Hess, we are a small, tight-knit crew of brewers and beer fanatics. We brew what we love to drink: original, no-compromise ales and lagers that exemplify what independent beer is all about.

We brew #AdventureFuel for the state of Colorado.

Because Colorado deserves the best.

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What's Happening

March

14

Barrel Aged Double Avarice Release

at both taprooms

March

21

Single Cask Release

at Washington Street

March

28

Hop-A-Tronic Release

at both taprooms

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What We Brew

Colorado IPA

Year-round American IPA featuring Cascade, Columbus, Azacca, Amarillo & Citra hops.
7.1% ABV 75 IBU

Mountain Haze

Year-round hazy New-England IPA brewed with an avalanche of Citra hops. Ranked as the #18 IPA in the country in a blind tasting by Paste Magazine.
6.5% ABV 35 IBU

Fifteener Double IPA

Year-round West Coast Double IPA, brewed with Centennial, Simcoe and Falconer's Flight.

10.0% ABV, 82 IBU

River North White

Brewed since our inception, River North White is a multiple gold-medal winning Belgian-style witbier.
Available year-round.
5.0% ABV 20 IBU

Pils

A Rocky Mountain lager for all four seasons. Brewed low and slow, the way it should be.
Available year-round.
5.3% ABV 35 IBU

FarmHouse

Our house beer exemplifies everything we love about Belgian-style beers. Simple in ingredients yet rife with flavor.
Brewed year-round.
4.6% ABV 29 IBU

J. Marie

Brewed since our inception, this imperial saison is named for Matt's wife, Jessica.
Available year-round.
8.1% ABV 23 IBU

Quandary

Our take on an Abbey-style dark strong ale, Quandary is a neoclassic take on a centuries old tradition.
Brewed year-round.
9.6% ABV 23 IBU

Mr. Sandman

American imperial stout, previously named the best in the country. The barrel-aged version releases once per year.

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Barrel Aged Avarice

Belgian-style imperial stout aged in bourbon and rye whiskey barrels. Releases once per year.

Whiskey Barrel Quandary

Our signature Quadrupel aged in Whiskey Barrels. Rated 98/100 by Draft Magazine. Released once per year.
ABV ~11.5%, 23 IBU

Whiskey Barrel J. Marie

Our imperial saison aged in whiskey barrels. The first barrel-aged recipe ever brewed at River North. Released once or twice per year.
ABV ~10.2% 23 IBU

Nightmare Fuel

A Halloween staple. American imperial stout with fresh local coffee. Available in classic and whiskey-aged versions.

The Decennial Series

A three-part series of high-gravity beers intended for aging up to ten years. Featuring:
God Complex quadrupel
Shadowman imperial stout
Father Time Old Ale
15.1-16% ABV, IBU varies

Single Cask Series

A rotating series of taproom-only bottles designed to showcase the essence of a single barrel.

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We are open for to-go beer! Order your beer on our online store, or stop by one of our taprooms during our

to-go pick up or curbside hours.

Blake Street Hours

Tues - Fri 4-7pm | Sat & Sun 1-7pm

N. Washington Street Hours

Friday 4-6pm | Saturday 1-4pm

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Whiskey Barrel Quandary

Our signature Quadrupel aged in Whiskey Barrels. Rated 98/100 by Draft Magazine. Released once per year. ABV ~11.5%, 23 IBU