What a great find in downtown Laramie. One side is a coffee shop and one side is a brewpub / taproom. We were already throughly caffeinated so we decided to try some beers. We bellied up to the bar and order a flight of beers so that we could try some different styles. The beers were good and the service was fantastic. We loved the old cooler for the bottles (see picture) and the overall decor. We have to return and try the coffee next time. read more

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Coffee, wine, and pizza? Sign me up! I'd already had my espresso for the day, but my husband enjoyed a mocha and my son had a kid-sized cheese pizza. Lots of gluten free options, but please offer some gluten free vegan choices too. (And gluten free pizza!) Thank you! Great vibe and kind people. If I lived in Laramie, I'd be a regular here. read more

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Beer: Excellent: 5 Service: Excellent: 5. (Jesse!!*****) Atmosphere: Great: 5. Outdoor, Shade, Dog Friendly Food: horrible: Ridiculously small serving of green chili appetizer. Chef couldn't fill a quarter cup container? Makes you wonder if there is a shortage of one of the most ubiquitous food available? Ditto cheese portion. Also ordered sweet potato fries..did I say fries? Sorry, these seemed boiled. Fried means a crispy exterior. Again cooking 101. Whoever's running the kitchen needs to go back to school. read more

Coal Creek Tap - "Green Chili" appetizer? For who? Child's portion! - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

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Laramie was packed the night we went out to eat and this would easily be a 4 star review if the service was better. Tried a few of their beers since it took an hour to get our paninis and while everyone was as nice and accommodating as they could be, felt like the management was out of office as they offer a very limited menu and wait times were staggering. read more

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The best microbrewery in Laramie. And get the food too. The Wyoming AF pizza is so good. Pretzels are killer. If you're into hoppy beers and unique selections, go here. read more

Not sure the Queen's Lunch IPA isn't a well hopped Pale, but that was amazing. As is the Chavez chili Porter. I haven't investigated too far, as the road ahead is still quite long. Worth a stop in and give them a try. read more

Nice place to take a beer break when traveling to Yellowstone National Park. Very straight up clean tasting beer no frills everything was good. read more

Coal Creek Tap - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

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Love this place, nice selection of beer, good local spot to relax, and enjoy the company of someone. There's coffee next door if someone doesn't imbued on beer as well. And some tasty food options as well. read more

Coal Creek is a fun place to unwind after being outside all day...or hunker down when the weather is bad. They have beers to please different tastes - IPAs, stouts, helles, blonde. You can also order some basic food items and there is a cafe next door. If I were to be critical, I would love to see them carry some simple games and some firkin' brews to keep things fresh! read more

Coal Creek Tap - Scotch Ale - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

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My husband and I stopped in while we were visiting town. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, the beers were delicious, and they also made a great mixed drink! We both got a salad and it was fresh and delicious! This was a great place to spend part of our afternoon! read more

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Friendly service, very good beer (had a pitcher of the Queen's Lunch IPA) and decent pizza (had the Wyoming pizza, but they were out of bison so I had to substitute with bacon and pepperoni). If I come back, I'd order something different off the menu. Overall, I enjoyed sitting outdoor on a nice evening and drinking some local beer. read more

Coal Creek Tap - Queen's Lunch IPA Pitcher - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

Food was good. Service terrible. It seemed like we were imposing on them to be there. Cute building. It could be managed better.

Not a bad place. The taproom is located in downtown Laramie so you get that kind of vibe... like most of Laramie it's kind of on the more subdued side but this brewery is relaxing enough where you can pull up a chair and have beer and unwind a bit. Coal Creek Tap seems to be a newer brewery in the area... I have been to the other ones prior visits but Coal Creek was a new one for me. When I swung by here on my way back to Denver to fly back to Washington I grabbed their Coal Train Coffee Stout. All in all it wasn't too bad. I've had stouts where the body was a bit more robust and the coffee aspect more noticeable but the beer was pleasing enough. The bartender was friendly and service was prompt. No complaints there. My forte with beer drinking are brews with a more experimental edge to their ingredients or a flavor that is exceptional and extremely memorable. I didn't quite get that here but that's no reason not to swing by and get a brew here! read more

Coal Creek Tap - Solid beer at Coal Creek Tap! - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

Wonderful staff, beautiful venue connected to the coffee shop, clean, excellent seating, and great beers!! We liked the Queen and double IPA. Bery laidback and fun atmosphere and people. The pizza was wonderful too! We got the sausage and pepper and do not regret it! read more

Coal Creek Tap - Coffee shop attached to brewery - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

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Cool spot with nice sunny seating, delicious beer flights, and great service. Love that they write down your beers in order on the flight so you don't forget which is which. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Laramie! read more

Coal Creek Tap - Beer flights - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

I'm a regular visitor to Coal Creek on the tap side, and each time the service is friendly and fast. The food is quite tasty, and damn it if I'm not super into their Brussel sprouts. And if I'm feeling like F the calories I legit order the sweet potato fries with ranch! Beer wise I'm into the Molly these days, beers rotate, and the staff is accommodating with the beer selections. The atmosphere is usually quite relaxed, yet weekend nights can be noisy. However, that's legit everywhere downtown on weekends. read more

There food was amazing after a hIke. Their home made bread was perfect and had a beautiful golden brown colorin. The staff is just as good if not better than the food. read more

Great atmosphere and solid beers. I grabbed a flight, (mentioned in my check-in) scoring four five-ounce samples of the "Heavy 80," Scotch Ale, the "Wyoming Toad," Rye IPA, the "Samurai," Imperial IPA and the "Liberator," Espresso Dopple Bock respectively. To be fair, I'm from Grand Rapids, Michigan--named 'Beer City USA' by Enquirer.com--so my craft beer palette can be a snobby bitch. AJ and I liked the Samurai most, but I really enjoyed the Rye IPA too. The Espresso Dopple Bock was lost on me. I'm not a huge "heavy beer" consumer normally, so getting me to like a flavorful, dark beer is more difficult. Usually I stick to the Vanilla Java Porter from Atwater. Sadly, the Heavy 80 left little impression on me to review a day later. That Samurai, however, is a great Imperial IPA to try. And I'd definitely get that "Toad" Rye IPA again, too. The physical location is awesome, and not to be forgotten--very friendly and beer-savvy staff. read more

Coal Creek Tap - The bar and taps. - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

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The Reuben sandwich here is amazing! The atmosphere is very cool as well! Big thumbs up! read more

Coal Creek Tap - The Reuben sandwich here is amazing! The atmosphere is very cool as well! Big thumbs up! - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

I'm a very big fan of their beers, to the point, that we lucked out on finding them as our first trip into Laramie, to the detriment of all the other establishments in town! We keep saying we're going to check someone else out, but we really haven't, because the beer here is really that good! I'm also partial to their pretzels and the honey mustard sauce they serve, yes, I lick my fingers after eating it! Their pizzas are really awesome too, we regularly get both! I've had their sandwiches, but the pizzas really are king, so kinda hard to bother with a sammy when you're hungry, if the time is right for them! I've done their beer flights... and they always have something different, something new, any time Coal Creek is up to something, we're checking it out! Seriously, this is one of the places that sold us on moving to Laramie... and, the only place in town that did.... (the rest were mountains and Vedauwoo nearby) As long as this place is open, I'll never want to move away! (also, I'm Canadian, and it wasn't till I moved here that I found craft beer worthy of a world class title! I'm not surprised they won the Steinley Cup, and so many people's choice awards!) read more

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This is a shining example of how to run a taproom the right way. Very cool space with excellent craft beer. They use the exact proper glassware for each style of beer which is something I have never seen executed at this level. The bar tender was excellent and very knowledgeable. Food was good and the prices for everything are very reasonable. We have been visiting craft breweries as a hobby for years and this one really stands out! If you are ever visiting Laramie this is the one must visit place. read more

Coal Creek Tap - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

Located on the wide wind-swept roads of Laramie, you'll stumble upon Coal Creek Tap. Tie up your horse, kick off the dust from your boots, and saunter on in! Last weekend a large group of our friends from Denver roadtripped up to Laramie to celebrate a friend's collaboration beer, Collaborateur, being served at CCT. And hot damn, it was super tasty! But I can't fail to mention the other wonderful beers that CCT has pouring through the tap lines. I tried a fair number of the dozen or so brews during our visit and all were solid. I really enjoyed their darker beers: the scotch ale and the porter. Had we not had a 2 hour drive ahead of us, I certainly would have indulged in these two brews a bit more. Coal Creek Tap has a beautiful space connected to an awesome cafe serving up some delicious bites. Beer plus good food? Sign me up! If you find yourself in the wild west of Laramie, definitely stop by Coal Creek! Terrific beers, awesome service, great tap room! read more

Craft beer is not a new concept in Laramie. This unassuming college community has enjoyed the benefits of the growing Northern Colorado beer scene by seeing new and exciting beer options show up on liquor store shelves on local bar taps for quite a few years. For a while, the only local breweries were Altitude and The Library. Each did well enough, but there has always been a need for more depth and creativity to which locals and visitors alike could really enjoy. With the recent addition of the Coal Creek Tap only 5 weeks ago there seems to be new life being breathed into a rather stagnant craft beer scene. For those that are familiar with the Coal Creek Coffee company, it's no surprise that they were able take this next adventurous step into the brewing community. They have a hip and interesting appeal which could likely be found in a Portland or San Fransisco coffee house, but with the sort of Wyoming authenticity that makes people from around here feel at home. You can't help but appreciate the level attention to detail that makes this place probably the most cool place to have locally brewed beer in Laramie. The tables are cross-sectioned trees that add a warm and rustic charm that really helps create a fun atmosphere. Additionally, the hanging pendants have the sort of urban chic that ony add to that sort of atmosphere. There's plenty of seating and the booths are all made of solid wood. My only criticism is that the table legs are made of cast iron piping which looks cool but takes up a lot of space under the table, which might leave a few bruises for careless legs. As for the beer, we ordered a flight with a sample for each option they had on tap. I have to admit that I'm surprised to see such a quality line-up for a brewery that has only been opened for such a small amount of time! These consisted of a Chech Pilsner, Belgian Blonde, Belgian Amber, American Pale Ale, English Brown Ale, Traditional American IPA and a Double Red IPA. Each beer that we tried were spot on in terms of what one would expect according to their respective BJCP style guidelines. Each beer had a clean flavor profile with now detectable prescence of off flavors and other beer faux pas such as under carbonation and bad clarity. The only reason that they didn't get 5 stars is because they still have to produce more innovative beers that no one else is doing before they earn that star. When they become as unique as they are delicious, they will then be a 5 star brewery. While I admit that Belgian ales are certainly different in the local beer landscape; I'll recommend they try something like either some Belgian Quad or Grand Cru to really showcase the brewer's talent and potential. There are a myriad of really interesting directions to go in which would help differentiate this brewery. One more thing, they should have an AHA discount or promotion that pays it's respect and appreciation to the home-brewing community that will help this place grow and flourish. Currently their head brewer/owner, John, doesn't have anything in place for that yet, but the bartender, Bart, said he'd talk to him about that. I look forward to coming back to this place whenever I'm in Laramie. I can't wait to see what else will be showing up on tap. Their "coming soon" section of their menu showed some definite promise with Scottish Wee Heavy and Coffee Stout. These two beers might be just what they need to elevate to the 5 star category. I'd recommend this place to anyone and will be back soon! Cheers!! read more

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Trying not to sound arrogant, I feel like an experienced micro-brewery customer. I've probably visited over 100 in the western US, about 3/4 in California. Never thought I'd find this gem on the high plains of Wyoming though. Bottom Line: Coal Creek Tap is among the very best. From the beer selection, to the quality furnishings and the impeccable service, nothing was missing. The beers were all tasty, with plenty of variety and some unique flavors. Each one is served in a unique glass designed to maximize flavor or enjoyment. I just think they are cool! Especially appreciated was the expertise of Josh, our "beertender". VERY helpful, but not pushy, enthusiastic, but a great listener. He is the primary reason we decided to come back, THE SAME DAY! Oh yeah, the salads and pizzas rock too! If I ever find myself in Laramie again, I will probably spend the whole time at CCT. read more

I am so totally a fan!!! This place is awesome!! I'm from Texas, so being in little town Laramie kind of makes you wonder what, if any, amenities exist. Hello, awesome little craft beer brewery! My mom and I tried the Scottish Ale and it was exceptional. I loved that our bartender, a young woman, was so familiar with all the brews and the food that we ended up ordering. It's not every day that you go to a small town brewery and find yourself wishing you could come back, but in this case, I'll come back to visit just so I can come here again. Best part: you can buy a growler to take home! We definitely did, but be aware that you need to drink it within a day or two, or the carbonation dies. If you peek through the door on the side of the bar, you can see that Coal Creek brews everything in-house and right behind that door. I'm so impressed. I'm down for giving them my business anytime. read more

Passing through on my way to California, walked into Coal Creek Tap while looking for First Street Tavern. Didn't feel much like wandering anymore (and I must be blind because First St was .08 miles from Coal Creek) and I'm what you could call a beer snob, so I thought I'd give it a shot. If I didn't like the beer, I'd have one and venture further. This was some of the best beer I've ever had. Their smoked porter was excellent, not too smokey or heavy, which I like in my smoked beers. Had their black ale (IPA but not called that) which was so complex and smooth that I would've ordered another had I not been on the road for the past two days with naught but two meals. I tried the Wyoming Toad (Rye IPA) but had to call it quits after the sample, unfortunately. If I had more time I'd spend another day in town because this whole place seems like a hidden gem in the northern Rockies and Coal Creek is the epicenter of that gem as far as I'm concerned. Great beer, incredibly friendly staff, and they roast coffee as well (I'll be going there before heading out tomorrow and if it's as good as their beer I shan't be disappointed). read more

FINALLY! A great brewery in the heart of Laramie, WY, yes, it's true. The interior is well decorated. It's charming and rustic. The service is awesome. She was knowledgeable about the beers and fun to talk to. The beers are really stellar. I tried a variety of them and loved all of them. Their stouts are really smooth with bold coffee and chocolate notes. They have a great IPA, very hoppy. We had a great afternoon sampling the brews and hanging out. read more

Only in town for a couple of hours before camping for the night and moving on. I had the Molly a Belgian blond and it was probably one of the smoothest blonds I've ever had! Love the atmosphere, everyone is friendly. Worth the time to check it out. read more

My favorite bar in Laramie. Great service, especially if you catch Josh and Bart. My girlfriend and I go every weekend to catch these guys, have a few laughs and catch a good buzz at a affordable price. For the most part, staff is very knowledgeable about the beers they serve and won't mind answering in-depth questions about the beer they serve. The exception is the few employees who have no idea, don't seem to care about their job, and are just there to make a buck. You will be able to clearly point them out. Don't let them ruin a good time. Athmosphere is wonderful. Unique in the way that the tables are crafted, beautifully stainted, and lighting compliments a mixture of natural colors. Makes you feel like your at a up-scale bar, yet laid back enough to go in with jeans and a t-shirt. Excellent beer, get the Cold Train while it last and don't waste your money on 'craft beer' at Library, Altitude, or anywhere else in Laramie! read more

Coal Creek Tap - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

Had a great beer at this spot after working at the attached coffee shop all day. The staff are incredibly friendly and they seem to have a ton of regulars, so it's a nice spot to find community if you're traveling through town (like me). Highly suggest the hoppier beer options and they have a bread blonde as well! read more

Great beer! Best in Laradise! Seriously this place rocks. I ride down for a beer on a pretty regular occasion and I am always treated with great service and delicious beer. Truly a gem of laramie. read more

Coal Creek Tap - Drinking the best beer in Laramie! - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

First trip to this place. Recommended by the desk staff at the best western. First off, the beer is really good. Had the red double IPA and it was great. Then tried the experimental and again it was really great!. Ordered the Ruben. In my world, one of the true test foods at a bar. It was pretty good. A little too bread heavy for me but the flavor was really good. Served with blue corn tortilla chips. Strange but good. I ordered some green chili"dip"to go with the chips... pretty hot, made my nose run! Awesome! As far as environment goes... it's a small space. No private conversation here and it's a little loud because of that. I'm pretty conservative in most cases and the conversation around me was so hateful. I get it, I'm in a college town but I'm in Wyoming. I guess I was caught off guard. Enjoyed the lack of reality and ordered another beer before returning to my room. If you're in town looking for a good beer, make sure you stop in. read more

The beer here is pretty dang good. They always have quite a variety and are switching up their selections frequently. The food is definitely not anything special and is way too expensive for the quality. We had a veggie pizza and sweet potato fries. The pizza was ehhh....way too much cheese but the crust was good. The sweet potato fries came out with an insane amount of red pepper flakes and were not edible. The menu said nothing about red pepper flakes....it actually had a completely different combination of spices. Super confused there. They were very nice about taking them back and removing it from our tab which was nice. read more

I am a professional brewer, and the beers here are fantastic, clean, flavorful, and innovative. My only regret is that I didn't get to meet the brewer and high-five him! If you like craft beer, and you are in Laramie, and DON'T come here, you are a fool! Seriously, making beer is easy, making CLEAN beer is VERY difficult. Whoever has the conn here does a fantastic job, and my hat is off to him. Feel flattered, good sir, whenever you read this! read more

Really good brews and a friendly atmosphere, and I like how it's attached to the coffee shop. There was an open mic going on that I got to play at once I'd enjoyed a few "coal trains," which was a blend of the coal Stout and a porter that someone at the bar recommended me. read more

Very nice venue for well crafted beer. The atmosphere here is clean and crisp, and so is their beer. I would have stayed longer, but we had our dog with us, and they are not pet friendly. I tried two of their IPA's and they were delish. It looked like there was a strong English component going on here, as they had an English style IPA, a mild, and a bitter. I did not try the food, but lots of people did, and there was a nice buzz in the room. The beertender knew her stuff and was very friendly and efficient. read more

Stopped here for a late dinner and drink on our drive through Laramie. Great service, food and beer. We had the sausage/kale pizza and brussel sprouts and it was amazing. Really cute atmosphere too! read more

Coal Creek Tap - Sausage, red pepper, and kale pizza and brussel sprouts with bacon - delicious! - Breweries Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

My wife and I had heard great things about this place so we went here on a weekday for lunch. It has a very limited menu and is even more limited because they only do pizza after 530pm. The food was ok, the beer was ok, and the service was less than mediocre. We were literally the only customers in the place and a hot dog and pulled pork sandwich took almost an hour to come out. The raspberry tea tasted like water with some raspberry syrup. We had to keep asking the bartender for things like silverware, napkins, and the bill. We won't be coming back. read more

Hey! Do you have a general contempt of plaid, oversized glasses and curiously maintained facial hair? Does the idea of people "studying" on their fancy Apple laptops in a bar or Poetry Slams make you cringe? TOO BAD! Because the quality of the beer here can ease the pain of Hipsteritis. Guaranteed. Coal Creek has a reputation as a hipster bar, and it's well deserved, with its fancy, dimly lit naked-bulb lighting, rustic tables and uncomfortable, 1920's Steel Stool Aesthetic. This being said, I've always enjoyed going to Coal Creek for good beer and pretty good bartenders. The gang and myself tend to flee around 9pm because that's when the hipsters hear the call of their people and descend en masse to the place, but that's about it. Beers I'd recommend -- as a fan of Belgians and blondes -- are: -The Molly -Ouessant -The Bath Farmhouse Molly is an excellent beer to be introduced to. So! Forgo your contempt of hipsters for just a little bit and try this pretty good hipster beer. I do recommend it. read more

Don't Bother. Better beer and a proven product down the street at the Altitude Chop House or The Library.