Good time at this brewery today. We started with a flight... * Snow Panda (my favorite) * Godfather Death (my wife's favorite) * Atari's Lantern (good, and we've had before) * An Offer you can't refuse (not our favorite) We then each had a pint (maybe two?) of the ones we liked the most. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool brewery.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm sure we'll be back. read more

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It is growing on me. I haven't been to Empourium in a bit and I think I liked it better than last time. I had a 4oz pour of Krusher, a cream ale with peaches, apricot and vanilla. That was tasty. I had a full pour of Werewolves not Swearwolves, an extra special bitter. That was enjoyable as well. Our beer tender made us feel welcome and answered our questions about the different brews. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is pup friendly. There were several hanging out with their humans.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are a variety of events going on each week.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a cozy, neighborhood feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This was my first time down in the Berkeley area in a long time. Was excited to try a bunch of the breweries down there. First one we tried was The Empourium. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool little spot. Love the decorations and the big art piece on the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was excited to try a couple of their beers. The Coffee Blonde on Nitro was mt favorite and was really impressed with the Project Mayhem IPA. The bartender didnt know as much about the beers as I would have hoped. Wish there was someone else there that had more knowledge on the beers that could answer questions I had about them. Was still very pleased and look forward to trying some more beers some time! read more

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I could have sworn I had previously reviewed Empourium. I loooove this place. In fact, it is probably my favorite brewery on Tennyson (and there is some stiff competition). The service is always good. I particular enjoy when Austin is working. But everyone here, from the serving staff, to the brewers, to the management, to the owners, is always bringing their "A" game. There is always a new thing or two on the menu. I have never had a bad beer here. But the first beer I ever had, and the one I keep coming back to is the blackberry smoke. It is a lovely sour. Also, in the summer, they have a basil one that I am particularly fond of. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is dog friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Patrons tend to be pretty chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check it out if you have not and keep frequenting it if you have. read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - We love Empourium - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Solid brewery with a good selection of beers and a good outdoor space![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have visited several times and the atmosphere is always different so you never know if it's going to be a packed bar or quiet brewery night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I enjoyed their outdoor seating to listen to the live music across the street on Tennyson First Friday in May.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

If you know me, you know I'm no stranger to the Tennyson Berkeley area of businesses. This is one of the premier parts of Denver with a long list of great local spots. I'm ashamed to admit it took me far too long to stumble into Empourium, but they're beginning to climb my personal ranks of favorite Denver breweries! Empourium has been around for years, sort of a hidden gem in plain sight. It's locally owned and operated, with a strong focus on sessionable beers. You'd be hard pressed to find anything above 7% here. And you know what, THAT'S OKAY PEOPLE. To me, the beer menu has a strong sense of tradition. With a few twists on the classics. A solid Pils is easier said than done. A stout with an Italian flare. Multiple IPA's and pale ales that are crisp with an excellent utilization of hops. I'm not a nitro drinker typically, but their Nitro Coffee Blonde is exceptional. The reason we frequent local breweries is clearly for great craft beer. But the sense of community and acceptance here is an added bonus. The ownership and staff are the gold standard when it comes to hospitality and friendliness. I love how they know their regulars, while treating newbies just as well. Kicking myself for not coming here sooner. I'm so glad they can most of their beers, too. So I can always grab something for the road even if I don't have time to nestle up at the bar! read more

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The beer is amazing, my favorite is Condition of my Parlor. Very friendly staff. Very knowledgeable about the beers they serve. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very comfortable place to sit and drink a beer with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would highly suggest that you check it out. read more

A great brewery - good lager (Atari's lantern) and the bartender was great conversation and should honestly consider stand up. Will be returning!! read more

This is a solid brewery in a very lively area. I've been here a few times now and have never been floored by any of the beers, but this brewery was in our hop passport and we were able to get a BoGo beer. I got the tiramisu stout, which I would've expected to be pretty sweet. It wasn't sweet at all, in fact it more reminded me of a porter with its toastiness. Service was super friendly and let our party of four try some tastes before committing to full beer pours. read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Tiramisu stout - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is one of our favorite local breweries. They always have something deliciously hoppy for me and something fruity or sour for my fella. And, they always have something new and fun to try. Their beer names are hilarious. It's always fun to try and name the reference for beers like "Plethora of Pinatas" or "You son of a bitch, I'm in". Everyone that works here is friendly and knowledgeable. They make great recommendations. The space is really great, with plenty of seating. This is a great place to gather a group of friends before a show at The Oriental. read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Nice and cozy brewery in Highlands/ NW Denver area. There is a small parking lot right in front; otherwise, parallel parking is also available. Good variety of beers on tap, including pilsner, IPAs, and sours. We were there on a Sunday afternoon, and there is a food truck on site. There is a small patio for outdoor drinking as well. I'd highly recommend. read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Draft menu - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Make Pour Decisions, as they say. Well, that's what they say here. And I'm happy with my decision to finally visit the space. I went on a weekday late afternoon, and it was quiet and a surprisingly great place to sit and work awhile. I enjoyed all three of their IPA offerings. I'm sure the other beers are solid too, but the IPA choices seemed to cover most of what IPA enthusiasts care about. The hazy was especially refreshing. The space is open, feeling industrial yet somehow cozy. A large mural adorns the west wall creating most of the character of the space. There's quite a bit of indoor seating, as well as outdoor patio space. Once the weather improves, I'll be back to test the outdoor space firsthand. Both spaces seem easy to accommodate conversations with friends or working sessions. As a bonus, the WiFi was incredibly good. Staff were beyond attentive. Honestly some of the best brewery staff I've experienced. Again, it was a quiet weekday, so I can't guarantee busy weekends will net the same result, but they really made my experience next-level. Returning would be an easy decision. read more

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I had a good experience on Friday while staying in the neighborhood, parking was tough but it was a quick walk down the road. Lots of low ABV here- which is great because I wanted to try a lot of the beer. I loved the variety and everything tasted great. Beertenders were very knowledgeable. The taproom was full and everyone seemed to be having a good time. I love how they support the other local businesses in the area and had them all listed on their menu. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in the area! read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fun Fact: The brewers at The Empourium Brewing Company want every sip to be memorable. This place remains one of my favorites to make "pour" choices. When I went, I enjoyed a German Schwarzbier dubbed The Nightman Cometh. An easy 4.9% ABV, deceptive based on the color, and a pleasant 16 IBU made this malty delight memorable indeed. Plus, I always love seeing that vibrant mural, enjoying the open taproom, and experiencing the warm hospitality. read more

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Popped in to have a beer today. And was refused service because I had religious paraphernalia around my neck. Pathetic!

Limited selection of beers, but they were good! I love the open concept area outdoors, especially during this time of year where there's a beautiful breeze. Doggies are welcomed and loved! Near a ton of other spots. read more

I came here on a Saturday night and the taproom was busy. I took a seat at the bar and ordered a flight of four beers. I enjoyed three out of four beers. I love schwarzbiers but the one here is barrel-aged and that wasn't to my liking. Their smoked sour is out of this world. First time I've ever had that in a sour. The service was great. Highly recommended to come here. read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - a row of beer taps - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Empourium is my favorite brewery in the Berkeley neighborhood. Their beer is excellent. The owners and staff are super friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And they LOVE dogs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All of that makes this place a must visit! read more

Solid Brewery on Tennyson. They only had one sour option, one more than most breweries, so I was pleased to try their blackberry sour. The sour had a nice tartness but couldn't really taste blackberry. Fun vibe and friendly staff! read more

I was on a super awkward "date" here so thanks to the server for breaking it up a bit and being nice :) They have a cute outside area where you can bring dogs! It's really a pretty decent sized place and I appreciated the rainbow flag oh haiiii I don't think they serve food (or maybe they just weren't at the time I was there) but that's okay I loved every beer I tried and they had some good options. I'll be back, but with a different guy next time haha ;) read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - I like beeeer - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Went here last Friday night for the first time. Right on Tennyson street. Which is a great area. Lots of things happening there. Good size brewery. Patio looks good. There are low tables and high tables. About 15 seats at the bar. Bartenders are very friendly and attentive. Good selection of beer. From light to dark. We tried the IPA and the Winter Warmer. Each had good flavor. Cheers! read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is a great, stop by place if you're on Tennyson. They have a great patio for spring/early summer days that you'll want to take advantage of. Plenty of space inside. On the the beers! Hubs was a fan of their IPA while I went with one name after rick & morty (can't remember the name though)...both were tasty and worth another trip. read more

I love this Berkeley hangout! Plenty of patio space = good summer spot & great for doggos! Haven't gotten to explore the inside space, but the patio has lots of seating options. Firepit tables with adirondack chairs, igloos in the winter, & tables under the covered patio as well. The servers are energetic & friendly! All the beer is great too - I tried a couple IPAs and a lighter lager-style beer, and all were amazing! Everyone in our group was happy. There's so much space for doggies to lounge too, so ours was happy. I'll be back! read more

I tried Empourium shortly after they first opened a little over a year ago, and was underwhelmed with their beer offerings. This said, like so many places during COVID, Empourium has done a bit of a re-brand that has actually made the place more inviting. The generous parking lot has been re-purposed as an outdoor sitting area with fire pits and the ubiquitous bubble-tents, each outfitted with their own kitschy decor and an electric stove to keep the space warm & comfy on those colder days. Our original intention on this cold, sunny afternoon was actually to stop by Berkeley Untapped across the street, but seeing as they weren't open until 3:00, the lure of Empourium's inviting outdoor area was too much to resist. We scored a bubble given that the first reservation was later that afternoon, and wife, dog, and myself all kicked back on the comfy, springy patio chairs and perused the online menu. Service was fast, friendly, and attentive, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that their beer quality is much improved over my last visit many months ago. The haze was smooth and delicious and clocked in at a reasonable 5.8% ABV as I recall, putting it more on the crushable side without sacrificing flavor. We also sampled the ESB and the nitro Amber with a faint hint of coffee - both were very delicious and refreshing. I'm really happy that fate played out the way that I did and I was able to give Empourium another chance. This will now be a must-stop location as we eat and drink our way down Tennyson. read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - The haze - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Excellent selection of beer. Love the food the ambience was right on everything about this experience was pleasant.

More Denver birthday fun! We did a double flight here (see pics)! Solid beers with very different options! I really enjoyed their sour which was more sweet (the more you know). As usual for our great city, service was wonderful. Overall a great experience! Loving our State and city's beer scene! May it last and grow! read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Double flight! - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wow...where do I begin. When I first walked into Empourium, I'll be honest...I was lost. Not only was I lost on Tennyson Street, but also lost in life. The bartender must have noticed, as he called out "need some help there fella?" I spun around to what might have been the most beautiful face I've ever seen. Star struck, I took a seat at the bar and timidly looked at the beers on tap. "My names Sam," the bartender introduced himself, as he extended a slender hand to firmly grasp mine as we became acquainted. The next 2 hours were honestly a blur...and not because I was intoxicated by the fantastic brews, but because I was falling deeply in love with all that Empourium has to offer, and even more in love with the bartender, Sam. Unfortunately as I closed out, Sam was telling me his weekend plans which included those two words that haunt me to this day: "my girlfriend." Alas, I continue to visit Empourium to sip a delightful beer, all in the hopes of catching Sam's eye one more time. read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - My bartender/muse...Sam - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

21APR2019 Four visits now. The beers are good and the staff is friendly. Highly recommended. 29MAR2019 Opening day and the beer is flowing. Just 2-1/2 blocks from my house. A good sized crowd and a welcoming atmosphere. I had a couple of beers and both were quite enjoyable. This place should do well with a food truck outside and 3 restaurants within spitting distance (Atomic Cowboy, Bijou's, and Pasty Republic). P.S. I now have 5 breweries within 6 blocks of my house. read more

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I welcome another brewery that's stumbling distance to my house. The owner is very friendly and held a table for a happy hour gathering. I enjoyed the Crusher cream ale the most tonight. Looking forward to more nights there. You can bring in your own food which is always nice. read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - 4 sample flight - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Grabbing some 4 packs for my cousin and grabbed a beer myself. Nice space and Mike the bartender is really friendly. The Solenya is a great hot weather beer - light kettle sour with cucumber and basil. Great location just off Tennyson. read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wonderful beers, wonderful atmosphere very warm and friendly, very clean and the bears are delicious and Chris. And we were waiting on and helped him to have a good discussion with the owners wonderful place a must on your list when you're downtown district down there we are post oak barbecue read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Taps!! - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Been here a ton and haven't wanted to let the cat out of the bag! Great addition to the neighborhood. Lots of seating, plenty of options on the beer and the comming soon menu is a great way to get me to come back even sooner. There is usually a food truck or just order a pizza from fat sully's and bring it across! Staff is friendly and helpful and always willing to give a taste! It is across from the park so there is usually a contingent of parents dragging their children in, so be warned. read more

Found this little gem while brewery hopping. Atmosphere was pleasant. They had a large area for outdoor drinking. The service was fast and attentive and prices good. I tried the Dope IPA & the Atomic Pageantry. They were both good, but I liked the Dope IPA best. Very light and smooth with great flavor. read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Beer flight - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

LOVE Empourium! Some of the best beer I've enjoyed of late. The crew are awesome and friendly. The beers good, the location fun, read more

Great beers at a great location on Tennyson. During COVID they have it down and do things correctly and quite efficiently. A great part of the parking lot is now an outside seating area which is pretty awesome. Check them out. read more

Great space, very open and modern and clean and right in the heart of Tennyson. The beer list is big and they have a great dog friendly patio. I also thought it was super cute how they had a station with fresh herbs that you could clip and little baggies to take herbs home! A frozen yogurt truck was also parked outside which was a great plus on a hot night. Fun times! read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Menu - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Very good beer and very nice selection. The bartender was "extremely helpful". (Sorry I missed getting his name). Just a lively, fun, bright vibe. And very good beer. Only reason for 4 stars is they were lacking a brown or porte. read more

been here twice and both times I enjoyed it--staff was great. First visit: we moved from outside to inside because it got cold, and they didn't skip a beat to accommodate even if it meant having to sanitize an extra table. Second time was a Saturday afternoon, I needed to send some emails and get some paperwork done, but rather than go to a cafe I decided to grab a beer instead. They helped me find a table with an outlet and were very nice. The beer is good too--I loved their selection of IPAs (esp Now and Forever), as well as their ESB, Werewolves not Swearwolves. The tall lanky guy, the woman with brown hair and the guy with facial hair were all great. Only con is the girl with short blonde hair was extremely rude and ignored me multiple times (including when I said "thanks so much!" on my way out). I think she was annoyed I sat at the table for an hour and only had one beer/was judging me for having a laptop at a brewery. But guess what? That's the way it goes sometimes. I work in food service and I get that frustration, but the attitude is never acceptable. I will def come back...and just hope she isn't there! read more

Really relaxed vibes and good beer. My favorites are definitely solenya and the coffee blonde! Would recommend. read more

The Empourium Brewing Company - Beer flight - Brewpubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm visiting Denver and this was my first stop on a self guided tour! The owners are really friendly, I really loved the quirky names of the beers and they tasted great! Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area! read more

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