10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Black Hawk

"Some of the most popular are The Post Brewing Co. and Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery. If that’s not your thing, the varied nightlife also offers live music, cocktails, or anything else you may be looking for."

"Live music is a staple of the historic Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s first craft brewery. Its Wilderness Place taproom is a classic Boulder hangout for late night bites, beats, and bold craft brews."

"A post shared by The Post Chicken & Beer (@thepostchickenandbeer). Fried Chicken & beer. This is one of Boulder’s best breweries."

"The oldest brewery in Boulder (in all of Colorado even), Boulder Beer Company celebrated its 40th birthday recently with a big party and tapping of a new birthday brew. Boulder Beer has lasted all this venerable time because its beer is just that dang delicious, and has been for all these decades now. If you want a taste of Boulder’s beer history, you’d do worse than to begin at Boulder Beer."

"Proudly proclaiming to be “Colorado’s first microbrewery,” Boulder Beer supplies the thirsty people of Boulder (and beyond) with local favorites like Buffalo Gold and Hazed. The taproom feels more like a restaurant, with an expansive food menu and a full bar. Boulder Beer has 15 tap beers made up of mostly Belgian ales, stouts, porters and wheat beers."

"Located only 10 minutes from the Boulder Marriott, where we proudly serve craft beers including Buffalo Gold at our Boulder, Colorado hotel with mountain views. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 303-444-8448"

"In contrast to the hippie branding and design of most of Boulder’s breweries and businesses, Upslope Brewery is the sleek industrial little brother with a knack for minimalism, perfectly showcased in the concrete and steel taproom. Their flagship IPA lists the following ingredients on the can: snowmelt, malt, Patagonian hops and yeast. Not to mention, all of their beers are canned in order to preserve maximum freshness and transportability."

"Upslope burst onto the brew scene in the mid-2000s, releasing its first batch to the public in the fall of 2008. Since then, this small-scale microbrewer has made a name for itself in the Boulder community for its unique blends. Its handful of year-round beers only come in aluminum cans—a choice the folks at Upslope say makes them better for the drinker, the beer, and the environment."

"When it comes to craft breweries in Boulder, Upslope Brewing Company has made a name for themselves, and boy have they earned it!. They’ve got two killer taprooms – one in Flatiron Park and the other at Lee Hill – both of which host a delightful lineup of craft beers. I couldn’t help myself, I had to get a flight when we visited because I have commitment issues."

"Ara4pm-8pm Monday-Thursday; 3pm-9pm Friday; 12pm-9pm Saturday; 12pm-6pm Sunday. Since its founding in 1995, Twisted Pine has grown into a popular 30-tap gathering place in Ara (just east of downtown) with indoor and outdoor seating and spectacular views of the Flatirons. Popular with locals, Twisted Pine pours playfully named brews like Ghost Face Killah, Patio Pounder and Recreational Wheat, alongside a menu of pub fare."

"Twisted Pine is a provides live music, beer festivals, and killer happy hours which make it one of Boulder's best spots to enjoy a happening night-life. Their pub-fair is fresh, filling, and reasonably priced. What's more, they offer and cookie sampler, you heard right, cookie platter is pair with your various beers."

"Along with having over 30 specialty ales made in house, Fate Brewing Company also smokes their meat to utter perfection, creating a Reuben unlike any other filled with melt-in-your-mouth pastrami, gooey cheese and tangy sauerkraut. They also strive to serve local ingredients, all while putting an innovative twist on classic favorites like their (yet again) house-smoked hot wings and brisket gyro. #SpoonTip: Their original Reuben is no longer officially on the menu but just tell your server that you want the traditional Reuben and they’ll make you one, no problem."

"The ambiance of Fate Brewing Company is that of laidback elegance and taste in more ways than one. Their food is designed to perfectly pair with their libations and an open, cheerful atmosphere makes this Boulder restaurant perfect for getting together after a long day, birthday parties or intimate dinners."But what about the food?" you might be asking. Fate's fare leaves nothing to be desired and blends bistro-style American cuisine with a bit of international flair."

"The ambiance of Fate Brewing Company is that of laidback elegance and taste in more ways than one. Start your lunch off with their savory Caramelized Sweet Potatoes or the Country Fried Chicken Bites. For your main lunch course, be sure to indulge in either the Main Stay Burger or the FATE Cuban which are designed to pair perfectly with their craft beers."

"This small microbrewery is all about fresh, handcrafted beers. Whether you want a house standard or an experimental beer, Mountain Toad works hard to provide a place for Golden’s community—locals and visitors alike—to unwind and meet new people."

"Asher Brewery is not only Boulder’s first all-organic brewery, it’s still the only one!. And its use of only the best and healthiest ingredients shows: the Ginger Bomb seasonal brew has actual organic ginger root ground up and in the mix. Hops, barley, any other flavors?"

"Boulder’s Japango is the place to (Japan)go for both your traditional and modern sushi cravings. Located on the Pearl Street Mall right across from Historic Boulder Bookstore, Japango boasts two patios, one for mall people watching, and another with a fireside bar. Don’t let the swanky, nightclub-like surroundings of Japango fool you–they’ve got some of the best (and most frequent) happy hour deals in Boulder, including all day and night Mondays."

"Enjoy fine sushi and Japanese cuisine in contemporary-styled Asian surroundings. Appetizers include black cod marinated in miso, green lip mussels, spicy calamari, and lobster pot stickers with a wasabi dressing. Entrees include beef, chicken and vegetable tempura, salmon teriyaki, sushi, and sashimi."

"Friday-Saturday: Midnight | Late night happy hour Friday - Saturday 10 - 11p.m. Happy hour drinks & $3 off of special rolls."

"Tasuki is one of those little hole in the wall joints that you may not have heard of, or miss it as you drive by on Folsom. But lately it has been touted as Boulder’s best-kept sushi secret, and it’s easy to see (or taste) why: It has gotten the reputation of the best sushi restaurants in Boulder, rivaling even old mainstay Zanmai in its reputation for excellence."

"The Spruce Farm and Fish serves inspired, approachable, straight-forward, and fresh food to the people of Boulder, Colorado. The restaurant strives to showcase the best that nature and the Colorado region have to offer, always highlighting seasonal ingredients. From familiar flavors to creative cuisine, the Spruce Farm and Fish aims to offer only the most interesting and freshest dishes accompanied by exceptional service and value."

"We enjoyed our meal, the second time we had eaten out in 14 months. The only complaint we had was that the pistachio ice cream was soupy, we returned it,..."

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