Zephyr Brewing Company

Beer was decent. Loved the brown ale. We went for the First Friday comedy show, which was also awesome. There was definitely some comedy for everyone. Bartenders lacked customer service, especially the female. She ignored me a couple times and the gentleman bartender ended up helping me. Other than that, I’d return.

Neat place, we enjoyed the atmosphere, it’d be a great place to spend a summer evening on their patio. The beer was tasty, especially the blood orange ale. I think they had six or eight beers on tap. They close kind of early, but so do a bunch of the new style brewpubs.
That said, all the beers were $ 6? Which means $ 7 EACH BEER with a tip. Too rich for our blood. How about something similar to Vine St pub and had a lil happy hour from 9 – 11 or midnight with $ 3.50 beers? After word got out, wouldn’t the increase in business be worth it?
I’d love to visit again, but not for a $ 7 beer…

I had low expectations for Zephyr but even so, one visit was enough for me to realize I’m unlikely to return. I tried their coconut stout which had an overwhelmingly sour, milky taste to it. I tried their peanut butter beer which was flat (everything was served flat, actually) and cloyingly sweet. I tried their Irish red beer which was better than the other two, but still not great by any means. Besides the few options on their beer menu and the chilly interior, we had very unfriendly, disinterested service from two different people behind the bar. On a pre-​Christmas Saturday night, where Zephyr was quite frankly much more crowded than I’d ever guess after sampling their beers, these two looked like they were bored to tears. They offered nothing, no casual conversation, no hello, no info about the beers, no smile even. Very brief answers to the questions we did have about the beer options and definitely zero enthusiasm. If I’ve learned anything from the rise of small breweries in Denver, it’s that many people (me included) will be thrilled to frequent their neighborhood spots with no ambiance and even can forgive new and possibly terrible beers as long as they are welcomed and the service is friendly and enjoyable. Zephyr totally missed the mark. Our group of four gave it a college try, sampling everything on the menu and trying to make the most of it, but man… total downer on all fronts.

I had a soon-​to-​expire Groupon to Zephyr and found myself in the area at the end of my work day (which rarely happens), so I decided it was a perfect time to pay these guys a visit. I’ve been intrigued by this brewery, not because of all the good reviews, but because of all the bad ones. I had to see for myself. I walked in at around 4:45 and quickly noticed I was the only person in there. That’s never really a great sign, but it’s not like I was about to let a Groupon for free beer go to waste. So, I sat down and ordered a flight.
The beer was ok. Some were decent, some were meh. The Irish red and the IPA were my favorites. The blood orange pale sounded good on paper but the flavor was way off putting. Rather than imparting a hint of citrus flavor, it tasted like straight up Orangina. Blah. I like Orangina, and I like beer, but never the twain shall meet. The imperial brown seemed unusually sweet and the coconut milk stout was even sweeter. I don’t think the flavors of the beer (s) were very well balanced, unfortunately.
Though the beer wasn’t spectacular, it wasn’t terrible either, and Zephyr is a pretty cool spot: the bartender was nice, the brewery is a decent size, and they have foosball and pool tables available for free. No food served besides the typical pretzel/​jerky/​chips, but you can always bring in your own and there are lots of nearby options– Biju’s Little Curry Shop right next door, for instance. That all being said… there are SO many great breweries to chose from, especially in this neighborhood, and I don’t know that Zephyr has enough to make it stand out. I’m glad I got to try it, and I definitely recommend the Groupon, but I will probably concentrate on trying all the other breweries nearby rather than rushing back here.

Unfortunately not impressed. Likely won’t bother coming back. They had an anniversary celebration with the curry place across the way. I asked about a dish they listed on their anniversary flyer and got a lot of attitude. Maybe everyone else already asked him the same question and he was getting tired of it? Maybe someone just stiffed him with no tip. Who knows? It doesn’t matter, we decided to leave. Why give a business our business if they don’t treat you with kindness?

Bought a groupon for this place for some beer tasting. They have some very unique and flavorful beers as well as some solid classic styles. It’s in a trendy part of town with food and other places to hit while your there. Games and casual atmosphere.

Amazing customer service and great beer, the staff was very knowledgable about all beers and the were able to give us great recommendations!

Came here last night and really enjoyed our experience. The beer was pretty damn good. We really liked the coconut milk stout, the 26^th street Wit was surprisingly good and refreshing (for one that doesn’t really care for light beers) the IPA was nice and hoppy, and the Scott-​ish was darn good as well. Really cool and inviting space with a ping pong table, air hockey, and billiards. They also have a bunch of board games, didn’t see Yahtzee though :-/​definitely hit up the curry place right next door, you can bring your curry over! Pretty damn awesome! Overall was a wonderful experience and we will be back

Pretty cool place, nice atmosphere, they have a ping pong table, pool, foosball, games, and 6 beers on tap

Solid beers and super friendly bartenders. I’ll definitely be going back for more.
The coconut milk stout was a bit too sweet for my tastes, but the Scottish ale was great. We’ll balanced, not too sweet and not too heavy. The blood orange pale ale was also a treat, especially when paired with some spicy curry from the shop next door.

Nice place with a nice layout. Great bartender.
Loved the pretzel with spicy mustard.
The coconut stout was surprisingly good.

The latest in our brewery discoveries is Zephyr. We came here last Sunday and met some friends. Zephyr is in a concrete basement with a lot of open space and a decent sized garden-​level patio. Ping pong and pool tables can keep you entertained, and it’s got picnic tables for large groups.
But whatever, we’re talking about beer here. They have it. It’s good. They had a lavender wit that was quite original. Jess loved it. I was partial to the Irish Red and the IPA. The latter was a very nice change from the standard IPA’s it was a little sweeter and more subtle I really liked the deviation. The Scottish ale was also tasty.
The bartender was friendly and chatty and gave us great service. I’ll happily come back here for another pint or too.
Cheers!

Checked out this nifty little spot last weekend with the better half and a group of friends.
The brewery is in a big open warehouse sort of space. Really open with picnic tables to chill at, a pool table and a foosball table. There’s also a little patio outside accessible by big huge garage doors.
Jeff and I were the only folks there when we arrived. So we sat at the bar and talked to the bartender. He was really friendly and knowledgeable, not only about the beers but also about the places around to grab some food. It was a little hard to hear him at times because the music was loud and echoey. Turned out not to be a problem once more people filled the brewery and absorbed the sound.
Now onto the beers! We started with a flight that had the cranberry lavender wit, Great Scottish Ale, Holy Grail Belgium Quad, Irish Red, Knight Rider Milk Stout and the Low Rider IPA.
My favorite was the cranberry lavender wit. I had a few pints after of it after we finished the flight. It’s light, refreshing and perfect for a summer day. Sadly, they won’t be making anymore. It’s made with Happy Leaf Kombucha and since they can’t get it anymore, no more yummy wit.
The Knight Rider Milk Stout was my second favorite followed closely by the Irish Red.
The better half and one of my friends were loving the Irish Red and seemed determined to make a dent in the keg! I’m thinking they may have.
They welcome outside noshes so definitely try out the curry next door if you get a little peckish.
I’m looking forward to seeing what they come up with next to replace the Cranberry Lavender Wit. They have a new fan here so I’ll be visiting them again!

Came to Zephyr brewing on a Friday with my fiancée. They had a nice set up with an outdoor area with benches and tables, inside had benches and tables and bar area. Pretty big space. They also have a ping pong table and Foosball for some entertainment. They were playing reggae type music which was pretty cool and easy listening.
Flight prices:
4 for $ 6
5 for $ 7
6 for $ 8
Low rider ipa– this was a bit on the dry side. Less bitter than your normal IPAs. A bit flat.
Holy grail– belgian quad — this was pretty good. Had that bite I was looking for. This had a mild sweetness to it, along with a oakey molasses taste. Pretty good.
Great scotts — Light. I found this to be a bit watered down for my taste. Still a refreshing with caramel chocolate flavors.
Knight rider– sweet milk stout. Brewed with unfermented sugars… this tasted pretty good like a sweet milk. Coming out Nitro gave it that smooth silky texture and went down smooth. Just ok for me
We also tried the beer fudge pops– $ 4. A bit steep for 1 popsicle, but on a hot day. This was pretty good. Made from a rasberry stout. It had a hint of beer, but not overwhelming. If I had to do it again. I wouldn’t. Just cause the price. Try it once. no need to try again. If it was a $ 1. then that’s a different story.
Zephyr was a pretty cool spot. Easy to accommodate all sorts of sized parties.

Nice little brewery, tucked away on a side street in LoDo.
Solid beer, friendly atmosphere, great space with games and comfy seating.
Just nothing to blow me away, but I had a good time.

I really do think people should give this brewery a second chance. I went in on Friday with my friend who is also on Unilocal a lot, and after checking in on Unilocal and glancing at their page I offhandedly said «wow this place has some not-​so-​great reviews!» The man sitting next to us happened to work there (that’s life lol) and him and our server (waiter? The guy behind the bar, which we were sitting at) kindly explained how they were still pretty new and they have implemented a lot of changes since opening last year in 2014.
I am not a big beer drinker, but I really did enjoy the friendly service and our flight of beer. After striking up the conversation previously mentioned with the employee, he gave us two free «beer» popsicles! These were so good. They were creamy and had a fun flavor. I guess they are only 1% alcohol, so it’s not something that will give you a buzz, but I would definitely buy one in the future if I was craving a sweet treat.
This place offers a groupon, which is what enticed us to hit this spot, and it is located in a very up-​and-​coming RiNo neighbor. Check it out, they are working out their kinks and could be a very succesful brewey, in my humble opinion :)

There is something weird about Zephyr. I love their location, I love the space, and the service has always been really good. The flavors of the beer is there, but there is just something really wrong with the carbonation or something like that, of the beer.
Im not sure I will be back, as both times have been less than stellar.

I concur with the reviews here in that the beers here are not good. I did a flight of four plus the pale ale, and there was nothing that tasted good. The flavors were muted and for the most part skunky. Aromas were equally disconcerting.
This place is going to really have to step up its game in order to compete with the other places in RINO.

Zephyr is a cool new brewery at the heart of downtown. I could see it evolving into THE place to chill and hang out by manyyyy. :)
They are so new and are still making changes and improvements here and there, but go check them out! The owners/​staff are really awesome and friendly.
The nitro milk stout is deliciousssss, but they need a way to keep their beers colder.
I definitely like the laid back vibe at Zephyr and will come back to hang out!

This place is still just getting started so they are still making changes and getting some kinks worked out. One thing they have that some breweries don’t is decent furniture and TV’s. Good start. They also have a couple snacky food items, it is tough for a brewery to start a kitchen at the same time, so good job on that.
The brunette that served us was very friendly and nice. We saw the brewer in the back working. It was pretty quiet when we came in on a Sunday afternoon. We stopped by because my friends live very close in the neighborhood and we have been curious ever since the sign came up.
My beer was pretty good but it was a raspberry chocolate stout and the raspberry flavor really overpowered the chocolate. The carbonation was also off, mine was somewhat carbonated but looking at my friends drinks I could tell they were not carbonated at all.
I brew beer myself so I know it can be hard to get all of the chemistry just right, but I think this should really be figured out before opening doors to the public. Also we could see they were fermenting the beer in plastic containers. I have never seen that before, kind of seemed like a home brew set up. The plastic could create off flavors so they should keep an eye on that.
We each ordered one beer, all something different. Some of the flavors I tried were pretty good, again just lacking carbonation. They have something listed as a nitro milk stout. it is not nitro because it does not come out of a nitro tap. They should really «nitro» off of its name.
I love the atmosphere and the service but the quality of the product is a little.disappointing. I hope they work the kinks out because it has so much potential. We probably won’t be back for a while but will definitely give it another shot because we are so close by.