Although fancy cocktails and wine continue to make headway against beer elsewhere in the country, the microbrewery and brewpub still hold sway in Colorado, where even the mayor of Denver once owned the first brewpub in the city. Pool tables, multiple televisions for sports viewing, and live music make the brewpub an essential part of the weekend scene in most major cities and towns, all of which have at least one outpost of a Denver microbrewery along with a homegrown offering.
Many of the best Denver brewpubs are in LoDo, or lower downtown. These offer tasting flights much like wineries, served with food that runs the gamut from pub grub to upscale. Many microbreweries also have tasting rooms open to the public, where glass jugs of fresh beer can be purchased for takeout, perfect for picnics and tailgate parties.
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