Top Fall Craft Beers In Denver

It's that time of year again, the time of year when everything seems to get crisper. The leaves, the weather, the air and, in Denver especially, the beer. Nicknamed "The Napa Valley of Beer," Denver and its surrounding areas are home to more than 240 microbreweries. We take our beer seriously here, and as a result, we are blessed with an abundance of delicious brews. As with every changing season, there are plenty of new autumn-inspired beers available from breweries throughout the state. Here are five of the best seasonal, local and delicious beers offered in Denver.

Oktoberfest Märzen Lager- Left Hand Brewing Company
1265 Boston Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-0258
www.lefthandbrewing.com

Lefthand Brewery begins brewing this special batch in the spring, as it takes a full two months for this lager to reach perfection. This beer greets your tastebuds with a distinct roasted malt flavor symbolic of the fall season, while the noble hops provide a smooth, spicy finish. A biscuity flavor is also present, giving this beer a unique flavor perfect for autumn.

Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout- Great Divide Brewing Company
2201 Arapahoe St.
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 296-9460
www.greatdivide.com

This addition to the revered Great Divide imperial stout family is one of its finest. The brewmasters decided to cut down the hops a little bit and up the cocoa input in a successful effort to add more flavor. Oaky vanilla is then added, giving the beer the smell and taste of a gourmet chocolate bar, while a hint of cayenne takes the overall flavor up a notch. They know what they are doing over at Great Divide, and this autumn beer is no exception.

Rumpkin- Avery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Court
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-4324
www.averybrewing.com

Brewed in aged rum barrels (hence the name Rumpkin), this unique brew combines the traditional autumn flavors of pumpkin and spice, while rum barrels add a hint of molasses and smoky oak. It's an excellent idea that comes together nicely in a bottle or cold glass. Not only does it taste great, it packs a punch; the ABV rests at a steep 15-18 percent.

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Autumn Ale- Breckenridge Brewing Company
2220 Blake St.
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 297-3644
www.breckbrew.com

Described as a combination of a German lager and an American ale, Breckenridge Brewing Company's fall seasonal is as clean and crisp as it gets. It is brewed with Munich malts that help instill its unique flavor. Combine this with Bavarian hops and a honey-nutty middle and you have yourself an instant classic. This is a Colorado fall favorite, so be sure to get your hands on some this autumn.

Hiatus - Renegade Brewing Company
925 W. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 401-4089
www.renegadebrewing.com

One of a few seasonal beers offered by Renegade, Hiatus combines the flavors of oatmeal and coffee to make a an autumn masterpiece. Brewed with local Denver coffee maker Novo Coffee (which specializes in cold-brewed roasts), this brew maintains the bitterness of an ale while adding the stout flavor of delicious coffee. The oatmeal provides a slightly sweet finish that perfectly wraps up each sip of this delectable ale. Hurry in to their taproom, as this beer is offered for a limited time only.

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