Mu Brewery

This place is great! All of the beers I have tried have been pretty good, some better than others. They are super experimental so there’s bound to be a few weird brews every once in a while. I would say that they can for sure improve their ambiance. Super loud TVs and bad décor (think man cave) make it not super comfy.

Mu has a limited number of beers, but all the beers they do make, they do right. Also they allow dogs inside, and my fur baby loves to come brewery touring with me. They’re located on Colfax, and pretty close to the more ghetto areas. The inside definitely has a dive bar feel, and every time I come in you can tell that the regulars sit at the bar to watch the TVs and chat with the owner, and watch whatever game is on TV.
When we were there we tried a few of their specialty beers which were done very well. I had a chipotle pepper beer that had a ton of flavor. We also tried a Tiramisu beer that was fantastic and actually tasted like desert. I also was a huge fan of their Stout, and they also had a Blood Orange beer that wasn’t as bad either. I like the fact that they have some good base beers, but also make really tasty experimental beers.
Also the brewer/​owner/​bartender was a really nice guy and keeps some dog treats behind the bar for the puppies.

The mu-​tation principle has a nice smooth raspberry taste. It goes down easy. The aurora town Brown has a more wooden taste, but still smooth and delicious. Staff is friendly and they let you order food to the bar. They even have menus. Next time I’m in CO I’ll make sure to visit them again.

I’ve tried several local brew house in the Denver Metro area and this one just didn’t hit my taste. They have a smaller variety of beers than some breweries and the bartender that was there the night we stopped by didn’t seem to excited to help us. Maybe it’s because we had a passport for a 2-​for-​1. It could have just been an off night for them as well. I’ll give them another shoot at some point and perhaps that will change my opinion.

Cool spot in the very entertaining area right off of colfax, i parked right outside the brewery and couldnt help but be fascinated by the bright lights across the street from what looks to be a hair salon/​tattoo spot? nonetheless i digress.
Beer was good, crowd was entertaining, will definitely go check it out again when i’m in the area.
I tried both the beer-​a-​misu and the pumpkin peach and enjoyed the suds, cant wait to try other offerings.

Had he Beer-​a-​my-​su. Tasty! A nice light beer.
Came for the MuTation Principle (Porter), but they were out. We will come back on Thursday, when pints are ½ off for HH.
The brew master and owner is friendly and clearly loves what he does– the web site isn’t up to date so call before you go if you are after a specific beer.
A nice neighborhood joint. They even have a small outdoor seating area.

Do NOT waist your time or money here! The first 3 beers I tried here, I could not drink. GROSS!

Mu, I had such I great time with you last night!
After the horrors of my experience at Fiction Beer Company earlier in the evening, I was wondering if maybe finding an awesome new brewery just wasn’t in the cards last night. Low and behold, Mu was just what my group needed!
We rolled in with a big box of Voodoo doughnuts around 9 pm and got a lot of stares. One guy at the bar said he was pretty sure the rule with food was that you had to share with everyone. The table in the corner decided to order in Tacos Y Salsas instead (they’re right down the street!). The table next to us asked us for doughnut details. We were already off to a great start.
Things hit a bit of a low when the bartender told me the were temporarily out of both the maple cream Porter and the tiramisu blonde… I mean come on, those beers were MADE for doughnut pairing. So B and I settled on the raspberry red, E got a pint of the sour Berlinerweisse followed by their «Mu-​toberfest» and M got their smoked chipotle and raspberry beer.
I liked each beer to varying degrees. The red was good and sippable but not overly exciting. The sour was yummy but would have been better served in a smaller glass so as to not overwhelm, and the pepper beer was amazingly complex and delicious — I just couldn’t have done a whole pint! I would say the Mu-​toberfest was my favorite, nice and quaffable with a super fruity and very high malt content.
The bartender was incredibly attentive, and made sure to check in on us several times. There was a great pile of games in the corner including everyone’s favorite Cards Against Humanity. And they do Geeks Who Drink on Mondays at 6:30!
I can’t wait to go back for the friendly, low-​key atmosphere and some of that maple cream Porter.
Also, it might be in a seedy neighborhood, but it is definitely not the worst area of Denver. And there’s lots of street parking in front of the brewery! If you don’t feel safe just grab some friends and you’ll all have a fantastic time!

Awesome beers and a great atmosphere! These folks know how to make the unique beers you dream about. Bring your favorite food and pups for some delightful social lubrication.

Love, love, love this place! I usually enjoy the Aurora Town Brown, but their Mu-​Toberfest just came out and a keg is going home with me tonight. Nate and Steve are master brewers that create magic in the back room.
If you haven’t been here, it’s not difficult to find. Right on Colfax in the Aurora Arts District. Friendly regulars. I’ve found my Cheers!

My check in comment for Mu was something like «Here for the 25% off check in offer». In the end, that’s probably the only reason to come here.
I ordered the sampler of all their beers on tap. The samplers come in glasses normally reserved for serving booze. Am I ordering beer or whiskey? I couldn’t tell. I suppose it’s a step up from plastic cups.
The beertender in the taproom was friendly and enthusiastic about his beers. He asked me which one I liked best. To avoid the «deer in headlights» look, I muttered something about Mu-​tation which was their smoked pepper and raspberry offering. It was the only beer that I felt had potential.
All the others? I was barely able to keep them down. It felt like everything was trying too hard to be creative. Different can be great but more often than not, I just prefer good beer.
The tap room is located in a shady area which doesn’t bother me but some folks might be put off by it. I thought we were lost while trying to navigate our way there. The inside is actually pretty cool. It feels more bar than tap room. The plush pleather chairs in the back are nice ‘n comfy.
I didn’t even bother to order a full pint, even with the 25% offer. That’s how my honey can tell that I didn’t really like anything here. She instead took me to Fiction Brewing to wash away the bitter beer face.

Quality establishment with creative and interesting brews. Being a smaller establishment, they’re free to do more interesting stuff with their beers.
Dog friendly makes for an easy go-​to for a quick pint on a walk, and the patio is bomb dignity.
I tried the Mutation Principle and Prospecting Chiles, as well as Marathon Saison… None of which disappoint!
Also, the art opening nights brew a beer with the artist and debut that beer on the night of the opening.

«Pawn shop, payday loans, tattoo shop, pawn shop, where you takin’ me???»
Beer was okay, $ 5 pints, no food. We used Unilocal to find this place based on the location of our hotel and took an Über car to get there. So… It ended up being in a super sketchy part of town and we left on foot to find the closet grocery store. Then called for another Über car to pick us up. Let’s just say, it was an adventure. I wouldn’t want to be walking around there at 3 AM.

What a surprising little brewery right in the heart of the Aurora Cultural Arts District!
A group of coworkers and I headed over last week to sample the brews at Mu. I couldn’t resist trying a few different beers so I opted for a flight of three: the raspberry red ale, the black IPA, and the saison. The raspberry red ale was the stand out for me, nice and bright and summery! The black IPA and the saison were also quite tasty and worth checking out.
Mu’s got some room to grow to compete with the other breweries in town, but they are definitely doing something right! I dug the warm atmosphere and the friendly service. I even liked the side walk tables: who doesn’t enjoy a good people-​watching opportunity on far east Colfax?!
If you find yourself in this part of town, definitely stop by and support Mu! Aurora’s working on being a great beer destination in the Denver metro area!

Yesterday was my fourth visit to Mu. I really liked the place on my first visit way back in November. The brews were good, the bartender was fun and the price was right. Shortly after that I tried to stop by again on two separate occasions and they were closed when the posted hours said they were supposed to be open.
I stopped trying to go there after that but Jeff had more luck than I. He began stopping by for their «kill the keg» Thursdays. So even though I didn’t see the inside of Mu, I was still enjoying their beers.
Yesterday I finally stopped in for kill the keg and sat down to have a few pints. The bartender was really friendly and knowledgeable about the beers and the business itself. I had the black IPA (kill the keg this week) and the chili beer. I love the chili beer. You can smell the jalapenos and taste the Anaheim’s. In the past I have tried their Aurora Town Brown and Blumpkin. Both pretty tasty. And the chocolate caramel porter was friggin awesome.
I chatted with the bartender about the other times I had stopped by. He was apologetic and explained that it was the curse of opening a new business. They now know when their business is and have adjusted their hours accordingly so no more closed sign when the hours say open. Totally understandable and I’m not going to hold it against them. My faith has been restored!
They get four stars from me because of the tasty beers, the fun atmosphere, the characters and the frank honesty.
Both times I have sat down at the bar I have immediately felt welcome and it’s always entertaining to watch people pass by outside. Keep Colfax weird! Go to Mu’s!
P.S If you stop by for kill the keg Thursday’s, you have to get their early. On occasion those kegs are killed pretty quick!

Wow. I think I was too drunk the first time I went here.
Revisited a few weeks back with some friends. I was given a taste of literally all the beers on tap. None were anything I wanted a whole pint of. I settled on ESB, which was ok.
Friend ordered an IPA that was not to his liking. I took a taste — the opposite of good tasting.
The guy behind the bar was super-​friendly, but I don’t think I’m going to make the trip back for at least a few months.

At this point the Denver microbrewery scene is cutthroat and Mu doesn’t cut it. Although the staff is friendly and the interior is welcoming (couches, board games, and inside storage for your bike!), the beer just isn’t any good. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the product will improve with time. As with any new brewery, it can take a few attempts before you nail the recipes. Keep up the hard work, Mu! I’ll be back to give you a second chance soon!

This microbrewery is tucked away along Colfax, so it’s very easy to miss. But I finally checked this place out and it’s pretty cool. I got the pumpkin peach ale, since many Unilocalers seemed to recommend this beer, and it didn’t disappoint. It’s a very sweet and smooth beer. There are also playing cards and board games for you to entertain yourself with while you drink. We were even able to play cornhole outside!
They don’t serve food here though, which is a little risky for me, since I really need food to go with my alcohol.

Awesome beers! Love the atmosphere and staff! If you’re driving down Colfax, you may miss it, but it’s definitely a place on your «Do not pass go» itinerary. The pumpkin peach ale is absolutely divine!

They have a beer called the Blumpkin. Yep. Blumpkin. (It’s a blonde pumpkin, you see, so just calm down.)
Well this was all we needed to know that we were gonna have a good darn time here. We ordered a flight of the the whole darn gambit and proceeded to wet our faces. The ladies were highly disappointed that there was no chocolate stout available, but they weren’t sad for long when they tried the maple cream porter. Props for the originality of that beer. I liked the black IPA, the raspberry red, and the chili beer was very subtle on chili flavor and spice, not overpowering.
Brandon was tons of fun. He joked with us, joined us in a game of Cards Against Humanity, and provided an all-​around good time for all. A couple of regulars came in to sing karaōke. This was the only part of the experience I didn’t enjoy, as there didn’t seem to be karaōke advertised. However, it seems as if you can simply ask to sing when you want. So this only means that they are accommodating to all their customers, and it would be just plain rude to allow my personal preferences to downgrade them for that.
Absolutely delicious beers and great service means I’ll be coming back here many times! If for no other reason, so I can walk into a bar and order a blumpkin.
Cheers!