De Steeg Brewing

What a hidden gem! Literally, the brewery is somewhat hidden from the main road. We had to walk down an alleyway to find it, but it was well worth seeking out. De Steeg makes some truly incredible beers. Rather than focusing on the standard IPAs, ales and what-​nots, De Steeg features many unique brews on tap. Their Imperial Pumpkin may be the best pumpkin beer I’ve had all year, simply because they focus on using the pumpkin itself for the flavor, not a bunch of spices. Another favorite was the French Saison, which was simply divine.
The space is small and comfy, the beer is fantastic and the atmosphere was fun. We’ll be back here often to try more of the De Steeg brews.

A little hard to find (especially if you’re using your iPhone maps). I ordered the peach mint wheat which was very refreshing ($ 6). Very nice place with a chill atmosphere!

Beers are great and true to style, but hope service returns to previous form.

Really strong beers that taste good! Their imperial pumpkin is hands down the best pumpkin beer I’ve had, ever. Just had their Sangiovese pale, which was also good for a beer wine convo. I love coming here because their beers are good, and the owners are really nice…
I don’t want many people to know how great this place is, but they never disappoint. Free popcorn to snack on!

Imperial Pumpkin is good. Australian Pale is phenomenal! Great atmosphere; great service!

Big, bold beers. Best saison in Denver, if that’s what you’re looking for. Space is nice and small and the beers are nice and unique. Don’t miss it!

Amazing beer! The owner Craig, really cares about his product and you can taste it. Pound for pound the best brewery around!

So I’m ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ on De Steeg. Basically I love a few of their beers (the Ginger Ale is awesome!) — but really hate a few of their beers. I’m enough of a fan of the ones I like that I’ll be going back for sure. I recommend trying the samples before committing to a full glass as one that I really don’t like is a type that I normally love. So just a recommendation to save you some wasted cash. They don’t do food, but don’t mind if you bring your own — so make it a night and grab some tasty treats to have with your beer samplier.

This place is great because there is a large outside patio and also lots of room inside. There is also free popcorn! Who doesn’t love free popcorn. I only tried one beer that the bartender said was a sour. I didn’t think it was but I probably have my tastebuds burned off from the sour beers I drink. Overall a good variety and a good place to meet up with a big group. FYI there isn’t a front entrance off the main street so you get there through the ally around back.

I almost don’t want to give De Steeg a good review because I like being able to just drop in and get a very tasty (and sometimes very surprising) beer. Or three. And the room is tiny. So if too many people start coming, I’ll have shot myself in the foot. Maybe the fact that you can’t really drive to it and park will save me.
Great beer, always changing.
Small. Tight quarters between tables.
Free popcorn, but that’s it for food.
Outdoor benches when its nice out.

Why 5 stars? Because everything was just as I’d want it.
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My first visit to a Denver brewery, and I definitely picked a good one! I chose De Steeg because they seemed to brew a lot of really solid Belgians. I was not disappointed with the selection.
On top of that, I loved the very laid back vibe. That may have been due to the fact that I was on «vacation hours,» and not visiting during a peak beer drinking time.
The bartenders were super friendly, and it was slow enough that my brother and I were able to have conversations with both of them, as well as some of the other patrons. They were even nice enough to charge my iPhone for me, as I was nearly out of juice from my cross-​country venture.
De Steeg = 5 thumbs up!

Excellent small batch suds worth the trip into the alley. Nitro pumped or barrel aged, you can find the cold escape you need on a hot Colorado summer day. It’s located near Proper barbershop so you can make it a combo day: A cut, a shave and cold craft beer.
The place is clean despite facing the alley, lighting is calming and they have seating for about 30 (including two tables outside). mid week you will easily find a seat… get there early on the weekend.

LOVE this place! A little hard to find, we had to ask the liquor store how to get in, but they were very helpful and walked us to the front door. De Steeg shares the same address as the Barre, but it’s actually behind it. So use the alley way to get in, I promise its worth it!
We came on a snowy Saturday night and I thought it would be empty because no one wants to go out in the cold. Nope — De Steeg was packed with people, you know the beer is good when people come out to a place when it’s snowing! My favorite beer was the gooseberry one — OMG it is to die for. If we didn’t fill our growler at the previous brewery we were at, I would definitely have gotten one. We tried a few other beers here, all of which we liked, but that gooseberry is mighty tasty!

A buddy and I decided to go out for a brewski on a whim, but we were very specific on what we wanted:
1. A brewery… surprisingly, not many are open past 10PM!
2. Not just a bar… obviously, these are open past 10PM
3. The above 2 are the only stipulations.
Alas, De Steeg! This smaller-​than-​nano-​brewery was phenomenal, firing on all cylinders, from the tucked away vibe, affording you a save haven on a cold Denver evening, and providing you with some stellar brews. My favorites were the darker guys on the rotation.
The best part about finding this spot if you are on the hunt late at night is that you walk up to a Thai restaurant, at which point you find a sign that says «around back.»

Amazing Imperial Pumpkin. The aromatics take me to Thanksgiving in just one sniff of their amazing big snifter glass! Love it! Love this place! The Red Belgian Crisp is super awesome too! Popcorn and beer make me happy! Try this place now… go!

It’s a little hidden. If you’re on Tennyson, go in the liquor store, out the back door and walk to your left.
The atmosphere is super casual, with a popcorn machine and outdoor picnic tables. High tops, low tops, bar tops, everything.
I got to talking to the owner and seems like a really knowledgeable, really friendly guy.
My friends and I came to check out the wine/​beer hybrids. Pretty interesting, but not for me. Get some samplers!

Efficiency! De Steeg offers an effective way to get buzzed pretty quick. Their high point drafts will sneak up on you if you’re not careful. Not only that but they also taste pretty damn good too.
I’ve had a handful of their beers and the stand outs are their Imperial Pumpkin and Honey Buzz Pale Ale. I’m not sure if the Imperial Pumpkin is there all the time but if you see it on the tap list, give it a try.
The space is cool as well. There is local art showcased and also TVs if you want to catch a game. Staff is über chill too, they’ll chat ya up if you want and offer recommendations or leave you alone if that’s your thing. Like other have said, it’s in the back alley so don’t walk up and down Tennyson looking for it … you won’t find it.

These guys make great beer. You probably won’t find the location the first time, but the name gives it away (if you speak Dutch). De Steeg means «the alley» which is where you’ll find the brewery. We were confused the first time but happy we found it.
I highly recommend taking an UberX or a DD… their beers drink like sessions but after a few of them you’ll realize your error. I doubt you’ll see anything here under 6%, and most run in the 8−10% abv range (they do post the ABV on the board.) The beer isn’t «cheap» at $ 6-​$ 8 per glass, but it’s high gravity so you’re getting your money’s worth.
Patrick is almost always working the bar. Great guy, remembers everything, acts like you’ve been friends for years. You’re of course coming here for the beer, but a cool guy behind the bar does help. They also have free popcorn… who doesn’t love free popcorn?
For parking (if you’re being the responsible DD) it’s worth a drive-​by through the alley, but you likely won’t get a spot. There’s plenty of street parking though.

In a grand effort to use a few more of the Imbibe Passport deals, the BF and I made our way over to De Steeg off of Tennyson. Now, I’m not exactly sure what I was expecting, but I was actually blown away by De Steeg.
Having read many reviews indicating that the brewery is actually located off of the alley behind a few restaurants off of Tennyson and 44^th, we marched our way down Tennyson, caught a glimpse of a sign pointing the way to De Steeg, and we meandered our way through a few yards to reach the alley. And sure enough, there was the big open brewery. (Note to future first timers, just come down the alley!)
The garage doors were open during our visit, so the large space felt even larger. We shimmied up past the many tables and took a seat at the bar. While we only sampled two pints during this trip, both were absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to get back and do an entire flight sampler to really get into the nitty gritty of their brews.
Even after just two beers, I was super impressed with what De Steeg is creating! They’ve got an awesome space, although a bit awkward to find, filled with lovely locals, a great staff that is clearly passionate about their products, and most importantly, excellent beers! Yep, it’s safe to say I’ll be making a return visit in the near future!

Imperial Pumpkin is delightful and 10.8%. They also have a rotating hops menu that varies every week: the Hops Education.
This is an impressive brewery that packes a lot of punch considering the size of the place the owner, Craig, and his team are working with. Ironically (in my opinion) tucked behind a pilates/​yoga studio, this brewery can be hard to find. But when a true brew lover is looking for a good beer, they will know where to find it. That’s why I like De Steeg. It’s for the true, blue beer lovers out there.
You can tell in the quality of the beer, that a lot of blood, sweat, and tears go into their love for the craft. They don’t need a large space and leave everything to the beer and your experience with the brewery. A very miniscule décor — all they need is a large chalkboard overhead to display the available beers, a very nice and attentive staff, and of course — a complimentary popcorn machine. Try De Steeg out on a Friday at 4 before First Fridays on Tennyson or just to enjoy a well made brew with some fresh pop kernels to accompany.