Hogshead Brewery

Great beer. Local atmosphere. Met the brewmaster. He was awesome! Check it out!

Cask beer rules here! I’ll definitely be back!!! This place is a cool converted gas station turned brewery– the staff is fun and the regulars are definitely loyal. This place alone would be a reason for me to move to this side of town

Unfriendly service but the kicker is that it’s the only brewery I’ve ever been to that doesn’t provide complimentary tastes of what’s on tap.

The only spot that I can find where cask rules all! I’ve been coming here since the taproom opened and the brewery has grown tremendously. Not to worry though, the taproom remains small and the brewery is a great local establishment staying true to those roots. Come here during the summer to hang out in the outdoor patio… great spot to catch those rocky mountain sunsets.
The Denver/​Front Range brewery scene is very vibrant and these guys stand out. Again, cask is king here. If you are unfamiliar with cask-​style ales then this would be a good place to start your venture. First of all, you’ll be surprised at the variance in cask ales as well as the flavor profile. It will be a totally unique experience for you. Next, you can always default back to traditional beers. So there’s that safety net for you. Finally, Hogshead welcomes its customers and truly values them. In a day and age where breweries can become entitled localities for beer snobbery, Hogshead makes you feel right at home. Enjoy yourself at a great local spot!

if you’re a fan of cask beer then this is your place. they have the same beer on CO and cask to compare, a beer snobs delight! English ales are smooth and the barkeeps are the nicest people in town.

This was the first time I tried cask beer. It feels so natural and I can see my self coming back real soon. I’m thinking cask beer is cool instead of ice cold. Can’t wait to come back again

Love the cask beer here-​especially the lake lightening! They really enjoy what they do! The patio has great views of the sunset and they have corn hole. The staff is chill and friendly and welcoming. They often have a food truck to serve up food. We enjoy walking here and enjoying the patio year round!

We were in the area, so had to try out the local brewery. They have a lot of cast and bitters beers. All of the employees were very cool and were more then happy to give tasters and recommendations. All of the beers were very good and worth a visit.

Hogshead is an English style brewery (the head brewer is from England) and is my favorite brewery in the Denver area as I can drink most of their beers and enjoy them.
The beers themselves are very smooth, especially if they’re served on cask. They have a porter that is excellent for those who like dark beers. You can get it with a barley wine chaser on the side; it’s called a «black top» and is also quite good. They also have some pale ales and bitters that I’ve enjoyed.
This place caters to beer snobs and their regular customers, but is also accommodating to first-​time visitors.
The tasting room has a modern-​rustic feel and the establishment is clean and inviting (including the bathrooms). They have a decent sized patio as well. It’s a very dog friendly establishment, so if you are allergic or not a dog lover, it might not be for you.
They don’t do typical flights or tasters, which would be my only real complaint. If you want to sample their beers, you would need to ask for a taste, which is equivalent to a mouthful or two, or you’d need to get a 10-​oz pour, which is really way too big if you’re looking to sample several beers.

We went again today and had excellent beer. The service was totally fine — the server was friendly, answered my questions and let me taste a couple of beers before I decided. We sat on the patio with our dog and chatted up the friendly patrons who also has dogs. A great afternoon. Not a single complaint.

LOVE this place!
One of my favorite breweries of the over 50 I have tried in the area. Service is always friendly. I’m a big fan of their cask beers (what nitro beer imitates). Great selection of excellent beers, often available both in cask and keg version.
He crowd is nice here. (Pooch friendly). I’ve been quite a few times and will be back!
Cheers!

True English style beers. I love, LOVE I say, the fact that they have cask pulled beers, that is very difficult to find in the US. There is a wide variety of quality beers. I’m a fan.
However, there are other reviews here citing poor, grumpy service and little info on the beer. I have had completely the opposite experience. The bartender has always been very chatty and answered any question I might have had. The often quiz my better half for suggestions as she is English. Give Hogshead a try.

I wanted to love Hogshead, but I only liked it. Although I appreciate the attention to the English-​style beer, I would enjoy if my pint came with a smile or a grin (I would settle for a smirk). Like many others have mentioned, the staff are hardly welcoming or willing to provide any information about their beer. When we asked (enthusiastically) for some descriptions of their beers (hoping for a fun beer-​focused conversation), we only received gesturing toward the beer list on the wall followed by a look of «So which one?» The beer itself was fine, but nothing to rival some of the other microbreweries in the area.

Good experience, had the comrade collab Commie Pig on cask. Smoothest IIPA I’ve had in a long time. Patio looked nice although we were indoors. Seemed to be no servers when we were there which could be an issue at little busier times but service at the bar was quick.

Fun atmosphere and lots of seating on a warm day. Would be nice if they had a few sources of heat outdoors during the evening. The beer we tried was Denver Pride and a Double Chin. Both were smooth and tasty.
Great BBQ food truck when we went.

Super cool brewery in a residential neighborhood. Good authentic English style beers with a slight fusion of some of today’s trends. Outdoor seating. Crowded on a beautiful Saturday but not impossible to find a seat. Will definitely return.

There are certain things I look for in a brewery– the beers (obviously), the atmosphere, and the knowledge and friendliness of the bartenders. At Hogshead, I like the beers (the ESB’s) and the fact they focus on traditional English style cask beer. This makes them different than most breweries, which makes this an attractive place to go to.
The atmosphere is interesting. I find that inside it tends to be a bit cliquey with regulars and it makes you feel out of place. Sitting outside on the patio, I love it because I could either hang out with friends or just have a beer and read or whatever. Depends on what you’re looking for.
As for the bartenders, I do agree with other reviews that they tend to be short with you especially on explaining beers and I do feel there is preferential treatment towards regulars. Many times, I really like to talk to bartenders about beers or love to hear their passion about the beers. You don’t really get that here. They are more about shooting the sh! t with customers.
The bottom line is that this place really comes down to what you’re looking for. I know what to expect so I’m good with that but I could see why they rub people the wrong way, which probably explains all the three star reviews.

This is a great neighborhood brewery that has the best beer in Denver. If you are looking for amazing cask beer this is the place. The guys at hogshead are constantly innovating and refining the beers.
When I think beer — I think Hogshead.

Brewery stop #1 of 5 and it was all up hill from here!
Jesse D and I were scheduled for a brewery bus tour in Fort Collins and received a message the night before that they had to cancel. After sharing this with our friend Dale Z. asked if we wanted to hit some breweries up with him… it turns out the brewery bus cancellation was a blessing in disguise! We had a blast joining him on a Saturday brewery adventure in Denver.
What I loved:
— The tasting room is small and cozy with the feel of a neighborhood pub rather than a brewery.
— The patio is dog friendly.
— They have an excellent line up of beers, I was a huge fan of the rich frothy Gilpin Black Gold.
— They pour a couple cask beers.
— They serve delicious locally made pretzels that were delivered fresh that day.
Room for improvement:
— Offer taster portions (the three beers we ordered were all 10oz pours which is not conducive to trying out several beers at a new brewery).
— List the ABV of your beers.
— Put your best foot forward in the hospitality department.
We would have easily stuck around to try more beers if they poured tasters and if the staff was friendly. If those two items are addressed I would easily bump this brewery up a star or two.

Pros: It is a nice taproom. There is an outdoor patio with water provided for your dogs. They have parking (which many places do not). They concentrate on doing traditional English ales (and doing them well).
Cons: Overall lack of customer focus (I did pick up on some of the things noted by others). Not posting IBU’s or ABV’s (as if it is a secret) and being reluctant to divulge this basic information. It was also NOT the friendliest service I have received in a brewery. Examples: being made to feel slightly stupid for asking for a flight or taster even though that is pretty much an industry standard in Colorado, and most of the United States, feeling that I was skipped over in favor of regular customers.
Usually I read reviews before coming to a brewery, but we hit this one unexpectedly. My experiences appear to be on par with what several other people described.