Platt Park Brewing

Cool neighborhood joint. Beers are solid. Madagascar dream is great. If you are a hop head, try the tropical snow dance. Wait staff is knowledgable and nice. No food, but restaurants in the area to bring in.

I love this brewery! Super cool vibe, very COLORADOesque! The beers are sooo yummy! I could drink Madagascar dream all day every day! It really is a special cream, and it’s on nitro on top of that. This beer really is dreamy! Their other beers are quite good as well. I got a flight and liked everything I had which I think was the pale, imperial, the session ipa, the tropical snow dance ipa, farmhouse, and I believe another stout or porter… my phone died mid untapping so I can’t check… I also really like the fact that they have digital pour, which shows what’s left in the keg, so you know if legs are about to blow!!! I cannot wait to come back here and luckily for me we live pretty close! Oh and they are bringing out their watermelon Berliner Weisse on May 21^st!!! You can count on us being there for that!!! Thanks Platt Park, you guys rock!!!

I love this place! They have awesome beers, you can bring your dog, and there’s food readily available. There’s wifi available, and the staff is so nice! Love coming here when I’m in Denver!

Every time I go back to Platt Park I remember all of the reasons I love this place. Number one you can bring in the fur-​babies. On top of that it has a great atmosphere and some great beers. I am a huge fan of the Madagascar Vanilla Cream Ale. It’s phenomenal, one of the best beers I’ve had in quite a long time, the only downside is it’s on Nitro so I can’t grab a growler and take a bunch home with me. They also most recently did a Blackberry Berliner Weisse which was really good. I’m also a huge fan of the new bar menu that shows you the tap levels, it’s pretty neat, the only thing that would make it cooler is if it was connected to a phone app. Love this place.

I really, really love Platt Park. E and I have been a couple of times now and while I can’t put my finger quite on what it is, this place has a spark that makes me love it.
Undeniably, my most favorite beer is the Madagascar Dream, their vanilla cream ale on nitro. It tastes good on hot days. It tastes good on cold days. It tastes good at noon and night and with food and without food and… well, basically it’s one of my all-​time favorite beers. Sometimes I have to admit I wish they did a regular CO2 version… am I the only one who thinks nitro can be just a little TOO smooth sometimes? But if nitro is going to be their preferred carbonation of choice by this beer, then by all means let them do it, as long as they continue to brew it!
We’ve sampled a bunch of their other stuff, too. Last time we had the brett-​conditioned IPA, Tropical Disco, and I must say that even though I haven’t been in a hoppy frame of mind for quite a while, that beer is totally delish. The brett gives it some sour notes and REALLY brings out all the fruit from the hops… I swore to god I was drinking mango nectar with an ABV. I think it’s a limited brew, but I’d like to make the case for putting it in the regular rotation. PLEASE!!!
The space is always cozy and inviting, with lots of neighborhood locals and friendly bartenders and LOTS of dogs. We’ve brought our pups a time or two but generally tend to leave them at home… they’re a little to excitable when it comes to other dogs and they never mellow out for real in places so popular amongst the brew-​dog crowd. So we typically leave our mutts at home and then spend the entire time petting everyone else’s dogs — there are lots to choose from!
They recently did a bit of an update to the bar area. I always really loved the hand-​drawn chalkboard of beers, but having worked in a brewery where we did the same thing, I can appreciate that it’s a bit of a pain in the ass to update. PP switched out the chalkboard for a huge TV with a nifty app that shows all the beers, as well as if they’re on nitro or CO2 (done by color coding of the beer number) and, my favorite, a little keg next to each type that tells you how much of the beer is left. If they could just find a way to make it a mobile app so I could check in and see what and how much is on tap, we’d be golden!
They also added a neat little Facebook «like» counter. It’s absolutely mesmerizing. Look for it on a shelf behind the bar and then do yourself the favor of watching it while you «like» them on Facebook… or, as was my case, unliking them and then liking them again. I won’t spoil the surprise, but it’s magical! I could literally watch it ALL DAY LONG.

We are avid brewery go-​ers and I’m sad to say this was our first time at platte park brewery. We’ve had their beer around town (specifically tropical snow dance — yum!) anyway, the brewery is very spacious and the bartenders were super friendly. We brought our puppy with us, which is always a plus that they are pup friendly! The beer was delicious! We tried: imperial red, porter, imperial stout, oatmeal stout, pale ale and the Berliner Weiss. My favorite was the cranberry sour and the phadad pale. We can’t wait to come back in! Thank you PPBC!

Another lovely brewery in the University/​Wash Park area! Inside, plenty of seating with both big and small tables to accomodate any party size. I liked that they had a specific area to order from — it made for a more streamlined process. I liked that they had both familiar flavors as well as some creative and lesser known beer styles on their board. All of the beers we got were tasty, and it was nice that they had soda and kombucha for the non-​beer drinkers in the group! I will happily be coming back soon!

These place is definitely in the top 10 brew pubs in Denver. $ 10 for a 6 beer flight, and numerous board games for your enjoyment. Wish they served some snacks. Other than that not a bad place.

Cool neighborhood spot– an impressive indoor space with ample seating. Lots of beers on tap in the full spectrum. My favs were the pumpkin nitro (topped with actual pumpkin spice) and the blackberry sour. As other Unilocalers mention– check out the board and card games available!

Platt Park is a really solid taproom that is relaxed but also kind of trendy, verging on the edge of metal modern without being that harsh of an environment. Very comfortable. Makes the dorks like me feel like we’re hanging with the cool kids for once. The front of the building opens up garage door style so that you can have that lovely sitting outside while sitting inside feeling. There are some tables up front and also a large room in the back with additional tables. There are lots of board games for kids and families, or adults who like to play games. The place definitely struck me as really family friendly. Dog friendly, too.
Bonus points due to proximity to good food. So while there is no food except popcorn served at the taproom itself, there are lots of good food options nearby within an easy easy walk, and they don’t care if you bring food in. In fact, there’s a binder behind the bar with menus if you get the munchies.
As for the beer, we thought it was pretty solid. Like most breweries, there were some hits and misses but even the misses were probably more just not up our alley and not bad beer. I ordered the mango wheat, which was exactly what it sounds like. Very pleasant, very mango, very wheat. I would say it’s quite crisp and refreshing but it was a good taste. Would I have ordered a second one? Probably not — too mango to have two. We had several people who got flights, which is probably a good way to go here since there is so much variety. Everything I tasted was great. I was blown away by the cream ale, which tasted practically identical to a good old school cream soda. Much more «cream ale-​ish» than most cream ales.
I will also say that the service struck me as great. My husband and friends did the ordering, so I never went up to the bar. But while we were there, a man at the table next to us spilled his almost-​full beer. He was there with his wife and kid, and they were clearly just enjoying a nice family afternoon. The bar tender not only produced a rag lickety split and came over to help them clean up the mess but immediately replaced the man’s beer no charge. Class act.
A perfectly lovely place to spend an afternoon.

Love this place.
They offer great Groupon and Living Social deals.
Cool space with a bunch of games ready to be played!
We chose «cards against humanity», grabbed a few strangers and made new friends. The flights are yummy!
Don’t forget to get your jug filled to take home!

Another of my favorite breweries. The have a great selection of beers.
The bar staff are very friendly and do a fine job. Brian never leaves me with an empty glass, which can be dangerous and «Riggi» is just a joy to be around.
They do not serve food but there is a burger bar across the street and you can bring outside food in to eat.
Parking can be awkward at times but that is only because the place is so popular.
They hold events for charity now and again which I like to see.
Family friendly.
They allow dogs which is great.

I won’t go back here. There’s just too many breweries in Denver and this one failed to meet the mark.
–Beers were $ 6.50
–Beers were not that good
–Music was terrible (who the fuck likes 3 Doors Down?)
–Barking dogs everywhere
–Yuppies everywhere
Pass

Oh, just your local neighborhood brewery with awesome vibes and pretty great beer. This is why I love it so and wish I lived closer to it.
It’s such a great space. Games and big tables are in the back, with a big window for viewing the brew equipment. In the front, there are high tops and a couple of TVs, perfect if you want to watch a game or something. The staff are pretty great and know the beers well, and will be honest about what they think of them. Loved the black lager, the phaded pale ale, cowboy, and the tropical IPA.
And bonus, if you have a dog or need some canine lovin’, they are very much welcome here.

We were really impressed with Platt Park. We came in on a Sunday with a Groupon we purchased. The place is pretty spacious and brightly lit, right in the middle of South Pearl Street. It’s got a very neighborhood feel to it.
The deal we bought was pretty generous, two flights of the 6 house standards and two howlers. After trying all the beers in the flights we started in with a couple of pints. They have a vanilla cream ale that was original, and the porter has some good coffee flavor to it. In fact, all of their beers were good, I’d have gladly had a whole pint of anything there. The only one I didn’t try was the sour as I don’t like those, but Jess had it. She said it was heavy on the sour but enjoyed.
They have a nice patio and a large room in the back that can be reserved for a large party. The only thing wrong was that the man behind the bar floated between aloof and unhappy. Other than that, this may rank as one of our favorite new brew house discoveries. We will definitely be back here.
Cheers!

This place is listed in the «Ten Hottest Beer Gardens Across the US» by Zagat. It’s also a dog friendly spot (1 of the biggest highlights for me because I like dogs more than I like beer)! They have a little dog treat dispenser in the front of this place for your pooch homies. I came in here and got followed by the cutest puppy bull terrier named Gigi (?). She was adorably playful and puppy-​like.
This place offers beer flights for $ 9 (6 tasters of 4oz beers)-what a great value! It came with Gump’s Viena lager, Tropical Snow Dance, an amber, Nadare lager, Platt Park Porter (made with Kaladi brother’s coffee) and an IPA. I also tried their sour beer which comes in original flavor and watermelon. I tried the mix of the 2 together (as the bartender suggested because he said watermelon alone tends to be too sweet) & I thought it was delicious (like really sour juice).
They have a shelf out back that offers tons of board games for you to play (Cards Against Humanity Jenga, etc). The place is cutely decorated with wooden tables, chalk menu board, garage like windows (very Denver-​esque) and brushed nickel chairs.
Their hours are Monday — Thursday: 3pm-​10pm, Friday: 1pm-​12am, Saturday: 12pm-​12am, Sunday: 1pm-​10pm
This place was fun because they played a ton of music I listened to when I was in HS/​middle school like My Chemical Romance, Sum 41, Blink 182, =W=eezer, Goo Goo Dolls, Red Hot Chili Peppers, New Found Glory, Yellowcard, etc. They also played some newer stuff like Childish Gambino, J. Cole & Kanye. So woot for fun music and nostalgia!

I really like the vibe of the crowd and the design of the place. The beers are good, but the service is a little bro-​ish and off-​putting. There is room for improvement, but off to a good start.
The soft lighting and variety of seating make for a comfy feeling. I recently enjoyed a mango wheat and a Japanese lager. They also had a tropical IPA and under IBUs listed ‘tropical’. Turns out it was more hoppy than tropical in my opinion, but my homeboy Tom really liked it. They also don’t have beer lists anywhere except for their chalk board. When asked about this, the beertender said that they couldn’t keep up with their changes. That is a weak excuse as I know many breweries with a lot more beers that seem to manage lists that incorporate daily updates. The layout of the space doesn’t provide a view to the beer list from all areas, so I think they could greatly improve the experience by adding a few lists to reference.
We went there for team trivia and although it was a great time, the prizes were the smallest I’ve ever seen ($ 20 for first place, $ 15 for second & $ 10 for third). I understand it is hard to make a buck as a new business, but that wouldn’t get a round of drinks for a team if you got first place!
They do have an AHA discount, so that is nice. They have some popcorn and canned big brand sodas too. I feel like they are super close to having everything jive, but need friendlier service and some feminine energy. They were snatching glasses prior to the end of trivia even though there was still beer in them. I totally understand they wanted to get us out of there, but the same guy tried to grab my friend’s beer a couple of times despite her telling them she wasn’t finished. When you’re spending $ 5+ a beer, every drop is valuable. Also, in neither experience did the servers come to the tables. Other reviews state this occurs, but I haven’t seen it.
I will likely give them another shot, but was kinda disappointed in my recent experience. The first time I went, we sat at the bar and had a full sampler. It was good enough to return, but there was no back and forth with the staff. In the modern brewery world we have high standards, and a good chat about the beers or conversation at all is what separates the average from the amazing.

This is a cool little place, catered for those of us who like beer and find Park Burgers selection to be just not enough beer.
However, I’m not sure I get the point of a place without food. Sure, it’s a great tasting beer (the Vienna Lager was awesome), but after that it’s just more liquid. Yes, you can bring in your own food, but what is the point of that? Especially if you bring food from Park Burger (which I hilariously saw).
Thus, Platt Park Brewing Company sits in an odd area. It’s great for beer, but it lacks anything else. Bring your dog and your favorite board game and friends to spice it up a bit, but ultimately you’ll be seeking food within the hour.

Great location and atmosphere.
Almost the whole front is open to the street. The beers and beer creativity is pretty good. I can isolate one as I had the flight and probably forgot which was which.
They have a plethora of board games to keep you entertained. Also Tuesday Trivia, which compliments to them is not the typical Geeks who Drink.
DT

All Platte Park residents, rejoice! A brewery was pretty much all South Pearl needed to make it practically perfect. Sure, parking is still a nuisance, but for those who can easily bike, scoot, or walk over — this is a wonderful convenience.
After a day of hiking, we decided it was time for a cold one, but we couldn’t just stop by any old brewery. We had to find one with a patio, or at least welcomed furry companions. After built up anticipation and the permission of doggies — it was no question where we were headed.
Some of the perks that really captured my fancy was the service. Servers come to you. No need for awkwardly standing by the bar for the bartender to notice you. The other plus was the space. It’s open and breezy floor plan that spills outside to the patio facing South Pearl creates a perfect spot for any sort of rendezvous. Meeting a group of friends? Just drinking alone? Young parents who need a place to take the edge off without the judgment of bringing a baby to a brewery? Or perhaps — like myself — you’re drinking with your significant other to wind down after a sweaty trek up a mountain? It’s all there for you.
Though there is no food menu available, I happen to catch and glimpse (and sniff) of the delicious burgers from the nearby Park Burger. It seemed like the perfect combo for sunny, Summer, Sunday afternoon.
In regards to the beer, the stout and amber were probably my favorite. There wasn’t one particular beer that left my taste buds tingling, but I was happy to try every sample on the flight. The IPA was certainly hoppy and the lager was a soft brew and easy to drink. All in all, they’ve got a good thing going on at Denver Pearl Brewery.