Restaurant
Unclaimed profileAlpha Charlie's Tap & Tavern
Centennial, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Alpha Charlie's pours a serious draft lineup across 28 taps, from New Belgium Mountain Time to Bell's Two Hearted, with happy hour cutting $3 off pints. The cocktail list runs from a Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned to brunch punches, and shots like Screwball and Dirty Monkey anchor a casual spirits program. House sangria and non-alcoholic options fill out the menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with the AC Old Fashioned, built with Buffalo Trace, simple syrup, bitters, orange twist, and a Bordeaux cherry. For beer, Bell's Two Hearted IPA on draft offers a reliable hoppy pour. If you want something lighter, the Charlie's Mule with Deep Eddy vodka is a crisp ginger beer option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like a wide draft selection and classic cocktails at accessible prices. The happy hour specials on cocktails and shots also suit those looking for a deal. Non-alcoholic beer drinkers have a few recognizable options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $8-$15, drafts $6-$10, and bottles or cans $6-$15. Happy hour brings cocktails to $5-$7 and shots to $4.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 28-tap draft system is the centerpiece, with a rotating range of local and craft options. The cocktail menu spans from a classic Old Fashioned to playful mules and brunch punches, and the shot list leans into peanut butter whiskey variations.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A wide cocktail menu covers classics and originals. The AC Old Fashioned uses Buffalo Trace with a Bordeaux cherry; Hendrick's Fizz pairs gin with elderflower and cucumber. Happy hour drops prices on mules and margaritas, and brunch adds bloody mary-style drinks and punches.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a broad range of cocktails across signature, happy hour, and brunch menus, all at moderate prices.
- — Includes creative builds like the Hendrick's Fizz with elderflower and cucumber, and an Espresso Martini with Mr Black coffee liqueur.
Standout selections
- — AC Old Fashioned: Buffalo Trace, simple syrup, bitters, orange twist, Bordeaux cherry, $13.
- — Hendrick's Fizz: Hendrick's gin, elderflower liqueur, cucumbers, lime, $14.
Pricing: Signature $8-$15; happy hour $5-$7; brunch $8-$12
Wine
Wine is a supporting player here: house wines and a house-made seasonal sangria. Happy hour cuts house wine prices in half. The sangria is priced at $10.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour offers house wines at half price.
Standout selections
- — Sangria — 10 — Alpha Charlie’s House-Made Seasonal Sangria, Fresh Fruit
Pricing: House wines half off during happy hour; sangria $10
Beer
Beer is a clear strength with 28 taps and a mix of local and craft drafts. Prices are reasonable, and happy hour takes $3 off 16oz pints. Bottles and cans extend the range, including non-alcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — 28 taps provide substantial draft variety.; Happy hour discount of $3 off pints makes the draft list more accessible.
Standout selections
- — Bell's Two Hearted IPA on draft, 7% ABV, $7.50.
- — New Belgium Mountain Time Lager on draft, 4.4% ABV, $6.
Pricing: Draft $6-$10; bottles/cans $6-$15; happy hour $3 off pints
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include recognizable beers like Heineken 0.0 and Athletic Brewing's Free Wave Hazy IPA, plus standard sodas. Priced similarly to regular beers.
Menu strengths
- — Offers multiple non-alcoholic beer brands, including Heineken 0.0 and Athletic Brewing.
Standout selections
- — Heineken 0.0, non-alcoholic beer, $8.; Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA, non-alcoholic IPA, $8.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beers around $8; sodas $4
Spirits
Spirits are presented through a shot and shooter list, with happy hour specials at $4. Names like Screwball, Sheep Dog, and Dirty Monkey lean sweet and casual. Well drinks are half off during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour offers a rotating set of $4 shots, including Screwball and Fireball.
- — The shot list includes playful options like Dirty Monkey and Sheep Dog.
Standout selections
- — Screwball Shot, peanut butter whiskey, $4 during happy hour.
Pricing: Shots $5-$6; happy hour shots $4
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