Brewery
Unclaimed profileBlack Shirt Brewing Co and Craft Pizza Kitchen
Denver, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Black Shirt Brewing Co. Pairs a craft pizza kitchen with a serious house-brewed beer program. Flagship Colorado Public Red anchors a lineup spanning hefeweizen, hazy IPAs, sours, and stouts, with gluten-free options. Cocktails and spirits are straightforward, and wine is minimal. A lively spot where beer is clearly the point.
- What should I order?
- Start with the flagship Colorado Public Red, a hoppy red ale at 5.3% ABV. For something lighter, the DU Hefe offers banana notes. Hazy IPA fans should try Space Jockey, an award-winning 6.1% hazy.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the variety and quality, from traditional styles to hazy IPAs. Those seeking gluten-free options have dedicated choices. Cocktail drinkers will find familiar, well-priced classics.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beers range from $3.00 for 5 oz to $9.25 for 16 oz. Cocktails are $12-$13, and spirits start at $5 for a shot. Non-alcoholic options run $2.25-$7.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The brewery focuses on a hoppy red ale as its flagship, a relatively uncommon style, and supports it with a broad range of house-brewed beers, including a rotating N/A beer and gluten-free options from Holidaily.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight signature cocktails span vodka, tequila, and whiskey bases, with familiar styles like mule, margarita, old fashioned, and bloody mary. Prices are moderate, but no quality evidence exists.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of cocktail styles including mule, margarita, old fashioned, and bloody mary.
Standout selections
- — Paradise City Old Fashioned: Whiskey, bitters, simple, orange peel.
- — Amerika Moscow Mule: Vodka, ginger beer, lime.
Pricing: Cocktails priced $12-$13.
Wine
Minimal wine program with house red and white blends plus Benvolio Prosecco. Canned table wine and single-serve sparkling suggest a basic, by-the-glass approach.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both red and white blends plus sparkling.
Standout selections
- — House Red Blend: A well-balanced canned table wine.
Pricing: House red blend $12.50/9 oz; Prosecco $9.75/187 ml.
Beer
Extensive house-brewed lineup featuring a flagship hoppy red ale, plus hefeweizen, Mexican lager, hazy IPAs, sour, blonde, stout, and pale ale. Includes gluten-free options and an award-winning IPA.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of styles including IPA, sour, stout, and lager.
Standout selections
- — Colorado Public Red: Flagship hoppy red ale at 5.3% ABV.
- — Space Jockey: Award-winning hazy IPA at 6.1% ABV.
- — Walnut Street: Crisp Mexican lager at 5.4% ABV.
Pricing: Beers range from $3.00/5 oz to $9.25/16 oz.
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful non-alcoholic program with rotating N/A beer, flavored kombucha, and standard sodas. Offers a range of prices and options beyond typical soft drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Includes N/A beer and kombucha in multiple flavors.
Standout selections
- — Kombucha: Flavors include Hazy Cactus, Prickly Pear, Aloe, Lemon.
Pricing: N/A beer $7.50; kombucha $7.00; sodas $3.00; Red Bull $5.75.
Spirits
Compact spirits list with classic pours and local vodka. Includes whiskey, tequila, gin, vodka, and novelty shots. Pricing is moderate, but selection is limited.
Standout selections
- — 1859 Vodka: 100% local corn vodka.
- — Four Roses Whiskey: 1.5 oz pour at $8.50.
Pricing: Four Roses Whiskey $8.50/1.5 oz; Alida Blanco Tequila $9.75/1.5 oz; shots $5.00-$5.50/50 ml.
How it sits with the food
The craft pizza kitchen provides a natural pairing for the beer list; the flagship red ale's hops can cut through rich, cheesy pies, while lighter options like the hefeweizen suit lighter toppings.
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