Brewery
Unclaimed profileBlack Sky Brewery
Denver, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Black Sky Brewery pairs a serious house-brewed beer program with a cocktail list that blurs the line between clever and confrontational. This Fu Mexican Lager took Judge's Choice at Mile High Beer Fest 2025, while the Black Sky Margarita leans on house-made limeade. Guest taps from Colorado breweries and a mead/cider add range.
- What should I order?
- Start with This Fu Mexican Lager or the award-winning lager; for something bold, Lila's Belgian Gold (11.5% ABV) is a strong pour. Cocktail-wise, the Black Sky Margarita shows off the house limeade, and Missionary Position is a Jameson Old Fashioned with attitude.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts looking for a wide range of house-brewed styles and local guest taps. Adventurous cocktail drinkers will appreciate the quirky names and house-made mixers. Those seeking a serious wine list should look elsewhere.
- When should I go?
- Best for an afternoon or evening stop when you want to explore a diverse tap list and creative cocktails. The award-winning lager suggests a good time to visit during beer festival season.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beer pricing is partial: Lila's Belgian Gold is $8.50 for 10 oz, Huckleberry Cider $8.00, and MeadKrieger Orange Blossom Honey Wine $9.00 for 10 oz. Cocktail prices are not listed, and red wine is $10.50 per glass.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer menu spans from a tropical Kolsch to an espresso peanut butter milk stout with Solar Roast coffee, plus guest taps from Strange Craft and Crazy Mountain. The cocktail list includes a shot with hot au jus (Hot Beef Injection) and a rum-Rumchata-root beer mix (Whores Milk), showing a punk sensibility.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Creative cocktail list with house-made limeade and quirky names like Black Sky Margarita and Whores Milk. Uses tequila, vodka, gin, rum, and whiskey, but limited to about 10 items and no pricing.
Menu strengths
- — House-made limeade features in several drinks, adding a fresh, from-scratch element.
- — Wide spirit variety across the cocktail menu, from tequila to Jameson.
- — Unconventional names and combinations (e.g., Hot Beef Injection) give the menu personality.
Standout selections
- — Black Sky Margarita: Tequila and house-made limeade.
- — Whores Milk: Bear Creek Silver Rum, Rumchata, and house root beer.
Pricing: No prices listed for cocktails on the drink menu.
Wine
Limited wine program offering only Bota Box red and white by the glass. No varietal selection or pricing for white wine; adequate for a brewery but not a destination for wine.
Menu strengths
- — Offers both red and white wine by the glass.
Standout selections
- — Bota Box Red Wine by the glass.
Pricing: Red wine by the glass is $10.50; white wine price not listed.
Beer
Extensive house-brewed beer menu spanning lagers, ales, stouts, IPAs, sours, and high-ABV Belgian styles. Includes guest taps from Colorado breweries and a cider/mead. Award-winning lager at Mile High Beer Fest 2025.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of styles from tropical Kolsch to espresso peanut butter milk stout.
- — Guest taps from Strange Craft Beer Co. And Crazy Mountain add local variety.
- — This Fu Mexican Lager won Judge's Choice - Best Lager at Mile High Beer Fest 2025.
Standout selections
- — This Fu Mexican Lager: Mexican-style lager, ABV 4.9%.
- — Mandatory Citracide: Single-hop hazy IPA with Citra hops, ABV 7%.
- — Lila's Belgian Gold: Belgian-style ale, ABV 11.5%.
- — Despise the Sun: Espresso peanut butter milk stout with Solar Roast coffee.
Pricing: Lila's Belgian Gold is $8.50 for 10 oz; Huckleberry Cider $8.00; MeadKrieger Orange Blossom Honey Wine $9.00 for 10 oz.
Spirits
Spirits selection supports a variety of cocktails, including tequila, vodka, gin, rum, and whiskey. No dedicated list or pricing, but the range is evident from cocktail menu.
Menu strengths
- — Spirit variety covers all major bases for cocktails.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or pricing.
How it sits with the food
The brewery has a food menu with pizzas and sandwiches, which can complement the diverse beer styles. The award-winning lager would pair with lighter fare, while the coffee stout could match heartier dishes.
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