Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCV Tap House & Kitchen
Centennial, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
CV Tap House & Kitchen runs a beverage program with a creative cocktail list, a rotating local draft selection, and a deep neat spirits list. House Champagne Velvet beer anchors both drinks and food. Customers praise the beer selection, and the brunch adds beer-mosas and micheladas. Wine and zero-proof options round out a program that covers most bases at fair prices.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Velvet Signature cocktail: The Magnate (Bulleit Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, bitters) or Le Jardin (honeysuckle vodka, lemon, honey foam, sparkling). For beer, try the house Champagne Velvet or a rotating local like Odell's Kernel Mexican Lager. End with a neat pour from the extended Neat List, such as Fireside 8 Year.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a broad selection—from creative cocktails and local drafts to a deep whiskey list—will find something. Beer enthusiasts will like the rotating local options and house brews. The zero-proof section also makes it welcoming for non-drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Brunch is a good time for beer-based cocktails like Beer-Mosa or Michelada. Evenings suit the full cocktail and neat spirits list. Weekends may be busier given the brunch menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10–$13, drafts $7–$8, and neat pours $14–$40. Spanish Red wine is $24. Overall, moderate pricing for the range offered.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The house Champagne Velvet beer appears across the menu, in both drinks and dishes, giving the program a clear identity. The Velvet Signatures cocktail list and the Neat List with detailed proofs show a serious approach to both mixed drinks and sipping spirits.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative signature list with original recipes and classics. Priced accessibly. Brunch adds beer-based options. No community evidence on cocktails, but menu depth is strong.
Menu strengths
- — Velvet Signatures section shows original recipes like Le Jardin and Pimentón.
- — Classic cocktails (Old Fashioned, Sazerac) cover traditional tastes.
Standout selections
- — The Magnate: Bulleit Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, bitters at $13.
- — Le Jardin: Honeysuckle vodka, lemon, honey foam, American sparkling at $12.
- — Huckleberry: Vodka, bianco vermouth, huckleberry maceration, lemon at $11.
Pricing: Signature cocktails $10–$13; brunch cocktails $10–$12.
Wine
Wine list covers sparkling, white, red with a few regions. Limited pricing detail. No community feedback on wine. Functional but not extensive.
Menu strengths
- — Includes sparkling, white, red categories.; Offers Oregon Sparkling and Champagne (bottle).
Standout selections
- — Spanish Red at $24; Oregon Sparkling
Pricing: Spanish Red at $24; other prices not specified.
Beer
Strong draft program with house beers and rotating local options. The selection and quality receives consistent praise. Beer-based brunch cocktails add uniqueness. Excellent value.
Menu strengths
- — House beers: Champagne Velvet, Dragonfly IPA, Upland Wheat Ale.
- — Rotating local drafts from Odell, Launch Pad, Upslope, Breckenridge, Great Divide.
- — Customer reviews specifically praise beer selection and quality.
Standout selections
- — Champagne Velvet: refreshingly light pilsener body with sweet complexities at $7.
- — Upland Wheat Ale: light and refreshing with orange zest and coriander.
- — Odell Brewing Kernel Mexican Lager at $8.
Pricing: Draft beers $7–$8.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated Zero Proof section with four creative non-alcoholic drinks. No pricing or community feedback, but the variety of flavors and ingredients is impressive.
Menu strengths
- — Creative ingredients like orgeat, serrano, and ginger beer.
Standout selections
- — Temperance Cup: Orgeat, lemon, ginger beer, cranberry bitters.
- — Garden Heat: Cucumber, serrano, lemon, soda water.
Spirits
Extensive Neat List with detailed proofs and prices, covering bourbons, ryes, single malts, gins, rums, tequilas. Strong selection for sipping spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Broad range of spirit categories.; Detailed proof and pricing for each pour.
Standout selections
- — Fireside 8 Year at $35 (105 proof).
- — Leopold Bros. 8 Year cask strength at 110 proof.
Pricing: Neat list prices range $14–$40.
How it sits with the food
The house beer is used in dishes and cocktails, suggesting a cohesive pairing approach. The brunch menu's beer-mosas and micheladas pair with hearty brunch items. The wine list, though limited, offers standard pairings like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
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