Restaurant
Unclaimed profileGreen Valley Ranch Beer Garden
Denver, CO · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Green Valley Ranch Beer Garden treats beer as the main event: 20 drafts, 27 cans and bottles, and an 18-item On Deck list, with brewery, style, ABV, and Untappd ratings on display. Colorado makers like Odell, Avery, and Cerebral share space with Russian River and other out-of-state names. The cocktail list runs from a $9 House Margarita to a $14 GVR Old Fashioned, and a separate non-alcoholic section uses Lyre's and Seedlip. Prices stay in a $6.50–$14 range across drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with a 16oz draft of Modern Krush IPA from Odell, or White Rascal Witbier from Avery if you want something lighter. For a cocktail, the House Margarita with reposado tequila is the value pick at $9, with a spicy upgrade for a dollar more.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want Colorado drafts alongside a few national names, and groups who need a non-alcoholic option that is built with named zero-proof spirits rather than treated as an afterthought.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the obvious window for select 16oz drafts at $5.00. The 8,000-square-foot outdoor garden and communal Oktoberfest-style picnic tables accommodate up to 500 guests, so it suits a large group.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beer runs $6.50–$10.00, with happy hour select 16oz drafts at $5.00. Cocktails are $9–$14, and non-alcoholic cocktails are $10–$11.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer list is unusually transparent, with brewery, style, ABV, and Untappd ratings printed alongside 20 drafts, 27 packaged options, and an 18-item On Deck section. The zero-proof cocktails get their own named-spirit section rather than a token mention.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans house favorites, spritz, and summer sippers with named spirits and modifiers. A dedicated N/A section uses Lyre's and Seedlip. The House Margarita is $9 with a $1 spicy upgrade, and the range tops out at $14 for the GVR Old Fashioned and Classic Espresso Martini.
Menu strengths
- — Named spirits and modifiers across the menu, including Buffalo Trace, Barr Hill, and Astral Blanco.
- — A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section with Lyre's and Seedlip is built into the main cocktail list.
- — The House Margarita at $9 with an optional spicy upgrade is a clear low-cost entry.
Standout selections
- — House Margarita — reposado tequila, lime, simple syrup, and triple sec at $9, with a spicy upgrade for +$1.
- — GVR Old Fashioned — Buffalo Trace bourbon, simple syrup, and orange and Angostura bitters at $14.
- — Cucumber Cooler — cucumber-infused Barr Hill gin, agave, lemon, and club soda at $11.
Pricing: $9–$14
Beer
Twenty drafts, 27 cans and bottles, and an 18-item On Deck list, with brewery, style, ABV, and Untappd ratings printed on the tap list. The focus is Colorado and handcrafted beer, with Odell, Avery, and Cerebral alongside Russian River and other out-of-state names. Draft prices run $6.50–$10.00.
Menu strengths
- — Twenty drafts and 27 packaged options, with an additional 18-item On Deck section.
- — Brewery, style, ABV, and Untappd ratings are listed for each draft.
- — Colorado makers such as Odell, Avery, and Cerebral anchor the list alongside national names.
Standout selections
- — Modern Krush IPA - American — $7.50 — Odell Brewing Co., Fort Collins, CO; 5.5% ABV; 16oz Draft
- — White Rascal Witbier — Avery Brewing Co., 5.6% ABV, 16oz draft at $6.50.
- — Pliny the Elder Imperial IPA — Russian River Brewing Company, 8% ABV, 12oz at $10.00.
- — Rare Trait New England IPA — Cerebral Brewing, 6.4% ABV, 12oz at $9.00.
Pricing: $6.50–$10.00; happy hour select 16oz drafts $5.00
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated N/A Cocktails section lists four non-alcoholic drinks using Lyre's Italian and Seedlip Notas de Agave and Spice 94. Prices are $10–$11. The section sits inside the main cocktail menu rather than as a separate list.
Menu strengths
- — Four non-alcoholic cocktails, all built with named zero-proof spirit brands.
- — Lyre's Italian and Seedlip Notas de Agave and Spice 94 are specified by name.
Standout selections
- — Lyre's Italian Spritz — Lyre's Italian, soda water, and orange at $10.
- — Sly Cacti — Seedlip Notas de Agave, lime, orange, agave, and Maldon salt at $10.
- — Yellow Bird — Seedlip Spice 94, passionfruit, lemon, and ginger beer at $11.
Pricing: $10–$11
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