Restaurant
Unclaimed profileInga's Alpine Tavern
Denver, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Inga's Alpine Tavern pours a wide-ranging drink menu: a dozen mule variations, creative cocktails like Peanut Butter & Jealous, wine on tap from Carboy and Seaglass, and local Colorado craft drafts. Prices stay friendly, with mules at $9 and house wine at $7 a glass. The tavern's cozy ski-lodge vibe and board games make it a casual stop, though the spirits list is thin.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Mule variation—ten flavors at $9 each—or the Peanut Butter & Jealous for something inventive. Wine drinkers should try the Carboy Cabernet on tap, and beer fans can grab a Station 26 Juicy Banger or Dry Dock Apricot Blonde for $7.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Crowds looking for a relaxed, lodge-like setting with a broad drink menu will find plenty. The mix of cocktails, local craft beer, and wine on tap suits groups with varied tastes, and the non-alcoholic options like Heineken Zero and Topo Chico cover designated drivers.
- When should I go?
- Anytime the après-ski mood strikes; the cozy tavern atmosphere with board games and a patio suits casual afternoons or evenings. No specific busy times are documented.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $9 to $14, with mules at $9. House wine is $7 a glass or $27 a bottle; wine on tap runs $8–$12. Draft beers are $5–$7, bottled $6, and cans $8. Some menu items lack listed prices.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drink menu leans into playful variety: ten mule variations, a peanut butter whiskey cocktail, and wine on tap from Colorado's Carboy. Local craft drafts from Breckenridge, Dry Dock, Station 26, and Mountain Beach anchor the beer list, while the tavern's ski-lodge vibe adds character.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad specialty list with creative inventions and a dozen mule variations. Uses quality ingredients like fresh lime and premium spirits, though some prices are missing.
Menu strengths
- — Ten mule variations at a uniform $9 price point.
- — Creative drinks like Peanut Butter & Jealous and Lavender Skies.
Standout selections
- — Peanut Butter & Jealous – peanut butter whiskey, Chambord, half & half, $13.
- — Lavender Skies – gin, Luxardo maraschino, crème de violette, lemon.
- — Cadillac Patron Margarita – Patron Silver, Grand Marnier, fresh lime.
- — Medicina Latina – Italicus, Bacardi light rum, grapefruit, lime, passionfruit syrup.
Pricing: $9–$14; mules $9; some prices unlisted.
Wine
Reasonable selection with house wines, wine on tap, and a few premium bottles. Affordable pricing, but the list is limited compared to other categories.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of wine types and regions, including California, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Standout selections
- — Carboy Wine on Tap – Cabernet or Malbec, 6oz $8 / 8oz $12.
- — Seaglass Wine on Tap – Pinot Noir, 6oz $8 / 8oz $12.
- — Oyster Bay – New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc or Rosé, $9 glass / $35 bottle.
- — Balance Wine – South Africa Cabernet, Shiraz, Chenin Blanc, or Champagne, $10 glass / $36 bottle.
Pricing: $7 glass / $27 bottle house; wine on tap $8–$12; premium $9–$10 glass.
Beer
Solid beer program with domestic drafts, local Colorado craft, and a range of formats. Pricing is fair, and non-alcoholic options are available.
Menu strengths
- — Local Colorado craft drafts from Breckenridge, Dry Dock, Station 26, and Mountain Beach.
Standout selections
- — Station 26 Juicy Banger – craft draft, $7.
- — Dry Dock Apricot Blonde – craft draft, $7.
- — Breck Avalanche – craft draft, $7.
- — PBR Tall Boy – can, $8.
Pricing: Draft $5–$7; bottles $6; cans $8.
Nonalcoholic
Limited but present: non-alcoholic beers and seltzers. No non-alcoholic cocktails. Pricing is undisclosed.
Standout selections
- — Heineken Zero – non-alcoholic beer.; Corona NA – non-alcoholic beer.
- — Topo Chico – sparkling mineral water.
- — White Claw – hard seltzer (contains alcohol, but listed under seltzers).
Pricing: Prices not listed for non-alcoholic items.
Spirits
Spirits appear only as cocktail ingredients. No dedicated list or tasting menu, but the range of whiskey, gin, rum, tequila, and vodka suggests decent depth.
Standout selections
- — Maker's Mark – featured in Manhattan.
- — Evan Williams – featured in Old Fashioned.
- — Patron Silver – featured in Cadillac Patron Margarita.
- — Bacardi Light Rum – featured in Medicina Latina.
Pricing: No standalone spirits pricing.
How it sits with the food
Food menu includes gyros and chicken tostadas, which pair well with the crisp, citrusy mules or a hoppy local IPA. The wine-on-tap options, like a Malbec, could complement heartier fare, though specific pairing notes are not documented.
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