Colorado Breweries History: Wynkoop Brewing Company
The Wynkoop Brewing Company, Colorado's oldest brew pub, was founded
in 1988. It is housed in the glorious J. S. Brown Mercantile Building. The
Mercantile Company was the most impressive of its time with hardwood floors,
thick timber pillars and pressed tin ceilings.
The main floor, now the bar and restaurant, served as the original
showroom in 1899.
The second floor is the home of Wynkoop Billiards, considered by
many to be the cityıs most elegant pool hall. There are 22 pool tables,
two private pool rooms, several dart lanes and a bar serving all of the
same refreshing beers youıll find downstairs. The backbar was used in the
original tasting room of the old Tivoli Brewery. The Mercantile Room was
renovated into a banquet room and has high ceilings and expansive arched
windows.
The Wynkoop Brewing Company specializes in British-style ales and
it's brews include: Boxcar Kölsch, RailYard Ale,
Imperial I.P.A, Mile High Malt, St. Charles E.S.B., Sagebrush Stout,
Pattys Chili Beer, Cider. The Wynkoop Brewery is situated in the heart of LoDo, a
couple blocks from Coors Field and a block from the historic Union Station.
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