TRVE Brewing Carves Its Niche in the Denver Beer Scene

What does craft beer have to do with the occult? Not much, usually. But at TRVE Brewing Company in Denver, they've coupled these two things remarkably well. TRVE, pronounced "true," is a heavy metal brewery and taproom in the historic Baker Neighborhood on Broadway, a part of town known for its eclectic vibe and alternative scene. This brewery fits in well with its surroundings, but also produces some high quality beer to help satisfy this area's growing thirst.

I recently checked TRVE out for the first time, and had a great experience. While it's not my typical scene, I definitely didn't feel out of place because there was such a diverse mix of people there. The taproom is quite dark, with a long communal table in the front section. The bar area is lit by candle light, and the decor makes it clear this is a metal brewery. Of course, metal music is played throughout the taproom, with the loudest area being the bar. There are beautiful, dark paintings of eery, dilapidated houses around the walls. Toward the back of the taproom, beyond the bar, brewing kettles are on display. The photo below doesn't really do justice to the ambience of the place.

Now, on to the beer. I sampled a handful of TRVE's beers, but the ones that stood out were Grey Watcher, a slightly tart farmhouse ale; Atma, a Belgian Golden Strong Ale; and Hell Patrol, a Double British IPA that was brewed in collaboration with Oregon's Ninkasi Brewing. All were very tasty and were a reflection of true brewing expertise. Later on, I sought out Tunnel of Trees IPA, but it's so popular that there was none left by that point in the night. Another popular TRVE beer, the Stout O))), was also out. They're both on the list for my next visit!

TRVE Brewing adds another layer of depth and character to the already-vibrant Denver beer scene. They pride themselves on brewing interesting and delicious beers that don't fit solidly into particular styles, so it gives them some room for creativity. Some of the best breweries in the U.S. were built on being unconventional, so it'll be interesting to see what the future holds for TRVE Brewing.