Denver's newest craft brewery, at least for now, is about to open officially. Former Future Brewing Company has been in the works for a couple years, and this past Saturday they gave patrons a preview of what they're all about. The brewery had a soft opening with a handful of beers available, and the grand opening is planned for this Friday, Feb. 7. I was able to stop in and have a taste while getting a feel for this unique new brewery and taproom.
Former Future is located along Antique Row on South Broadway, just a few miles south of downtown Denver. The brewery and taproom fits in well with the neighborhood, and has a retro feel that's captured in everything from the light fixtures to the decor behind the bar, to the bar itself. Owner and head brewer James Howat and his wife Sarah, who handles the marketing, want to portray a brewery that blends the old with the futuristic with regard to the beer and the taproom atmosphere. Howat takes old or historic beer styles and recipes, brews with creative ingredients or methods, and creates something just beyond what you typically find these days.
I was able to try tasters of most of the beers available on Saturday night. Sadly, the salted caramel porter was gone, but still pouring were the robust porter, English IPA, farmhouse IPA, and Belgian wit. All four were very good and showcased brewing expertise across a variety of styles. The robust porter tasted very true to the style, so anyone who loves porters should give it a try. The farmhouse IPA was the most intriguing beer due to the fact that it's fermented using only the wild yeast Brettanomyces, providing a tart funkiness to the beer's fuller hop profile.
I look forward to returning when Former Future is in full swing. Some of the other beers featured on its website include a chocolate milk stout, a cream ale, an American IPA, and an American sour strong ale. From the look and taste of it, I think this is the start of another great Denver craft brewery!
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