Brewery Profile

Barquentine Brewing Company

In Edgewater, a 0.8-square-mile municipality just west of Denver’s Sloan’s Lake neighborhood, visitors encounter a brewery with a narrower focus than many general-purpose Colorado taprooms. Barquentine Brewing Company is family-owned and built around Belgian-style beer, drawing on traditional Belgian recipes while adapting them for a local audience. The name refers to barquentine sailing vessels, the type historically used to carry provisions to European brewers, and that reference helps explain the brewery’s identity: old-world beer traditions interpreted in a contemporary Colorado setting. A visitor walking in should expect the taproom experience to center on what is currently pouring from small-batch production rather than on a fixed, year-round list of widely distributed beers.

Travelers drinking their way through the Denver area often look for local taprooms that show a clear point of view. In a region known for a broad craft beer culture, Barquentine fits as a stop for people interested in Belgian yeast character, classic European inspiration, and beers that differ from the hop-forward styles commonly associated with many American breweries. Its 15-barrel, two-vessel brewing system supports small batches, giving the brewery room to work within traditional style ideas without being limited to a single interpretation. For visitors already exploring Sloan’s Lake, Edgewater provides a nearby change of scale: close to Denver, but with its own compact neighborhood setting.

Because specific amenities can change and are not always reflected in general descriptions, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current hours, and any on-site details that matter for a visit. The most reliable expectation is a brewery visit focused on Belgian-style beer made in Edgewater, with small-batch production guiding what is available at any given time. Visitors who prefer to plan around particular styles should check directly before arriving, since no permanent beer list should be assumed. For those building an itinerary through the west side of Denver, Barquentine is best understood as a specialized taproom stop rather than a broad survey of every craft beer category.

Barquentine Brewing Company operates as a family-owned establishment in Edgewater, Colorado, focusing primarily on authentic Belgian-style beers. The brewery draws inspiration from traditional Belgian recipes and the sailing vessels, known as Barquentines, that historically transported provisions to European brewers. Utilizing a 15-barrel, two-vessel brewing system, Barquentine produces small batches intended to modernize classic styles for the local Colorado market. This specialized brewery is situated within the 0.8-square-mile municipality of Edgewater, located just west of Denver’s Sloan’s Lake neighborhood.

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5505 W 20th Ave Suite 178, Edgewater, CO 80214, USA, Edgewater, Colorado, 80214

Phone: 303-955-1238

Website: https://www.barquentinebrewing.com/

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-9 pm Fri-Sat: 11-10 pm Sun: 11-9 pm HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri 3-6pm