Brewery Profile
River North Brewery - RiNo
In Denver’s RiNo Art District, a neighborhood already associated with breweries, galleries, murals, and warehouse-style drinking rooms, this stop is part of the city’s established craft beer landscape rather than a newcomer chasing a trend. River North Brewery has been operating in the Mile High City since 2012, and its RiNo taproom gives visitors a direct look at a brewery known for beers with weight, depth, and a slower pace of drinking. A first visit is best approached as a tasting-room experience centered on the glass: check the board, ask what is pouring, and expect the emphasis to fall on strong, layered ales rather than quick, light refreshment. For travelers moving through RiNo, it can serve as a quieter, more focused counterpoint to the district’s broader nightlife and brewery-hopping energy.
Denver beer visitors often look for variety, but the region also has a strong audience for bigger, more specialized beers that reward attention. This is where River North’s identity fits clearly. The brewery is known for Belgian-style ales and a robust barrel-aging program, which means a visit may appeal most to people interested in fermentation character, strength, oak influence, and beers meant to be sipped rather than rushed. It is not necessary to be an expert in Belgian traditions to enjoy the stop, but it helps to arrive with curiosity and time. If your Denver itinerary is built around sampling pale ales, lagers, or easy patio beers, this brewery may add a different register to the day: darker, stronger, or more complex pours that show another side of the city’s beer scene.
Because specific amenities are not listed, the taproom itself is the place to confirm the day’s pours and any current details such as food options, seating, packaged beer, special releases, or policies for groups, families, and dogs. Travelers should check current hours before going, especially if visiting between other RiNo stops or planning around a meal. The best practical strategy is to treat the visit as a focused tasting stop: review what is available when you arrive, ask staff about strength and barrel character if those factors matter to you, and consider smaller pours if offered. With its long-running Denver presence and stated focus on Belgian-style and barrel-aged beers, River North Brewery - RiNo is most useful for visitors who want to slow down and explore the city’s higher-gravity, more contemplative side.
Tucked away in Denver's vibrant RiNo Art District, River North Brewery has been elevating the Mile High City's beer scene since 2012. They are masters of complexity, focusing their expertise on deeply satisfying Belgian-style ales and robust, carefully aged barrel programs. Seek out this spot for high-octane brews that demand savoring.
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Denver, Colorado, 80205-2440
Phone: 303-955-5290
Website: http://www.rivernorthbrewery.com
Hours: Mon-Wed: 2pm-9pm, Thu: 2pm-10pm, Fri-Sat: 12pm-10pm, Sun: 12pm-8pm
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to River North Brewery - RiNo.
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Christmas Quandary
Quadrupel
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Candy Cane Imperial Porter
Imperial Porter
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Holiday Blonde
Blonde Ale
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Mr. Sandman
Imperial Stout
Beer Styles at River North Brewery - RiNo
River North Brewery - RiNo brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Quadrupel, Imperial Porter, Blonde Ale, and Imperial Stout. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Rotating Food Trucks
Sep 13, 2026
We host rotating food trucks nearly every night, bringing a delicious variety of flavors right to our taprooms. Outside food is always welcome.
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Wednesdays Trivia and Beer at Blake Street
Sep 16, 2026
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Trivia at River North Brewery - RiNo Taproom
Sep 16, 2026
Trivia night Thursdays at 6:30pm hosted by This Is A Clue! Free to play. Taproom also hosts comedy shows, spelling bees, and fundraisers.
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Happy Hour Networking at Blake Street
Sep 17, 2026
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Thursdays Trivia on Blake Street
Sep 17, 2026
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Yoga at Blake Street!
Sep 19, 2026
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Pottery Workshop: Build-a-Boob Pot
Oct 4, 2026
Celebrate body positivity and sculpt your own clay boob pot. Add body hair, wobbly bits, tattoos, piercings, and those perfect imperfections that make you you. An empowering, fun…
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Pottery Workshop: Halloween Edition
Oct 25, 2026
Get spooky with seasonal clay creations, think ghost tea light holders, pumpkin pinch pots, and other eerie-sistible designs. Costumes optional. Witchy, playful, and perfectly wei…
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Pottery Workshop: Sip & Sculpt
Nov 22, 2026
Unwind with a drink in one hand and clay in the other while you learn the basics of hand-building pottery. Make a planter, ring dish, vase, or whatever your imagination sparks at…
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Pottery Workshop: Holiday Edition
Dec 13, 2026
Add a little handmade holiday magic to your season by sculpting functional festive decor or heartfelt gifts from clay. Make ornaments, candle holders, holiday trays, mini trees, o…
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is River North Brewery - RiNo located?
- River North Brewery - RiNo is located at Denver, Colorado, 80205-2440. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are River North Brewery - RiNo's hours?
- Current hours are: Mon-Wed: 2pm-9pm, Thu: 2pm-10pm, Fri-Sat: 12pm-10pm, Sun: 12pm-8pm. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
- How can I learn more about River North Brewery - RiNo?
- Visit http://www.rivernorthbrewery.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.