Barrel-Aged Beers For All at Banded Oak Brewing Co.

There are a lot of breweries in Denver, not to mention throughout the entire state. So many in fact that I just realized I’ve only visited about one-third of the breweries in Colorado. Having a full-time day job and doing my best to keep up with the myriad chores and errands that come with being an adult, I don’t often have a lot of extra time to get out and explore all the breweries around me. But last weekend I made it to one I’d never visited, and I am so happy I did!

I was familiar with the name Banded Oak Brewing Co. (470 Broadway, Denver), as I’d heard nothing but positive comments about its focus on barrel-aged beers. And I love barrel-aged beers. So I finally stopped into Banded Oak last Sunday afternoon.

The home page of its website says it loud and clear, “Barrel-Aged Beers For All,” which you’ll also find painted on the wall inside the taproom. I’ve never been one to have the best of

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