Dry Dock Brewing Co - South Dock

15120 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014, USA

Address:	15120 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014, USA
Phone:	+1 303-400-5606
Site:	drydockbrewing.com
Rating:	4.7
Working:	12–10PM 12–10PM 12–10PM 12–10PM 12–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–10PM

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Alexander Stewart

Quite the experience. Love the staff, the brew and the atmosphere. To visit is to experience the small independent brewery at its finest. The staff are always helpful and looking to serve. They are knowledgeable about all their menu items. The brew is a must. There is nothing more fine than trying their delicious concoctions. They keep it fresh with experimental firkins and if something works, it stays. The atmosphere is fantastic. Theres a large crowd at peak times, but you never feel crowded out. I can sit and carry on a conversation with nearby patrons and enjoy myself alone it with a group of friends. The atmosphere is complete by the attached brewery supply store. They sell kits to make their brews and offer advice to novice and veteran alike. If you have not been to dry dock, you are missing out. This gem stand out amongst the crowd and sets a standard that is hard to beat.

Jason O. Nungesser

Dry DOck Brewing makes some great beers. Im particularly fond of their hefeweizen which is the closest to the German style hefe Ive had since returning to the states. Trust me, "Belgian style" just isnt the same. The tasting room is large and they recently had to expand due to the popularity of the drinks there. I guess expansion is a good problem to have when in business. And yes, its a tasting room, so you cant order food. Good thing they have a popcorn machine. They also dont give you a hard time if you order food from elsewhere and have it delivered. Id double check with the staff before doing so, though. Ive only seen someone order food once, so maybe that was the exception to the rule. My only complaint is that sometimes its hard to find a place to sit, especially if you have a group of people. So, during "happy hour" times, its best to be prepared to stand.

Andrew Martin

Stopped in for a beer on Fathers Day. The pint was great (Enterprise IPA), the place was busy but not packed (there are a lot of tables), there were a group of musicians playing in back (I think they just met here to practice but the ambiance was fantastic). With the free high-speed wifi I was able to get a little work done while sipping a fine brew and enjoying the atmosphere. This place feels like an American incarnation of the German beer hall. I would definitely come again! If youre in a group, bring a deck of cards! PS - If you want food, bring it your own - the table across from me was munching a big bag of Arbys...

General User

People constantly request Dry Dock Apricot at the liquor store where I work. Although it is carried by a liquor store 5 minutes down the street and the owner of the store here has literally offered to go pick it up from another store where it is sold, they will not sell to us. Weve given up on trying to get this beer, which is a bummer. This is a really cute boutique wine and beer shop where we like to give our heavy local clientele what they want. It has been very frustrating and hard to explain to people why their requests are not being met.

A Private User

Really cool brewery and bar in a surprising location. The beers are fantastic and a sampler of six is fairly priced. The vanilla porter and apricot blond were my favorites but everything that I tried was top notch. They also seem incredibly accommodating: no food is served but not only do they allow you to bring it in from elsewhere, they have a binder with menus for local restaurants that deliver. Ill definitely be going back and bringing some friends with me.

John Flaherty

I liked the beer but the lady with dark curly hair named Deb is a terrible bar waitress, everyone else was super nice but she always had something to say negatively about what or the way I was ordering. Sour apricot, hefeweizen, hop abomination, and vanilla porter are awesome. Dry Dock owners - if youre reading please talk to her or get a replacement, just being curious about your beer isnt a reason to get talked down to as a customer.

Andrew Rodriguez

Easily my favorite brewing company! Their apricot blond is a must try; however, Ive enjoyed almost all of their staple beers and they are all great (although the rotating menu is definitely worth trying and I always cave in and get a growler, haha)! The staff has always been very friendly and Id strongly recommend this to anyone in the Denver/Aurora area looking to enjoy some delicious beer.

Trevor Hateley

My favorite brewery in Colorado, and thats not an easy title to earn considering its the best beer state in the USA. Im blessed to have grown up a few blocks away from here, and have been visiting since they were a simple homebrew shop with a few illicit kegs of their own stuff in the back. This is a pure suburban colorado business, that happens to make incredible beer.

David Morris

Beer is good but service has never been great. Popcorn stinks the place up. Patio is small and so dogs can be annoying when it is full. With more breweries popping up in Aurora, this place is not as special as it was when there was no other choice. That being said, Fridays are the best days to go, as you can try something that is not usually on the menu. Bring food.

Brian Hurtuk

Amazing beer!!!! Just dont go on trivia night. You will be ostracized by "Nerds who drink" trivia as they will make you feel unwelcome and out of place as they and their cronies answer questions specific to 1% of people and share dirty looks with newcomers. Go to Dry Dock any other time as their beer is amazing and their service is spot on....just pass on trivia.

Naomi Baumann

Dry Dock Brewing was one the most pleasant surprises I have stumbled upon in Denver. We were looking to go to the Brew Hut for home brewing and arrived on a Thursday night, when and where the AHA meets. The beer is wonderful and the atmosphere is really my kind of place to enjoy. My only suggestion is that they could use more tvs for avid sports fans. :)

Clay Satterelli

The beer is great. However, the staff is always rude for some reason. The ladies behind the bar always respond in a rude manner when you ask questions about the beer (like I should know already). Great place but the ladies really are a buzz kill. I have been multiple times and have gotten the same attitude every single time

Greg M

Unexpected quality from this strip mall brewery. Connected to a brew shop, this sailing inspired Brew Company produces beers named after and inspired by popular ships of history. Emphasis in Apricot flavors and IPAs, there is hardly a mediocre flavor on the list. Excellent service, comfortable decor.

Tim Reges Jr.

Stopped here because a friend of mine lives near-by and I had seen the great reviews. My belgian style IPA was great. My buddy had a hefe and it was great. My wife had a cranberry wit which could have been better but was still very enjoyable. We had great service and the atmosphere is inviting.

Ben Valdez

DD-IPA 7.0ABV very good ; USS-IPA 6.3abv very good but drink before the DD-IPA ; HA-IPA 6.5abv good but may be the DD-IPA ruined my pallet because it felt a bit down after the other two ; folk music and not so packed tonight. - Good WiFi, popcorn, outdoor seating, great service, packed at 17pm.

Adam Smith

This place is amazing and Ive only been here 30 minutes. The staff are very personable and attentive, the beer is delicious, and they allow dogs on the patio. I may have found a new favorite brewery. also they havent played a song that I wasnt hooked on at some point in my life.