RIP Falling Rock Tap House

[abandler]

I am devastated to learn that Falling Rock is closing. You can read the letter from Chris here:

So long and thanks for all the beers…

[Spauld]

While I have had good and bad experiences at Falling Rock (generally associated with customer service), I ultimately agree that LoDo will be a lesser place without a good location to sit down and sip a fine import. It was always my go-to when I got frustrated with the craft-beer “here comes another one, just like the last one” scene. I had similar feelings of loss when the Cheeky Monk folded, although that was primarily a pre-game destination when catching shows at the nearby Ogden. RIP Falling Rock….maybe something else just as good will spring from the void.

[chasjs]

Downtown Denver is going to have a hard time coming back. Before covid an average of 110k employees commuted to downtown, that has decreased to 25k now. And a lot of it will not come back.

I don’t know about a downtown replacement but Colorado Tap House is opening in the fall in West Arvada by the Ralston Creek trail. I will be able to walk to it.

[RyanP]

I’ve only been a few times, so this doesn’t hit me hard like many that have a lot of nostalgic memories. I was more of a Freshcraft guy (more limited drink menu, but always very good beer, service and quality food). And really, Hops and Pie is my absolute favorite beer bar in Denver (and half the distance from my house).

I never got to go to the legendary GABF week parties there unfortunately, with 1-2 GABF trips, Rare Beers + the KROC annual fundraiser that week, I had no more time for beer events. I do regret that.

I will say that I enjoyed drinking the vintage beer at Falling Rock on my visits though. It was cool to see one of the few places out here that actually kept a legit cellar. But as I got more into cellaring barleywine, big belgian beer and some stouts, it was far cheaper to build my own cellar than to spend it commercially. And you can curl up next to a fire with a snifter of JW Lee’s on a cold winter night without having to leave the house. I’ll be especially sad if I ever cannot do that!

[Spauld]

I like that the Colorado Tap House appears it will cater to cyclists. Might be a tough sell for me though as thier web site suggests they will focus on Colorado craft beers. So long as they have Bierstadt or other like brews.. 👍 Regardless, I’ll certainly check it out.

Totally concur with Ryan’s sentiment too….. hard to spend the money if you have something tasty at home!

[gozer]

A friend and I are going down Wednesday for a last visit and maybe pick up some goodies if there’s anything interesting.

But yeah, wasn’t my favorite spot, I’m with Ryan on Team Hops & Pie. But I have been to FR several times over the years and am sad to see them go.

Charles Bland | BJCP project | On Tap

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