The Call to Arms owners transformed a portion of an auto repair shop into a 10-barrel brewery and taproom. Jesse Brookstein, founder and taproom manager, with Lindsey Hogan, lead bartender and social media, in brewery Challenges of Opening a Brewery Their extensive search for a location ended at Tennyson Street in the historic Highlands/Berkeley neighborhood. They decided to start their own brewery after gaining extensive experience at Avery and in other beer industry positions. They were always looking at Denver with its population base and being the center of the beer scene. Jesse and the two other founders, Chris Bell and Jon Cross, had been working for Avery Brewery in Boulder. I originally met Jesse and bartender Lindsey Hogan during my first visit in 2015. I recently interviewed Jesse Brookstein, taproom manager and one of three young entrepreneurs who founded Call to Arms. An addition to the building for increased taproom and office space and remodeling the front of the building for the Mas Kaos Restaurant are now completed.Ĭustomer friendly taproom and expansive bar I liked the Call To Arms beers and enjoyed conversing with one of the owners about beer and future plans for Call to Arms. Denver Post 2015- Call to Arms, Colorado’s Best New Brewery The Denver Post named it Denver’s best new brewery for 2015. I first visited Call to Arms in late August, 2015, a few weeks after it opened. Tennyson Street is known for its restaurants, breweries, bars and specialty shops. The Call to Arms Brewing Company taproom on Tennyson Street in Denver should be on your must visit list for excellent craft beers, friendly staff and great atmosphere.

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