DENReview
Hops & Pie
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “artisan pizzeria” and “craft beer tap room” together in the same sentence? If you said, “the hipsters”, we’d probably agree with you. In this case, however, those words perfectly describe Hops and Pie - one of the better pizza and beer hangs we’ve seen around Denver. And even though you’re still likely to bump into a few of Denver's finest Brooklynites while you're here, you probably won't mind. Because you'll be face deep in an excellent pizza.
Highlights from the artisan pizzeria part of Hops focuses around a lot of fresh topping options and a made-from-scratch dough. You'll find a nice variety of snacks, salads, and sandwiches on the menu too, but the pie is where it's at. Keep in mind that all of the toppings will sound good, but don’t f*ck it up trying to kitchen sink your order. Less is more. And if the build-your-own route is too intimidating, a rotating slice-of-the-day, and artisan-pie-of-the-month are there to bail you out. The Tap Room offers 20+ well curated taps and a knowledgeable staff (apparently you can double major in mustache design and craft beer somewhere around here). They’ve managed to bring a nice balance that caters to both beer connoisseurs and common boozers alike. And while craft brew pubs aren’t hard to find in Denver, we’re guessing this place has something worthwhile that you haven’t yet seen or sampled.
With ever-changing daily and recurring weekly specials you’ll want to make Hops & Pie part of your regular rotation if you live nearby. Tables can be hard to come by on evenings and weekends, but waiting is actually a worthwhile part of the experience. Take the opportunity to sample some beers, and snoop what's flowing out of the kitchen to get a feel for what’s looking good that night. If we have one complaint, it’d be about the price. A few large pizza’s with toppings can get pretty expensive - but you definitely get what you pay for.