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In March 2025, Nagano Trading (Antenna America) began importing Cerebral Brewing — a standout craft brewery from the Congress Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2015 by Sean Buchan, Chris Washenberger, and Dan McGuire, their motto “A Scientific Approach to Beer” reflects their dedication to quality through on-site QA/QC lab testing from day one.
This article covers Cerebral Brewing’s appeal with real ratings from Untappd and BeerAdvocate, complete purchasing guide for Japan.
What is Cerebral Brewing? Denver’s Science-Meets-Art Brewery
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brewery Name | Cerebral Brewing |
| Location | 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO 80206 (Congress Park) |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Sean Buchan (Head Brewer), Chris Washenberger, Dan McGuire |
| Concept | A Scientific Approach to Beer |
| Locations | 3 taprooms (Congress Park / West Highland / Aurora Arts) |
| Website | cerebralbrewing.com |
Award History
| Competition | Year | Medal | Beer | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GABF | 2016 | Silver | Dreamy Thing | American-Style IPA |
| GABF | 2021 | Gold | Humo y Espejos with Fuego! | Herb and Spice Beer |
| GABF | 2022 | Bronze | Fuego Reserva | Chili Beer |
| WBC | 2023 | Silver | Muscle Memory | Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale |
| GABF | 2025 | Silver | Neon Lite | American-Style Light Lager |
Additionally, Axios Denver readers voted Cerebral “Best Brewery in Colorado” in both 2022 and 2025.
American Beer Geeks Speak — Review Summary
Untappd Ratings
| Beer | Style | Score | Check-ins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Trait | Hazy IPA | 4.0 / 5 | 19,320 |
| Underground Methods | Imperial Stout | 4.4 / 5 | 466 |
| Rare Treat | Hazy IPA | 4.1 / 5 | 1,804 |
| Temnota 14° | Czech Dark Lager | 4.0 / 5 | 391 |
The flagship Rare Trait has 19,320 check-ins with a 4.0/5 rating. BeerAdvocate rates the brewery at 4.08 overall.
Cerebral Brewing Beers Available in Japan (Antenna America)
| Beer | Style | Size | Price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Trait | Hazy IPA (6.4%) | 473ml | ¥1,522 |
| Paradigm Shift | Hazy IPA (6.7%) | 473ml | ¥1,556 |
| Inflection Point | Hazy IPA | 473ml | ¥1,556 |
| Surface Tension | Hazy IPA | 473ml | ¥1,556 |
| Shadow Council | IPA | 473ml | ¥1,556 |
| Gasoline Rainbows | IPA | 473ml | ¥1,556 |
| Scam Likely Nelson | Hazy DIPA | 473ml | ¥1,657 |
| Collective Consciousness | Lager | 473ml | ¥1,421 |
Where to Buy
- Antenna America Online Shop
- Antenna America retail stores (Tokyo, Shinagawa, Yokohama, Kaneki)
- 34+ liquor shops nationwide
Visit our Cerebral Brewing taproom visit report for on-site details.
🏆 Awards & Ratings Data
View detailed award history, Untappd ratings, and BeerAdvocate scores for Cerebral Brewing in our Brewery Database.
👉 Cerebral Brewing – Awards & Detailed Data
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