Where is Cerebral Brewing located?

Cerebral Brewing is in Denver, Colorado's Congress Park neighborhood. Founded in 2015, they operate 3 taprooms.

What is Cerebral Brewing's Untappd rating?

Flagship Rare Trait (Hazy IPA) has a 4.0/5 rating with 19,320 check-ins. BeerAdvocate overall: 4.08.

Where can I buy Cerebral Brewing in Japan?

Available through Antenna America online shop and retail stores, plus 34+ liquor shops nationwide.

What awards has Cerebral Brewing won?

5 GABF/WBC medals (2016-2025) and twice named Best Brewery in Colorado by Axios Denver readers.

What is Cerebral Brewing's best beer?

Rare Trait (Hazy IPA, 6.4%, ¥1,522) is the flagship with 19,320 Untappd check-ins. Also try Paradigm Shift and Collective Consciousness.

Cerebral Brewing Japan Launch | Untappd 4.0 & Axios Best Brewery

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
- Award History
American Beer Geeks Speak — Review Summary
- Untappd Ratings
Cerebral Brewing Beers Available in Japan (Antenna America)

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