Longtime Denver Brewery Copper Kettle Brewing to Close in June

The brewery, known for its award-winning Mexican chocolate stout, will host a 15th anniversary party before shutting its doors.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:27pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a collection of premium beer glasses, bottles, and tasting notes arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the craft and legacy of Copper Kettle Brewing Company.As one of Denver's beloved independent breweries closes its doors, the legacy of Copper Kettle's award-winning beers and cherished community memories lives on.Denver Today

Copper Kettle Brewing Company, a longtime Denver-area brewery that opened in 2011, announced it will be closing its doors on June 27. The brewery, which won a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival in its first year, will host a 15th anniversary party on June 6-8 to celebrate the community that has supported it over the past 15 years.

Why it matters

The closure of Copper Kettle Brewing Company is the latest in a string of heartbreaking brewery shutdowns in the Denver area, highlighting the challenges facing small, independent breweries in the face of increased competition and economic pressures.

The details

Copper Kettle Brewing Company was opened in 2011 by husband-and-wife team Jeremy Gobien and Kristen Kozik. The brewery quickly gained recognition, winning a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival for its Mexican chocolate stout in its first year. Over the past 15 years, the brewery has become a beloved community gathering place, hosting events, music, and game nights.

  • Copper Kettle Brewing Company opened in April 2011.
  • The brewery won a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 2011.
  • Copper Kettle Brewing Company will host its 15th anniversary party on June 6-8, 2026.
  • The brewery will close its doors on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

The players

Copper Kettle Brewing Company

A longtime Denver-area brewery that opened in 2011 and became known for its award-winning Mexican chocolate stout.

Jeremy Gobien and Kristen Kozik

The husband-and-wife team who founded Copper Kettle Brewing Company in 2011.

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The takeaway

The closure of Copper Kettle Brewing Company is a bittersweet moment for the Denver beer community, as the beloved brewery leaves behind a legacy of award-winning beers and cherished memories. This serves as a reminder of the challenges facing small, independent breweries in an increasingly competitive market.