Crooked Stave

Crooked Stave Brewing Co. was founded in 2010 by Chad Yakobson as the Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, an exploration at the intersection of science and artistry. Rooted in fermentation curiosity and traditional methods, the brewery earned acclaim for pioneering wild and barrel-aged beers. Today it is majority woman-owned and operated by Yetta Vorobik, with Yakobson remaining involved as a guiding visionary. Located in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood, it operates a 25hL brewhouse and a 30hL coolship, producing between 6,500 and 7,000 barrels annually. Its portfolio spans crisp lagers, hop-forward IPAs, decadent stouts, experimental small-batch releases, and the barrel-aged sour beers that first brought it recognition.

Founded in 2010 by Chad Yakobson, Crooked Stave Brewing Co. began as the Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, described as a bold exploration at the intersection of science and artistry. Rooted in a deep curiosity for fermentation and a reverence for traditional methods, the brewery quickly earned acclaim for its pioneering work with wild and barrel-aged beers, pushing boundaries and redefining what American craft beer could be. Today, Crooked Stave is majority woman-owned and operated by Yetta Vorobik, while Yakobson remains involved as a guiding visionary. The brewery has entered a new era: one that honors its innovative roots while embracing the evolving tastes of today's drinkers. The result is a dynamic and thoughtful portfolio that bridges tradition and modernity with intention and creativity. Located in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Denver, Crooked Stave operates a 25hL brewhouse alongside a 30hL coolship, producing between 6,500 and 7,000 barrels annually. Its offerings now span a wide spectrum; from crisp, refined lagers and hop-forward IPAs to decadent stouts, experimental small-batch releases, and the expressive barrel-aged sour beers that first put the brewery on the map. Driven by a small, passionate team, Crooked Stave remains deeply committed to its craft. Each beer is an exercise in balance, intention, and character, thoughtfully brewed, carefully refined, and unmistakably its own.

Bridges tradition and modernity with a dynamic portfolio, honoring innovative roots while embracing evolving tastes.

• Lagers

• Hop-forward IPAs

• Stouts

• Experimental small-batch releases

• Barrel-aged sour beers

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