20+ taps of Colorado beer sit just off A71
Breckenridge Brewery near Gate A71 in the Jeppesen Terminal is mainly about the beer. You’re post-security on the A concourse, so this works for most United, Frontier, and international departures that use A. Hours run 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, which covers first banks out of DEN and late-night delays.
The draw is the draft list: multiple Breckenridge core beers plus rotating seasonals, usually 5–7% ABV with a few stronger options in the 8–9% range. Expect airport pricing: around $9–$13 per pint and a bit more for specialty pours or flights. If you care about local Colorado brews more than chef-driven food, this is the better call than a generic national bar by A71.
The menu leans basic American bar food to soak up the beer. Think burgers, wings, and sandwiches running roughly $14–$20, with shareable appetizers around $10–$15. Nothing here competes with downtown Denver’s taprooms, but it beats grabbing a sad $11 pre-made sandwich from a cooler by the train. If you’re tight on time, stick to a single entrée and skip starters; kitchen tickets can hit 20–25 minutes during the 5–8 p.m. bank.
Breckenridge Brewery sits on the main A concourse walkway, so you can watch boarding lines form at nearby gates like A71 and A73. Seating is mostly high-tops and bar stools, so this works better for solo travelers and pairs than big families. Power outlets at the bar are limited; assume you’ll charge faster at the gate than at your stool.
Tip: If your flight boards from any A30–A80 gate, grab a 10–16 oz pour here, pay the tab 30 minutes before departure, and walk to your gate with time to spare; the longest walk from A71 to far A gates is about 10–12 minutes.
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