TRVE Brewing Company had their Grand Opening on Wednesday after over a year of planning and construction. Located on Broadway in the Baker District, TRVE (pronounced TRUE - Nick has an aversion to the letter U) has a very distinct appeal. Upon entering the brewery, it’s easy to see the influences of owner and Brewmaster Nick Nunns, an avid metal-head. This is apparent in the name as well, as ‘true metal’ is a term referring to metal that maintains its integrity despite what may or may not be popular at the moment. Nick has adapted this term and will be applying the same principles to his beer.

TRVE opened with four beers on tap. I liked them all… and from the sound of those around me, so did most everyone else.

Wanderlust, a 7.0% Belgian-style American Pale Ale, uses a hefty amount of experimental hops in the style of a traditional APA only Nick decided to ferment it with a Belgian yeast strain.

Black Cascade, a 6.6% Black IPA (or Cascade Dark Ale), blends a nice combination of roasty flavors and hop bitterness. In an interview with PJ Hoberman of Denver off the Wagon, Nick described Black Cascade as “a hoppy ass porter, dry-hopped beyond repair”.

Tunnel of Trees, a 6.4% India Pale Ale, uses only Chinook hops to create an IPA with a citrusy aroma and very pine and resin-forward flavors.

Prehistoric Dog (how can you not love these beer names), a 3.5% salted wheat beer, is essentially a Gose minus the sour mash. Unlike some brewers, Nick didn’t shy away from using plenty of salt - making this a very refreshing summer brew.

With the brewery officially open for business, members of the CVLT can now get their growlers filled with any of Nick’s delicious beer. TRVE is definitely a brewery I look forward to keeping a close eye on. At some point Nick plans on running eight different beers in the tap room but for now make sure to stop by and try a sampler of their starting four.