Tivoli Brewing Shocks Denver: Beloved Campus Brewery Forced to Close Its Doors

A Sudden Farewell to an Iconic Denver Brewery

In a move that has stunned craft beer lovers across Colorado, Tivoli Brewing Company announced it will vacate its historic Auraria Campus location after nearly a decade of operation. The brewery, housed in Denver's legendary Tivoli Student Union building, served as both a gathering place and a living tribute to Colorado's rich brewing history.

Why Tivoli Brewing is Leaving

• Contract Dispute: Failed negotiations with campus administration over lease terms
• Financial Pressures: Rising operational costs in prime downtown location
• Logistical Challenges: Difficulty serving both campus and public clientele

The Legacy Left Behind

1. Revived Denver's oldest brewing operation (originally founded in 1859)
2. Became a classroom for Metro State University fermentation science students
3. Hosted countless campus events and Denver Beer Week celebrations

What's Next for the Historic Location?

While university officials remain tight-lipped about future plans, industry insiders speculate the space could attract another brewery operator or be repurposed entirely. The building's brewing equipment and historical artifacts present unique opportunities - and challenges - for any successor.

Community Reactions Pour In

Regular patrons expressed shock on social media, with many reminiscing about first dates, graduation celebrations, and casual after-class pints at the iconic location. Some students voiced concerns about losing one of campus's few third spaces not dominated by academia.

What Do You Think?

• Should universities prioritize commercial tenants that enhance student life?
• Is this another sign of Denver losing its local character to corporate interests?
• Would you support a crowdfunding effort to save Tivoli's campus location?
• Are campus breweries inappropriate given rising concerns about student drinking?