Founded in 2010 by Chad Yakobson, Crooked Stave Brewing Co. began as the Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project—a pursuit of blending science and artistry in brewing. From the start, the brewery earned recognition for pioneering wild and barrel-aged beers that challenged convention and celebrated complexity.

Today, Crooked Stave is woman-owned and operated by Yetta Vorobik, with Chad remaining on the board as a guiding visionary. Under Yetta’s leadership, the brewery continues to evolve, crafting modern beers that reflect the ever-changing tastes of craft beer drinkers.

Based in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood, Crooked Stave operates a 25hL brewhouse with a 30hL coolship, producing 6,500–7,000 barrels annually. Our lineup spans crisp lagers, hop-forward IPAs, rich stouts, experimental releases, and the barrel-aged sours that first put us on the map.

Run by a small, close-knit team, Crooked Stave balances tradition with innovation—brewing beers that are thoughtful, expressive, and distinctly our own.