Choose one of 18 different burgers and wash it down with a Bob (a local brew that has won awards at brew fests in Denver and Laramie) or a Coal Porter (a beer named in honor of the coal-mining heritage of this community). Wraps, soups, steaks, and chicken are also on the menu. The brewery, in a long, narrow room with a concrete floor and blond-oak furniture, has an upbeat, contemporary atmosphere.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO DRINK CHEAP BEER, reads the sign behind the oak bar. If you agree, then Bitter Creek is the place for you. In four fermenting vats adjacent to the bar, they concoct their own special microbrews, including the popular Mustang Pale Ale and the cleverly named Coal Porter, a darker beer with a slight chocolate aftertaste. The ever-changing menu includes gourmet salads, pizzas,...