, which debuted in September 2014 with a library-themed taproom on East Colfax, opened a second taproom at 19523 Hess Road in Parker. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for June 1 at 4:30 p.m., followed by a weekend of grand-opening festivities, but the beer is already flowing.
The brewery is being run by Chris Belila, who has taken an interesting journey to get to this place. He and his wife lived near the first Fiction location and would regularly patronize the brewery. Belila was eventually hired for a Saturday swing shift behind the bar in 2017, and really excelled in the role.
For the Kilpatricks, working with Belila was a no-brainer."We have known Chris a long time," says Ryan."For many years, Chris has been our best bartender at Fiction. For a guy who had never worked in the service industry, he inherently knew how to make customers feel welcome, comfortable and appreciated."
Fiction is perhaps best known for its hoppy beers, but the brewery makes a wide range of options, from many types of lagers to stouts, hard seltzer and sour beers. It won silver medals at both the 2016 Great American Beer Fest and the 2018 World Beer Cup for its Alternate Present Dark Lager. It also scored bronze at the 2018 Great American Beer Fest for its Madame Psychosis Hazy Pale Ale.