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Valerie’s Brewhouse
Valerie’s Brewhouse (originally Colorado Cork & Keg) in Castle Rock, Colorado has closed. It closed in August 2024 — 1 year and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 53% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Pool House Rock" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 28 |
| Originally aired | March 26, 2023 |
| Original name | Colorado Cork & Keg |
| Relaunched as | Valerie’s Brewhouse |
| Location | Castle Rock, Colorado |
| Address | 971 Park St, Castle Rock, CO 80109 |
| @valeriesbrewhouse | |
| Yelp | As Colorado Cork & Keg |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 26, 2023Bar Rescue episode “Pool House Rock” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Colorado Cork & Keg, relaunched as Valerie’s Brewhouse, filmed earlier.
- August 2024Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Colorado Cork & Keg as Valerie’s Brewhouse.
Valerie's Brewhouse closed in August 2024. The closure was announced on Facebook. Reviews were very positive after filming, with praise for the food, drinks and service.
What happened next
The rescue took place in May 2022. The name change drew public criticism at the time: a post on the popular Colorado Beer Guy Facebook page attracted more than 136 replies, with many commenters objecting that Valerie's Brewhouse did not brew its own beer. Owner Ed Komperda responded in the thread, writing that the bar had received good reviews recently and ranked highly among bars in Castle Rock, and that many new customers had come in.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 8: 14 of 37 bars have closed (38%). |
|---|---|
| Colorado | One of 13 rescued bars in Colorado; 6 still open. |
Quick answers
Is Valerie’s Brewhouse still open?
Valerie’s Brewhouse (originally Colorado Cork & Keg) in Castle Rock, Colorado has closed. It closed in August 2024 — 1 year and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 53% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename Colorado Cork & Keg?
Jon Taffer relaunched Colorado Cork & Keg under a new name: Valerie’s Brewhouse. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 8, Episode 28 (“Pool House Rock”), first aired March 26, 2023.
When did Valerie’s Brewhouse close?
Valerie’s Brewhouse closed in August 2024.
Where is Valerie’s Brewhouse located?
Valerie’s Brewhouse was located at 971 Park St, Castle Rock, CO 80109.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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