Inside the shadow of Empower Field at Mile High, a new scent is about to hit the air: grain and yeast. Howell Construction has filed municipal permits to finish the production facility for The Curated Barrel Project, transforming a corner of Turntable Studios into Denver's latest craft distillery.
This filing marks the physical arrival of a high-profile spirits venture led by renowned distiller Jake Norris at 1975 Mile High Stadium Cir. While the surrounding stadium circle has recently seen massive logistics hubs and housing blocks go up, this project introduces a specialized industrial use that blends manufacturing with hospitality in one of Denver's most visible stadiums.
The permit cluster specifically covers the build-out of brewing infrastructure required for commercial spirits production. Unlike the rapid-fire residential expansions seen elsewhere in Northeast Denver, where developers like Gonzalez Apartments LLC have submitted over 1,400 permits in just four months, this filing signals a targeted, single-purpose commercial investment. The work focuses on converting existing warehouse space into a functional distillery rather than gutting structures for new housing units.
The location at Turntable Studios sits within the sprawling complex that once housed the original Mile High Stadium. Its development continues a trend of repurposing legacy sports grounds into mixed-use industrial zones, following the path of the $92.5 million logistics facility that recently reshaped the area's skyline.
This is based on public municipal records. Residents can track the project's progression through inspection reports and final approvals as Howell Construction moves from paper filings to active construction on the site.