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We track 359 breweries in Colorado, United States. 11 rate Exceptional and 34 rate Great. Amalgam Brewing in Denver leads the list at 4.77 (Exceptional).
Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Small batch blendery located in NW Denver concentrating on barrel-aged and mixed fermentation beers. Only open to the public on a monthly basis. Follow us on social media or sign up for our mailing list for information on our next opening.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States
Troy Casey began Casey Brewing and Blending in the fall of 2013 with the idea of creating a blendery in the Roaring Fork Valley, a place where he and his fiancรฉ had recently decided to make their home. After searching for the perfect location for their barrel cellar, they found their current spot in South Glenwood right on the Roaring Fork River. Troy first began brewing sour and wild beer in 2009 and it quickly took over all of his brewing interest. This all culminated with the creation of Casey Brewing and Blending, a place where Troy will be able to create blends his way.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Having opened in 2021, Cohesion Brewing Company is a brewery dedicated to the exploration of the Czech Republicโs unique beer culture. As the country consuming the most beer per capita in the world, weโve been inspired by the Czech beer styles, methods of service, and ingredients that make the Czech beer culture stand apart. In addition to highlighting both the classics like pilsner-style beer and less seen styles, we hope to find ways to infuse local ingredients, as well as other learned brewing techniques to bring our own flair to these storied beers.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Bierstadt Lagerhaus produce's flawless beer and is ranked #2 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Slow Pour Pils", which is a German Pilsner and "Helles", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Dark Lagers.
Nederland, Colorado, United States
Knotted Root Brewing Company is a small, artisan brewery located in the quaint mountain setting of Nederland, Colorado. Combining elements of traditional Belgian brewing and American experimentation, Knotted Root focuses on unfiltered hoppy ales, fruited sours, and rustic farmhouse ales.
Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States
A brewery with deep Colorado roots that aims to infuse the spirit of the West into everything we create. Always consistent, expertly balanced, with a strong commitment to quality. Elevating adventure since 2015.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Cerebral Brewing is a neighborhood brewery with locations in Denver and Aurora, Colorado. We focus on crafting beers that span the spectrum from traditional to creative while utilizing the scientific method to ensure quality and consistency.
Greeley, Colorado, United States
Established in 2015, WeldWerks Brewing Co. is an award-winning and locally-owned craft brewery in Greeley, Colorado recognized for brewing an array of beer styles including Juicy Bits, one of the most highly regarded IPAs in the country, and creating chef-driven and intentionally crafted dishes in its in-house kitchen. Comprised of a passionate group of individuals dedicated to bringing innovative and quality craft beer to the community it serves, WeldWerks Brewing, which operates on both a 15-barrel 3-vessel steam brewhouse and a 30-barrel 4-vessel steam brewhouse, has garnered numerous medals and acclaim on the way, including being named best new brewery by USA Todayโs 10Best Readerโs Choice Awards in 2016 and multiple medals at both the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup.ย At WeldWerks, being โdialed-in" is a way of life, helping to ensure outstanding excellence in craft beer, service and beyond.
Frisco, Colorado, United States
Outer Range Brewing Rockies/Alps produce's world class beer and is ranked #7 in Colorado. They are most well known for "In the Steep", which is a New England IPA and "Steezy DDH", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Others.
Arvada, Colorado, United States
New Image Brewing produce's world class beer and is ranked #7 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Coriolis Effect", which is a New Zealand IPA and "East Coast Transplant", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Founded in 2010, Crooked Stave is a modern, artisan brewery with a quality-driven focus. The brewery strives to blend science and art through creativity and following our passion. Located in Denverโs Sunnyside neighborhood, Crooked Stave is recognized throughout the world for complex and creative wild and sour, barrel-aged beers and a variety of traditional and innovative ales and lagers.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Wanderment Brewing is a small brewery located in Denver, CO. Focused on mixed culture saison, low-abv, and hoppy beers. Located at 800 E 64th Ave, Unit 8, Denver, CO 80229. Dog friendly.
Niwot, Colorado, United States
Fritz Family Brewers produce's high quality beer and is ranked #13 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Fritz Export Dortmunder", which is a Dortmunder / Export Lager and "Haystack", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and IPAs.
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Hello Brew Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #16 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Harry", which is a Dark Ale and "Petr", which is a Czech / Bohemian Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Lafayette, Colorado, United States
Odd13 is an independent brewery producing innovative beers and is located at 301 East Simpson Street in old-town Lafayette, Colorado. It was founded by Kristin and Ryan Scott, with the help of understanding family members. Why the name Odd13? Kristin grew up in area code 513 and Ryan grew up in 313
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Wild Provisions Beer Project produce's high quality beer and is ranked #18 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Premium Pale Lager 12ยฐ", which is a Svฤtlรฉ (Czech Pale) Lager and "12ยฐ P Premium Pale Lager", which is a Svฤtlรฉ (Czech Pale) Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Pale Lagers.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Monolith Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #17 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Glissade Escapade", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale and "Capsaicin Elation", which is a Chilli / Chile Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Founded in 2010 in Vermont, our small family-owned and operated blendery makes only one beer: the balanced and complex BACKACRE Sour Golden Ale. Its unique character comes from 100% oak barrel fermentation for more than a year, and natural refermentation in the bottle/keg. Our commitment to quality continues in Denver, where we are excited to produce and share this beer.
Edwards, Colorado, United States
Craftsman Brew Co produce's high quality beer and is ranked #21 in Colorado. They are most well known for "New Noise", which is a New England IPA and "Boogie Van", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Lafayette, Colorado, United States
Cellar West Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #19 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Westfield", which is a Saison and "Kneebone Pils", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Pale Lagers.
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Purpose Brewing & Cellars produce's high quality beer and is ranked #24 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Smoeltrekker", which is a Belgian Blonde and "Nacht", which is an Other Porter. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Dark Beers.
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
4 Noses Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #25 in Colorado. They are most well known for "'Bout Damn Time", which is an American IPA and "Pump Action", which is a Pumpkin / Yam Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Reverence Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #29 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Sanguine", which is a New England IPA and "Sheltered In Cove", which is a Mexican Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Windsor, Colorado, United States
Located in the heart of downtown Windsor, CO. Peculier balances the line between tradition and innovation. From classic German-style lagers to heavily adjuncted stouts. Chances are there is a beer here for you.
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Our passion is twofold; consistently making great beer, and constantly learning how to make our beer better. In our journeyโs both literal and metaphorical, weโve found that on the world stage there are a handful of styles that have great drinkability, are draped in great culture and are uniquely flavorful. We are truly challenged by and enjoy making beers of this sort. Here at "The Zwei", we plan on focusing our efforts on the beers of this ilkโฆ. The beers of Southern Germany in our opinion are among these heralded styles. We plan on basing our flagship line up on four of these styles with many of the others showing up on our rotating list. Over the past 17 years we have focused on brewing these beers and have had great success with them both on personal and a professional level.
Divide, Colorado, United States
Paradox Beer Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #27 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Skully Barrel No. 40 Pineapple Upside-Down Sour 2016", which is a Sour and "Skully Barrel No. 37 - We Jam & They Jelly", which is a Wild Ale - American. Their primary focus is brewing Wild Ales and Sours.
Longmont, Colorado, United States
Primitive Beer produce's high quality beer and is ranked #14 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Effectively Seasoned", which is a Gueuze Lambic and "Ghost Town Dance Party", which is a Fruit Lambic. Their primary focus is brewing Lambics and Wild Ales.
Loveland, Colorado, United States
Verboten Brewing is a artisan craft brewery located in downtown Loveland, CO. We make unusual takes on typical beer styles with the finest ingredients available. We have a fun and comfortable taproom with patio that looks into our brewhouse and barrel project - where the magic happens! With our tagline "beer for all," we believe there is a beer out there for everyone - you just have to find your beer!
Lafayette, Colorado, United States
We care about fantastic beer, our community, philanthropy, and making lifelong friends. 56 professional beer competition medals ranging from the Great American Beer Festival to the U.S. Beer Open. Focusing on hoppy beers, dark adjunct/barrel-aged beers, and German beers, but with 16 taps, we have something for everyone.
Golden, Colorado, United States
Cannonball Creek Brewing Company was founded in January of 2013 by Jason Stengl and Brian Hutchinson. Jason and Brian met in 2004 at the Mountain Sun family of breweries in Boulder, Colorado were they both learned to hone the craft they love. With over 15 years of combined professional brewing experience and an uncanny ability to tolerate one another, they decided it was time to take a leap and chase the dream of opening their own brewery.
Silverthorne, Colorado, United States
Angry James Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #28 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Tricentric IPA", which is an American IPA and "Two Tone Footer Stout", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Denver, Colorado, United States
At Full Frame Beer, we believe that a great beer is only the beginningโitโs about the experience, community, and creativity that come with it. Behind Full Frame are two passionate brewers and industry veterans:
Denver, Colorado, United States
2016 & 2023 World Beer Cupยฎ Gold Award Chili Beer - Yellow Fever 2019 & 2022 Great American Beer Festivalยฎ Gold Medal Am. Style IPA 2020 GABFยฎ Silver Medal Am. Style Strong Pale Ale 2019 GABFยฎ Small Brewing Company of the Year 2019 GABFยฎ Gold Medal Am. Style Strong Pale Ale 2018 GABFยฎ Bronze Medal Irish-Style Red Ale 2014 & 2015 GABFยฎ Silver Medal Fresh and/or Wet Hop Beer
Denver, Colorado, United States
Established in 2012, Our Mutual Friend is a relaxed brewery and taproom in Denver, CO whose goal is to create world-class beer using local ingredients whenever possible and serve as a gathering place for the Five Points neighborhood. This small but mighty brewery has earned acclaim and awards with a 2018 gold medal for Saison Trystero at World Beer Cup and eight Great American Beer Festival medals, including a silver medal in the Mixed-Culture Brett Beer category for Biere Ovale and a gold medal for Inner Light in the Australian Pale Ale category in 2021.
Golden, Colorado, United States
Coda Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #36 in Colorado. They are most well known for "So Go Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Dark Matter", which is an Oatmeal Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Public Offering Brewing Co. produce's fine quality beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Open Spaces", which is a Kรถlsch and "So Berry Peachy", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rollinsville, Colorado, United States
Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending produce's high quality beer and is ranked #39 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Belly Full of Sunshine", which is a Fruited Sour and "Trail Snacks", which is a Kรถlsch. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Lyons, Colorado, United States
MainStageโs mission is to build community by providing fantastic beer, great music, and a place for people to come together. With a passion for great beer, MainStageโs focus is on experience, music, and building community all while making sure a world-class beer is close at hand.
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Jessup Farm Barrel House is a brewery specializing in barrel-aging and blending, utilizing a variety of wine and spirit barrels to create an exciting tasting menu of approachable barrel-aged beers
Boulder, Colorado, United States
At Avery Brewing Company, we are enthusiastic curators of all things beer. From our home in Boulder, Colorado, we use over 33 years of brewing experience to deliver fan favorites and bold innovations to curious beer lovers everywhere. Join us, and weโll guide you through the limitless world of craft beer with offerings like White Rascal, our flagship Belgian-Style White Ale, a remarkable selection of IPAs, and an impressive barrel-aged series.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Danico Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Bodey Bodhi And Associates", which is a New England IPA and "Arsenal IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Georgetown, Colorado, United States
Founded in 2020, Cabin Creek Brewing is a Craft Brewpub that blends tradition & innovation, offering hand-crafted beer & drinks and scratch-made food 7 days/week in Historic Georgetown, CO. Set on Georgetown Lake, our cabin style brewery offers unmatched views of the Rockies and our clean foeder fermented lager program in combination with our full menu and bar create an experience like no other in Colorado. 'Best New Brewery in Colorado 2020' - voted on by 400 plus Breweries throughout the state.
Salida, Colorado, United States
Tres Litros Beer Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #38 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Clarity of Mind", which is a New England IPA and "Hopper Dropper IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Denver, Colorado, United States
A brewer owned and operated boutique brewery located in the Historic Baker Neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Hoppy things. Sour things. Funky things. Stouty things. Other things.
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