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Best breweries in Colorado, United States

We track 362 breweries in Colorado, United States. 11 rate Exceptional and 34 rate Great. Amalgam Brewing in Denver leads the list at 4.78 (Exceptional).

The scale

  • 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.

Ranked breweries

  1. 1

    Amalgam Brewing

    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.

    Rating
    4.78Exceptional
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  2. 2

    Casey Brewing & Blending

    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.

    Rating
    4.76Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  3. 3

    Cohesion Brewing Company

    Denver, Colorado, United States

    Having opened in 2021, Cohesion Brewing Company is a brewery dedicated to the exploration of the Czech Republicโ€™s unique beer culture. As the country consuming the most beer per capita in the world, weโ€™ve 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.

    Rating
    4.73Exceptional
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  4. 4

    Bierstadt Lagerhaus

    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.

    Rating
    4.71Exceptional
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  5. 5

    Knotted Root Brewing Company

    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.

    Rating
    4.68Exceptional
    Popularity
    Well rated
  6. 6

    Westbound & Down

    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.

    Rating
    4.61Exceptional
    Popularity
    Well rated
  7. 7

    Cerebral Brewing

    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.

    Rating
    4.61Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  8. 8

    WeldWerks Brewing Co.

    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 Todayโ€™s 10Best Readerโ€™s Choice Awards in 2016 and multiple medals at both the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup.ย  At WeldWerks, being โ€œdialed-in" is a way of life, helping to ensure outstanding excellence in craft beer, service and beyond.

    Rating
    4.58Exceptional
    Popularity
    Extremely widely rated
  9. 9

    Outer Range Brewing Co.

    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.

    Rating
    4.52Exceptional
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  10. 10

    New Image Brewing

    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.

    Rating
    4.50Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  11. 11

    Crooked Stave Brewing Co.

    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 Denverโ€™s 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.

    Rating
    4.44Exceptional
    Popularity
    Extremely widely rated
  12. 12

    Lyric Brewing Company

    Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    4.42Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  13. 13

    Wanderment Brewing

    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.

    Rating
    4.39Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  14. 14

    Fritz Family Brewers

    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.

    Rating
    4.38Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  15. 15

    Hello Brew Co.

    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.

    Rating
    4.36Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  16. 16

    Odd13 Brewing

    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

    Rating
    4.33Great
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  17. 17

    Milieu Fermentation

    Aurora, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    4.32Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  18. 18

    Wild Provisions Beer Project

    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 Svฤ›tlรฉ (Czech Pale) Lager and "12ยฐ P Premium Pale Lager", which is a Svฤ›tlรฉ (Czech Pale) Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    4.30Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  19. 19

    Monolith Brewing

    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.

    Rating
    4.30Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  20. 20

    Backacre Beermakers

    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.

    Rating
    4.27Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  21. 21

    River North Brewery

    Denver, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    4.27Great
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  22. 22

    Cellar West Brewery

    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.

    Rating
    4.25Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  23. 23

    Craftsman Brew Co

    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.

    Rating
    4.22Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  24. 24

    Purpose Brewing & Cellars

    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.

    Rating
    4.22Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  25. 25

    4 Noses Brewing Company

    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.

    Rating
    4.22Great
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  26. 26

    Reverence Brewing Company

    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.

    Rating
    4.21Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  27. 27

    Peculier Ales

    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.

    Rating
    4.21Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  28. 28

    Zwei Brewing Co.

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Our passion is twofold; consistently making great beer, and constantly learning how to make our beer better. In our journeyโ€™s both literal and metaphorical, weโ€™ve 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 ilkโ€ฆ. 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.

    Rating
    4.19Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  29. 29

    Paradox Beer Company

    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.

    Rating
    4.18Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  30. 30

    Primitive Beer

    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.

    Rating
    4.18Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  31. 31

    Verboten Brewing and Barrel Project

    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!

    Rating
    4.17Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  32. 32

    Liquid Mechanics Brewing Co.

    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.

    Rating
    4.17Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  33. 33

    Cannonball Creek Brewing Co.

    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.

    Rating
    4.17Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  34. 34

    Angry James 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.

    Rating
    4.17Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  35. 35

    Reckless Brewing Company

    Fruita, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    4.17Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  36. 36

    Comrade Brewing Co

    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

    Rating
    4.16Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  37. 37

    Our Mutual Friend Brewing Company

    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.

    Rating
    4.16Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  38. 38

    Coda Brewing Co.

    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.

    Rating
    4.16Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  39. 39

    Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending

    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.

    Rating
    4.16Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  40. 40

    Danico Brewing Company

    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.

    Rating
    4.16Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  41. 41

    Public Offering Brewing Co.

    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.

    Rating
    4.15Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  42. 42

    Alidade Brewing

    Castle Rock, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    4.15Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  43. 43

    MainStage Brewing Co

    Lyons, Colorado, United States

    MainStageโ€™s 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, MainStageโ€™s focus is on experience, music, and building community all while making sure a world-class beer is close at hand.

    Rating
    4.13Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  44. 44

    Jessup Farm Barrel House

    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

    Rating
    4.13Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  45. 45

    Avery Brewing Co.

    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 weโ€™ll 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.

    Rating
    4.12Great
    Popularity
    One of the most-rated breweries anywhere
  46. 46

    Cabin Creek Brewing

    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.

    Rating
    3.96Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  47. 47

    Tres Litros Beer Company

    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.

    Rating
    3.95Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  48. 48

    Littleton Brewing Co

    Littleton, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    3.95Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  49. 49

    Wiley Roots Brewing Company

    Greeley, Colorado, United States

    We believe beer should be unique, crafted from the highest quality ingredients, and brewed with a sense of responsibility to the craft and to the surrounding community. We believe that brewing craft beer is an art and that it should be grounded in the core values of honesty, integrity, hard work, and the belief in oneโ€™s ability to create and share. We are a small, independently owned brewery with a unique focus on mixed-culture, barrel aged, and spontaneous beers in downtown Greeley, Colorado. Our beers have been awarded medals at the Great American Beer Festival in 2018 (Silver), 2017 (Gold), 2015 (Gold), 2013 (Bronze), and 2017 (Silver) at the Mazer Cup International. Wiley Roots Brewing Company was founded by Kyle Carbaugh and Miranda Carbaugh and opened in the summer of 2013.

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  50. 50

    Wibby Brewing

    Longmont, Colorado, United States

    Wibby Brewing crafts American influenced, German style lagers in Longmont, CO. Using traditional German brewing methods, craft lagers are brewed with malted German barley and American hops. These brews are then cold fermented with genuine lager yeast. The tasteful result of this combination is a collection of unique American lagers that few breweries in the craft beer community have chosen to explore.

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated

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