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Best breweries in Fort Collins, Colorado

Within 13 miles of Fort Collins we track 36 breweries. 5 rate Great. Hello Brew Co. in Fort Collins leads the list at 4.36 (Great).

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

    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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    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 journey’s both literal and metaphorical, we’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 ilk…. 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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 6

    Funkwerks

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Funkwerks produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Raspberry Provincial", which is a Sour and "Tropic King", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Sours.

    Rating
    3.91Fine
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  7. 7

    Timnath Beerwerks

    Timnath, Colorado, United States

    Artfully crafting American and German-style beers since November 2018. Craft brewery and tasting room located in the historic Colorado Feed & Grain building in downtown Timnath, CO. Secondary taproom located in Fort Collins.

    Rating
    3.91Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  8. 8

    Horse & Dragon Brewing Company

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Horse & Dragon Brewing Company was founded to unite people. We strive to brew a range of high quality, tasty, fresh craft beers for groups to enjoy. Whether a large celebration or sharing stories after work, craft beer provides the catalyst for spending time together. Tasty brews, respectful dealings, sustainable practices, contributing to community. Horse & Dragon – it’s all about balance.

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  9. 9

    Mash Lab Brewing

    Windsor, Colorado, United States

    Mash Lab Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #49 in Colorado. They are most well known for "Peanut Butter Milk Stout", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout and "Fog Lamp", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  10. 10

    Odell Brewing Co.

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Founded in 1989, Odell Brewing is a local, independent brewery, hand-crafting innovative brews. Visit our flagship brewery in Fort Collins or our Denver small batch brewhouses in the Five Points and Sloan’s Lake neighborhoods. Odell Brewing is employee owned and committed to its independence for generations to come. We own the hard work, the vision, our footprint and our place in the community. All so you can own it too.

    Rating
    3.87Fine
    Popularity
    Extremely widely rated
  11. 11

    Stodgy Brewing Company

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Stodgy Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Hazy Session IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Scottish Ale", which is a Scottish Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.84Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  12. 12

    Mythmaker Brewing

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Neighborhood brewery in west Fort Collins, CO. A small brew system allows us to maintain an ever evolving tap list of small batch brews with something on tap for everyone!

    Rating
    3.83Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  13. 13

    High Hops Brewery

    Windsor, Colorado, United States

    At High Hops Brewery, our goal is to give life to a family of beers that is both unique and delicious. The greenhouse and farmland we operate out of allows us to grow our own quality ingredients like hops, herbs, and spices which we use in our award-winning beers. Established 2012 in Windsor, Colorado.

    Rating
    3.83Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  14. 14

    Gilded Goat Brewing Company

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Gilded Goat Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Nokhu", which is an American IPA and "Frumpy Moo Moo", which is a Coffee Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    3.82Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  15. 15

    Maxline Brewing

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    CRAFT Maxline Brewing's commitment to quality malts, hops, water, and yeast matches our passion for unique and rich beers. COMMUNITY A business should support the community, not the other way around. To make a difference, you need to donate your time and talents. Every member of our brewery family is committed to serving a minimum of 6 hours of each month volunteering at your local non-profits and farms. CULTURE Make Maxline Brewing your own. Have a suggestion for a new brew? We want to hear it. Is your favorite team playing? We'll turn on the game for you. Want to take a palate trip? Choose from a menu of artisan bites from local businesses. Think of Maxline Brewing as your new living room.

    Rating
    3.81Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  16. 16

    DC Oakes Brewhouse And Eatery

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    DC Oakes Brewhouse And Eatery produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Coconut Almond Porter", which is an American Porter and "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.81Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  17. 17

    Rally King Brewing

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Rally King Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Surfer Girl", which is an American IPA and "Citralicious Grapefruit IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    3.80Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  18. 18

    Penrose Taphouse & Eatery

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    3.79Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  19. 19

    Intersect Brewing

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    We are a local, neighborhood-focused craft brewery. Family, bike, and dog friendly, with a taproom and beer garden. Quick access to the Spring Creek trail at Drake and Taft Hill. Craft beer brewed in High Fidelity.

    Rating
    3.79Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  20. 20

    Konstruct Brewing

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    3.78Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  21. 21

    Salt Road Brewing

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Salt Road Brewing uses locally sourced Northern Colorado ingredients to create unique, classic, and innovative styles. We still, however, recognize extraordinary ingredients located outside of our great state. And, if we felt we could not make great beer from local ingredients, we wouldn't do it. Supporting local stretches beyond social and economic responsibility and, when it comes to beer, local tastes better.

    Rating
    3.77Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  22. 22

    Soul Squared Brewing Company

    Wellington, Colorado, United States

    We are a farm-based brewery located between Fort Collins and Wellington Colorado. We are considered to be agri-centric, meaning we use as many ingredients as possible from our farm and our neighbors. We also brew with a majority of local malt from Troubadour Maltings.

    Rating
    3.75Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  23. 23

    Mighty River Brewing Company

    Windsor, Colorado, United States

    Find your river. For us, the river is our happy place. It could mean a day of fishing or just a nice leisurely float followed by a cold beer or two shared with friends. We’ve spent countless hours fishing on the banks of the Cache La Poudre. We’ve floated the North Platte in Wyoming. Rafted the Snake in Idaho. Fished the Colorado and Roaring Fork. And in these places, we’ve found serenity and tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This is our goal in opening Mighty River Brewing Company: to offer an environment away from the stress and obligations of life. The river is our metaphor for a place where you can get away β€” if only for an hour or two. We’ve spent many years homebrewing and honing our techniques. We’ve traveled the country tasting beers from Oregon to Arizona and Florida to Massachusetts to learn new styles. Our neighbors, friends and family often benefitted from this R&D and, to us, the best part of homebrewing has always been the smiles and conversation created over a great beer. At Mighty River Brewing Company, we invite you to have a seat, have a beer and find your river.

    Rating
    3.74Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  24. 24

    Crooked Beech

    Loveland, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    3.72Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  25. 25

    Old Colorado Brewing Company

    Wellington, Colorado, United States

    Joseph Neckel opened the first craft brewery in Fort Collins in 1989 with the name Old Colorado Brewing Co. He relocated his brewing operations in Fort Collins several times from 89-02 culminating in the decision to close down and relocate to Wyoming where he brewed until his retirement in 2013. In February of 2016 Joseph's grandson Brandon and his wife Tara opened their own brewery in Wellington and keep the Old Colorado name in honor of Joseph's brewing legacy with the goal of brewing Grandpa's original recipes. Sadly, Joseph passed away on Thanksgiving Day 2016. The brewery is situated on the ground floor of a grain elevator originally constructed in 1022. Two of the rooms have open ceilings where it is possible to see up all five stories of the grain elevator. Tap into history and enjoy THE BOLD TASTE OF OLD!

    Rating
    3.54Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  26. 26

    Equinox Brewing Company

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Equinox Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Space Ghost IPA", which is an American IPA and "Eclipse Brown", which is a Brown Ale - American. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.54Poor
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  27. 27

    Breckenridge Brewery

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Breckenridge Brewery opened its doors in 1990 in the ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado. What started as a small brewpub has grown into a one of the largest breweries in the U.S. The original brewery still serves its craft beer and delicious pub fare at altitude. The production brewery outside of Denver sends beer to thirty-five states and offers tours, dining, and a welcoming Colorado beer garden experience. With a focus on balanced, approachable and interesting beer, the brewery’s portfolio contains classics like Vanilla Porter, Avalanche Amber Ale, Agave Wheat, 471 Double IPA, and Breck IPA, along with a variety of specialty beers that include seasonals, barrel-aged beers, the Brewery Lane Series, and a newly announced nitrogen-charged canned series. Visit www.breckbrew.com for more information.

    Rating
    3.53Poor
    Popularity
    Extremely widely rated
  28. 28

    CooperSmith’s Pub & Brewing

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    CooperSmith's Pub & Brewing produce's unproven beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Punjabi Pale Ale", which is an American IPA and "Sigda's Green Chili", which is a Spiced / Herbed Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.52Poor
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  29. 29

    Ramskeller Brewery

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    3.52Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  30. 30

    New Belgium Brewing Company

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    New Belgium Brewing was founded in 1991 in Fort Collins, Colo., by Kim Jordan, a social worker, who built her company the only way a social worker would: People first. Over the past three decades, New Belgium has turned that ethos into a unique β€œhuman-powered” business model through practices that were and still are rare in the business world: fully paid healthcare premiums for all coworkers, paying a living wage, open-book management, renewable energy sourcing, a free onsite medical clinic and physician, a deep commitment to philanthropy and advocacy, and much more. With expansions to Asheville, N.C., in 2016; Denver, Colo., in 2018; and the 2021 acquisition of Bell’s Brewery, based in Kalamazoo, Mich., this people-centric model has led New Belgium to become arguably the most popular and fastest-growing American craft brewer today. New Belgium is famous for its flagship beer, Fat Tire Ale; year-round favorites like Voodoo Ranger IPA (America’s #1 IPA brand), Dominga Grapefruit Paloma, and La Folie Sour Brown Ale; and an award-winning wood-aged sour program and innovative limited release beers. To learn more about New Belgium, visit NewBelgium.com.

    Rating
    3.50Poor
    Popularity
    One of the most-rated breweries anywhere
  31. 31

    Tilted Barrel Brew Pub

    Loveland, Colorado, United States

    We are Brewpub in Loveland, CO that features high quality craft beer and exceptional craft food! We are a friendly, neighborhood gathering place for all ages to enjoy. If you want to watch the game, grab a beer, or have dinner with your family, we fit the need! Currently brewing off site with plans to brew onsite by the end of the year.

    Rating
    3.49Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  32. 32

    Big Thompson Brewery

    Loveland, Colorado, United States

    Big Thompson Brewery produce's unproven beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Float Away IPA", which is an American IPA and "Hazemaker", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.47Poor
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  33. 33

    Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

    Loveland, Colorado, United States

    Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery produce's okay quality beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA and "Red Rocks Red Ale", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    3.45Poor
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  34. 34

    Southern Girl Brewery

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    3.05Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  35. 35

    Big Beaver Brewing Co.

    Loveland, Colorado, United States

    Since 2010, the Big Beaver Brewing Co. has been creating delicious craft beer in the shadows of the Rocky Mountain National Park. This awe inspiring view demands equally awesome beer - and the Big Beaver Taproom has 16 styles of beer on draft. Enjoy your favorite beer in our cozy confines of our Taproom or to-go in refillable growlers. Stop by today and see for yourself why everybody is saying…

    Rating
    3.02Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  36. 36

    Pitchers Brewery Sports Pub

    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Rating
    2.81Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated