# Westbound & Down — Idaho Springs, Colorado

> Westbound & Down in Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States scores 4.61 out of 5 — Exceptional, #6 in Colorado. 321 beers tracked, mostly IPA.

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Westbound & Down is a brewery in Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States. We grade it Exceptional, with a score of 4.61 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #6 in Colorado. Of the 321 beers we track, 53% are IPA and 12% Pale Lager.

## Rating

- Score: 4.61 out of 5
- Grade: Exceptional 😍 — A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
- Ranked: #6 in Colorado · #113 in United States · #144 worldwide
- Popularity: Well rated
- Beers tracked: 321

## About

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.

## What they brew

- IPA — 53% of the beers we track
- Pale Lager — 12% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 11% of the beers we track
- Wheat Beer — 7% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 7% of the beers we track
- Other — 7% of the beers we track
- Strong Ale — 3% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 1617 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States
- Coordinates: 39.7417928, -105.5154999
- Website: https://westboundanddown.com/

## Same owner

- [Aspen Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/aspen-brewing-company-1969.md) — Aspen, United States

## Breweries nearby

- [Tommyknocker Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/tommyknocker-brewery-2016.md) — 3.48, Poor — Idaho Springs, Colorado — 0.1 mi away
- [Dostal Alley](https://finding.beer/brewery/dostal-alley-3907.md) — 3.03, Limited — Central City, Colorado — 4 mi away
- [Cabin Creek Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/cabin-creek-brewing-21822.md) — 3.96, Fine — Georgetown, Colorado — 9.5 mi away
- [Evergreen Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/evergreen-brewery-4177.md) — 3.82, Fine — Evergreen, Colorado — 10 mi away
- [Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending](https://finding.beer/brewery/howlin-wind-brewing-blending-29962.md) — 4.16, Great — Rollinsville, Colorado — 12 mi away
- [Lariat Lodge Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/lariat-lodge-brewing-company-280.md) — 3.80, Fine — Evergreen, Colorado — 13 mi away
- [Cannonball Creek Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/cannonball-creek-brewing-co-3607.md) — 4.17, Great — Golden, Colorado — 15 mi away
- [Very Nice Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/very-nice-brewing-company-27677.md) — 3.54, Poor — Nederland, Colorado — 15 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in Colorado](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/colorado.md)
- [Best breweries in United States](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states.md)

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