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Opened in 1988, our Fort Collins Brewery brews 33 different beer brands. In 2018, it became the second brewery with the capacity to support our emergency drinking water program. The team periodically pauses brewing to produce and can emergency drinking water, enabling us to better support our neighbors in need from coast to coast.

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Budweiser Brewery Tour – Fort Collins

Discover how beer is brewed at one of the largest breweries in the United States: Budweiser. Guests of all ages are welcome on the tour, and those over 21 get free beer samples, including two large pints of your choice.

In addition to seeing the whole brewing process, guests also get to visit the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales West Coast Team at the Fort Collins brewery. These majestic, giant horses have appeared in Super Bowl commercials as well as fairs and parades. Furthermore, there is a gift shop with Budweiser gifts and memorabilia.

If you’d prefer to skip the tour and go straight to the tasting room, you’re welcome to. Aside from the 2 free pints, the bar sells beer and has mini-pretzel bags. The free, guided tour lasts about an hour while a paid, Beermaster Tour lasts 2 hours and has different rates according to whether or not you are of drinking age.

The tour takes you more in-depth and behind the scenes providing you with sample beers throughout the brewing process and attendees also get souvenirs. For those still wishing to learn more, Beer School teaches styles, pouring techniques, and food pairings. It’s a modest fee and lasts 45 minutes. Two other brewery tours in town are Odell and New Belgium .

Address: 2351 Busch Drive, Fort Collins 80524

Season: Year-round

Website: anheuser-busch.com/about/breweries-and-tours/fort-collins-co

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Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Open in 1988, the Fort Collins Anheuser-Busch Brewery brews 33 different beer brands. In 2018 it became the second brewery with the capacity to support their emergency drinking water program. Their team periodically pauses brewing to produce and can emergency drinking water, in an effort to better support their neighbors coast to coast.

The Fort Collins Budweiser factory offers free guided tours. The beer at the end of the mile-and-a-half walk is also free.

While waiting for the Anheuser-Busch Brewery tour to begin, we help ourselves to complimentary soda and pretzels in the bar. The adjacent gift shop sells all the Budweiser paraphernalia one could want, including T-shirts that say “don’t worry, be hoppy.”

Our tour guide, Cory, gathers the group together and gets us under way. Our first stop: the Clydesdale Hamlet, home of the famous Budweiser horses. Cory explains the Fort Collins Bud brewery is the training facility that teaches these immense creatures to be commercial stars, parade ponies and everything else the job demands.

He then leads us through the Willy Wonka-style gates and up to the brewery doors. Inside, we take an elevator to the “hot side” where wort – a young, unfermented beer mixture – is made. Through the hall windows we see the brewing vats – gigantic silver cones that make this facility tied for the fifth-largest automated brewery in the Budweiser system.

From here the wort is sent to the “cold side,” where other ingredients are added. We follow suit, passing in hallways filled with black-and-white photos of the company’s founding workers and product.

In the second elevator, we can smell the bitter fragrance of hops from the room above. As we enter, we stare at the enormous holding vats. “We still make beer like they did back then,” Cory says, “…but we’ve made it more efficient. Guys like Busch, Pabst and Coors are responsible for the mechanization.”

After a few educational stops, we’re led to the beer packing and shipping area. As we watch the massive amounts of machinery, Cory explains the entire process, from the brew being poured, to the cans being pasteurized.

A display of the beer line is next.

“I’ve tried every beer in this case – for training purposes, of course,” Cory says jokingly, “so I can help you find a beer you’ll like.”

Walking through the advertisement hall, with familiar slogans like “This Bud’s for you” and “Nothing beats a Bud,” we pass into the lager cellar. The room, kept at a chilly 48 degrees, stores rows upon rows of giant vats with fermenting lager. The deep carbonated smell fills our nostrils, adding to the anticipation of the beer that awaits.

Once the tour is over, we’re back to the bar to treat our taste buds. Cory explains each 3-ounce taster of beer our bartender serves, from the intake to the aftertaste, and invites us to have an additional 10-ounce beer of our choice.

This tour, which lasts about 1 ½ hours, is free from start to finish, but an expanded Brewmaster Tour is offered for $25 per person. In addition to a hat, T-shirt, tasting glass and 10 percent discount at the gift shop, the paid tour offers a more in-depth look at what makes the Anheuser-Busch one of the most popular companies in the world.

Beermaster Tours must be scheduled in advance, and participants must wear closed-toe shoes and pants. $25 per person for those 21 and older, $10 for those 13 to 20, who are not allowed to taste the beer. October-May, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Thursday through Monday, June-September, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery is another stop to add to your Colorado breweries list !

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The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are coming home to Fort Collins and you can see them! To celebrate their 82nd anniversary with Anheuser-Busch this year, the Budweiser Clydesdales will be at the Fort Collins Brewery and Tour Center from October 9-17.

You will have the opportunity to visit the Clydesdales during regular business hours in their stable or pastures. The tour center will also offer two Clydesdale Camera Days for visitors to take an exclusive photo opportunity with one of the World-famous draft horses, and Brunch With the Clydesdales where visitors can enjoy brunch offerings while overlooking the Clydesdales in their pasture.

This is the last time the Clydesdales will be in town until December, as the hitch is leaving to appear in hundreds of parades and festivals throughout the western United States.

Clydesdale Visits

• Oct 9-17, 2015
• Monday – Saturday 10a.m. – 6p.m.
• Sunday 10a.m. – 4p.m.

Guests will have the ability to come visit the Budweiser Clydesdales during regular business hours

Clydesdale Camera Days

• Oct. 10 & Oct. 17, 2015
• 1 – 3p.m.

A Clydesdale will be dressed and ready for a close-up as guests pose for their photos with an on-site professional photographer

Brunch with the Clydesdales

• Oct. 11, 2015
• 10a.m. – 1p.m.

Visitors can order omelets, pancakes or biscuits and gravy off the brewery’s brunch menu while enjoying mountain views and overlooking the Clydesdales

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Your guide to brewery tours in Fort Collins

Beer samples come paired with science and history lessons during brewery tours in Fort Collins.

The behind-the-scenes looks at brewing have become a popular tourist attraction in the city known as the Napa Valley of Beer.

While all beer is made with the same four ingredients — water, barley, hops and yeast  — the scale at which they are produced varies greatly.

Check out these formal Fort Collins brewery tours — most of which include free samples. People of all ages are typically welcome on the tours, but for those 21 and older, IDs are required to taste the brews.

Anheuser-Busch Fort Collins

2351 Busch Dr., (970) 490-4691

Facility production:  About 10 million barrels a year. The site that opened in 1988 is the second youngest of 12 total Anheuser-Busch breweries in the U.S.

Schedule:  Tours start at 10 a.m. daily. They run every 45 minutes until 4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and every 30 minutes until 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Length: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Good to know: The town's oldest operating brewery attracts travelers off I-25 and is especially popular anytime the Budweiser Clydesdale horses are in town. The mile-long tour starts in the Clydesdale's stable. Attendees then walk inside the massive brewhouse facility. Guides describe the history of Anheuser-Busch and how it morphed into the world's largest brewer. Next, the tour group watches a video message from the site's head brewer Tim Seitz and learns more about the company's operations in Colorado. Attendees venture through a museum of Anheuser-Busch's old advertising and packaging. The tour route overlooks various parts of the brewing process and attendees can take used Budweiser beech wood chips as a free souvenir. Attendees get a free sample toward the end of the tour.

New Belgium Brewing

500 Linden St., (970) 221-0524

Facility production: About 750,000 barrels a year. New Belgium also produces beer at an Asheville, N.C. location.

Schedule:  Tours are held daily beginning at 11:30 a.m. and run every half hour until 4:30 p.m. Reservations fill up fast, sometimes weeks in advance, but slots  can be reserved online .

Length:  1 hour and 30 minutes

Description:  Fort Collins' iconic craft brewery hosts about 200,000 people on tours per year. The tour starts with a history lesson on how the craft brewery began in a Fort Collins basement . Some of the original Fat Tire equipment is on display. Attendees move into the brewhouse and learn how the beer is made now and the history of Belgian brewing styles. The tour group then goes through New Belgium's barrel room full of giant wood wine foeders, where there's a discussion and tasting of the sour beers that New Belgium is credited with pioneering here. The group moves to the packaging building, which overlooks the robotic bottling and canning lines. The tour concludes with a trip down the brewery's trademark taproom slide. Attendees typically get three or four free samples throughout the tour.

Odell Brewing

800 E. Lincoln Ave., (970) 498-9070

Facility production:  About 120,000 barrels a year. Odell is considered the country's 27th largest craft brewer.

Schedule: Daily at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Booking online at least 24 hours in advance is encouraged.

Length: 30-45 minutes

Description: Protective eye goggles are handed out for tour-goers here at one of Colorado's oldest craft breweries. The tour ventures first into the brewhouse where attendees pass around raw grain and hops to taste and smell. The brewing process is explained as is the history of how the Odell family started the operations in Fort Collins. A quality assurance team often tastes beer in the background. The tour group then heads down to the production line. Attendees see the fermenters and the brewery's pilot system where new and small batch beers are first produced. The tour checks out a cooler full of rare Odell beers from various years. The bottling, keg and new canning lines are showcased. The tour concludes with a free sample in the taproom.

1900 E. Lincoln Ave., (970) 482-3865

Facility production:  About 6,000 barrels a year. The brewery recently entered a distribution alliance with New York's Brooklyn Brewery and San Francisco's 21st Amendment Brewing.

Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. No reservations are required, but attendees are asked to arrive 10 minutes early.

Length:  30-45 minutes

Description:  This brewery, which specializes in saisons, goes over everything to know about the funky Belgian-style beer on its tour. Attendees learn the history of the saison style as well as the coincidences that led to the start of Funkwerks. While Funkwerks launched in 2010, the facility previously housed H.C. Berger Brewing and Fort Collins Brewery. Tour-goers see the barrel room, milling room, brewhouse, fermenters and small bottling line. Attendees typically get two or three free samples on the tour. 

Horse & Dragon Brewing

124 Racquette Dr., (970) 631-8038

Facility production:  About 1,500 barrels barrels a year.

Schedule:  Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. No reservations are required. Weekday tours are available upon request between noon and 6 p.m. 

Length:  20-30 minutes

Tour description: The brewery that launched in 2014 goes over its quick ascension during this tour. Attendees learn the many meanings that inspired the brewery's unique name. Special attention is also given to the brewery's active barrel-aging program. Attendees are encouraged to bring a pint with them on the tour.

Purpose Brewing & Cellars

4025 S. Mason St., (970) 377-4107

Facility production:  Under 1,000 barrels a year.

Schedule:  Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Only 10 spots are available. Reservations are available for purchase at purposebrewing.com .

Length: 1 hour

Description: Fort Collins' newest craft brewery is launching formal tours this weekend. Longtime New Belgium brewmaster Peter Bouckaert and former 1933 Brewing head brewer Zach Wilson are the experienced duo behind the new operation. Bouckaert and Wilson personally walk customers through a cellar experience that includes four tasters of the beers on tap, two tasters of beers straight from the barrel and a cheese plate to pair with the drinks. The two brewers share the inspiration for each beer, always made in small batches.

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Every town has a certain something that makes it special. For Fort Collins, that’s craft beer and the culture that has grown around it.

Located just 60 minutes north of Denver, Fort Collins produces 70% of the craft beer made in Colorado, which is ranked 4 th  in the nation for the number of microbreweries per capita. It’s no wonder that people call Fort Collins “The Craft Beer Capital of Colorado.” 

Each of the 20-plus breweries in Fort Collins offers its own ambiance and a unique experience for your palate. Whether you fancy yourself a seasoned connoisseur or are brand new to sampling craft beer, you’ll find something to suit your tastes.

You can explore and experience the breweries in many ways – pedal off on two wheels with  Beer and Bike Tours  or simply head out on a self-guided tour via bike or with a designated driver.

Old Town Tour

You can make your own walking tour in Old Town thanks to the close proximity of a few breweries.

Coopersmith’s Pub & Brewing

Take a step back into history as you stroll into Fort Collins very first and longest operating brewpub, having opened its doors in 1989. Coopersmith’s always has something tasty on tap including, Not Brown Ale, Poudre Pale and Horsetooth Stout. Looking for something with a kick? Try a Sigda’s Green Chili. Coopersmith’s is also a great place for lunch to provide the fuel you’ll need for the rest of your beer tasting adventure. Pints from $6.

•   #5 Old Town Square
• (970) 498-0483

Equinox Brewing

Next, take a hop, skip and jump on your way across historic Mountain Ave. to Equinox Brewing and sample some of their staple brews. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday and on sunny days, Equinox has one of the finest Beer Gardens in town, allowing you to relax and sip on a pint. Also, don’t forget to sneak a peak at the Bootlegger which is a tricycle made for delivering kegs around town. 

• 133 Remington St.
• (970) 484-1368

Gilded Goat Brewing Company

The Gilded Goat is a small, family-owned and operated neighborhood brewery in the heart of Fort Collins next door to Trader Joe’s. They serve a mix of classic styles, experimental batches, and sour beers in a very comfortable taproom. Stop by and check out the club-level seating so you can see the brewhouse in action or, if you prefer, stay for a guided tasting session. 

• 132 W Mountain
• (970) 825-7192

Hello Brew Co.

Hello Brew Co. is a brewery-taproom located in a 120-year-old home in the Fort Collins River District.  This small taproom offers a minimalist yet homey environment. Hello Brew Co. is focused on providing contemporary IPAs and Czech-style Pilsners.

• 405 Linden St.
• (970) 792-9862

Salt Road  Brewing

Salt Road Brewing sources high-quality Colorado ingredients to create unique, classic, innovative styles of beer. Our downtown Fort Collins location provides a gathering space for the community to bond while sipping on delicious beer made from local malts, hops, yeast, and pure Rocky Mountain water. Join us in our taproom where you can view local artwork or relax on our patio around a cozy fire pit surrounded by hops. Local just tastes better!

• 321 Old Firehouse Alley (behind Illegal Pete's)
• (970) 672-8188

Brewery Row Tour

Situated just a few blocks from each other, New Belgium Brewing and Odell Brewing Co. are the largest craft breweries in town and both are heavyweights in the world of craft beer.

New Belgium Brewing Company

Makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and Abbey, New Belgium promotes biking nearly as much as it does beer. From the Tour de Fat every year, to Bike-In Cinema each summer, New Belgium is the trendsetter for beer and bike culture. New Belgium is also known as the trendsetter in perfecting sour beer. Take a walk through “Cache La Foeder” and get a peek at the dozens upon dozens of giant old wooden wine barrels and you’ll see why New Belgium is known for its sour beers. Tours fill up fast, so book ahead to make sure you get a spot. 

• 500 Linden St.
• (970) 221-0524

Odell Brewing Co.

Makers of flagship brew 90 Shilling and a full range of flavorful beers from the light, crisp Easy Street Wheat to the dark, roasty Cutthroat Porter, Odell Brewing is a Fort Collins favorite amongst locals and visitors alike. Some also say Odell has perfected the taste of an IPA, which is one of their most popular selling beers. Equipped with one of the best patios in all of Fort Collins, Odell is so much more than just a brewery. It’s a place to hang out with close friends where you can enjoy live music and local food trucks while basking in the Colorado sun. 

• 800 East Lincoln Ave.
• (970) 498-9070

Just a short bike ride down Lincoln Ave., you will find a slew of breweries that pack a punch when it comes to crafting a tasty brew.

SweetWater Brewing Company

SweetWater Brewing Company was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1997. Our Fort Collins location was established in 2021 and has quickly become known for award-winning beers, delicious entrees and heady bites. Founded by two outdoor enthusiasts, it is a premier lifestyle beer company. Located in North Fort Collins, the brewery is minutes from the city's top hotels, restaurants, bars, hiking trails, and natural attractions. Hosting a special event or an important meeting at the brewery provides guests with a unique and entertaining experience with several different spaces to choose from. (1020 E Lincoln Ave)

• 1020 E Lincoln Ave
• (970) 658-3894

Snowbank Brewing

A departure from the traditional brewery, Snowbank Brewing focuses on innovation and a passion for the Colorado lifestyle. Beers are named for the wonderful Colorado landscape and made from Colorado snowmelt. 

• 225 North Lemay Ave. #1
• (970) 999-5658

Funkwerks focuses primarily on Saisons, with fruity aromas, and often offers drier profiles which become wonderful summer beers made by the masters. Funkwerks has won many medals over the years, and in 2012 The Great American Beer Festival named them “Small Brewing Company of the Year”. Their Saison was awarded a gold medal in 2017 at the Great American Beer Festival. Refreshing and award-winning, Funkwerks is a must stop along your tour. 

• 1900 East Lincoln Ave.
• (970) 482-3865

Horse and Dragon Brewing Company

Horse and Dragon is a Fort Collins’ local favorite. This family-owned and run, independent microbrewery’s motto is “work & family, hops & malt, Horse & Dragon.” They craft high-quality, great-tasting beers sustainably while building community in the heart of Northern Colorado. Horse and Dragon is famous for their Sad Panda, an American-style coffee stout, that is definitely a must try. 

• 124 Racquette Dr.
• (970) 689-8848

Peculier Ales Fort Collins

Peculier Brewing Co. is a distinguished craft brewery that prides itself on its unique blend of tradition and innovation. Nestled within an industrial brewhouse, the company has managed to carve out a niche for itself in the competitive Fort Collins brewing scene. The company's ethos: ”Beer Set Apart", is perfectly encapsulated by every beer’s unique creativity, set apart by its flavor, texture, and the craftsmanship that goes into its brewing. (1831 E Mulberry St.)

• 1831 E Mulberry St
• (970) 661-2144

Anheuser Busch Brewing Company

Embark on a comprehensive tour of the Budweiser brewing and bottling process, visit the world-famous Clydesdale horses, pick up some souvenirs in the extensive gift shop and take a little time to lounge in the outdoor Biergarten. 

• 2351 Busch Dr.
• (970) 490-4691

Midtown Tour

In the middle swath of Fort Collins, you’ll find several distinct breweries. These breweries are sprinkled throughout the area, but all are worth a visit.

Prost Brewing Company

Prost is one of the first companies/breweries in Fort Collins to have an alley entrance for patrons, making it quite unique. This alleyway taproom is a homecoming of sorts for the Denver-based craft brewery thanks in part to Prost Brewing having an ownership team composed of multiple CSU alumnus. The Gold-medal-winning brewery makes German-style lagers exclusively and serves them in a Bavarian-themed taproom. Prost will only be serving its own beers at the Fort Collins satellite location, and for the time being, every beer will be brewed at the Denver location and delivered to Fort Collins.

• 1510 South College Ave.
• (970) 568-8936

Rally King Brewing

In town since 2015, Rally King has since become a favorite neighborhood brewery for Midtown locals and other craft beer lovers. Located right off of the Spring Creek Trail, this family run brewery with a 7 barrel system, is kid, dog, and bike friendly and offers a variety of brews from European style Ales to IPA’s to sours. Releasing new beers 2-3 times per month, Rally King offers delicious one of a kind beers to please any palate. 

• 1624 S Lemay Ave. #4

Maxline Brewing

This brewery has a commitment to quality malts, hops, water, and yeast that matches their passion for brewing enticing beer. Maxline has a focus on supporting the community, as each member of the company dedicates six hours every month volunteering at local non-profits and sustainable farms. The brewery has a cozy feel, equipped with expansive community tables and fermenters labeled with chalkboard titles to let guests know what beers they can expect next. This Midtown brewery is known for its great tasting beer and sense of community. 

• 2724 McClelland Dr #190
• (970) 296-2855
• 3500 S College Ave. #194

Jessup Farm Barrel House

The Barrel House is extremely unique thanks in part to the brewery being housed in a 133-year-old, 3,000 square-foot restored barn that sits on the 13-acre Jessup Farm Artisan Village. The Barrel House is known for blending beers with barrels used for wine, bourbon and other specialty barrel-aged beer in order to create intricate flavors derived from the attributes of those barrels. 

• 1921 Jessup Dr.
• (970) 568-8345

Westside Tour

“Go West, young man.” Head just west of Shields street and you’ll come across some unique, great tasting craft breweries. 

Stodgy Brewing Company

We are a brewery and taproom in northwest Fort Collins, here to offer our neighbors and extended community members a gathering space where people can connect and relax around great beer. We have a spacious outdoor patio, and lots of cozy indoor seating! Friendly dogs welcome inside and out.

• 1802 Laporte Ave
• (970) 232-9702

Intersect Brewing

Intersect is 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. 

• 2160 W Drake Rd A-1
• (970) 682-2041

Mythmaker Brewing

Mythmaker Brewing believes the Craft Beer Industry is undergoing constant evolution. The mission at Mythmaker is to brew craft beer in both traditional and experimental ways and to mesh old traditions and new experiences together in a local, community driven, hospitality focused environment. Their small batch brew system ensures a constantly changing beer list for your exploratory palate.

• 1035 S Taft Hill Rd.
• (970) 666-4418

South FoCo Tour

The south side of Fort Collins is where a lot of new restaurants, hotels and businesses are popping up all over the place. Oh, and did we mention the south side is also home to some amazing breweries? The area provides big city amenities while keeping its small town charm. 

Zwei Brewing Co.

Zwei is focused on German beers and the great heritage of Old World brewing. These ideals and passions have helped inspire their flagship beer line as well as their rotating taps. Embracing key German styles have led to lots of exciting beers at Zwei Brewing! 

• 4612 South Mason St. #120
• (970) 223-2482

Purpose Brewing and Cellars

Formerly known as 1933 Brewing, Purpose Brewing was created by Zach and Laura Wilson, who paired with longtime New Belgium brewmaster Peter Bouckaert and his wife Frezi to start the venture. Purpose Brewing and Cellars has introduced a new concept to the Fort Collins brewing scene where beers change weekly and are never repeated. 

• 4025 S Mason St. Unit C
• (970) 377-4107

DC Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery

The brewery was named after Daniel Chessman Oakes who was one of the earliest settlers in Colorado. This brewery pays homage to Oakes’ pioneering spirit by emulating his tireless work ethic through the passion of making hand-crafted beer. DC Oakes also serves up great tasting food, along with classic cocktails, wine and other local beers on tap as well as their own. 

• 3581 E Harmony Rd. #110
• (970) 268-2076

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One of Fort Collins's leading employers -- and its top tourist attraction -- this Anheuser-Busch brewery produces some six million barrels of beer each year, distributed to 10 Western states. The 1 1/4-hour tours leave from the visitor center and gift shop, and include exhibits on the history of the Anheuser-Busch company, nostalgic displays of ads from the 1950s and other periods, and a complete look at the brewing process, from the huge brew kettles to the high-speed packaging plant that fills 2,000 cans per minute. The tours end at the tasting room with a free sample.

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Clydesdales

Stay up-to-date with the World-Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales and learn more about Warm Springs Ranch: the official breeding facility for the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Warm Springs Ranch

Warm Springs Ranch is the official breeding facility of the Budweiser Clydesdales. Resting on 300-plus acres of rolling hills in the heart of Missouri, our state-of-the-art establishment will take your breath away.

Built in 2008, the property features a mare/stallion and foaling barn, veterinary lab, and 10 pastures: each with a customized walk-in shelter. Warm Springs Ranch is home to more than 70 Clydesdales ranging from foals to stallions.

Book a tour to see the Budweiser Clydesdales up close and personal!

From the Prohibition era to Super Bowl commercials, there is perhaps nothing more iconic in Budweiser’s storied history than its team of Clydesdale horses. More than just a mascot, the Clydesdales have been an integral part of Anheuser-Busch for more than 80 years.

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Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Factory

2351 Busch Dr, Fort Collins , Colorado 80524 USA

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“Enjoy Responsibly!”

On our complimentary tour, discover how your favorite beer is crafted by following it through the steps of the brewing process. Since its founding in 1852 in St. Louis, Missouri, Anheuser-Busch has been perfecting this process, taking pride in producing the world’s finest beer, one barrel at a time. From the finest, all-natural ingredients to the finished product, visitors of all ages will experience first-hand how we brew and package Budweiser. Those who are 21 and older will then have an opportunity to taste some of our quality products in the Hospitality Room at the conclusion of the tour. Soft drinks and snacks are also available.

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