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Colorado Brewery Tours

Colorado has long been known for exceptional craft beer. New breweries seem to sprout up every week. Touring a brewery is a fun way to spend a couple of hours. You get free beer and you might learn something too.

List + Map of Brewery Tours in Colorado

Most larger breweries offer regularly scheduled tours. Most are first-come, first-serve, some you can sign up in advance. Tours are offered year-round, so it’s a tasty way to warm up your winter or relax away your summer.

Avery Brewery Tour – Boulder

Boulder Beer (Sleeping Giant Brewing)- Denver

Breckenridge Brewery Tour – Littleton

Budweiser Brewery Tour – Fort Collins

Coors Brewery Tour – Golden

Dry Dock Brewery Tour – Aurora

Great Divide Brewery Tour – Denver

Left Hand Brewery Tour – Longmont

New Belgium Brewery Tour – Fort Collins

Odell Brewery Tour – Fort Collins

Oskar Blues Brewery Tour – Longmont

Upslope Brewery Tour – Boulder

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Guide to Breweries and Craft Beer in Colorado

Everyone knows by now that Colorado is a mecca of craft breweries. They seem to pop up on another corner every week. Many of them offer free tours and even they don’t, they’ll still let you sample a few of their products.

You can make a fun day out of touring breweries in the craft towns of Boulder and Fort Collins. Boulder’s well-known brewers include Avery, Boulder Beer, and Upslope. And if you have extra time, Longmont’s not far and features the fan-favorite Oskar Blues. Fort Collins has Odell, in addition to Budweiser and New Belgium. All are within a few minutes of each too.

No matter where you are in the Centennial State, a microbrewery is probably not far off. Even when there’s none, you can usually sample a wide variety of craft beer at a local bar. Mile High Happy Hour shows more than a thousand Denver happy hours for those in the capital region.

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Denver Brewery Tours

Get behind-the-scenes looks at Denver’s thriving beer scene, including the largest single-site brewery in the world, as well as specialty microbreweries. To enrich your experience even further, delve into the fine craft alcohol scene with  tours of Denver's distilleries .  

Note: Tour times are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm.  

The Biggest Brewery in the World

The coors brewery tour.

The legendary  Coors Brewery  in nearby Golden can brew up to 22 million barrels and package up to 16 million barrels annually, making it the biggest single-site brewery in the world. The brewery offers guided tours (for a fee), a sampling-only experience (for a smaller fee) or you can just visit the gift shop.   

Downtown Denver Brewery Tours

Great divide brewing company.

Great Divide Brewing Company's  downtown  Brewery and Tap Room  is the go-to locale for many of Denver's beer aficionados, where you can sample any of the beers on tap, as well as the occasional Tap Room-only special release. The brewery offers behind-the-scenes tours of both its original Ballpark location and its RiNo Barrel Bar & Packaging Hall . 

Beer Walking Tour: LoDo to LoHi

Here's a walking tour that takes you from LoDo (Lower Downtown) to LoHi (Lower Highland), visiting several beer hotspots along the way. 

Wynkoop Brewing Company

Colorado's first brewpub opened in 1988 and was founded by a group of young urban pioneers that included John Hickenlooper, who went on to serve as Mayor of Denver for seven years and as the Governor of Colorado for two terms (the first former brewer to be elected as a state governor since Sam Adams in 1794). Today, the  Wynkoop Brewing Company  is the center of LoDo — Denver's hip historic district where century-old warehouses have been turned into more than 90 bars, brewpubs, restaurants and cafes. 

Guided Private Tours 

Denver microbrew tour.

Find out why Denver has been dubbed the "Napa Valley of Beer." The  Denver Microbrew Tour  is a 1.5-mile guided walking tour in downtown Denver's historic  LoDo  (lower downtown) neighborhood. The tour includes 10 samples at four of downtown's best breweries and tap rooms, including  Wynkoop Brewing Company   and  Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery . The guides are bona fide Denver brew aficionados, so you'll come out of this tour knowing more about beer than you ever thought possible. If street art is more your scene, join their RiNo Beer and Graffiti Tour, which winds past colorful murals in the River North Art District (RiNo)  on its path to four breweries (and possibly a cidery!). 

Aspire Tours' Brews n' Views Tour

Get out into the mountains and sample the best of the Colorado brewing scene with Aspire Tours . On this small-group tour, you'll learn the history of brewing in the area and enjoy stunning views while you visit three breweries in mountain towns (including historic  Golden ) on this half-day tour.

Denver Brew Tours

Take a private tour of Denver's best breweries with up to 14 of your closest friends with Denver Brew Tours . What makes this tour different? YOU pick the breweries! Choose from any of the more than 100 local breweries in and around Denver and Boulder, or pick from Denver Brew Tours' list of nearly 50 partner breweries, grouped by region so your can maximize your time. With Denver Brew Tours, you're in control of everything except the driving. Prefer to keep your feet on the ground? The company also offers a walking tour of Denver’s Tennyson Street Cultural District, including tasting flights at three local breweries. 

Mile High Bike Tours' Bike & Brew Tour

See some of the city’s best attractions by bicycle, including diverse public art, government buildings, beautiful parks, distinct architecture and all three professional sports arenas. Then, head to RiNo to sample some of Denver’s finest craft beer at a local hotspot on this approximately nine-mile, three-hour, fun-filled excursion.

Wynkoop's architecture is typical of the neighborhood, with hardwood floors, exposed brick walls covered with artwork and big open windows. The second floor of the huge pub has 22 pool tables, multiple dart boards and other bar games. There are always more than a dozen craft beers on tap. The flagship beer (available in cans) is Rail Yard Amber Ale, a smooth amber with the malty flavor of an Oktoberfest lager. For a true Colorado experience, try Patty's Chile Beer, a German-style lager made with chiles and smoked Ancho peppers. 

Direction to next stop:  Walk west on Wynkoop two blocks to the 16th Street Mall, then turn left and walk seven blocks to Curtis.

Rock Bottom Brewery

Today,  Rock Bottom Brewery  is a major chain with more than 30 breweries that produce 700 different craft beers that have won over 125 medals. But their brewery in Denver is the "mother ship," the first brewery of the chain when it opened in 1990. Rock Bottom has one of the best locations on the 16th Street Mall, Denver's mile-long pedestrian promenade. There are 41 outdoor patios along the Mall, but the one at Rock Bottom is the largest and one of the most popular. On summer weekends, bands play and hundreds of people gather to sip craft beer on the patio under twinkling lights, as horse-drawn carriages clatter by. The interior of the massive bar is built around towering glass windows displaying the brewing equipment. It can be noisy, crowded and fun, as the bar brings in an attractive crowd of young downtown office workers. For a quieter experience, head to the back bar, which has pool tables and a staff that's both knowledgeable and passionate about craft beer. Rock Bottom features the standard IPAs, Red Ale, White Ale, Dark Ale and a Winter Tartan Ale, as well as the always popular Molly's Titanic Brown Ale. The brewmaster at each pub creates specials, so check what's on the current beer list, and especially look for the hand-pulled cask-conditioned ales in the back room.

Direction to next stop:  Catch the free MallRide bus at the corner of 16th and Curtis and take it north to the final stop at the Union Station Light Rail. Walk back to 16th Street and over the Millennium Bridge (easily identifiable by the tall white mast). Continue straight through the Riverfront development and across Commons Park to a second pedestrian bridge over the South Platte River. On the other side of the bridge, walk one block to Platte Street and turn right. Denver Beer Company is on the far side of the street.

Take a seat outside and enjoy the sunshine at Denver Beer Co.

Denver Beer Company

Denver Beer Company  is one of the city's favorite tap rooms — a place that really captures the laid-back feeling of The Mile High City. Located in a former auto garage, on warm days the "walls" of the pub literally roll up, making the whole building open air. There's an outdoor patio with picnic tables next to a space where different food trucks park every day. 

Denver Beer serves only delicious homemade pretzels and beer, but you're welcome to bring your own food or purchase food at the rotating food trucks. Dogs are welcome too, and it's a rare day when there aren't at least a few pups at the bar or on the patio. Owners Charlie and Patrick began as home brewers and are dedicated to making the finest and most inventive beers in the city. There are usually a dozen small-batch beers on tap that rotate regularly. Check the chalkboard to see what's available. If Graham Cracker Porter is on tap, make that your choice. It's been described as "a campfire in a glass with notes of vanilla, smoked cedar and mulling spices." This is a neighborhood bar where people stop in after a bike ride or a run. Even Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is a fan — he helped Patrick and Charlie make a pumpkin ale here to kick off Denver Beer Fest in 2012.

Direction to next stop:  Turn right from the brewery and in a half block, head west over a third pedestrian bridge, which crosses I-25. Continue up 16th Street as it changes into Tejon Street, then turn right onto Erie Street just past Hirshorn Park. Turn left on 17th Street and walk up one block to your next destination, on your right.  

Recess Beer Garden

After crossing the bridge, you've entered LoHi, one of Denver's hippest and fastest-growing neighborhoods. Before you reach your next destination, stop on 16th Street when you see a 30-foot-high milk can. This is the legendary  Little Man Ice Cream , where they produce hand-made, small-batch ice cream, created with some of the finest local ingredients. Relax with a triple scoop (we're partial to the Salted Oreo) in their outdoor ice cream garden. For those poor souls who have trouble with milk? They sell a Lactaid pill for 50 cents!

Now, on to the next sip. Recess Beer Garden  is a great introduction to this section of town. Although no beer is brewed here, Recess offers 24 beers on tap, including plenty of local and Colorado drafts, along with out-of-state brews, ciders, seltzers, wine, cocktails and kombucha. The staff is beer savvy and will work with you to find the perfect selection, whether it's light, hoppy, malty or complex. Post up in the beer garden with some friends as you play yard games and enjoy everything Denver and Colorado have to offer.

Directions to next stop:  Exiting Recess, turn right and then take another immediate right onto 32nd Avenue. Walk two and a half blocks east until you reach a sharp turn in the road — and your next destination.

Avanti F & B

If all this walking has worked up an appetite, end your night with dinner (and another beer) at  Avanti F & B , one of Denver's most popular spots for foodies. Inspired by European markets and food-truck roundups, Avanti bills itself as a modern-day food hall, offering up seven different restaurant concepts under one roof. Grab a Neapolitan-style pizza, some TexMex BBQ or a traditional arepa. There are also two large bars — one upstairs and one downstairs — with 20 draft beers on tap, many from local breweries.

Directions to next stop:  Return to the Light Rail station the same way you came. From here, you can catch the free shuttle to anywhere on the 16th Street Mall.

Brewery Tours Outside of Denver

Farm house at breckenridge brewery.

Take a tour of the bucolic Breckenridge Brewery  facility in  Littleton . You'll walk through the whole brewing process and see from start to finish how Breck Brew gets the beer to your bottle. Everything from the 100-barrel brewhouse, to the fermentation hall, to the bottling line...and all with a complimentary beer in your hand! You'll taste and talk about the company's different beers and how they're made. Tours cost $3 and begin and end in the tasting room. We recommend grabbing a meal at the excellent Farm House Restaurant while you're there. 

Avery Brewing Company

One of Boulder's most beloved brewers,  Avery Brewing Company  is rapidly making headway on the national beer scene. Last year the company moved into a new $27 million "dream brewery" in north Boulder, upping both their brewing capacity and tap room seating.

Left Hand Brewing Co.

Located on the banks of Longmont's St. Vrain River, the patio is perfect for relaxation and beer appreciation. Since its founding in 1993,  Left Hand 's brews, including its iconic Milk Stout and Sawtooth Ale, have wowed beer connoisseurs, racking up dozens of medals at events like the Great American Beer Festival, the United States Beer Tasting Championships, the Brussels Beer Challenge, the World Beer Cup, the International Stockholm Beer & Whiskey Festival and more. You can also visit their newest location: Left Hand RiNo . The Denver outpost is a  full-service restaurant and bar, with 48 taps (including, of course, Left Hand's award-winning beers), along with wine, sake and cocktails. 

Avery Brewing's taproom serves beer available exclusively on-site.

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Coors Brewery Tour

 reservations required.

See and taste traditional brewing at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in the largest single-site brewery in the world! Since 1873 the Coors Brewery has thrived on a legacy of quality, innovation, and customer service. Learn about their history and passion for brewing in a 30-minute tour of the malting, brewing and packaging processes.   Coors Tour Representatives are on-site at the Coors Brewery Tour Lot to assist guests.

If you prefer to skip the tour but still want to visit this magnificent facility and taste the beer, you can make a reservation to sample beer in the hospitality lounge. You get up to 3 samples in branded recyclable aluminum cups that you can take home. Non-alcoholic beverages also are available. Sampling-only is available Thursday-Sunday at various times between 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM.

Tour Information

• Tour Length:  1.5 hours
• Cost: Adults 21+ $20, under 21 $10, active Military/Veterans $10 (with ID), under 3 free . Taxes and services fees apply.
• Location: Visitors begin their experience at the tour parking lot located at 502 14th St. Golden, CO 80401 (Southeast corner of 13th & Ford St.)
• Ages: Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older.
• Booking:  Brewery tour reservations go on sale at 12 a.m. Mountain Time, 25 days in advance. Reservations are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For reservations visit:  coorsbrewerytour.com/tour-information .
• Reservations for those requiring accommodations: Accessible tours are offered. To request an accessible tour, please visit coorsbrewerytour.com#contact-us  and send a message with your request. Accessible tours are subject to availability.
• Cancellations:  No refund will be given for cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the start time of your reserved tour. If a tour is canceled due to inclement weather or other circumstances by Coors Brewing Company, you will have the option to receive a refund of the full tour price purchase (including service fees) or have an alternate experience on the same day, if available. The service fee is non-refundable.
• Personal Items: Coors prohibits bags (including purses and backpacks), strollers and outside food & drink. For a complete list of guidelines, please visit coorsbrewerytour.com/tourinformation .
• Gift Shop:  The gift shop is available to visit on days tours are running. Gift shop visitors will board the shuttle at the tour parking lot to be transported to the store, located inside the brewery. Reservations are not required to visit the gift shop.

Coors Brewery Tour Questions:

Coors Brewery Tour Website Phone: 303-277-BEER (2337) .

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The world's biggest little beer town.

Golden is the world’s biggest little beer town, brewing more beer than any other city on the planet. True to its Wild West roots, Golden is home to saloons, taverns , breweries , distilleries and wine bars and visiting the establishments is as much about the experience as the imbibements.

With a number of top craft breweries , no trip to Golden would be complete without a stop at a local brewery. After all, the town’s craft breweries have made a name for themselves as pioneers in brewing with local ingredients, experimental techniques and unique flavors. Many breweries offer tours, samples, dog friendly patios and food trucks. 

Explore Golden Craft Breweries

Cannonball creek brewery.

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New Terrain Brewing

• 16401 Table Mountain Parkway
• (720) 697-7848

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• 900 Washington Avenue
• (720) 638-3244

Mountain Toad Brewing Golden is a small microbrewery specializing in handcrafted fresh beer. The brewery is at the corner of 9th and Washington in historic…

Barrels & Bottles

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Online Ordering Available! Beer| Food |Wine| Gift Cards and more all available for pick up and curbside. We also have outside seating for your enjoyment (bundle…

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The key to the deliciousness of our beer is high-quality ingredients and knowledgeable employees. We use the finest locally sourced, malted, gluten-free grains…

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• 18455 W Colfax Avenue
• (303) 278-0399

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10 Free Brewery Tours You Can Take in Colorado

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Colorado is an epicenter for craft beer, with more than 200-plus breweries in the state and Boulder serving as the home for the Brewer's Association. 

Here's a round-up of the best brewery tours you can take in Colorado, ranging from Fat Tire in Fort Collins to MillerCoors in Denver . All the tours are free, and many have samples for visitors 21-and-up. Make sure to check with the brewery as times and prices are subject to change.

Anheuser-Busch

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More than 94,000 people tour the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Fort Collins each year, despite Colorado's origins as Coors country. The brewery offers free tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Monday, and daily during June-September. Visitors age 21-and-up can partake of samples, and all visitors can visit the Clydesdale Hamlet onsite.

Avery Brewing

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Avery Brewing in Boulder offers free tours of its brewery at 4 p.m. on Monday-Friday ​and 2 p.m. on the weekends. No reservations are necessary for the tours, and the taproom also offers food and a dog-friendly patio. Established in 1993, Avery Brewing crafts Avery IPA and Ellie's Brown, as well as seasonal brews such as Chai High Brown Ale.

Boulder Beer

Boulder Beer offers free 45-minute tours Monday-Friday at 2 p.m. Boulder Beer, which bills itself as Colorado's first microbrewery , produces Hazed & Infused as well as Singletrack. The tour includes a free sample tray for 21-and-up guests. Boulder Beer's onsite pub is also open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Great Divide Brewing Co.

Courtesy of Great Divide Brewing Co.

The Great Divide Brewing Co. offers free tours Monday-Friday at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. The LoDo brewery in Denver also offers tours every hour on the hour from 2-7 p.m. on Saturday and 2-6 p.m. on Sunday. Established in 1994, Great Divide unites Denverites with a brew named for the Mile High City, DPA (Denver Pale Ale.)

Left Hand Brewing

Courtesy of Left Hand Brewing Co.

Left Hand Brewing Co. in Longmont offers free brewery tours every Saturday at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Established in 1993 as Indian Peaks, the company changed its name to Left Hand in honor of Chief Niwot, whose name translates to "left hand" in English. The company brews Sawtooth Ale and Black Jack Porter.

MillerCoors

Coors established its brewery in Golden in 1873, and the location boasts a claim to fame as the world’s largest single-site brewery. Free tours are offered 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday and 12 noon - 4 p.m. on Sunday. During the summer, tours are also offered Monday-Wednesday.

New Belgium Brewing Co.

New Belgium Brewing offers free 90-minute tours of its brewery in Fort Collins from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday. Tour tickets can be reserved online, and advance reservations are recommended for the tours, especially on Saturday. Beer sampling occurs during the tour for maximum enjoyment of brews such as Fat Tire and Sunshine Wheat.

Odell Brewing Co.

Courtesy of Odell Brewing Co

Odell Brewing Co. offers free brewery tours at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. from Monday-Saturday. Established in 1989, Odell produces 90 Shilling and Easy Street Wheat at its brewery in Fort Collins. Reservations are not accepted for the tours, but Odell recommends visitors arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the tours.

Upslope Brewing Co.

Upslope Brewing Co., a newcomer to Colorado's brewery scene, offers free tours from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday-Friday and 2-7 p.m. on Saturday. The Boulder brewery produces Pale Ale as well as India Pale Ale. The brewery also crafts single batch series such as Colorado Christmas Ale.

Wynkoop Brewing Co.

Courtesy of Wynkoop Brewing Co.

The Wynkoop Brewing Co. co-founded in 1988 by Colo. Gov. John Hickenlooper before he entered politics, features free brewery tours at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays. All beer is brewed onsite, and the Wynkoop also includes a bar and restaurant , as well as billiards. Private tours are also available.

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TOUR INFORMATION

Reservations for future tour dates will go on sale to book 25 days in advance of the tour date. brewery tour reservations release for booking at 12:00 am midnight mountain daylight time when the 25th day begins. reservations are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. see our current release days listed below. .

Thursday Dates: Saturday Night into Sunday Morning (Limited Availability)

Friday Dates: Sunday Night into Monday Morning

Saturday Dates: Monday Night into Tuesday Morning

Sunday Dates: Tuesday Night into Wednesday Morning

ABOUT RESERVATIONS

Reservations for Future tour and sampling dates will go on sale to book 25 days in advance of the tour date. Brewery tour reservations release for booking at 12:00 AM Midnight Mountain Time when the 25th day begins. Reservations are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. See our current release days listed below. 

• Thursday Dates:  Saturday Night into Sunday Morning (Limited Availability)
• Friday Dates:  Sunday Night into Monday Morning
• Saturday Dates : Monday Night into Tuesday Morning
• Sunday Dates : Tuesday Night into Wednesday Morning
• Monday Dates : Wednesday Night into Thursday Morning (Limited Availability)

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GETTING HERE

Location: All visitors begin their experience at our tour parking lot located at 502 14th St. Golden, CO 80401 (Southeast Corner of 13th & Ford Streets) 

Parking:  Visitors will park in our tour parking lot and board our shuttle to go over to the brewery complex. Shuttles leave promptly at the scheduled reservation time. Due to construction, parking may be limited at times. Currently, our parking lot cannot accommodate larger vehicles such as RVs, motor coaches, large tour buses, or vehicles towing trailers or campers. 

Transportation: The Coors Brewery Tour can be accessed by a combination of light rail and bus. Visit the RTD website to plan your trip. Check our map and driving directions.

Contact Information: Access the Coors Brewery Tour Facebook page for other details.

Important Message:  Reservations are required for all tours and sampling experiences. Guests may only visit our facility once per day. Reservations are good for the date, time, and number of people booked only. For safety reasons, we cannot overbook brewery tours beyond the number of spots available for that tour.  

Age Restrictions

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In accordance with Colorado Law, all guests consuming alcoholic beverages must be of legal drinking age (21 or older) and provide a valid, government-issued, photo ID. We can only accept current IDs like driver's licenses, passports, state ID cards, and military IDs. Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult who is 21 or over. As our company produces alcoholic beverages, our tour is geared towards legal drinking age adults. However, there are topics like manufacturing, science, and agriculture that visitors of all ages will find interesting. We do offer soft drinks for visitors of all ages in our hospitality lounge. As we are located in a manufacturing facility and also have an active construction site in front of the building, we ask that young children be kept under close supervision during their visit. 

As we are a food manufacturing facility, we do not allow the following items for safety and security reasons: 

• Bags including, but not limited to purses, handbags, waist/fanny packs, backpacks, and camera bags. Small wallets are permitted. 
• Outside food and drink (with the exception of water) may not be brought in the facility for any experience.
• No smoking (tobacco, vape pens or cannabis) is allowed while on the tour. In accordance with federal and state laws, no illegal drugs are allowed on brewery grounds. No prior consumption of alcohol is allowed. If you arrive intoxicated or become over-intoxicated during the tour, we reserve the right to refuse service or discontinue your participation on the tour at our discretion without a refund .   City of Golden open container ordinances are strictly enforced.  
• Strollers are not permitted in our facility for safety reasons, however wearable baby carriers are permitted. Parents may also bring a small amount of baby supplies in a diaper bag.  
• Weapons, including (but not limited to) firearms, stun guns/tasers, and knives are not permitted on Molson Coors property.
• Pets or other animals are not permitted on our tour or in our parking lot, with the exception of trained service animals. (see below) 
• Solicitation and petitioning are not permitted anywhere on our premises, including (but not limited to) the distribution of literature or offering items for sale. 

We do not provide on-site storage areas or lockers for prohibited items. Coors Brewery Tour Staff cannot hold or watch personal items not permitted on the tour for guests during their visit. Bags left unattended will be reported to Molson Coors Security.  Coors Brewery Tour and Molson Coors Beverage Company are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items. 

Molson Coors welcomes guests with disabilities on the Coors Brewery tour. Only service animals trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability are permitted on tours. 

Visitors are welcome to visit our gift shop at no charge without making a reservation. Gift shop visitors will still need to park in our tour parking lot at 502 14th St. Golden, CO 80401 and board the shuttle to come over. Access to the gift shop is available every day we are open for tours or sampling from 10:00 AM through 4:00 PM. Visitors who are coming in only to shop will not be able to sample our products in the hospitality lounge.  

Reservations are required for Brewery Tours and Sampling-Only experiences. Brewery Tour reservations are made available for booking 25 days in advance. Sampling (without a tour) reservations are available for booking 1 week (7 days) in advance. All reservations are available to book on a first-come, first-served basis. See the portal near the top of this page to book reservations. 

If a date does not appear on the calendar, it could mean that we are sold out, closed, do not have space for the number of people requested, or we have not made reservations for that date available yet. 

Reservations for those Requiring Accommodations: We are happy to accommodate those with disabilities. Please use the "Contact Us" link found at the bottom of the page to send us a message and request an accessible tour. Accessible tours are subject to availability. 

Unfortunately, we do not make special accommodations for large group tours of 15 or more people. Large groups are welcome to book any publicly available tours using our online booking tool when they go on sale 25 days in advance. Please note that we cannot overbook tour slots to accommodate large groups, and we cannot take requests for dates and times that we are closed.  

Our space is not available to rent for private, non-company events. We encourage event planners to support our local businesses in Golden that offer event space. See the Visit Golden link below for more details. 

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• Brewery Tours are currently offered Thursdays to Mondays*  at various times between 10 AM and 3:45 PM. Please use the booking tool above to check availability for all dates and times.  Reservations are required and are available to book 25 days in advance.
• Sampling-Only (Without a Tour)  is offered Thursday-Monday*  at various times from 10:20 AM to 3:20 PM.  Reservations are required and are available to book 25 days in advance. 
• Gift Shop-Only (Without a Tour or Samples)  is offered Thursday-Monday* from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

 *- Visitor hours on Mondays will begin Monday, April 8, 2024. 

CLOSED Monday-Wednesday (Tuesday & Wednesday after April 8)

Brewery tours, sampling, and shopping will be closed on the following dates for holidays, maintenance, or company events :   May 27 (Memorial Day), July 4 (Independence Day), September 2 (Labor Day), November 28-29 (Thanksgiving & Black Friday). Additional closure dates may be added throughout the year. 

• Brewery Tours:  $20 Adults (21+), $10 Minors (Ages 3-20), $10 Active Military & Veterans (must present ID)
• Sampling-Only (Without a Tour):  $10 Adults (21+), $5 Minors (Ages 3-20), $5 Active Military & Veterans (must present ID)
• Infants Under 3 are free for all experiences.
• Above pricing reflects the ticket price only. All bookings will also be charged a non-refundable* 10% service fee, along with all applicable sales tax. 
• No other discounts are offered at this time. 

* - In the event of a cancellation issued by Coors Brewing Co. due to inclement weather, emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances, the 10% service fee will be refunded. 

We reserve the right to cancel and/or delay tours at our sole discretion due to unsafe weather conditions, emergencies or any other unforeseen circumstances affecting the brewery. If your scheduled tour is cancelled by our team, you will be notified by email and receive a full refund (including tour price, and applicable taxes/service fees). If your tour is cancelled, we welcome you to rebook a future experience on our website at your own convenience. 

Late Arrivals & No-Shows

We ask that visitors plan to arrive at our tour parking lot 15 minutes prior to their scheduled reservation time. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals or incomplete groups for brewery tours. Please allow plenty of time to get to Golden. We are not responsible for heavy traffic, delayed flights, road construction, or other delays. Brewery tours cannot be held or delayed for late-arriving groups. Groups who arrive late may not be able to be rescheduled and may receive an alternate experience from what they booked. We unfortunately do not issue refunds for no-shows or late arrivals. 

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Fort Collins  Colorado Brewery tours are perfectly nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with fresh snowmelt running off into the Cache la Poudre River making it an ideal place for brewing some of the nation’s best beer. Fort Collins is the largest producer of craft beer in Colorado (responsible for 70%, in fact), which is ironic for a town that was “dry” until 1969. Currently, the city is home to more than 20 craft breweries, the most microbreweries in the state, each with its own distinctive style, including one of the world’s largest operations, as well as a leader in eco-friendly and sustainable business practices. To get a taste of award-winning lagers, pilsners and ales year-round, take part of some brewery tours and a wild variety of taster trays, even spend a few days to taste them all! 

A large percentage of Fort Collins breweries are located within  historic Downtown , including industry leaders  New Belgium Brewing  and gold medal winning  Odell Brewing Company , all within walking and bicycling distance, making visiting them easy to do in one trip. The beer lover can also take guided tours providing insider knowledge plus transportation between each brewery making for a perfect beer day. One of the best and most fun ways to gain this insider knowledge is signing up for brewery tours with Beer and Bike Tours . Fort Collins has experienced a boom in brewery growth in the past decade, bringing breweries to all areas of the city, including  South Fort Collins ,  Midtown  and the CSU campus. 

Fort Collins produces beers of every type, including a local passion for IPAs, tasty stouts, collaboration ales between all breweries, and extremely drinkable wheat beers. These passions make Fort Collins a perfect beer lovers’ and homebrewers’ paradise. Brewing stores offer hard to find hops, malts, tools of the trade and experts to consult.

Bicycles have a close relationship to the beer in Fort Collins with New Belgium Brewing Company’s affinity for bicycles, including the annual  Tour de Fat  bike parade & festival, bike and beer tours, keg delivery by bicycle, bike paths linking breweries together, and a bike share  rental program through Spin.   

If you want to see the inner workings of the brewing process you can sign up to take brewery tours at Odell Brewing Company and New Belgium Brewing Company. Or you can hop on a bike and ride from brewery to brewery with Beer and Bike Tours . Bottling and canning lines, sustainable practices, water and green energy initiatives and tasting insights are all part of what you learn on the tours.

Now set out on your taste bud adventure to some of these high quality Fort Collins breweries!

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C.B. & Potts

C.B. & Potts Restaurant and Brewery has been a Colorado front range tradition since 1974.  Featureing quality food, award winning beverages and medal winning craft brewed ales ad lagers in a casual family friendly atmosphere. (1441 E Horsetooth Road)

CooperSmith’s Pub and Brewing

This is the perfect place for a bite to eat with your brews. CooperSmith’s is the longest operating brewery in Fort Collins, opening just two weeks before Odell Brewing Co., Nov. 1989, and is an anchor business in historic downtown.  Their specialty beers such as Albert Damm Bitter and Punjabi India Ale are served in the English tradition, dispensed from hand-drawn “Beer Engines” that pull in nitrogen from the atmosphere to give the beer a nice creamy head. (#5 Old Town Square)

DC Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery

DC Oakes 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)

Equinox Brewing

Equinox is inspired by the balance and intrigue of the equinox and the changing of seasons, which brings a dynamic twist to their beers. Traditional styles, innovation and honoring history all while respecting each distinctive ingredient is Equinox’s approach to the brewing creative process.  A cozy outdoor patio that is always buzzing, live music and very tasty brews makes this a must stop. Enjoy many rotating selections and special firkin tapping every Thursday (133 Remington St.)

This brewery 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 in the past 5 years, and in 2012 The Great American Beer Festival named them “Small Brewing Company of the Year”. Their “Deceit”, Belgian-Style Golden Strong beer was awarded a silver medal in 2014 at the World Beer Cup. Refreshing and award-winning, a must stop along your tour. (1900 East Lincoln Ave)

Gilded Goat Brewing Co.

This 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. They also have a location in Downtown Fort Collins with a quaint backyard patio (3500 S College Ave #194 & 132 W Mountain Ave)

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.)

Horse and Dragon Brewing Co.

Horse and Dragon is a local Fort Collins’ favorite that includes a skilled master brewer and owners with years of beer industry experience. Their 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. (124 Racquette Dr.)

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)

The Jessup Farm Barrel House

This brewery 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.)

Maxline Brewing

Maxline has a commitment to quality malts, hops, water, and yeast that matches their passion for brewing enticing beer. This brewery has a focus on supporting the community, as each member of the company dedicates six hours each month volunteering at local non-profits and sustainable farms. (2701 S. College Ave. Suite 190)

Mythmaker Brewing

Mythmaker Brewing is a taproom brewery located in west Fort Collins. 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. With up to 17 beers of all varieties from pale to black, sweet to sour, or experimental to historical on tap, we're sure you'll find your current favorite! (1035 S Taft Hill Rd.)

New Belgium Brewing Co.

Born on a bike, New Belgium Brewing is recognized as a leader in sustainability and social responsibility. Founded in 1991 by a homebrewer and social worker in Fort Collins, Colorado, New Belgium Brewing believes in the true idea of craft, a set of skills honed over time.  The company expanded to Asheville, North Carolina in 2016 and Denver, Colorado in 2018 and is now the 4th largest craft brewery in the U.S. Dedicated to proving that business can be a force for good, New Belgium is a Certified B Corp and was the first brewery to join 1% for the Planet. The brewery has donated over $26 million to charitable causes since 1991. New Belgium is famous for its flagship beer, Fat Tire Amber Ale, along with year-round favorites like Voodoo Ranger IPA, Mural Agua Fresca Cerveza, and La Folie Sour Brown Ale; as well as an award-winning wood-aged sour program and innovative limited release beers. To learn more about the full product lineup and New Belgium’s Human Powered Business model, visit NewBelgium.com. (500 Linden St.)

Odell Brewing Co.

Odell has the honor of being the first ‘packaging craft brewery’ in Fort Collins after opening its doors just two weeks after CooperSmith’s Brew Pub, the first brewery pub in Fort Collins.  Home brewer Doug Odell opened his craft brewery in November 1989.  In addition to their original 90 Shilling, a rich amber ale, Odell’s popular brews include Easy Street Wheat, a Gold Medal Winner at the 2005 Great American Beer Festival; 5 Barrel Pale Ale; Levity Golden Amber and Isolation Ale, available from November to March. A go-to brewery for locals and visitors, this taproom has been expanded to keep up with demand. Live music, food trucks and a warm fire pit also make the Odell patio a regional destination. (800 East Lincoln Ave.)

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.)

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 S College Ave.)

Purpose Brewing and Cellars

Former 1933 Brewing owners, Zach and Laura Wilson, Purpose Brewing paired with longtime New Belgium brewmaster Peter Bouckaert and his wife Frezi to launch Purpose Brewing and Cellars. Purpose has introduced a new concept to the Fort Collins brewing scene where beers change weekly and are never repeated. “We believe that everything in life has a purpose. Our purpose is to use a thoughtful, artistic, collaborative and authentic approach to craft one-of-a-kind coffees and beers. Our mission at Purpose Brewing and Cellars is to inspire creativity, promote craftsmanship, and support our local community.” (4025 S Mason St Unit C)

Rally King Brewing

This brewery opened its doors in 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)

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, located behind Illegal Pete's)

Stodgy Brewing

Opening in 2020, Stodgy Brewing is one of the newest breweries here in town! Stodgy Brewing is a casual neighborhood gathering space in northwest Fort Collins, where people can connect and relax around great beer. Founded by a brewer and a landscaper, the owners take pride in the brewery that they have created in a local landmark. With a large outdoor patio and cozy indoor spaces to drink beer, Stodgy is the perfect place to relax and have a wonderful end to your day exploring Fort Collins. (1802 Laporte Ave)

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)

The Ramskeller

Colorado State University's on -campus brewery includes a full scale brewing operation for students of the Fermentation Science and Technology Program. Ramskeller has a 264-gallon brewing system, making it the largest housed system at any university in the country. Students brew for class and tap those beers at the Ramskeller campus bar. Stop by for a beer today, enjoy live music and a feeling of those old college days! (Lory Student Center First Floor, CSU Campus)

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)

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)

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Enjoy a casual and fun experience as we travel on foot to three craft breweries to enjoy 12 beers and a delicious lunch along the way!

Our on-foot downtown brewery experience is educational, delicious, and best of all…fun! We’ll meander through downtown Colorado Springs to discover three amazing breweries dedicated to their craft. Your expert local tour leader will ensure you have a great time and answer any questions you have about this age-old process that is now more popular than ever.

Highlights of this tour include:

• Three beer flights (12 different beer tastings)
• Delicious and hearty food pairings including dessert (enough for lunch!)
• Fun beer facts and information on the brewing process
• Historical storytelling of Colorado Springs from your expert local Tour Leader
• A commemorative brewery tour sticker to remember your experience

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Spend a leisure afternoon tasting some of downtown Colorado Springs’ most amazing craft beers! This exciting new tour features three local craft breweries each with their own flare and specialities. Your local beer expert will take you behind the scenes, showing you the brewing process from selecting ingredients to malting to fermentation.

This is the perfect tour for anyone looking to know more about Colorado’s brewery scene during a curated and entertaining afternoon. Planning a date for your beer-loving significant other, a bachelor party, or corporate event? Book a craft brewery tour – the best way to discover one of Colorado’s most famous locally-made products!

What to Expect

You’ll try 12 beers total during our three-hour journey together! The itinerary will feature three distinct craft breweries where you’ll enjoy a flight of beer at each. You’re sure to find one you love! We’ll also provide some delicious pairings and snacks along the way including pizza, Colorado-made kettle corn, slow braised pork taco, locally-sourced salad, a delicious dessert, and more!

Beer Pairings

Your ticket is all inclusive of food and beer flights. This tour is exclusively reserved for guests who are 21+ years old. Non-alcoholic substitutes, including soda and ice tea, will be made available upon request for guests who do not wish to imbibe.

This tour is currently offered once a week to the public but can be booked most other days of the week as a private experience for groups. This tour is a social dining experience, so the capacity for all public tours is set at 12 guests. Contact us if you would like to schedule a private event  for your group.

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Your Tour Will Feature a Selection of the Following Destinations:

The Lager House

Brass Brewing Co.

Mash Mechanix Brewing

Local Relic

Red Swing Brewhouse

Bell Brothers Brewing

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We’ve partnered with Lyft to encourage ride sharing for our tour guests who chose to enjoy the drink pairings or who would like to eliminate the stress of parking. New users get $5 off three rides with our special discount code included in your confirmation email!

Frequently Asked Questions

We strongly encourage each of our guests to review our regularly updated “ COVID-19 Updates & Safety Procedures ” page for a full overview of what we are doing to keep our guests, our partners, and our staff safe.

The Springs Craft Brewery Tour meets near the intersection of E. Cimarron Street and Nevada Avenue. Your exact meeting location and parking recommendations will be provided in your ticket confirmation email.

We are happy to accommodate vegetarian diets on this tour! Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any other dietary requests including gluten free.

Leaving a 15-20% gratuity for your Tour Leader is customary, especially if you had a great time and wish to recognize them for a job well done! We recognize that most people don’t carry cash these days, so our guides are able to accept credit cards at the end of the tour.  *NEW! You now have the option of pre-paying your gratuity with your ticket purchase!

There are savory and sweet tastings served throughout the brewery tour, and most consider it enough for a light lunch.

We’ve developed a delicious itinerary and have set the menu and beer flights in advance with each of our brewery and restaurant partners. Because of this, we do not allow a la carte ordering. You are always welcome to return to a destination after the tour to try whatever may have tempted your taste buds!

Our public food tours are currently limited to 12 guests. Public tours may accommodate more. To inquire about setting up a private event for 8-30 guests, please find more information here .

This tour is reserved for guests who are 21 years or age or older. If you have younger members in your party, we recommend checking out  The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour .

Thankfully, rarely if ever do we cancel due to weather! Luckily for us, Colorado experiences over 300 days of sunshine every year. Count on your tour taking place rain, snow, or shine. The only extreme exception may be if walkways become treacherous or roadways are closed. Tour guests are encouraged to dress comfortably and according to weather conditions. Casual attire with comfortable shoes is acceptable and encouraged. In the event of anticipated inclement weather conditions or when in doubt, we encourage you to bring accessories such as umbrellas, raincoats, gloves, hats or coats.

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February 23, 2024 by Stephen Adams

Do you love craft beer?  Want to get out and see the beautiful state of Colorado?  Do you live along the Front Range and want to visit western Colorado breweries, but aren’t sure how to go about it?  For those who answered “Yes!” to these questions, this is the seventh article in a series of Colorado Brewery Tours that maps out a route of 10 to 18 breweries you can easily visit over an extended-weekend trip.  The previous articles included a Southwest CO Tour , a South Central CO Tour , a San Juan Mountains Tour , a Central Western CO Tour , a Grand Junction Area Tour , and a Vail & Aspen Tour .

Denver is the starting point for each tour since the majority of those that read the Colorado Brewery List blog are from this metropolitan area.  However, you can adjust the maps quite easily to start your tour from another location.  Each day includes a Google Maps™ link for that day’s destinations.  These are a great springboard for planning your personal itinerary.

Most of the tours that I’ve designed are for a full three-day weekend.  This allows for full enjoyment of multiple breweries per day often with some time to spare for other activities.

While I did not include each brewery’s hours of operation, in many cases I start each day at the earliest opening brewery and finish it at the last to close.  Before your tour, be certain to double check that the breweries you want to visit will be open at the time of your visit because operating hours have a tendency to change depending on season, holiday, and anticipated traffic volume.

The best way to undertake these tours is to have a designated driver, who you should shower with praise, free meals, and gifts.  Regardless, I have designed these tours to usually include no more than three or four breweries before checking into your hotel and then walking to the rest of the locations where you and your designated driver can enjoy yourselves fully.

Before we get started on the Summit County Tour, I’d like to thank Jeff Parker for his help.  While I designed the plan for this tour series , most of the brewery descriptions and pictures are his contribution.

Summit County Tour (9 Breweries)

On this tour you’ll visit all of the breweries in the Summit County towns of Breckenridge, Frisco, Silverthorne, Dillon, and Keystone.  On both Friday and Saturday, I suggest getting a hotel near the end of the route that day and then walking to your remaining locations.  Keep in mind that you’ll be drinking beers in the high country.  Breckenridge sits at 9,600 feet above sea level !

Friday (4 breweries: 2 in Breckenridge and 2 in Frisco)

You’ll start off this tour in downtown Breckenridge, where you will find the oldest Summit County brewery, Breckenridge Brewery & Pub .  Having opened in 1990, (and now no longer part of AB InBev) they are still in their original location with a very popular brew pub serving an eclectic menu of traditional brew pub fare. The vibe here is quaint ski town meets American brewpub; just about perfect. Still producing great beer, it’s a must-stop if you are in the area. The food is terrific too.

Note:  While you are in downtown Breckenridge, you may want to check out all of the other brewery-owned spots.  Two of the three other breweries that are on the tour for later today also have non-brewing taprooms on Main Street.  Here’s a walking map .

Next, on the north edge of town, you will find Broken Compass Brewing .  Broken Compass opened in 2014 and has since grown from a tiny little brewery and taproom off the beaten path to a must visit destination for both Breckenridge lifers and tourists alike.  They serve a wide variety of beers from IPAs to their beloved Coconut Porter.

This location is recognized for its pet-friendly environment, earning it the title of Best Pet Friendly Business in the 2023 Best of Summit competition . The brewery’s commitment to being dog-friendly is one of its main attractions, making it a place where patrons can socialize with their furry friends.

The main brewery on Airport Road even offers a shuttle to the tap room in downtown Breckenridge, noted above.

Heading back to Frisco, prepare to soak in the views from the comfort of the HighSide Brewing taproom while sipping on their diverse selection of beers.

Known for its adventurous spirit and dedication to the art of craft brewing, Highside has three locations in Colorado: Breckenridge, Frisco, and Fairplay (now the main production facility).  Highside Brewing offers beers ranging from dark to light, IPAs to sours, ensuring a broad appeal for tourists and locals alike. There are even a few high ABV beers for those that have already acclimated to the altitude.

The original location is in Frisco, situated at an altitude of 9000+ feet, (hydrate, hydrate, hydrate) and offers a taproom and patio. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, live music and excellent food from sister company, Colorado BBQ. Additionally, the Frisco location welcomes dogs, which adds to its community-friendly vibe.

The final stop of the day is at Outer Range Brewing .  Bursting onto the scene in 2016, Outer Range became widely known throughout Colorado for their outstanding Hazy IPAs. But don’t let the Hazy reputation scare you, they have an array of lagers and some tasty dark beers as well. Seemingly always packed, you may have to wait a minute in line, but the queue moves quickly and the team of beertenders is always willing to offer a splash of beer to help you make up your mind, (Pro Tip: just get a flight!). Inside there is also a coffee shop and a great fried chicken stand.

Saturday (5 breweries:  3 in Silverton, 1 in Keystone (plus a taproom) and 1 in Dillon)

Day Two Keystone to Silverthorne: Steep Brewing and Coffee Company , Pug Ryan’s Brewery , Dillon DAM Brewery , Syndicate Brewing, Angry James Brewing Company

Start at Steep Brewing and Coffee Company , they are open early as both a coffee shop and brew pub.

The owners Justin and Elissa, both Colorado natives, founded Steep with a vision to fill a niche in the market for handcrafted coffee and beer.

The brewery and coffee shop are popular and have a wide-range of beers and coffees, as well as breakfast and pizza options. Inside each location you will be welcomed by a après-ski meets lodge atmosphere that appeals to those looking for a quick breakfast before a mountain bike ride, or a refreshing pint after a fun day on the slopes. The interior features a mountain industrial vibe, with elements like a counter bar made from reclaimed semi-truck trailer decking and charred cedar finish walls, adding to the warm and inviting ambiance.

There are two locations, one in the River Run village , nearly slope-side and the main facility is about five minutes away. Both have a great selection of beers, fresh coffee and Pizza. Start early and get some breakfast, you will need it for the next parts of the tour. Note that the village outpost has seasonal hours and is closed during parts of Mud Season, so be sure to double check.

Your next stop can be Pug Ryan’s Brewery ; a short drive from Keystone in Dillon. It is one of the old-guard breweries, established in 1996. Pug Ryan’s has a storied history of serving the community with a variety of American cuisine and delicious craft beers.

Pug Ryan leans into Dillon’s Old West history, which is reflected in the décor. The brewery is a great spot to refuel after a day of adventure or a quick stop on your crawl. They offer two decks with views of the mountains and lake, providing a perfect setting for dining al fresco.

If you are traveling with non-beer geeks, the brewery is not just limited to beers, they also have a full bar; plus a tiki bar location open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, where you can enjoy cocktails and food right next to Lake Dillon.

Another short ride and you are at Dillon DAM Brewery , right by Christy Sports on the highway between Keystone and Silverthorne. This is another of the great breweries that has survived several years of changes in the Colorado brewing community. The Dam brewery showcases the traditional American brewpub style with a large wrap-around bar, lots of TVs and the brew house is visible from all over the restaurant. They are family friendly and have an extensive menu with something for everyone.

Depending on where you park, (Dillon Dam Brewery doesn’t have a ton of parking) you can also walk to Syndicate Brewing in a handful of minutes. Syndicate is one of Summit County’s new breweries. They offer a diverse range of beers, from light lagers to robust porters and hoppy West Coast IPAs. The brewery also makes an effort to include gluten-free options in its selection.

The brewery was created from the founders’ love for home-brewing. Brad Danforth, one of the co-owners, initially started brewing in Breckenridge, CO, and over time the hobby became a passion. Danforth and his team decided to take the leap and purchase commercial brewing equipment, but unfortunately the pandemic impacted their dreams and initially they were only able to sell packaged beers, before opening their taproom in Silverthorne.

The brewhouse tap room is wide open, so people can see, and smell, the craft beer as it is made. The wood-bedecked bar is a terrific place to try a flight of Syndicate brews.

The last brewery for this part of the trip is Angry James Brewing , again in Silverthorne, (but on the other side of I-70). The brewery was established by AJ and his wife Darcy, who started their journey in 2014 and after a few years, Angry James Brewery opened its doors to the public in January 2018. There is always a great list of beers on tap, and the team is well-versed in helping you pick the best styles for your tastes.

Large indoor and outdoor space means plenty of places to enjoy a pint after some shopping at the outlet mall, or as a detour to avoid the east-bound traffic on I-70.

The name “Angry James” is somewhat misleading, as it implies a farce rather than an actual state of anger. There is nothing about the brewery that will make you anything but happy. The brewery is dedicated to making incredible beer, continuously working to surpass their own high standards. They focus on both honoring brewing traditions and looking towards innovation, ensuring that their range of beers offer quality in every sip.

With all of the Summit County breweries already included, I didn’t create a plan for Sunday.  Depending on which way you are traveling there are multiple options to visit on your way home.  If you are heading West, check out my Vail & Aspen Tour .  If you are heading East, I will soon be writing an article on the breweries in the Foothills, (such as Guanella Pass , Cabin Creek , Tommyknocker , and Westbound & Down ).

That’s it for this tour.  I hope you enjoy your trip to Summit County and all of the great breweries there.  If you take this tour or a similar route, please drop us a line and let us know how it went!

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COLORADO (KRDO) -- Today, April 10th, marks the state's 9th annual 'Colorado Pint Day' with over 225 participating locations this year's event is the largest in Colorado history. 

The Colorado Brewers Guild started 'Colorado Pint Day' in 2016. Since then the holiday has developed a cult-like following even inspiring states like New York and Texas to follow suit. 

Here's how it works: each year participating breweries sell limited-edition 'Colorado Pint Day' glasses. With each pint glass sold $1 is donated to support the guild's mission to promote independent craft breweries across the state. To find a brewery near you, click here.

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