Fort Collins is known as one of Colorado’s top craft beer destinations, with more than 20 breweries ranging from iconic names to small local favorites. Whether you’re planning a brewery tour, visiting for the weekend, or just looking for your next favorite IPA, this Fort Collins brewery guide highlights the best breweries to visit, plus local tips to make the most of your day.sit, plus local tips to make the most of your day.
If you’re not sure where to start, these are some of the most popular and locally loved breweries in Fort Collins:
One of the best things about Fort Collins is how close many breweries are to each other. Several are clustered near Old Town and along bike-friendly routes, making it easy to visit multiple spots in one day without a lot of driving.
Fort Collins Breweries Map
Pro tip: Start near Old Town, then branch out to a couple of smaller breweries for a more local experience
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Here’s a list of current Craft Beer Breweries and some fun facts.
Est: 2024 (Fort Collins)
Fun Fact: They’ve been brewing for 30+ years.
Est: 1989
Fun Fact: Over 150 different recipes produced to date so there is always something unique on tap.
Est: 2017
Fun Fact: They have a Beer it Forward and it is based on the Pay It Forward philosophy.
Est: 2010
Fun Fact: Live bands play in the beer garden or on small indoor stage Friday and Saturday evenings.=
Est: 2017
Fun Fact: The owner’s father has a doctorate in IT and was associate dean of graduate programs at the Colorado State University College of Business when it created its Beverage Business Institute to provide specialized management education and research for the beverage industry.
Est: 2022
Fun Fact: Housed in a bungalow built in 1904
Est: 2014
Fun Fact: In 2016 they became an EPA Green Power Partner business.
Est: 2016
Fun Fact: Craft beer brewed in high fidelity.
Est: 2024
Fun Fact: The owner is in the construction business with his brother, but he is also a photographer, builds furniture and has restored cars and bikes.
Est: 2016
Fun Fact: Each employee does 6 hrs of volunteering at local non-profits and sustainable farms.
Est: 2022
Fun Fact: Two Fort Collins brewing industry veterans have teamed up to open their own brewery.
Est: 1991
Fun Fact: NBB is recognized as the 4th-largest brewer of craft beer in the nation.
Est: 1989
Fun Fact: The first brewery pub in Fort Collins, opened by home brewer Doug Odell.
Est: 2016* (Comes to Fort Collins)
Fun Fact: Awarded the Gold Medal with their Weissbier at the GABF 2015.
Est: 2017
Fun Fact: Started and run by New Belgium Brewing’s former brewmaster
Est: 2015
Fun Fact: Matt (owner) has won over 85 home brewing awards since 2012
Est: 2018
Fun Fact: The 264-gallon brewing system at the Lory Student Center pub is the largest housed at any four-year university in the country. It can produce about 17 kegs per batch.
Est: 2023
Fun Fact: The Salt Road or Alte Salzstraße was travelled by heavily guarded horse drawn wagons which carried small quantities of salt along these routes often accompanied by a cargo of beer.
Est: 2014
Fun Fact: Their concept came while traveling through the Czech Republic and Southern Germany.
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