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36. WIBBY BREWING 209 EMERY ST., LONGMONT, 303-776-4594, INFO@WIBBYBREWING.COM
30. 12DEGREE BREWING 820 MAIN ST., LOUSIVILLE, 720-638-1623, 12DEGREEBREWING.COM
Although he had already been working as a professional brewer at breweries around the U.S., it was while studying brewing in Berlin that co-founder Ryan Wibby had an epiphany — use traditional German brewing techniques and pair them with the creativity of American craft beer. Wibby Brewing produces staples like the IPL, Moondoor Dunkel and the award-winning Lightshine Helles, as well as seasonal brews, all available on tap at the Longmont taproom.
Inspired by Belgium’s community-based beer culture, 12Degree Brewing aims to start conversations. With long community tables, a long bar and no TV, 12Degree encourages people to talk as they sip. Strike up a chat with family, friends or strangers as you try the Midnight Fog, with notes of chocolate, coffee and molasses; the Uteplis, a dry and refreshing beer brewed with hibiscus flowers; or any of the other unique brews available.
31. FRONT RANGE BREWING COMPANY 400 W. SOUTH BOULDER ROAD, SUITE 1650, LAFAYETTE, 303-339-0767, FRONTRANGEBREWINGCOMPANY.COM As Lafayette’s first craft brewery, Front Range Brewing Company offers 10 core beers and a diverse rotating lineup. The brewery puts on weekly events, including a Tuesday Open Mic Night and a Thursday Bluegrass Jam. With a food menu listing appetizers, quesadillas, sandwiches and more, Front Range Brewing Company is the perfect place to go for a quality brew, a bite to eat and a night of live music.
32. LIQUID MECHANICS BREWING CO. 297 U.S. HIGHWAY 287, UNIT 100, LAFAYETTE, 720-550-7813, LIQUIDMECHANICSBREWING.COM Founded by three former biotech/pharmaceutical professionals who decided to trade the corporate world for the world of brewing, Liquid Mechanics Brewing Co. believes that great beer connects people to the things that matter. The “small but mighty” company boasts awards for a large number of its brews and offers a long list of classic and seasonal beers perfect for any preference. To try everything from its IPAs to its ambers, porters and stouts, customers can stop by the laid-back Lafayette tasting room.
33. ODD13 BREWING INC. 301 E. SIMPSON ST., LAFAYETTE, 303-997-4164, ODD13BREWING.COM
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Take a sip of the Ice Cream Man or the Superduper Fan. Or, if you’re in the mood for a pale ale, try the Susan B(eer) Anthony or the nOOb, which was this brewery’s first beer. Each of Odd13‘s brews is represented by an enigmatic character and colorful artwork decorating the brewery’s cans and bottles. Named for the childhood area codes of owners Kristin and Ryan Scott, Odd13 offers a big variety of high-quality brews with big
34. ENDO BREWING COMPANY 2755 DAGNY WAY, SUITE 101, LAFAYETTE, 720-442-8052, ENDOBREWING.COM At Endo, it’s the bicycle theme that sets the place apart, from the name to the decor to the actual bicycle repair services available on-site. Endo Brewing regularly rotates a varied selection of IPAs, Belgians and experimental styles, so multiple visits won’t leave you bored. One of the house favorites is the Hardtail, a German-style Hefeweitzen balancing banana, vanilla and cloves.
37. PUMPHOUSE BREWERY 540 MAIN ST., LONGMONT, 303-702-0881, PUMPHOUSEBREWERY.COM The Pumphouse Brewery opened in 1996, after radically transforming the historic building to become a functional restaurant and brewery, while preserving much of the original architecture. Enjoy the quirky layout and sample brews like the strong Scotch ale Shockwave, the export stout Spotted Dog, the Angry Ginger, infused with freshly grated ginger, or the Cocoa Frambozenbier, infused with vanilla bean and cocoa nibs.
38. GRAVITY BREWING 1150 PINE ST., UNIT B, LOUISVILLE, 303-544-0746, THEGRAVITYBREWING.COM Owned and operated by professional engineers, Gravity Brewing takes a scientific approach to beer. Serving a mix of lagers, pale ales and more, Gravity’s tasting room provides a spacious and relaxed atmosphere for customers to grab a beer, a bite and a seat on the sunny outdoor patio. If you’re looking for a down-to-Earth vibe and a little bit of everything when it comes to brews, it’s a scientific fact you’ll find just what you need at Gravity Brewing.
39. CELLAR WEST ARTISAN ALES 778-B W. BASELINE ROAD, LAFAYETTE, 720-465-9346, CELLARWEST.COM Last year Cellar West Artisan Ales made the move into Lafayette for some more room and a change of scenery. This award-winning brewery did right, continuing to celebrate the people, places and purpose behind their brews. By embracing aggressive flavors found in their house blend of wild yeast, these brewers create unique, complex beers that are sure to bring you back again and again.
40. PRIMITIVE BEER 2025 IONOSPHERE ST., UNIT 101, LONGMONT, 914-255-7436, PRIMITIVE.BEER The first of its kind, Primitive Beer is a barrel-fermented beer blendery inspired by a centuries-old Belgian brewing method combined with modern technology and fresh Colorado ingredients. The purposefully still (without carbonation) sour brews come in wine-like variants such as French News Wave, which was aged in fresh red wine barrels. Though not open often (only twice a month, so call ahead), Primitive conveniently packages its brews in a boxed bag so you can take them on the go.
41. COLLISION BREWING COMPANY 2030 IONOSPHERE ST., LONGMONT, 720-593-1401, OPENDOORBREWCO.COM Crafted by brewmaster Jason Blythe, the variety of tastes at Collision Brewing Company will keep you coming back time and time again. From the Pinapples in Paradise, a Belgian tripel made with malted white wheat pineapple, to the Hit and Run, made with honey malt and rested on orange peels, or the 1st Gear, a tropical pale ale, you’ll find something to wet your whistle no matter your preference, curiosity or mood.
42A. CRYSTAL SPRINGS BREWING CO. OLD TOWNE TAPROOM 604 MAIN ST., LOUISVILLE, 720-572-7975, CRYSTALSPRINGSBREWING.COM 42B. CRYSTAL SPRINGS BREWING CO. Come for the family-friendly atmosphere, stay for the good people and, of 657 S. TAYLOR AVE., UNIT E, LOUISVILLE, 303-665-8888 35. REDGARDEN RESTAURANT AND BREWERY 1700 DOGWOOD ST., LOUISVILLE, 303-927-6361, REDGARDENBREWERY.COM
course, good beer. Sporting a variety of styles, all brewed on-site, in the restaurant, enjoy the Work Is Done IPA after a long day in the office, or a Pub Ale for something classic and familiar — however your day shakes out, Redgarden is the place to bring it all together and leave with a smile.
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Crystal Springs Brewing Company was founded in May 2010 after a father-and-son pair spent 10 years dreaming of owning their own brewery. This small-batch local brewery produces mostly seasonal beers with a couple of year-round brews. The selection includes everything from a tart and fruity cherry saison called the Naughty Marilyn to a Russian imperial stout called the Black Saddle, which has been aged in wine barrels. Two taprooms in Louisville provide you access to German pretzels and pizza to enjoy with your beer.
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