BROKEN PLOW
Randy and Regan Waddle used to be farmers in western Weld County. But after home brewing for 25 years alongside their farming tradition, Randy and his wife opened the doors to Broken Plow Brewery on New Year’s Eve 2013. Broken Plow showcases some of its farming roots in its name as well as the names of their brews, like their Prairie Pale Ale, Dust Devil IPA and Deja Moo Oatmeal Milk Stout. You can taste years of brewing experience in their laid back taproom on West 10th Street.
CRABTREE
Crabtree Brewing Company is the eldest of Greeley’s breweries. Jeff and Stephanie Crabtree opened their doors in 2006 with the goal of having fun doing what they love—making and serving great beer. In 2012, after six years of success, Crabtree moved to its current location on 29th Street just west of the Greeley Mall. While there are strong local ties, like brewing their Chunkin Pumkin variety using locally-grown pumpkins, Jeff has exported his beers as far as Japan and makes regular shipments to out-of-state distributors.
WILEY ROOTS
Wiley Roots Brewing Company opened its doors in July of 2013 as one of Greeley’s small craft breweries intent on creating unique beer while using as many local ingredients as possible. Wiley Roots was born in Kyle and Miranda Carbaugh’s home kitchen and then grew to a fullfledged brewery in the location formerly occupied by Crabtree Brewing. In the taproom, located at 6th Avenue and 3rd Street, near Highway 85, you’ll notice German, Irish, Swedish and Norwegian flags, which like their name, are in homage to their families’ historic roots.
WELDWERKS
WeldWerks Brewing Company, one of Greeley’s youngest breweries, opened in February of 2015. Innovation and a sense of community fuel the minds behind the taps at WeldWerks. You can find their mix of industrial and rustic styles and their varying craft brews downtown on 8th Avenue right across from The Greeley Tribune.
BRIX TAPHOUSE
Brix, a fledgling tap house and brewery, is located in the heart of downtown Greeley on the 8th Street Plaza. They feature 60+ rotating craft beers, all of which are made in Colorado, and will start serving some of their own in-house beers in 2015. A downtown destination where the full range of Colorado’s brewing abilities, textures and flavors can be experienced.