craft beer 101 Sours, sustainability and selection: A guide to Greeley breweries By Emily Wenger
It likely won’t surprise you that lots of people in northern Colorado like beer. But what might surprise you is how many options are available here in Greeley and in Windsor. Greeley is listed as the fourth best city in Colorado and 40th in the U.S. for beer drinkers, according to a recent report from Smart Asset. We have a varied collection of breweries all with unique offerings and their own signature styles. Whether you’re looking for sours, a wide selection or beer with a cause, Greeley and Windsor have your back. Here’s a little about what our area breweries offer, in no particular order:
WeldWerks
In 2018, WeldWerks Brewing Co. made the goal of brewing 100 beers. The brewery, which has competed in nationwide contests and draws people from across the U.S. to its beer releases, has 32 faucets in its taproom. Although it doesn’t brew 100 beers every year, its beers are still on a frequent rotation, with only staples like its IPA Juicy Bits consistently available on tap. WeldWerks Brewing Company owner and head brewer Neil Fisher’s advice last year was to not get too attached to any of the new beers, but guests still said they were easily able to find a new favorite whenever they visited. Check it out from noon to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, or noon to 7 p.m. Sunday at 508 8th Ave., Greeley. For more information, call (970) 4606345 or go to WeldWerksBrewing.com.
Pucker up
If you’re a lover of sours, Wiley Roots usually as several on tap, including its summer “slush” series. The names, like “raspberry limeade,” “blue” and “purple” reflect the sweet and sour flavors. Sometimes the slush beers are poured into a slush machine, so you can enjoy these sours on the brewery’s patio to cool off on a hot summer day. When the slush series isn’t available, the brewery also typically has other sours throughout the year. Check it out from 2-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1-8 p.m. Sunday, at 625 3rd St., Unit D, Greeley. For more information, call (970) 5157315 or go to WileyRoots.com. 26
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