Partner Breweries in the Denver Area
Browse some of our favorite breweries in the Denver area to visit on a brew tour! Simply let our tour guide know what breweries you would like to visit and we will custom build the brew tour itinerary based on your preferences.
Colorado is one the largest beer producing states in the nation with approximately 425 breweries producing around 1,529,613 barrels of beer annually. The majority of breweries in the state are clustered around the Denver Metro Area. Denver is home to approximately 50+ breweries in the city limits and 150+ breweries in the Denver Metro Area. The mile high city is lucky to have a variety of world renowned craft breweries that have won medals in competitions for all different styles of beer.
Denver Brew Tours offers custom brewery tours based on your beer preferences. Choose from the list of breweries below or simply let your guide know what kind of beer you prefer. Looking for IPAs, Belgian Beer, German Beer, Sours, rooftop patios, neighborhood taprooms, yard games, or best party scene? No problem. Your brew tour guide knows where to find it! We can also mix in some of our favorite cideries and distilleries. Our guides will help create a unique itinerary of Denver’s top watering holes to deliver the best brew tour for your group.
Diebolt Brewing
Neigherborhood taproom in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Denver. Why Diebolt Brewing Company, why now, how are we different? Well to answer abstractly, this business is a medium for our imagination (it’s pretty vivid), a creative outlet for our ideas (we’ve got some good ones), and a platform for our thoughts (they’re opinionated, but in a good way). We want to pursue our passions with reckless abandon, be sustainable self-sufficient, be our own boss(es); but most of all, show others that they can do the same. A big driving force in forming this business is the good and bad experiences we’ve had at similar establishments. These made us want to provide a wholesome example of a well-run, responsible company that positively interacts with, and intently listens to, its customers.
Flagship Beers
ANTON FRANCOIS FRENCH ALE – IBU: 25 | ABV:5.5%
A clean, refreshing French Ale with a light malt and fruity arome, crisp malt saveur that makes its way to a slightly earthy, hop bitterness and bready malt fin. Brewed with French malt, hops, and yeast
ELECTRIC COWBOY WEST COAST IPA – IBU: 85 | ABV:6.5%
We rounded up wagon loads of Citra, Cascade, and Nugget hops for bold citrus, pine, and tropical fruit flavors. Brewed with only the finest American barley for a light malt flavor and a refreshing finish. So grab the reins and hang on tight, this IPA is shockingly good.
Call to Arms Brewing Company
A gathering place tucked away on Tennyson St, in Denver. We brew traditional and innovative styles and are passionately committed to quality, community and camaraderie. A welcoming neighborhood brewery tucked away on Tennyson Street in the Berkeley neighborhood of Denver, CO. Blending tradition with innovation, Call to Arms is an independent brewery passionately committed to quality, community, and camaraderie. Our goal is to create delicious beer served with genuine hospitality. All styles. Beers you can drink again and again, seasonal styles, or even extremely unique brews for special occasions. We aim to become a lasting piece of the fabric that is the Denver craft beer scene and do our industry proud by consistently serving exceptional beer for every type of beer drinker.
Flagship Beers
THE BALLROOM BEER AMERICAN LAGER – ABV: 4.8%
This American classic is brewed with 1000% ice-cold Rocky Mountain water for pure lager refreshment. Bring your thirst and a turtleneck, ’cause a Call to Arms Man is a Sexy Man.
CTA IPA DENVER-STYLE IPA – ABV: 6.5%
The world’s most popular IPA! Brewed with Centennial, Galaxy, and huge additions of Citra hops. Notes of orange zest, pineapple, and spruce with a touch of dank are sure to render this your new favorite IPA.
OATS & HOSE OATMEAL PORTER – ABV: 5.7%
This robust porter offers a huge mouthfeel, while remaining incredibly drinkable. Rich notes of chocolate covered cherries with a hint of roastiness. Gotta get you some Oats and Hose!
Joyride Brewing
One of the best rooftop brewery patios in Denver! Joyride Brewing Company is a small craft brewery in Edgewater, CO, across the street from the banks of Sloan’s Lake. We have a 10 barrel brewhouse with eight serving tanks and 6 fermenters. Our taproom is around 1600 sq ft and can hold about 95 people. Please join us and enjoy the majestic views of the lake from our six rollup glass garage doors. Cheers!
Flagship Beers
Ice Cutter Kolsch 5.2% ABV | 25 IBU
Little Machine Brewing
Well rounded menu in a funky taproom. Another local’s favorite, hidden gem Denver brewery.
The raddest brewery in Denver. Right by Mile High Stadium.
Two dog-friendly patios, local art, awesome round bar, a Colorado-built brewing system and something for everyone on tap and to-go.
Flagship Beers
Razz Against the Machine – Raspberry Sour 5.2% ABV
Barquentine Brewing Company
Flagship Beers
Punk in Dad! – Pilsner 5.0% ABV
Prost
Grab your stein and lederhosen! Prost offers the most authentic Gernman Beer in Denver. Prost is an award-winning brewery, and continues to use authentic 100% German products – grains, yeasts and hops, which are delivered from overseas. Passionate about their lager, everyone at Prost can articulate every step and every ingredient of the process. The brewery produces about 8,000 barrels of beer annually, sold at more than 1,000 locations, including bars, restaurants and liquor stores throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Wisconsin. Denver taproom offers large patio with yard games and stellar views of the city.
Flagship Beers
Pilsner German Style Lager 4.9% ABV | 35 IBU
Bruz Beers
Some of the best Belgian style beers in Colorado! Bruz is Denver’s artisanal brewery dedicated to brewing traditional Belgian-style beers and innovative Belgian-inspired brews. From traditional Belgian styles to innovative Belgian-inspired creations, Bruz Beers is bringing a passion for excellence to Colorado.
At Bruz, quality is king. Only the very finest ingredients are used to produce small batches of truly authentic, handmade beers. Fine Belgian malts, hops, spices, fruits and a diversity of Belgian yeast strains ensure superior quality with no compromises. Despite economic realities, we refuse to rush a brew – with some beers taking as many as three years to fully mature. We believe the results are worth it – and we bet you will too.
Flagship Beers
Dame Blanche – Belgian-Style Witbier – 5.5% ABV
Woods Boss Brewing
Well rounded tap room menu in the heart of downtown Denver. The Woods Boss reminds the team of the Big Picture – doing a job, doing it well, caring for the earth, and caring for each other. The Woods Boss takes one aside, gives him/her another perspective when the going gets tough. The Woods Boss performs trail magic with a Pulaski, a bandana, and duct tape. The Woods Boss believes change happens when seeds are planted in youth working outdoors. The Woods Boss is at home where the mountains embrace the rivers. A Woods Boss has no ego. It’s about the community and getting the job done right. A Woods Boss dances in the rain, full moonlight or in a random parking lot.
Flagship Beers
Rock Bar Brown – English Brown Ale – 5% ABV
New Image Brewing
One of Colorado’s hidden gem craft breweries! They just might make some of the best IPAs in the state. Multiple taprooms located just west of Downtown Denver in Olde Town Arvada and Wheat Ridge. Serving up some local favorite’s craft beers, wine, and cocktails at both locations.
Flagship Beers
Coriolis Effect – New Zealand IPA – 6.5% ABV
Crooked Stave
Best known for their award winning sours but have a couple IPAs to write home about. Founded in Denver, Colorado in late 2010, Crooked Stave is the product of “Brettanomyces Guru” Chad Yakobson’s open source Master’s research, The Brettanomyces Project. Crooked Stave’s progressive brewing approach blends science and art through creativity and passion. The resulting creations, most of which use Brettanomyces yeasts and mature in oak, are beers of extraordinary complexity.
Flagship Beers
Sour Rose – Sour Ale – 4.5% ABV
Station 26 Brewing
Station 26 is a popular neighborhood brewery located just East of the city in a renovated Denver fire station. These guys aren’t scared to get creative with an IPA! Serving up some delicious pizzas too! They usually have a handful of IPA variations on tap. The menu doesn’t stop there! Light, dark, hoppy, Station 26 has a crowd pleasing tap menu. Large tap room is generally accompanied by a rotating lineup of amazing local food trucks.
Flagship Beers
JUICY BANGER IPA 7.4% ABV
Our flagship IPA hopped with Centennial, Citra, and Mosaic. Notes of apricot, papaya, and citrus.
303 LAGER 5.0% ABV
Our flagship domestic lager. As easy-drinking as Colorado.
FIREHOUSE RED IPA 7.2% ABV
Red ale hopped with Citra, Simcoe, and Centennial.
Black Shirt Brewing Co
Black Shirt Brewing Co. was founded in 1999 and opened to the public in 2012. As the old adage goes, “good things take time.” Since our opening, we’ve collected many awards and accolades for the quality of our beer, our ambiance, and our customer service. Many years ago, we became fascinated with the art and science of fermentation and the social aspect of sharing what we made with our community. None of us had never operated a commercial brewery before but we jumped into our journey with both feet—we read every book we could get our hands on, studied every article, and got to work. It’s been said that you can do anything you put your mind to, and we set out to prove that to ourselves.
Flagship Beers
Colorado Public Red – Amber Ale – 7.2% ABV
Empourium Brewing Company
A local’s favorite neighborhood taproom. Crowd pleasing tap menu and friendly bartenders. The Empourium Brewing Company is located in the heart of the Berkeley neighborhood in Denver Colorado. We focus on brewing a wide variety of sessionable craft beers. From traditional German lagers to fun fruited sours you’re sure to find something to enjoy, while hanging with your friends!
Flagship Beers
Conditions of My Parole – Blonde Ale w/Coffee – 5.1% ABV
Seedstock Brewery
Offering one of the best Czech Pilsners on the streets of Denver. Seedstock brewery is a neighborhood brewery located on West Colfax that specializes in traditions Lagers and Ales. They are best are known for their Czech and German style beers. They also brew English, Irish, Mexican and a variety of other brews.
Flagship Beers
Czech Pilsner – 5.8% ABV
Denver Cideries
Waldschanke Ciders
Don’t be scared of the cider! Traditional swiss ciders that will satisfy cider lovers and die hard beer nerds alike. Doing kickass things with apples! Come check out this family-run, Swiss-inspired hard cidery with recipes forged in WWII Switzerland and a modern Colorado flair. With a full espresso bar and locally roasted coffee served all day, authentic Bavarian cuisine, and fun events for everyone to enjoy, you’re bound to have a great time!
Flagship Beers
Base Kamp – 6.0% ABV
Stem Ciders
Popular local cidery in the heart of the RiNo (River North Neighborhood). Stem exists to explore the world endlessly, and our world is an imaginary orchard full of limitless possibilities. We are restless, innovative, and always driven to find the next great flavor. Colorado is in our roots, and friends and family are in our hearts. We strive to create products that are meant to be enjoyed in the company of others with no pretension and with an air of adventure.
Flagship Beers
Pineapple Punch – 5.2 ABV
