10 Micro-Breweries in Fort Collins You Need to Get Familiar With
The city of Fort Collins has major hops.
Sure, we are one of the most in-shape cities in the United States, but that is not the angle being taken here. Instead, this article is here to talk about beer, and more specifically craft beer. One of the many attractive amenities Fort Collins has to offer is the booming craft beer industry, being home to an impressive number of microbreweries.
Fort Collins brews, drinks, and loves beer so much that we could pretty much be considered the new Belgium (pun definitely intended) and take over as the beer capital of the world. Also, to any underage readers who may have stumbled upon this article, don’t worry because here’s something that can help you out.
Just kidding, you have to wait like everyone else. So, without further ado:
1. New Belgium Brewing Company
New Belgium is undoubtedly the most popular and well known microbrewery located in Fort Collins, not to mention among the most popular in the country. Considered as one of the founders of the craft beer movement, it is almost a sin to come to the city and not visit the brewery, go to an amazing sponsored event, or at least try a few of their beers.
2. Odell Brewing Co.
National popularity in Fort Collins does not just stop with New Belgium. Odell Brewing Co. is the 34th largest craft brewery in the country and even distributes a small amount to the United Kingdom. Also, if your mood ring is just not understanding you, Odell can help you out by pairing a beer for your mood.
3. Fort Collins Brewery & Tavern
If you are anything like me (or any other human with basic needs and wants), you occasionally enjoy having a nice meal with your beer. Well, the Modern Tavern has you covered with a delicious selection of food items and experts to help pair your meal with the perfect beer.
4. Funkwerks, Inc.
Being awarded five medals in four years suggests that these funkers really know how to brew some beer. If you are looking for a great environment to enjoy a drink with some buddies while talking to an incredibly personable staff, Funkwerks is the place to be.
5. Horse & Dragon Brewing Company
Horse & Dragon plays such a huge part in the Fort Collins community in various ways. They are a small business who supports other small businesses, they are heavily focused on sustainability and environmental awareness, and their staff prides themselves on being active members in the community. Plus they brew incredible craft beer and their logo is of a horse fighting a dragon, so how could they be any greater?
6. Coopersmith’s Pub & Brewing
Coopersmith’s is widely agreed upon by citizens and visitors of Fort Collins as one of the best restaurants to dine at in the city. Plus, if you are ever looking for a place to play pool, look no further than the 12 table paradise known as the Poolside at Coopersmith’s. With an amazing selection of craft beer and food all brewed and cooked in-house to go along with an electric environment, this restaurant-brewery hybrid is a must go.
7. Snowbank Brewing
Snowbank Brewing has a tremendous passion for the Colorado lifestyle which they always try to convey through their innovations and operations different from the norm. This brewery is also family friendly, so you can leave the babysitter on hold and head over for some board games and a meal from the various different food trucks that visit throughout the week. If all of that doesn’t catch your interest, even Lady Liberty heads over to this establishment to grab a drink it her free time.
8. Black Bottle Brewery
Coming to Black Bottle Brewery is an incredibly fun and enjoyable experience. Eating and drinking here is just half of the enjoyment, while the other half comes from an eclectic and hilarious staff of employees. If you are curious as to why their staff alone could warrant a visit, check out their BBB TV page to catch a glimpse of what I’m talking about.
9. Equinox Brewing
If you are one for new experiences whenever you can get them, Equinox Brewing isn’t just on the same page as you, they are on the same line. Believing in constantly putting their own twist on beers and trying new things with new brews, Equinox will never leave you short of an adventurous experience.
10. Rally King Brewery
Started and owned by a husband and wife duo that began brewing beer in their garage, Rally King naturally gives off that homey, unified vibe. Living by the motto of “rallying through life together,” this brewery will give its customers a true sense of community, all while serving them damn good craft beer.
