Highest-rated breweries in Colorado
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Colorado using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#30. The Wynkoop
- Rating: 4/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 1634 18th St. Denver, Colorado
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#29. Twisted Pine Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 3201 Walnut St. Ste A Boulder, Colorado
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#28. 105 West Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 1043 Park St. Castle Rock, Colorado
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#27. Funkwerks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 1900 East Lincoln Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
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#26. Lumpy Ridge Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 531 South Saint Vrain Ave. Estes Park, Colorado
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#25. WeldWerks Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 508 8th Ave. Greeley, Colorado
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#24. Mr. Grumpy Pants Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 215 7th Ave. Ouray, Colorado
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#23. Tivoli Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 900 Auraria Pkwy Denver, Colorado
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#22. South Park Brewing Colorado
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 297 1/2 US Highway 285 Fairplay, Colorado
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#21. Denver Beer Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Address: 1695 Platte St. Denver, Colorado
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#20. Storm Peak Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 1885 Elk River Plaza Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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#19. Horse & Dragon Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 124 Racquette Drive Fort Collins, Colorado
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#18. Aspen Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (160 reviews)
- Address: 304 East Hopkins Ave. Aspen, Colorado
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#17. Elevation Beer Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Address: 115 Pahlone Parkway Poncha Springs, Colorado
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#16. Jessup Farm Barrel House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1921 Jessup Drive Fort Collins, Colorado
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#15. BURLY Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 680 Atchison Way Suite 800 Castle Rock, Colorado
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#14. Outer Range Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 182 Lusher Ct. Unit #2 Frisco, Colorado
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#13. Bristol Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (166 reviews)
- Address: 1604 South Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
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#12. Station 26 Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 7045 East 38th Ave. Denver, Colorado
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#11. Rock Bottom Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (426 reviews)
- Address: 1001 16th St. # A-100 Denver, Colorado
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#10. Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (334 reviews)
- Address: 2 East Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
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#9. Left Hand Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (316 reviews)
- Address: 1265 Boston Ave. Longmont, Colorado
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#8. Avery Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (182 reviews)
- Address: 4910 Nautilus Court North Suite 104 Boulder, Colorado
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#7. Breckenridge Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (289 reviews)
- Address: 2920 Brewery Lane Littleton, Colorado
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#6. Broken Compass Brewery & Tap House
- Rating: 5/5 (256 reviews)
- Address: 68 Continental Court Breckenridge, Colorado
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#5. Rock Cut Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (280 reviews)
- Address: 390 West Riverside Drive Estes Park, Colorado
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#4. Great Divide Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (392 reviews)
- Address: 2201 Arapahoe St. Denver, Colorado
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#3. Odell Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (506 reviews)
- Address: 800 East Lincoln Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
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#2. Coors Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (1,862 reviews)
- Address: 1221 Ford St. Golden, Colorado
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#1. New Belgium Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (1,272 reviews)
- Address: 500 Linden St. Fort Collins, Colorado
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
