Colorado has more craft breweries per capita than almost any other state. The Rockies' pure water, the state's pioneering spirit, and a population that genuinely loves good beer have created a craft brewing scene that rivals anywhere in the world.
The modern craft beer movement has Colorado roots. Coors has been brewing in Golden since 1873. The Boulder Beer Company, founded in 1979, was one of America's first craft breweries. New Belgium and Odell put Fort Collins on the beer map in the 1990s. Today, the state hosts the Great American Beer Festival - the Olympics of American brewing.
From massive production facilities to tiny neighborhood taprooms, Colorado breweries produce everything from traditional German lagers to experimental sours, barrel-aged stouts, and hazy IPAs. Many have become destinations in their own right, with restaurants, outdoor spaces, and events that draw locals and tourists alike.