Best of Metromix Denver 2010Brewery
They say Colorado is the wine country of beers (see also: "Where beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano"). While there are definitely some folks in Oregon and Northern California who might take issue with that characterization, there's no doubt that beer is more than a tasty beverage in this state. It's the delicious, golden, hoppy lifeblood of thousands of snowboarders, politicians and, er, journalists.
And the winner is…
Breckenridge Brewery
471 Kalamath St.
Breckenridge, CO 80204Denverites and diehard Rockies fans might know Breckenridge Brewery as their pre-game pitstop, but the Breckenridge Brewery...get this...is also located in Breckenridge, CO. Go figure. In fact, it is the starting location of this amazing brewery. You will find their Agave Wheat beer, the Oatmeal Stout, Avalanche Ale, Christmas Ale, Pandora's Bock and more.
Nominees
Twisted Pine Brewing Co.
3201 Walnut St.
Boulder, CO 80301If you have never heard of Twisted Pine beers, where the heck have you been since ’95?! This is the home of some of the tastiest beers ever brewed. Even people who say in a confident voice, “I don’t like beer” will tip their caps to Twisted Pine. Although you can find their infamous beer in most liquor stores, it's worth it to stop by the brewery to see where the magic happens.
Walnut Brewery
1123 Walnut St.
Boulder, CO 80302Neighborhood: Pearl Street / Downtown
If you dig beer like we do and seek originality, this is the place for you. Being Boulder’s original brewery, they have had enough time to tweak their recipes and make some of the best beer you’ve ever had. It’s a laid-back environment to have a brewskie in and it has that typical brewpub feel to it—nothing uber fancy; just good people, beer and food.
Wynkoop Brewing Co.
1634 18th St.
Denver, CO 80202Neighborhood: Lodo
The 'Koop can turn your dinner outing into a crazy long night. When you first walk in, you have a few options—turn right you end up in the bar, turn left you’re in the dining area, go upstairs and you end up in the Koop with pool, a shuffle table and tasty libations, or go downstairs to Impulse Theatre for some excellent comedy shows. Beer buff? Try Patty’s Chile Beer, you can actually smell and taste the jalapenos as you sip away. Also, word on the street says the fish and chips are some of the best in town.
New Belgium Brewing Company
500 Linden
Fort Collins, CO 80524As serious about biking as they are about beers, New Belgium's best known beer, Fat Tire, has cruised all the way from founder Jeff Lebesh's basement to becoming the company's flagship beer. Sponsoring a bike team and several projects in sustainability, this Fort Collins brewed beer is earth and taste bud friendly. In 2006 the GABF awarded two gold medals to New Belgium for their Le Fleu Misseur (Belgiam and French Style Ale) and La Folie (Belgian Style Sour Ale).
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