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Odell Brewing Company

Location: Fort Collins
The second microbrewery to open in the state of Colorado, Odell Brewing Company first started turning out the handiwork of founder Doug Odell in 1989 with a little help from his wife and sister. The original brewery in a circa 1915 grain elevator has since given way to a larger 50-barrel brewhouse and a bottling line. A smaller five-barrel room was added in 1997 to give brewers a chance to experiment in small batches. Their Easy Street Wheat, 5 Barrel Pale Ale and IPA have all received top honors at the GABF.