Denver Brewery Tours
Experience Napa Valley of craft beer with tours, tastings, and Colorado brewing culture!
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Discover Denver's legendary craft beer scene - the city has more breweries than any US city! With over 150 breweries, Denver earned the title "Napa Valley of Beer." Brewery tours explore iconic breweries like Great Divide, Wynkoop (Denver's first brewpub in historic building), Ratio Beerworks, Denver Beer Co., and RiNo (River North Art District) brewery cluster. Tours visit 3-5 breweries sampling diverse styles from IPAs to sours to stouts, learn brewing processes, meet brewmasters, and explore beer-centric neighborhoods. The LoHi (Lower Highlands) and RiNo districts are brewery meccas with walkable clusters. Many tours include food pairings and transportation. Learn about Colorado's hops, high-altitude brewing challenges, and how Denver became craft beer capital. It's beer lover's paradise!
Brewery Tours in Denver
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- Beer Tastings
- Brewery Culture
- RiNo District
- Brewery Architecture
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Why Choose Brewery Tours in Denver?
Most Breweries in US
Over 150 breweries - more than any other American city!
Award-Winning Beer
Denver breweries win national and international competitions!
Brewery Districts
RiNo and LoHi have brewery clusters - walk between multiple!
Brewery Culture
Experience Colorado's laid-back beer culture and community.
Types of Brewery Tours in Denver
Classic Brewery Tour
Visit 3-4 breweries sampling 12-15 beers with transportation.
RiNo Brewery Walking Tour
Walk River North Art District visiting 4-5 breweries.
Brewery & Food Pairing
Craft beer paired with Colorado cuisine at brewery restaurants.
Private Brewery Tour
Custom tour visiting breweries matching your taste preferences.
What to Expect on Your Denver Brewery Tours
Duration
Tours last 3-5 hours visiting 3-5 breweries with tastings.
Beer Tastings
Sample 12-20 different beers across various styles and breweries.
Brewery Culture
Experience taprooms, meet brewers, and learn brewing processes.
RiNo District
Explore trendy River North with breweries, street art, and galleries.
Brewery Architecture
See creative brewery spaces in converted warehouses and unique buildings.
Beer Education
Learn about brewing, hop varieties, and high-altitude fermentation.
Expert Tips for the Best Experience
Tours include transport - don't drive yourself! Drink responsibly.
RiNo Art District walkable with 15+ breweries - easy self-guided option.
Great Divide and Wynkoop are Denver brewery legends - must-visits!
Bring cash for tips - bartenders appreciate $1-2 per beer.
Lunch before tours - beer on empty stomach hits hard at altitude!
Colorado IPAs tend hoppy - try local specialties and seasonal brews.
Weekend tours more social but busier taprooms - weekday tours more intimate.
Many breweries have food trucks - pair beers with Colorado cuisine!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:How many breweries does Denver have?
A: Denver has 150+ breweries - most of any US city! Add metro area: 200+ total. From tiny nanobreweries to huge production facilities. RiNo district alone has 25+. You could visit different brewery daily for 6 months!
Q:How much do brewery tours cost?
A: Group tours: $60-90 (3-4 hours, 3-4 breweries, transport). Private tours: $300-500 for group. Includes tastings and transportation. Self-guided RiNo walk: $20-40 (buying beers). Tours worth it for transport and insider access!
Q:What is RiNo?
A: RiNo (River North Art District) is trendy neighborhood packed with breweries, street art, galleries, and food halls. It has 25+ breweries within walking distance! Think converted warehouses, murals, and creative vibe. Denver's craft beer epicenter!
Q:Can you walk between breweries?
A: Yes in RiNo and LoHi (Lower Highlands) - both have brewery clusters. RiNo especially walkable with 25+ breweries in 1-mile radius. However, tours visiting multiple districts need transport. Walking tours focus on single neighborhood.
Q:What beers should I try?
A: Colorado specialties: IPAs (state is hop-forward!), seasonal pumpkin/winter beers, and sours. Try Great Divide Yeti Stout, Wynkoop Rail Yard Ale, Ratio Dear You. Ask bartenders for recommendations - they're helpful! Sample variety of styles.
Q:Do brewery tours include food?
A: Some tours include food pairings or snacks. Many breweries have kitchens or food trucks. Brewery & Food pairing tours specifically combine both. Otherwise, eat before touring - beer hits hard on empty stomach, especially at altitude!
Q:When is the best time for brewery tours?
A: Year-round! Summer (June-Aug) best weather for patios. Fall offers seasonal beers. Winter cozy for stouts. Weekends busier but more social. Weekday afternoons quieter taprooms. Tours run daily - book based on schedule.
Q:Why does Denver have so many breweries?
A: Colorado has ideal brewing water, hops, and barley. Denver's craft beer culture embraced quality and innovation. Relaxed laws helped breweries proliferate. High altitude affects brewing (lower boiling point!). History of brewing since gold rush. It all combined perfectly!
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