Colorado Springs Craft Beverages

You know what would make Colorado Springs' stunning natural scenery even better? Enjoying it with a nice, cold brew (or a hot one - it's up to you).

From rustic craft coffee houses buzzing with energy to craft breweries filled with places to sit back and relax, Colorado Springs has your drinking needs more than covered.

In fact, here's a challenge that's totally doable: visit a new spot every day for a month. With over 30 different locations, hopping between the distilleries, breweries and coffee houses is a great way to experience Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs is so proud of its brewing culture that it has created an entire app dedicated to giving you discounts on drinks across the city with a "Crafts and Drafts Passport." Now there's an incentive we can all get behind.

Here's a handy breakdown of where to go to get the craft brew party started.

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Craft Beer and Breweries

  • Bristol Brewing Company describes itself as "smart, friendly people who really love beer." If you're thinking "SAME!" this brewery is for you.
  • Enjoy delicious pub food with your beer at 719 Gastropub, which has a full bar and restaurant on site.
  • Need a space to chill out and talk about the day's events in a relaxed atmosphere? Deuces Wild Brewery, with its laid-back setting, is for you.

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Craft Cocktails and Spirits

  • Take a tour of Colorado Gold Distillery to learn how it's been spreading a passion for quality spirits since 2008.
  • Liquor at Blue Fish Distillery is made from raw ingredients and distilled, bottled and fermented on site. This grain-to-glass approach puts them a notch above.
  • Have you even been to Colorado if you haven't delved into the moonshine scene? Oh yes, there's a "scene." Head to the 3 Hundred Days of Shine Distillery to find your people.

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Craft Coffee

  • Start your day in Colorado Springs by experiencing the rich blends that local coffee shops are famous for. Don't forget to wear your best flannel to really look the part.
  • Community is at the heart of Loyal Coffee, a craft coffee shop serving up delicious fresh brews and some of the best toast around.
  • Take a trip to Wesley Owens Coffee & Cafe in Monument to experience this homey independent coffee shop and sample some freshly brewed concoctions.

Created in partnership with Visit Colorado Springs