Take a Tour – Top 10 Brewery Tours Near Ft. Collins, CO

Northern Colorado is known for its delicious craft beer and local breweries. With more than 25 breweries between Fort Collins and Loveland, spending the day tasting Northern Colorado’s finest brews is a must-do activity this spring. To help you decide which stops to make, The Lakes at Centerra has compiled a list of our favorite local breweries to visit.

Big Beaver Brewing

Loveland’s Big Beaver Brewing has a great variety on tap and specializes in making beer with different kinds of yeast. Each of its beers is custom named with a funny, adult-humor flare. For the kids, Big Beaver offers delicious root beer, Italian soda and a fun selection of board games.

Location: 2707 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Unit 9, Loveland, CO

Loveland Aleworks

Loveland Aleworks is an independent, family-owned brewery offering a selection of small-batch handcrafted beers.It specializes in traditionalEuropean and American craft beers made with the best ingredients. Visit the website to check out what’s coming up on the event calendar.

Location: 118 West 4th St., Loveland, CO

Grimm Brothers Brewhouse

Inspired by beer production in Germany and the stories collected By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Grimm Brothers Brewhouse has crafted its beers to tell not only the story of Craft Brewing, but also the harrowing and dark tales handed down through the generations.Grimm Brothers hasfive year-round German style Lagers and Ales as well as some seasonal brews.

Location: 623 Denver Ave., Loveland, CO

Verboten Brewing

Verboten is the newest of Loveland breweries.It brews in small batches, but not it taste.

Food trucks serving up tasty local dishes are usually in the parking lot, making Verboten a great place to end your Loveland beer tour.

Location: 127 E 5th St., Loveland, CO

Budweiser

Budweiser, one of the highest selling beers in America, has six brewery locations in the country, one of which is based in Fort Collins. With a panoramic view of the scenic foothills, the Budweiser tour is an experience where you can hear, smell, touch and taste the components that go into its beer.

Location: 2351 Busch Dr., Fort Collins, CO

New Belgium Brewery

Fort Collins has been home to New Belgium since the brewery’s beginning in 1991. With a unique company culture and delicious assortment of craft brews, New Belgium is a must see if you’re in the Fort Collins area. Tours are free and are a popular local activity, so make sure to reserve your spot online.

Location: 500 Linden St., Fort Collins, CO

Odell’s Brewery

Perfect for warm, sunny days, Odell’s Brewing is a great spot to enjoy a beer on the patio with friends and family (kids welcome, too). Complete with food trucks and occasional live music, Odell’s is the 34^th largest craft brewery in the country with roots built on British styles, consistency and quality in each brew.

Location: 800 East Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO

Black Bottle Brewery

Another local hotspot, Black Bottle, is a family-owned brewery with 40 beers on tap. Take a tour and then stay a while to check out the tasty menu consisting of appetizers, soups and salads, flatbread pizzas, small plate options and desserts for your sweet tooth.

Location: 1611 S College Ave., Suite 1609, Fort Collins, 80525

Equinox Brewing

Fascinated by the history and balance of beer ingredients, Equinox Brewing was founded to put a unique twist on traditional beers. Withits eighteen rotating taps, Equinox’s tap house and beer garden is a great place to relax with friends over a pint of handcrafted beer.

Location: 133 Remington St., Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins Brewery

Fort Collins Brewery (FCB) puts a modern spin on family-owed breweries in Northern Colorado. It offers a diverse lineup of 50 ales and lagers in addition to a full service tavern and food menu. Visit their website to reserve a tour.

Location: 1020 E Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins, CO

Loveland and Fort Collins homes have the luxury of being close to so many local breweries and restaurants in Northern Colorado. If you’re looking to settle into a new Loveland home, The Lakes at Centerra has introduced collections from a carefully selected group of quality builders. Located in the middle of premiere shopping, entertainment, healthcare and employment, Centerra offers an escape to lakeside living, complete with miles of trails, lakes and natural areas. Visit us today to tour one of our 13 beautifully decorated model homes, open daily for your convenience.