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16 Of The Best Northern Colorado Breweries

  • July 27, 2022
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July 26, 2022
5280 Magazine
By Sarah Kuta
Originally published in 5280 Magazine 

City Star Beer Garden

From Greeley to Fort Collins to Loveland, venture up north to sip some of Colorado’s best craft beers. Home to some of the Centennial State’s longest-standing—and most innovative—craft breweries, northern Colorado is worth exploring, whether you’re a self-described beer lover or someone who just loves a good taproom ambiance. From funky spontaneous ferments to trusty lagers and dank IPAs, here are some of our favorite places to grab a beer north of Denver in Boulder, Longmont, Boulder, and beyond.

City Star Brewing
Berthoud
With food trucks, live music, a relaxing beer garden with a wall covered in hops, and a central location on Berthoud’s main street, City Star is a welcoming hub for Berthoud’s 8,500 tight-knit residents and visitors alike. Founded in 2012 by John and Whitney Way, the downtown brewery and taproom has grown and expanded over the years, but has managed to hold onto its small-town feel, too. That local vibe even extends to ingredients: City Star often partners with Root Shoot Malting, one of Colorado’s best craft maltsters, located just up the road in rural Loveland. Sip classics like Bandit Brown or Night Watchman, or try some of their fruitier, funkier brews, like Berthoud Barb or Squeeze. 321 Mountain Ave., Berthoud.

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