Colorado proudly stands as a craft beer capital, boasting over 400 breweries, the world’s largest brewing facility, and a staggering average beer consumption rate of over 30 gallons per person each year. Summit County embraces this passion for craft beer with its own impressive roster of nine local breweries. Whether you’re craving time-honored classics, seasonal delights, or innovative brews, there’s something for every beer lover. Drink local beer and experience our Summit County breweries!

Broken Compass Brewing

Breckenridge, CO

Started in 2013, this brewery is located off Airport Road and features 12 taps of locally brewed beer. Broken Compass is known around Breckenridge for their staple- the Coconut Porter! If you’re looking for a classic, their Ginger Pale Ale or Irish Red are hard to beat. You can also purchase some great swag including growlers, hats, and t-shirts. Their motto is “drink beer, pet dogs” and you will find no shortage of adorable pups! Their focus is community and visitors will feel welcomed and at-home right away. In addition to their Airport location, Broken Compass has opened a Main Street Taproom as well!

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Taproom Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Location:

  • Main Street Taproom: 520 S. Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424
  • Brewery & Taproom: 68 Continental Ct, Unit B-12, Breckenridge, CO 80424

Breckenridge Brewery

Breckenridge, CO

Named after our beloved town and opened since 1990, this Breckenridge staple is a must for any beer lover. Your trip to Breckenridge won’t be complete without stopping in for a Breckenridge Brewery beer. Try one of the crowd favorites like Agave Wheat, Vanilla Porter, and the Avalanche Ale. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for one of their seasonal releases. If you’re in need of some food, Breckenridge Brewery offers delicious food menu options as well!

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Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Location: 600 South Main Street, Breckenridge, CO

Highside Brewing

Frisco and Breckenridge, CO

The goal of Highside Brewery is bringing together beer enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and music lovers- everything we love about Summit County! Highside now has two locations in Summit County- one in Frisco and one in Breckenridge, offering a diverse array of beer options that anyone would love. Choose your own flight and sample all of their unique offerings! If you’re in need of some food to soak up all of those beers, Highside is continually evolving their tasty BBQ menu at the Frisco location. In Breckenridge, you will find Highside only 173 steps from the gondola.

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Hours: 12 p.m.-10 p.m.

Location:

  • Frisco Location: 720 Main Street, Frisco, CO 80443
  • Breckenridge Location: 301 N. Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424

Outer Range Brewery is located in Frisco, and are definitely worth a visit! They have a spacious, comfy setting that makes you feel more like you are in a cozy coffee shop than a bar. The focus of their brewing operation is on Belgians and IPAs. Our favorite is a Belgian Strong Dark Ale called ‘Outings’ which has tasting notes of malt, caramel and raisin. Within Outer Range, there is a quaint food window called Bird Craft whose menu features “Thai-ish chicken”. Poke tots? YUM. Give Outer Range a try and let us know what you think! Make sure to follow Outer Range on Facebook or Instagram to get the latest on their fresh batches.

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Bird Craft: Menu

Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Location: 182 Lusher Ct., Unit #2, Frisco, Colorado 80443

Angry James Brewing Co.

Silverthorne, CO

As you continue along your Summit County brewery tour, make the trip over to Silverthorne for a visit to Angry James Brewery Company. Angry James is know for traditional brews with a specialty twist. They focus on taking the beers they love and making them unique for the locals to enjoy. By paying attention to every detail, they are able to create one of a kind brew creations. For something sweet and fruity, give their Wild Ruby Cherry Sour a try! This brewery has live, local musicians from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Mountain Melts, the on-site food window, has a menu full of grilled cheese and other tasty munchies to keep you full! Located about five minutes off I-70, make sure to add this stop in on your next trip to Breckenridge.

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Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday; 12-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday

Location: 421 Adams Ave, Silverthorne, Colorado 80498

Dillon Dam Brewery is the longest-running brewery in Summit, in operation since 1997, and is the largest brewpub in the Colorado Rockies. Their American-style menu is designed to pair with the up to 20 Dam beers they have on tap! Their top three flagship beers are Sweet George’s Brown, Wildernest Wheat and Here’s Your Dam IPA. They have a rotating menu of seasonal beers with options such as Tropical Hefeweizen and Winter Chili Ale. We recommend ordering a flight to try a little bit of everything! If you would like to know the intricacies of how their beers are made, Dillon Dam offers a self-guided brewery tour so you can check out their brewing system!

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Hours: Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m.-10p.m.; Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Location: 100 Little Dam St, Dillon, CO 80435

Located in downtown Dillon near the lake and amphitheater, Pug Ryan’s serves up beers and food along with breathtaking views. Pug Ryan’s initially opened as a steakhouse in 1975 and began serving their hand-brewed craft beers in 1997. Their fireside pub gives Pug’s the feeling of a cozy, welcoming gathering spot. Interesting fact- the restaurant and brewery is named after a notorious outlaw! Learn more about Pug Ryan here. Pug Ryan’s beer list features a little bit of everything- pilsner, wheat, kolsch, lagers, IPAs, sours and more. One of the best on the menu is the Winter Black Lager- a dark lager with cinnamon and ginger!

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Hours: Monday-Friday: 3-8 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 12-9 .m.

Location: 104 Village Place, Dillon, CO, 80435

Steep Brewing and Coffee Co. is not just a brewery- they are also a coffee roaster! Opened in 2021 amidst a pandemic, Steep thrived and has already opened a second taproom location in Keystone Village. True to their beer and coffee routes, their original beers are often coffee-forward with options such as Pau Hana Coconut Coffee Porter and Au Lait Coffee Cream Ale. If these aren’t your style, they have other delicious options such as Mountain Juicy IPA and Britney’s Free ESB. Along with their beverages, Steep serves breakfast and après snacks. Give their coffee a try before your day’s adventures and a beer afterwards!

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Hours: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Location: 

  • Gateway Location: 23110 US Highway 6, Keystone, CO 80435
  • River Run Location: 195 River Run Road, Keystone, CO 80435

Syndicate Brewing Co.

Silverthorne, CO

Syndicate Brewing Co. is the newest brewery on the block! This locally- and veteran-owned brewery began as a homebrewing setup in Breckenridge, and now has their own brewery location in Silverthorne. Their operation is a nano-brewery, a brewery that produces in batches of 3 barrels or smaller, and takes pride in every single batch. For being a smaller operation, their menu is surprisingly diverse- ranging from hoppy to light, malty to dark, and even gluten-free. Check out their event calendar for karaoke nights and live music!

Beer List: Menu

Hours: 12 p.m.-10 p.m., daily

Location: 203 Summit Place, Silverthorne, CO 80498

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