Brewery Events in Boulder & Longmont, Colorado
Hoppenings tracks the local craft beer scene in Boulder & Longmont, including brewery events, trivia nights, run clubs, live music, and new beer releases. Browse this week's happenings, discover taprooms, and jump into activity-specific pages below for quick planning.
Breweries in Boulder & Longmont
300 Suns Brewing
Longmont
300 Suns Brewing offers a hyper-local experience with award-winning craft beers paired with scratch-made food in a welcoming neighborhood setting. It’s a community-focused spot built for great conversations, comfort food, and easy-drinking beers.
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Asher Brewing Company
East Boulder
Asher Brewing Company is Colorado’s first certified organic brewery, focused on producing craft beer using only organic ingredients and sustainable brewing practices. The North Boulder taproom offers a relaxed atmosphere with a patio and rotating lineup of organic ales and lagers.
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Avery Brewing Company
East Boulder
Founded in Boulder in 1993, Avery Brewing Company is known nationally for its bold, barrel-aged, and experimental beers. The large brewery campus includes a full restaurant, spacious taproom, and brewery tours.
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Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales
Longmont
Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales focuses on small-batch, thoughtfully crafted beers that highlight creativity and balance. This low-key Longmont spot offers a relaxed atmosphere where locals can explore unique, ever-changing brews.
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Fritz Family Brewers
Boulder
Fritz Family Brewers is a family-friendly craft brewery in Niwot, Colorado, known for its welcoming, open pub-style atmosphere and a wide variety of carefully crafted ales and lagers. Founded by an experienced brewer and named after the owners’ son, it blends a cozy community vibe with high-quality beer, making it a go-to local gathering spot.
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Gravity Brewing
Lafayette
Gravity Brewing is a laid-back craft brewery in the Denver/Boulder area known for its well-balanced beers, from crisp lagers to hop-forward IPAs brewed with a focus on precision and consistency. With a welcoming taproom and a rotating selection of approachable, high-quality brews, it’s a go-to spot for both casual drinkers and craft beer enthusiasts.
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Left Hand Brew Co
Longmont
One of Colorado’s most iconic craft breweries, Left Hand is known for pioneering nitro beers and delivering a wide range of balanced, award-winning styles. Its Longmont taproom and beer garden offer a laid-back, community-driven vibe with frequent events and live music.
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Liquid Mechanics Brew Co
Longmont
Liquid Mechanics Brewing blends science and creativity to produce a diverse lineup of approachable yet experimental craft beers. The taproom offers a relaxed, welcoming space that reflects the brewery’s playful and community-driven spirit.
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Longs Peak Pub & Taphouse
Longmont
Longs Peak Pub & Taphouse is a neighborhood brewpub and restaurant in downtown Longmont, Colorado. Opened in 2014 as part of the Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery collective, it carries forward the group’s focus on handcrafted beer, scratch-made food, and a relaxed, community-driven atmosphere.
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MainStage Brewing Company
North Boulder
MainStage Brewing Company blends craft beer with performing arts, creating a taproom space that regularly hosts live music, theater, and comedy shows. Their beer lineup features approachable styles alongside rotating experimental releases.
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Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
Downtown
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery is a long-running Boulder brewpub known for its eclectic atmosphere, house-brewed beers, and legendary vegetarian-friendly pub menu. Located just off Pearl Street, it’s a staple gathering spot for locals and students.
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Odd13 Brewing
Longmont
Odd13 Brewing stands out with bold, hop-forward beers and a comic book-inspired brand that brings personality to every pour. Known for creative IPAs and imaginative releases, it’s a favorite for beer lovers looking for something unique.
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Pumphouse Brewery
Longmont
Pumphouse Brewery is a lively brewpub in downtown Longmont known for its rotating craft beers, classic pub fare, and game-day atmosphere. With daily specials and a bustling bar scene, it’s a go-to spot for casual drinks and social nights.
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Southern Sun Pub & Brewery
South Boulder
Southern Sun Pub & Brewery is the sister location to Mountain Sun and a beloved South Boulder neighborhood brewpub. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, house beers, and large patio, it’s a popular spot for locals and students alike.
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Twisted Pine Brewing Company
East Boulder
Twisted Pine Brewing Company is one of Boulder’s older craft breweries, known for creative beers and bold experimental styles. The brewery has a casual taproom and patio with a long history in the local craft beer scene.
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Upslope Brew Co (Flatiron Park)
East Boulder
Upslope Brewing’s Flatiron Park taproom is their original Boulder location and focuses on small-batch beers and experimental releases. The relaxed taproom offers a rotating draft list and regular food truck appearances.
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Upslope Brew Co (Lee Hill)
North Boulder
The Lee Hill location serves as Upslope’s main brewery production facility and a large taproom space. It features a spacious outdoor beer garden and a wide variety of Upslope beers on draft.
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Vision Quest Brewing Company
East Boulder
Vision Quest Brewing Company is a small independent brewery known for its creative beer lineup and adventurous brewing philosophy. The taproom has a welcoming community vibe and frequently hosts events and collaborations.
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Cookie and Beer Pairing
Experience our annual Cookie and Beer Pairing event! Enjoy 5 awesome cookies paired with 5 5oz tasters of different beers. A delicious tradition you won't want to miss!
The Garden Season Opening
Left Hand Brewing's seasonal outdoor garden space is now open! Enjoy live music, lawn games, and quality time with friends and pets while sipping craft beers in a beautiful outdoor setting with red umbrellas and comfortable seating. Check out upcoming events in their bio for more details!
Needles & Pints
Relaxed fiber arts meetup. Bring your knitting, crochet, or stitching projects and enjoy beers with fellow makers. All skill levels welcome.
Live Music: Canyon Collective
Free live music at Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery. Featuring Canyon Collective.
Live Music - Magic: The Gathering Casual Commander Nights
Join us for casual Magic: The Gathering Commander nights every Friday! Bring your deck and enjoy some friendly competition with fellow players at Avery Brewing Company.
First Friday Art Opening - Jacob Neal
Celebrate local artist Jacob Neal's First Friday Art Opening tonight! Featuring mixed media artwork inspired by pareidolia, skateboarding culture, and DIY aesthetics. Enjoy live music by Jiffer & John throughout the evening at MainStage Brewing.
Collaboration Fest
Join Odd13 Brewing, Cohesion Brewing, and Primitive Beer for an exciting collaboration festival! Experience a Belgian pale ale created by these three breweries - an open fermented beauty at 4.5% ABV that's dry, extra hoppy, and sessionable. This reunion brings together brewery owners with shared roots at Odd13 to celebrate their collaborative spirit with light and golden brews featuring herbal and floral notes.
Spring Suncatcher Workshop
Create beautiful stained-glass style suncatchers with new Spring designs at this collaborative workshop with Peaks and Paint at Wibby Brewing! Sip, relax, and craft something stunning that'll catch the light and compliments in your window all year long. ✨
Live Music - Strangebyrd
Come join us for an amazing live music performance by the talented band Strangebyrd! Enjoy great entertainment and the perfect brewery atmosphere.
Free Live Music in The Garden with Shawn Cunnane
Grab your favorite Left Hand brew and enjoy live music with Shawn Cunnane in the beer garden.
March Madness Final Four Basketball
Watch the NCAA March Madness Final Four games at Pumphouse Brewery's Red Zone! Catch Illinois vs UConn at 4:00 PM and Michigan vs Arizona at 6:30 PM. Join us for an exciting evening of college basketball madness!
Colorado Brewers Guild Collaboration Fest
Join Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales, Two22Brew, and 105West Brewing at the Colorado Brewers Guild Collaboration Fest! Sample their special Double Hazy IPA conditioned on mangos and habaneros (7.9% ABV). This is a must-attend celebration of Colorado's craft beer community!
COLLABFEST 2026
Experience the most creative beer festival in the state featuring 120+ one-of-a-kind collaborative beers debuting for one day only! Gravity Brewing presents their collaboration with Verboten Brewing - a barrel-aged Viener Vino at 15% ABV, inspired by English-style barleywine with a Vienna malt twist. Get your tickets at https://shorturl.at/OLzn3
Live Music - Pickin' with Tom Open Mic
Join Tom for an open mic session featuring bluegrass and acoustic music every Thursday. Bring your instrument or just come to enjoy the music and community at MainStage Brewing!
Stone Mountain Showcase & Variety Show
Experience a weekly showcase of live music, art, and inspiration hosted by Jane and Derek Blake. An intimate evening of performances under atmospheric lighting at MainStage Brewing.
Easter Sunday
Pumphouse Brewery open for normal business hours on Easter Sunday. No reservations being taken, but come enjoy regular food and beverage service!
Full Throttle Yoga
Get your body moving with Full Throttle Yoga at Avery Brewing Company. A refreshing yoga session to energize your day!
Run Club
Join fellow runners for a community run every Monday at Wild Provisions Beer Project. Perfect way to earn your post-run beer!
Recent Beer Releases
Ranch Chores
A sophisticated spring double-release of rustic farmhouse table beer featuring two distinct wine-soaked variants: one aged on Merlot grapes and another on Petit Sirah grapes. This ruby-hued beer combines farmhouse roots with vineyard complexity.
Colorado & USA Pint
Limited edition pint glass beer released for the 11th Annual Colorado Pint Day. Support local craft beer with $1 from every glass sold going to the Colorado Brewers Guild.
Ranch Chores - Petit Sirah Grapes
A rustic farmhouse table beer finished on petit sirah wine-soaked paths. This ruby-hued beer combines farmhouse roots with vineyard complexity for a unique study in duality.
Ranch Chores - Merlot Grapes
A rustic farmhouse table beer finished on merlot wine-soaked paths. This ruby-hued beer combines farmhouse roots with vineyard complexity for a unique study in duality.
Ranch Chores (Petit Sirah grapes)
A ruby-hued, wine-soaked table beer blending farmhouse roots with vineyard complexity. This sophisticated spring release features Petit Sirah grape finishing for a refined, rustic experience.
Ranch Chores (Merlot grapes)
A ruby-hued, wine-soaked table beer blending farmhouse roots with vineyard complexity. This sophisticated spring release features Merlot grape finishing for a refined, rustic experience.
Colorado & USA
Limited-edition commemorative pint glass design released for the 11th Annual Colorado Pint Day. A special collectible celebrating local craft beer with $1 from each glass supporting the Colorado Brewers Guild.
AKOYA Rice Lager
A delicate and delicious Japanese rice lager now available in cans-to-go. Light and refreshing at 4.9% ABV.
Endless Drive
Second iteration of this West Coast IPA featuring Mosaic, Simcoe, and El Dorado hops. A carefully crafted brew that the brewery is falling in love with.
Ranch Chores (Merlot grapes version)
A sophisticated spring release featuring wine-soaked farmhouse table beer aged in Merlot grape barrels. Ruby-hued with vineyard complexity and rustic farmhouse roots.
Ranch Chores (Petit Sirah grapes version)
A sophisticated spring release featuring wine-soaked farmhouse table beer aged in Petit Sirah grape barrels. Ruby-hued with vineyard complexity and rustic farmhouse roots.
Japanese Lager
A Japanese lager pairing perfectly with 300 Suns Brewing's General Tso's Chicken Sammy special. Crisp and refreshing with traditional Japanese brewing characteristics.
Green Chili Helles
A classic Helles brewed with fresh green chili flavor. Crisp and refreshing with a subtle southwestern twist.
Good Juju Ginger Pale Ale
A light-bodied seasonal pale ale brewed with hand-juiced ginger, perfect for sunshine sippin'. Limited time release while supplies last.
Ultimate IPA
Bold, deep, and bitter with a complex malt backbone. Built for the Colorado IPA crowd who like their beer with a little edge.
Jiggle Juice IPA
A hazy IPA available in fresh 4-packs, celebrated on National Beer Day at Liquid Mechanics Brewing.
Ranch Chores (Petit Sirah Grapes)
A sophisticated spring table beer finished on Petit Sirah grapes with wine barrel aging. This ruby-hued release blends farmhouse roots with vineyard complexity.
Ranch Chores (Merlot Grapes)
A sophisticated spring table beer finished on Merlot grapes with wine barrel aging. This ruby-hued release blends farmhouse roots with vineyard complexity.