by Melissa Aytche

Created on: December 02, 2008   Last Updated: July 29, 2009

Some of the greatest beers are brewed here in Colorado. Denver has many breweries that have made quite the name for themselves. If you are a fan of beer and are looking for something new than you might want to consider some of the finest breweries in Denver.

One of the most popular and widely known breweries in the Denver area is Coors. Just outside the city of Denver in the suburb town of Golden sits a large brewing plant where you get that cold mountain taste. Coors has been a mark on Colorado for many years and when they say cool mountain freshness they are talking the hills of Colorado.

A no name beer to most of the country and world but infamous in Denver is none other than Fat Tire. Brewed in Colorado it soon became so popular that now it is delivered to the entire state and only a handful of surrounding states. Unless you have been to Denver you may have never heard their name but once you taste it you understand its popularity.

One thing you can find plenty of in Denver is brewery restaurants. Many brewers make their own beer and sell it in their own pubs. Many are famous for their beer and only can be found in these establishments. Beer lovers can find such variety in different brewers here in Denver to keep them taste testing for weeks.

One of the first breweries in Denver and one that has withstood the tests of time with their award winning brew is Wynkoop Brewing Company. Established in Denver and has been making some of the best beer for over 100 years. With its history and constant awards including one this year you can see their greatness first hand.

A few more notable brewery restaurants in Denver that have ranked highly are Tabernash Brewing, Broadway Brewing, and Great Divide Brewing that have aided in the widely popular breweries of Colorado. Each with their own style and flavor but have ranked with the best.

You can come try these breweries for yourself. Many of them open to the public or sold in the local liquor stores where you can certainly find these great beers around Colorado. Don't miss out on a piece of Denver history with Wynkoop Brewing and taste the award winning flavor of history. With so many wonderful breweries in Denver you can certainly make a list of your own.

If you are a beer lover you will have a wonderful time testing each of these fine establishments that have given a great name for themselves. These award winning establishments have given a meaning to best breweries in Colorado and can give you just one more solid reason why Denver is a great city to be in.

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