Fort Collins Brewery Earns USA Today 10Best Nomination for 2026

Colorado’s Thriving Craft Beer Scene Sets the National Standard

If there’s one thing that Colorado is known for, it’s the state’s thriving beer scene.

According to the Colorado Brewery List, as of the end of 2025, there are 423 open brewery locations in the Centennial State.

Breweries Across Colorado, From Denver to Northern Colorado

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Approximately a third of the breweries in the state are in the Denver Metro Area. However, a pretty sizable chunk can be found here in Northern Colorado.

Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley Lead Northern Colorado Brewing

There are twenty-five breweries in Fort Collins alone.

Lovelandhas nine breweries and Greeley has six that are currently open.

A Northern Colorado Brewery Competes for USA Today 10Best Recognition

One of these spots is in the running for an impressive recognition from USAToday.

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