Breckenridge Brewery, a long-standing Colorado craft brewer, is set to open its new brewery and restaurant in Fort Collins in early August 2024. This 10,000-square-foot facility will offer a full restaurant experience in a lively atmosphere, continuing the brewery’s tradition of crafting approachable and balanced beers.
The new location will feature a full-service restaurant, offering a diverse menu designed to complement the brewery’s craft beers. With a team of 40 employees, including head brewer Ryan Joy, the Fort Collins location aims to blend the brewery’s Colorado heritage with innovative brewing techniques and community engagement.
Ryan Joy, a Colorado native with twelve years of brewing experience in Northern Colorado, brings a wealth of expertise to the new location. Joy has previously earned accolades at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup. “I’m passionate about creating beers that blend innovation with tradition, and I will bring the same philosophy to our new Breck Brew location in Fort Collins,” he said.
To celebrate the opening, Breckenridge Brewery will host a First Pour Party on August 17, 2024, at 1020 E Lincoln Ave. The event will feature live music, food trucks, and local vendors, along with giveaways from Never Summer, Zeal Optics, Rovr Coolers, and more.
The live music schedule includes:
- Cass Clayton: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- The Cody Sisters: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
- Grateful Shred: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
An after-party inside the brewery will feature Dave Jordan from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
For the occasion, Breckenridge Brewery has created a commemorative beer, available in 16oz crowlers with artwork by Brooks Engel of Nowhere Land Supply. Proceeds from sales will benefit Project C.U.R.E., a nonprofit providing medical supplies to communities in need.
Additionally, head innovation brewer Jimmy Walker will offer unique beers brewed in Breckenridge, brought to Fort Collins specifically for the event.
The community is invited to join the celebration on August 17 from 12:00 to 7:00 pm. No tickets are required for this event.