50 Best Craft Breweries near Thornton

“The place is so friendly and the food is so great it just makes you want to keep eat more and more everybody is including the workers are so friendly. I define toy want to come back .“

“This is an amazing Brewery. The people are so friendly and fun. Great place to meet friends, bring your dog, and have a great beer!“

“So excited to see that this venue will be hosting StageFluid and can't wait to come to these shows!!!! Sake Brewery??? Count me in!“

“Delicious beer selection!🍺“

“In the neighborhood and looking for a craft brewery. Tried a flight to start. Not a bad one in the taster. Personal faves were the hazy IPA, Amber and coffee stout. Saw a customer with a pink beverage that looked so festive for New Year’s Eve. Gave the cherry sour a chance. Best sour ever. Not so acidic that I couldn’t finish it. Perfectly balanced. And lends itself beautifully to the hint of cherry. And I did say it was pretty, right? Another plus, the most dog friendly brewery ever!!!“

“Bruz on Fax? Man, what a soulless, antiseptic void they’ve conjured up there. It’s like they took all the thrill, chaos, and unpredictability that music venues are supposed to have, vacuum-sealed it, and left behind a shiny, dead-eyed shell. Sterile is the right word—it’s as if the owners picked up a how-to manual on making a place that looks cool for Instagram but kills any sense of adventure or joy in the real, gritty world.

You walk in, and the vibe hits you like a dentist's waiting room—bland, polished, and utterly devoid of anything that makes you feel alive. The music? Might as well be Muzak echoing in the bowels of an airport bathroom. It’s not that the bands weren’t trying—it’s that the venue snuffs out any energy they might’ve brought with its clinical precision and uptight atmosphere.

And the crowd? A sorry mix of social media zombies too busy with their selfies to notice the music, too sanitized to care about anything but appearing at the next cookie-cutter spot. It’s a disgrace to the concept of live music—a performance art that’s supposed to stir the soul, not spoon-feed you corporate “vibes” on a cold, emotionless platter.

Thompson would've burned it to the ground, or at least taken a flamethrower to the neon signs. Skip Bruz unless you’re into places that make you feel like you’ve died and gone to suburbia hell. If you want a real venue, one that bleeds energy and roars with the sound of humanity, this is not your pit stop.

But if Belgium Brews is your thing, this is your spot.“

“Love this place!! So many great brews on tap and such a beautiful space it’s turned in to! I love the fact they have different things and events going on all the time in addition to being able to order food from EAT HERE directly to my seat!!“

“Wonderful experience there! Especially seeing Roots of Soul Band perform! 🙌🏻“

“Where do I begin? The rooftop, the delicious beer, the atmosphere, the trivia, the friendliest crew, Dave running trivia most Tuesdays, the community.
It’s all a yes. Vote yes on Prop 2501 (amends presidential candidacy to the obvious choice of Joyride).“

“Yummy!! This place was fun and amazing!“

“There are very few breweries in CO or elsewhere who make awesome ESBs and even fewer who offer them on Nitro. My first time in Crazy Mountain I was blown away by this. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!“

“We had great beers here!“

“Great place to chill, drink great beer and play pinball 👍👍🍻🍻“

“Bruz blends the magical with the more magical what can I say the place is magical af . One beer and you're wisked away to the European alps like it's the floo network. The tenders de Bar Rachel Bryan and Brendan are world class and let's not forget #justincredible only seen him on Tuesday but he makes his presence known. Powerful. Relaxed. My only complaint is they close at 9pm but I'm 38 and single and from new orleans yall need to wake up. ?“

“Great craft beer selections, friendly staff, casual atmosphere yet both unique; Dewey is old school vibe and Harbeson is contemporary. Dewey location has great in house food and Harbeson has collab with Pizza Machine next door—very good!“

“We were treated like friends that have known each other for 20 years!“

“This place is awesome! I genuinely think it’s one of the best and most variety driven tap lists in all of Denver. A complete hidden gem. They always have very on point traditional beers, really cool experimental beers, and a few really big beers (barrel aged stouts, heavy Belgians, etc).

You have to try the Pucker Nuts (Lemon Meringue, Pistachio Sour) it’s incredible!

They have a bunch of board games and video games setup for people to use.

If you haven’t come here, you’re missing out. The staff is always friendly and you really get a community feel out of this place. 10/10 would send anybody here.“

“Cool little spot to hang out and have a drink. Patio is nice but kind of sucks that it's right off of 287 so can be loud. Lots of IPAs which isn't really my jam but have usually been able to find something else the few times I've been here! Large space, arcade games in the back and some cool whiskey barrels.“

“Yummy!! This place was fun and amazing!“

“Amazing family own and run the place. It’s Dog friendly. The atmosphere is welcoming to all. It’s just a grate place! Big love!“

“Delicious beers served by a friendly, easygoing beertender. I highly recommend checking out the chile beers when they're available. I had the chili-vanili a few months ago. It was slightly sweet, dark, rich, and vanilla-y, with enough spicy to make a former New Mexico resident happy.
Every other Tuesday, Rickoli hosts open mic nights, which are so much fun. Check out their Facebook for more info!“

“The Brewer really knows Czech style beers, and he executes them well! Staff is friendly and the tap room is open and inviting.“

“Great place with great people!“

“Nice place ❤️ super nice. A very nice place, very good service, excellent atmosphere to share with friends.“

“Great environment and food trucks! Love their fruity beers!“

“Great neighborhood gem, LGBTQ+ friendly, 100% women-owned, and an excellent selection of in-house brews that rotate frequently. With its location on Acoma St directly behind the Gothic, it's a popular place to stop by and meet up with fellow concert goers for pre-show drinks. On such nights I wonder if the rear gate could be opened to allow quick pedestrian passage through the alley and the Gothic Theater parking lot that leads to the venue's main entrance - but can certainly understand keeping that gate locked during non-business or non-event hours.“

“Had a great time at this brewery. Great place to check out if your in the area.“

“River North has incredible staff that is matched only by the beer. One of the best barrel age programs in the country while also being able to make incredible beers of all styles“

“Loved the live music by Michael Strappelli and bingo night! Staff is extremely friendly and very family friendly atmosphere.“

“Brooke is amazing !! She is so friendly!“

“One of the best breweries in Colorado is right here in Lafayette. Wonderful variety of Belgian style ales as well as crisp lagers. Cozy atmosphere inside, large patio, great staff.“

“great sours. worth the visit“

“Amazing staff at Spangalang! Norman and Erica always greeting us like family. Their bartenders and crew are on point and go above and beyond. The beverages are spectacular and the live music is spot on. I highly recommend this spot for a nice evening of spirits and live music.“

“Everything about this place ROCKS!!!“

“I just ate the 2 best tacos I've ever had. The sauce is phenomenal. They didn't even give me a hard time about wearing a Packers shirt in Bronco country! Highly recommend!!!“

“Absolute Gem Of A Brewery In Downtown Denver brewing some of the best beer in the entire state of Colorado! Exceptionally delicious brews throughout the well rounded beer menu. The taproom is outstanding! Spacious and perfectly appointed to represent a lodge / large log cabin. Fun and authentically friendly bar staff.“

“Not sure what to get then pick a flight. Loved to see they had outside seating as well“

“My wife and I visited for the first time today. We arrived hungry and tired after wrestling with our three month old all night and day. The pizza m, salad, and brews were all remarkably delicious. Pizza was piping hot, salad was unique - to us anyway, and the beer was cold and relieving lol. Cheers 🍻“

“This place was great , beer and food were fabulous and the atmosphere of the old bar and building very cool. Highly recommend as a place to visit.“

“Been meaning to come here for a while now. Came yesterday for happy hour after work and LOVED it. The taco food truck was great, the blonde coffee, beer was awesome, and the place was super dog friendly. Will absolutely be coming back and my dog, Oats will always be joining.“

“I had the pleasure of experiencing top-notch service at Cerveceria, all thanks to my bff who works as a cicerone. If you're looking for an awesome bartender who enhances your brewery visit, Drea is the one to seek out here. Even though I don't drink, I like coming to hang out because it's such a fun environment. She has the best hospitality and is friendly to everyone who comes in. Also come for Bingo nights with Oscar, you won't be disappointed!“

“I love Spice Trade. it's pretty far to travel for me to get there, but well.worth or every time. I bring everyone who comes to visit us in CO there, it's perfect for my Girls Nights Out, and perfect for lunch with family and friends as well. My fellow likes to go there for the brews, I love the foods (ok, and brews...meads...wines...and cocktails too 😉). Chris the GM is outstanding and he probably doesn't know it but he's offered me 3 tours of the brewery when I was there with my girls/fam/friends. I've taken him up on that every time. 😊 I also love the wait staff, they're personable and often times it's a family affair. I highly recommend this place!“

“Love the vibes and intimacy of the venue def recommend“

“Wish I knew about this place sooner! Really great beer selection with choices won't see very often. They now have Little Arthur's serving food which is absolutely incredible. Go here with 4 friends and split the pizza. The pesto fries were an unexpected delight.“

“Did s beer and pie pairing. It was yummy 😋“

“Beer was great and the open atmosphere was really nice. Everything opens to the outside and I bet it's even nicer on a cool day. The modern design is really cool. There's a nice fire pit, I'd like to sit around when it's cool out. I wish more of their gear indicated CO Springs because I like to pick up brewery gear from all the places I visit. The Jamaican food truck they had parked outside at the time was really good as well.“

“Few breweries offer as many delicious non-beer options as Raíces, in addition to flavorful food trucks, and an abundance of indoor-outdoor space, plus parking, this is the perfect brewery to bring your family to in Denver. We just hosted our daughter's 3rd birthday here and the kids had a BLAST while all the adults enjoyed hanging out, drinking beer while kiddos ran around. I can't recommend this warm, welcoming gathering space run by kind folks enough. Gracias, Raíces!“

“There is nothing bad to say about this place! As an aspiring pilot, this place makes me feel like a kid again. AMAZED by the planning and execution here. And that’s only second to the beers!! They always have stuff going on. Your eyes will be open by the cool decor and a cool new addition, is you can order food from EAT HERE, a local ghost kitchen, directly to your seat! What a wonderful place in the Northside/Highlands area!!“

“this place is AMAZING. Highly recommend“