28 Best Craft Breweries in Colorado Springs

“Friendly bartender. We liked that they accept cash. The card only trend, at breweries and other businesses, was a frustrating and disheartening experience, on our cross country road trip, last month. Not here! We enjoyed flights and liked the covered, open air, space upstairs.“

“Great people and a great place to go. I always recommend anyone who travels near here to stop in!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cogstone Brewing Company is such a hidden gem! 🍺 The variety of unique beers is unlike anywhere else—where else can you try a Beet Cream Ale, Cucumber Cream Ale, or even Chips & Salsa beer? • The Beet Cream Ale was incredibly light and smooth. • The Cucumber Cream Ale smelled just like fresh cucumbers—so refreshing! • The Chips & Salsa Ale completely blew my mind—the aftertaste is literally like spiced salsa with salty tortilla chips. How do they do that?! • Their Pumpkin Ale is a seasonal star, perfectly balanced without being overpowered by nutmeg or cinnamon. • My personal favorite? The Cream Ale—so smooth, with a touch of sweetness that almost reminds me of cream soda. Yum! The food is just as impressive. The burger was juicy and packed with flavor, and the duck fat fries are golden, crispy perfection (though I wish more came with the combo… we ended up ordering extra because they were that good!). They also offer fire-oven pizzas and even burrata (which could use some tomatoes for balance, but still tasty). Between the unique brews, delicious food, and the option to grab merch or take home a growler of your favorite beer, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. A must-try for locals and visitors alike! The staff is pretty great and social- go see Jessica!“

“A huge thank you to Mash Mechanix for hosting us for a Taproom Takeover night! 🍻 Not only did we receive $1 from every drink sold (plus generous tips throughout the evening), we also had the chance to connect with our supporters and meet new friends—all in an incredible atmosphere. We’re so grateful for the warm welcome and the amazing Mash Mechanix community. Highly recommend checking them out if you haven’t already! 👏“

“My favorite place in Colorado Springs! They have amazing flagship beers along with unique, cutting edge taps that will satisfy the soul. Every time I come in from my home three blocks away I'm impressed and trying something new. I love a brewery that challenges itself, challenges its drinkers, and is hugely successful with ridiculously amazing beer! Plus, the staff is exceptional and hospitable always caring for anyone's needs whether it's the beer drinker or the pup that is with. ♥️🐾“

“Came here for a cornhole tournament but didn't realize we'd find our new favorite spot. The vibe is so amazing here, just definitely local spot vibes!! I am not drinking and the ladies made me the best mocktail I've ever had! It's nice to find a place for drinking where I don't feel left out. Thanks for the incredible service!“

“My favorite brewery in Colorado Springs! ❤️“

“It’s a great local brewery! Good beer, good food trucks, lovely view of the mountains.“

“Absolutely love this place❤️ Great customer service❤️ Awesome food and drinks!!“

“We are from KC and first time stopping by. I had a flight of 12 beers and can say, out of a lot of breweries across 32 states, top 3. I did not have a bad beer. Staff was super friendly and the regulars (who brought their dogs) also super friendly. Will certainly come back when we visit again.“

“We have been wanting to visit this brewery for a week now! It was worth the wait! Becky gave Impeccable service. Very knowledgeable about the beers with speedy service. The beers were great. I had the black forest Red Ale It paired very well with the spicy braut. Great mountain atmosphere! It is definitely worth the visit.“

“Maddie is the BEST nail tech in Colorado! Love the environment and the retention is always amazing. I never lose any nails. She makes me so comfy and I leave so happy every time! She’s the best 10/10 service!“

“Great staff, great vibes!“

“I really like this place!
They always have a different food truck daily, which keeps things fun and fresh. The beer selection is great, and I love that you can even take some home in a can that they fill and seal right there!
The atmosphere and space are awesome, and everything is always spotless. Definitely a good spot to hang out and enjoy a good beer 🫰“

“excellent staff and brew🙂 prefer the Hefe. very close taste to German Hefe and not overpowered with hops. if served with slice of orange it would be right on the money and get a 10.“

“THE BEST SERVICE EVER!!!! Family friendly, plenty of space, live music, sooo many food options, gorgeous Colorado views. Literally a PERFECT venue!! ♥️♥️♥️“

“I love what they've done with the place! Possibly the best setting for a brewery that I've seen (and I've been to a few). Really like the way they've set up businesses-within-the-business so there's variety as you explore.

The beer was good:
Winter Warlock Oatmeal Stout - 3/5
Pinon Nut Brown Ale - 4/5

My brisket sandwich was small, but it made a good first impression on taste. However, too many bites had big chunks of fat. The green beans were really good. My wife's loaded waffle fries, with chipotle seasoning, were quite good except for the cheese, which had a slightly grainy texture and sub-par flavor.

If we lived in the area, we'd visit from time to time, but for us this was just one of 400 Colorado breweries we're trying.“

“Absolutely loved our evening hanging out at Seven’s Gate. Been a long time, fan and visitor of Cerebus across the street, but had never made it over to Seven’s Gate until this evening. They were doing a fundraiser for Manitou Springs pride, and we were met with welcoming, smiles, tasty, beer, and amazing service from Kara. We didn’t get to try any of the food… But that will be a first on the next visit. Highly recommend visiting any time of the week, if you want to stop by for a chill atmosphere and good vibes. Will definitely be back!“

“We had a late lunch after spending the morning going to Pike’s Peak on the Cog Train. We were going to have lunch in Manitou Springs but they had a water outage due to a break in the line that impacted restaurants. So we found this highly rated brewery that is also known for their smash burgers and decided to give it a try. The beer was very good and smash burgers were great. The patties are freshly rolled daily and you could taste the difference. Very nice place for a brew and buger.“

“Great beer, but please bring back the Devil in a Red Dress cherry cheesecake. My wife's favorite beer anywhere!“

“chef Brent is absolutely magical! He made amazing food for the tongue and the eyes! such a creative menu as well, I can't say enough wonderful things about immerse cuisine!“

“We recently had an event there and I would rate this place a 5 out of 5, service, staff, food and atmosphere were all on point! Thanks for helping make it so special!“

“Amazing Service and Food“

“Just wanted to swing back and give a long overdue review, the variety of beer over the years has always been entertaining and I enjoyed the experimental beers they created. The point of this review though, this beer stashed away to age and test the life of a crowler and one of my favorites from their barrel aged stouts. The Benatar, canned 31 Aug 2021, opened three states away and a survivor of the trailer raiders of a nearby Santa Fe homeless shelter. Still carbonated and delicious 5.5 years later. For science and beer!“

“Great dinner, service, atmosphere great ! Except for a 5 ounces glass of Pinot noir Priced for a 6 ounces ….. Good customer !“

“Friendly staff and good beer selection: I will be back.“

“Typically wouldn’t order fish tacos but waitress convinced me. So glad she did. Best fish tacos I ever had.“

“Great service and great food!! The food came out very quickly, and our server Catrina was fantastic, and was so sweet and accommodating to my daughter. We will be back again, probably gonna be our usual after church lunch spot ☺️“