Back in the 1980s, our founder Richard Squire was your typical ski bum –
with one significant difference. He had a knack for making
extraordinary home brews. For years, only his closest friends were able
to enjoy his creations, but it didn’t take long for Richard to realize
that his talents needed to be shared with the world.
So, in February of 1990, Richard opened the doors of Breckenridge
Brewery, Colorado’s third craft brewery, in charming and historic
Breckenridge. He wanted to serve fresh, quality beer and homemade food
in a relaxed atmosphere that everyone could enjoy. It didn’t take long
for locals and visitors alike to appreciate these simple values, and
within a few short years Breckenridge Brewery was the highlight of Main
Street.
In 1992, the Brewery expanded its operations to Denver so that we could
share the magic with more folks in Colorado. The Denver facility was the
first Colorado brewery to package craft beer in 6-packs and 12-packs.
Today, you can find our collection of beers in 32 states. However, our
mission remains the same: create balanced, approachable and interesting
hand-crafted beers. Our restaurants and Ale Houses share the same
commitment to quality, which is evident in the excellent food and
service you’ll find at each.
The original brewery in Breckenridge remains a favorite spot for
families and friends to gather. Our humble beginning as a mountain town
craft brewery is important to our company, and we strive to keep our
history and culture alive in all that we do. Breckenridge Brewery has
grown from a small 3,000-barrel-a-year brewpub into one of the most
successful craft beer and restaurant companies in the nation. We now
craft well over 40,000 barrels of fresh beer annually, and we operate
five brewpubs and ale houses in the state of Colorado.
Free tours are offered every Saturday at the brewery and production facility at 471 Kalamath Street.
Tours usually last about 30 minutes, and are offered at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Meet in the tasting room, where you can also enjoy some delicious,
in-house smoked BBQ. No need to sign up. Just be sure to arrive early to
grab your free pint!
For special tour arrangements or groups of 10 or more, please email tours@breckenridgebrewery.com.
If a Saturday tour doesn't play into your weekend plans, we've got some other options available...