The Pumphouse opened in May of 1996 as an independently-owned, single-unit brewpub. To become a functional restaurant & brewery, the building had to be transformed radically, though much of the original architecture was left intact to preserve the Historical Landmark status of the building. Renovating a building of this nature – one not originally designed for restaurant use – leads to a somewhat quirky layout, but there is no doubt that the atmosphere is that much more charming & intriguing because of this.
The Red Zone was opened in October of 2004 as an expansion to the established Pumphouse business, with sights set on providing Longmont a first-rate sports bar. The Red Zone addition more than doubled the size of our restaurant, affording us the opportunity to serve a more diverse client base at a time when we were truly running out of space!
“Outworld Brewing reinvents the brewpub experience through a Sci-fi Fantasy theme for those who wish to experience excellence in craft and difference in atmosphere.” “Unrelenting standards in pursuit of the finest expression of Terran Beercraft.” Outworld Brewing, an interstellar trading post showcasing the finest Terran (Earth) craft, where beer is the most highly traded commodity throughout the Universe. This Read more...
The concept is quite simple… make delicious tasting beers! The purest form of outlandish character. If there’s one thing we know, it’s good beer. We each have our own distinct opinions as to what we like. Ranging from insanely hoppy IPA’s, rich creamy stouts, smokey porters, tangy sours, and pungent Belgian dubbels. Having a wide range of varying opinions is Read more...
300 Suns Brewing was really just an idea brought up years ago, that kept surfacing every time a brewery was toured, a GABF was attended, a new craft beer was tasted, a bottle of homebrew was shared on the back deck in the cool summer evening air. It was just a dream and one day (gulp), we worked up the Read more...
Left Hand began in December 1990 with a homebrewing kit founder Dick Doore received from his brother. According to Doore, “it was all downhill from there.” By 1993, Doore had teamed up with college buddy Eric Wallace and they resolved to start a brewery. On September 21, 1993, they incorporated as Indian Peaks Brewing Company, and purchased a former meat-packing plant next to Read more...
Oskar Blues Original Grill & Brew Restaurant was founded by Dale Katechis in Lyons, Colorado in 1997.[1] Two years later, he began brewing beer in the basement of the restaurant.[1] Some credit Oskar Blues as the creator of the “first released canned craft beer in the United States”[2]:99[3] with the release of their Dale’s Pale Ale in November 2002.[4] Other writers point to Read more...
