Ask many outdoor enthusiasts what they crave after an epic hike or bike and they’ll tell you that a cold beer ranks high on the list. Luckily for them, Steamboat Springs has several homegrown breweries, and a distillery, to quench the thirst.
Steamboat’s Oldest Brew House
The oldest brew house in town is Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill on 5th Street with eight beers on tap. Alpenglow, a full-bodied Alpine ale consistently ranks as a local favorite. Sit inside, or out, and feast on an incredible array of flavors to compliment the brews whipped up by chef Chris Vargoshe.
Mountain Tap Brewery
Mountain Tap Brewery on Yampa Street opened its busy doors in 2016. The Passionate Pedal, an unfiltered wheat beer, is dubbed the perfect brew after a day of adventure. Snack on small plates or wood-fired pizza and sit indoors, al fresco on the patio, or in one of two converted gondola cars which hail from Vermont.
Storm Peak Brewing Company
Storm Peak Brewing Company has a lot to shout about these days. The popular brewers just opened a second location. The original brewhouse and tap room on the west side of town expanded with an upper-level covered deck and serves at least 20 beers on tap. Their latest venue, The Bus Stop, is located at the base of the mountain, making it an ideal spot for post summer hikes or après ski when winter comes around.
Steamboat Whiskey Company
Steamboat Whiskey Company, the latest addition to Steamboat’s lineup of homegrown drink makers, distills a bit of everything. Owned and operated by former Navy Seal, Nathan Newhall, and his wife Jessica, Steamboat Whiskey Co. expanded in 2019 to offer a full-size bar and patio seating. Their latest creation is a collaboration with Storm Peak Brewing Co. which is the only whiskey in Routt County to be made from a beer starter.
Coming Soon
Thirsty beer enthusiasts are watching as the construction at the soon-to-be-opened Yampa Valley Brewing Company’s third tap room is in full swing. The company boasts an already impressive brew house and tap room in Hayden, along with a second tap room in Craig. When it opens later this year, the Steamboat location at Lincoln and 12th will serve up its signature beers like Sandhill Crane Red and Yampa Valley Blonde.