At the end of the day, what makes NOCO brewing culture stand apart? You could say it is the quality of beer, the variety of breweries available, or the love of the craft. But if you were to ask me, I would say that all of those things are lovely and necessary to keep our brewery culture alive and well. However, what truly sets NOCO breweries apart is their collaboration, the friendship, and the ability to sit around and drink Coors Light on a Friday night together.

Northern Colorado breweries have often surprised me by the variety that can be found within them. Yes, they all serve beer, but each atmosphere has something unique; you can find your space or spaces depending on the brewery itself. They are doing much more than serving beer to create community; they are supporting local authors with book signings, local musicians, local makers, hosting cooking classes, themed nights, and so much more.