Great Divide Brewing Co. Tour — Denver, Colorado

Discover the Great Divide Brewing Co. Tour in Colorado

Visit Great Divide Brewing Co. in Denver—one of Colorado’s most iconic and award-winning craft breweries, famous for bold ales like Yeti Imperial Stout, Titan IPA, and Hibernation Ale. The behind-the-scenes tour brings visitors onto the production floor to explore brewing, fermenting, packaging, and the brewery’s storied history.
Why it’s special:
Great Divide offers an authentic look at a true pioneer of Colorado craft beer, with tours guided by knowledgeable staff who share brewery lore, brewing science, and beer-making secrets from 30+ years in the industry.

History/Story of Great Divide Brewing Co.

Founded in 1994 by Brian Dunn, Great Divide started as one of Denver’s first modern craft breweries. With only a handful of Colorado breweries at the time, Great Divide quickly became known for bold, flavorful, adventurous beers. Over the decades, it expanded from its original Ballpark brewery to a second location—the Barrel Bar and packaging facility in RiNo—cementing its place as a Denver craft-beer institution.

What You’ll See & Do at Great Divide Brewing Co.

• Walk the brewhouse and fermentation areas at the RiNo Barrel Bar facility

• Learn how Great Divide brews its award-winning IPAs, stouts, and seasonal ales

• Explore the canning and packaging lines (on active production days)

• Visit the impressive barrel-aging room for a look at bourbon, wine, and spirit barrels

• Enjoy guided tastings of brewery-fresh samples

• Hang out in the tasting room with exclusive, small-batch, and taproom-only beers

Hands-On Elements: Hops & malt aroma stations, guided tasting notes, barrel-aging explanations.
Photo/Video Policy: Photography allowed in most areas; no flash near operating machinery.
Souvenirs & Extras: Cans to-go, crowlers, limited-release bombers, glassware, apparel, stickers, and brewery merchandise.

Pricing of the Great Divide Brewing Co. Tour

• Brewery Tour: $10 per person
  Includes beer samples

• Designated Driver Ticket: Free

• Children: Allowed with adults (cannot enter production areas unattended)

Practical Info for Visiting Great Divide Brewing Co.

Duration: 30–45 minutes
Format: Guided brewery tour + tasting
Schedule & Seasonality: Offered select days; times vary by production schedule
Working Hours: Taprooms typically 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Audience: Craft beer lovers, travelers, groups, Denver locals
Accessibility: Tasting rooms accessible; production walkways may vary
Safety & Restrictions:

• Must be 21+ to sample

• Closed-toe shoes recommended

• Stay with guide in production zones
  Languages: English
  Group & School Visits: Groups welcome; not suitable for school tours
  What to Bring/Wear: Valid ID, comfortable shoes
  Facilities: Taprooms, patios, barrel room, gift shop, restrooms, parking
  Closures & Downtime: Production varies; canning line not active daily

Nearby

• Coors Field

• RiNo Art District – murals, cafés, markets

• Denver Central Market

FAQs About Visiting Great Divide Brewing Co.

Which location hosts the tour?
Most tours take place at the Great Divide Barrel Bar in RiNo, where packaging and barrel aging happen.

Does the tour include Yeti or Titan IPA?
Usually—tasting flights vary daily, but Yeti Imperial Stout and Titan IPA often appear among the samples.

Can I visit both Great Divide locations in one trip?
Yes—the original Ballpark taproom and the RiNo Barrel Bar are only minutes apart and each offers unique beers.

Is the canning line always running?
Not always—weekdays are your best chance to see active packaging in motion.

Do they have special or experimental beers?
Yes—Great Divide regularly releases taproom-only and pilot-batch beers you won’t find in stores.