Hoppy Trails! 🍺 Your Ultimate Longmont Brewery Tour Awaits
🍻 Longmont’s Brew-tiful Scene: A Hop-By-Hop Guide

Hey Longmont!
Welcome to Longmont, where the beer flows smoother than traffic on Hover Street after 9 PM. Whether you’re a die-hard hophead or just beer-curious, this guide is your passport to award-winning brews, patio hangouts, and a few places that might serve you a pint and a pun. Strap in (or sip in?)—Longmont’s got a brew for every mood.

Longmont Trivia 🌅
What famous Longmont-born beer was one of the first craft brews canned in the U.S.? |

🏆 The OGs: Longmont’s Brewery Royalty
🔹 Famous For: Dale’s Pale Ale 🔹 Vibe: Patio jams, food trucks, and the original craft can gang. 🔹 Fun Fact: They were canning craft beer before it was cool. 🔹 Must-Try: Milk Stout Nitro 🔹 Don’t Miss: Their beer garden events and seasonal fests. 🔹 Award Shelf: Overflowing, including a recent gold for Sawtooth Amber. 🔹 Sip This: Forager IPA 🔹 Hang Here For: Great food, historic vibes, and exclusive brews. 🔹 Bonus: You can’t get their beer anywhere else. 🔹 Standout Brew: Colorado Kind Ale 🔹 Highlights: Double happy hour (yes, really), 20+ taps, and legendary fries. |
💎 Hidden Gems Worth the SipTry the Strawberry Blonde Ale and grab poutine on the pet-friendly patio. Cream ale with peanut butter & marshmallow? Weird. Delicious. Unforgettable. Look for antique gas pumps, stay for 28 taps and street corn nachos. | 🔬 The Bold & the Brew-tiful: Innovation StationGold-medal pilsners + events galore = your new favorite hangout. Beer with a mission, live music, and a brew that’s pure red rye rock n’ roll. Big beards, bold beers, and even bolder flavors. 36 ciders on tap (yes, 36), including the zesty Key Lime. Flights encouraged. Known for: Crispy chicken. Legendary lager. Hug-worthy comfort food. |

🎉 What’s Happenin’ Longmont
Monday, July 28 Life Drawing on Mondays 📍 Firehouse Art Center | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 💵 $15 ✅ Recurring weekly on Mondays Your Stage at Bootstrap Brewing 📍 Bootstrap Brewing Company | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ✅ Recurring weekly on Mondays 🎯 Monday Darts Tournament 📍 Knuckle Puck Brewing | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 💵 Free ✅ Recurring weekly on Mondays 📅 St. Vrain Cidery's Line Dancing w/ Amanda📍 350 Terry St. Ste 130, (east side alleyway), Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed | Tuesday, July 29 🧠 Quizmaster Trivia📍 1640 S Sunset St, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed ✅ Recurring weekly on Tuesdays 📅 Karaoke with Nic at Bootstrap Brewing!📍 142 Pratt St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed ✅ Recurring weekly on Tuesdays 📅 Open Mic Style/Klash📍 301 Main St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 8:00 PM to 12:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed ✅ Recurring weekly on Tuesdays 📅 Sunset Silent Yoga📍 1250 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed ✅ Recurring weekly on Tuesdays |
Want more? See the full calendar → Longmont Event Calendar

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🍺Brew It and They Will Come
Whether you’re team IPA or cider seeker, Longmont’s brewery lineup is stacked with flavor, fun, and a touch of weird (in the best way). Plan a crawl, grab a flight, and toast to the town that brews with heart. 🎯 Trivia Answer: C) Dale’s Pale Ale – canned by Oskar Blues before it was trendy. 👟 Bonus Tip: You can even jog there from Shoes & Brews if you’re feeling ambitious. Cheers, friends! 🍻 See you on the patio. -What’s Happenin’ Longmont Team 🌸 |

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