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Hand-crafted beers designed for thirst-quenching taste and quality

High Alpine Brewing Company - providing beer connoisseurs with some of the best beer in Colorado! Each of our beer recipes uses only the finest hops, grains, high country water, and other quality ingredients combined to bring you world-class beer.
Our business model is to use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. We use **Proximity Malting Company** based out of Monte Vista, CO for all of our base malt in our beer.
We’re proud to have been rated 14th in Colorado breweries on **Untappd**!
Join us for a pint or two and judge for yourself!

current beers on tap

THE CORE FOUR

GUNNY GOLD KÖLSCH

5.1% ABV | 22 IBU’s
For this recipe we wanted to go traditional and capture the character of beers brewed in Köln, Germany. The light grain bill, hearty kettle additions of Saaz and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, and a German ale yeast make for a delicate and balanced beer. This beer pours a crystal-clear and light gold with a white head. Herbal and spicy hop aromas open up into a light, grainy-sweet body with a crisp finish.

GREEN GATE IPA

6.7% ABV | 85 IBU’s
A West Coast IPA for hopheads and folks looking to expand their palate. We load this beer with Citra and Mosaic hops throughout the boil, whirlpool and dry hopping. Fresh pine and grapefruit dominate the aroma with peach and dank cannabis making an appearance. Light grain, and faint caramel give balance through the body and lead to a stone fruit and citrus rind finish with a pleasant bitterness that lingers long after the last sip.

ANTHRACITE AMBER ALE

6.1% ABV | 25 IBU’s
An iconic style throughout the American Craft Beer Revolution, Amber Ales are balanced and approachable. Our amber ale continues this great tradition. Look for toast, biscuit and subtle piney hop aromas, a smooth body of caramel and bread crust, and a finish that is rounded out with toasted caramel and a balanced bitterness.

SOL'S ESPRESSO STOUT

6.0% ABV | 33 IBU’s
Our boldest year-round offering is brewed in collaboration with Tributary Coffee Roasters. They roast a special espresso blend just for this beer! Espresso dominates the aroma with roasted malt and beautiful chocolate. The medium body is balanced with sweet caramel notes and dark chocolate with a bright espresso finish. Goes great with breakfast or your favorite dessert!

Seasonal beers

Helles in Paradise German Lager

4.6%ABV | 22 IBU’s

Strikingly clean and crisp, Helles in Paradise begins with a malt backbone built from German heirloom Pilsner malt, then patiently lagered for six cold weeks. The result is a crystal-clear, pale German lager brewed with traditional malts, noble hops, and one of the oldest lager yeast strains available. This Munich-style Helles shines with a golden-straw hue, offering subtle hop bitterness and a smooth, refreshing finish. Balanced by just enough malt character to keep you coming back for more, it’s the ultimate expression of purity and simplicity. If Mr. Clean were a beer, this would be the one.
graham finale pecan pie imperial stout

11.5% ABV | 49 IBU’s

In collaboration with our good friends at Left Hand Brewing Co., we brewed a big, bold, and fun dessert inspired imperial stout. We started with 30 pounds of organic graham crackers in the mash tun then added over 20 lbs of toasted pecans in the kettle, finally layering 25 more pounds of toasted pecans in the fermenter.
This delectable liquid was brewed with a complex grain bill consisting of our favorite blend of caramel and specialty malts, toasted barley, roasted barley, and golden naked oats. We doubled down on this flavor profile by barrel aging it for 13 months in DeerHammer American Single Malt Whiskey (ASMW) barrels.
Aromas of chocolate, pecan and a hint of barrel character emanate into the nose. Rich and complex flavors of pecan, caramel, graham cracker, combined with barrel character of toast, dark cocoa, and coconut. This one-of-a-kind beer is a must try!
Little Fluffy Clouds HAZY IPA

6.7% ABV | 15 IBU’s
Triple Dry-hopped with an expressive hop blend of Nelson Sauvin, Dolcita, Cryo Pop, and Cryo Krush, Fluffy Little Clouds bursts with juicy notes of white peach, Sauvignon Blanc grape, and orange juice wrapped in layers of tropical citrus. This fresh new hazy IPA was brewed with local 2-row, Maris Otter, and loads of rolled oats and flaked wheat that lend to its fluffy body and velvety finish. Lush, aromatic, and extremely drinkable, this IPA is a hazy escape into full-spectrum hop flavor.
the matron barrel aged imperial stout

10.9%ABV | 39 IBU’s
The perfect Gunnison Winter treat has returned! This year’s release of The Matron is a decadent imperial stout brewed with two separate additions of organic fair-trade cacao nibs, then patiently aged for 12 months in DeerHammer single-malt American whiskey barrels. A silky-smooth body with rich layers of dark chocolate, vanilla, toasted pecan, dried fig, and burnt toffee
from the malt bill can be found as the beer warms up in your glass. The finish lingers with oak, leather, and a touch of whiskey-warmth. The Matron invites you to savor the interplay between specialty malts, hops, cacao, and the character of DeerHammer’s American single-malt whiskey barrels.
Aberdeen Chocolate Maple Porter

6.8% ABV | 25 IBU’s
Inspired by the historic Aberdeen quarry at Hartman Rocks, this seasonal porter pays homage to Gunnison's rugged heritage. Brewed with a complex grain bill, Aberdeen Porter delivers layers of roasted malt, caramel, and bittersweet chocolate. Hopped with cascade, Willamette, and Mt. Hood for a gentle balance of bitterness, this full-bodied beer is finished with organic cacao nibs, fresh vanilla beans, and Vermont Sticky Maple syrup.
Expect rich chocolate and roasted aromatics, a semi-sweet maple-chocolate body, and a smooth lingering finish.
the maiden imperial stout

9.7% ABV | 39 IBU’s

Bold, yet approachable, The Maiden greets you with rich aromas of roasted malt, bittersweet chocolate, and dark fruit- think chocolate covered cherries. On the palate, silky waves of coffee and cacao glide through a smooth body, accented by caramel sweetness and a touch of raisin complexity. The finish lingers with dark chocolate and a subtle dark tobacco edge, making this an ideal companion for crisp and cold Gunnison nights.
Crafted from Colorado-grown 2-row barley, layered caramel malts, chocolate and roasted malt, plus a hint of Belgian Special B, this stout is layered with malty excellence. Chinook, Nugget, and Mt. Hood hops provide the hop balance to this big stout, while 30 pounds of organic cacao nibs (added during the whirlpool and post-fermentation) elevate the chocolate character to unimaginalbe heights.