Whether you are spending a day skiing or shopping, these top beer spots are the perfect places to meet up with friends, relax, and take in the beauty of Aspen.
HOPS Culture
Located on Hyman Avenue, this outdoor beer bar features over 200 craft beers, and 30 beers and ciders on tap. They have also curated the best menu to pair with the beer. From its Hops Cubano sandwich, to its bacon mac n’ cheese, you will be able to eat and drink hearty. 970.925.4677, 414 E. Hyman Ave., hopsculture.com
Aspen Tap
As an affiliate of Aspen Brewing Company, this restaurant features the brewery’s award winning beers, and a great selection of craft cocktails and spirits. New on tap, it is featuring Clean Lines IPL and Sunnyside Hazy IPA. Aspen Tap is also known for its delicious pizza, with options like prosciutto and arugula, to its Aspenite pie with red sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, sausage crumbles and hatch chili. 970.710. 2461 121 S. Galena St., aspentaproom.com
Highlands Ale House
If you are looking for a place to grab a beer after while hitting the slopes, Highlands Alehouse is located at the base of Aspen Highlands. Founded in 1958, the bar features 16 beers, 75 whiskies and 60 bottles and cans. When looking for something for lunch, try its crispy chicken sandwich or its Highlands Philly with house-roasted ribeye, cheese, grilled bell pepper, and onion. 970.920.3747, 133 Prospector Rd., highlandsalehouse.com
J-Bar (Hotel Jerome)
Searching for a late afternoon shmooze spot, the J-Bar is the perfect place to snack on some warm sourdough pretzel bites. The beer selection includes Odell, Rupture, “Fresh Grind” IPA and Bull & Bush, Dark Lager. If you are in the mood for a sweet treat, try its warm mini donuts with cinnamon and vanilla custard. 855.331.7213, 330 E. Main St., aubergeresorts.com
Meat & Cheese Restaurant
After opening in 2014, this specialty restaurant and food shop brings chefs, bakers, charcutiers, butchers and brewers together. Fresh baked artisan bread, fresh seafood, locally sourced meat and specialty cheeses bring the restaurant to life. The beer selection includes rotating taps, and beers by the can and bottle from Colorado breweries such as the Temper IPA from Telluride Brewing Company and the Elevation Pilsner from Elevation Beer Company. 970.710.7120 319 E. Hopkins Ave., meatcheese.avalancheaspen.com
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