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PUMPHOUSE BREWERY & RED ZONE 540 Main St., Longmont, 303-702-0881
Louisville Winner: /pôr/ wine house Lafayette Winner: Romero’s K-9 Club & Tap House Hot off the heels of back-to-back championship seasons from the Avalanche followed by the Nuggets, it’s no wonder our readers voted Pumphouse Brewery & Red Zone as their go-to watering hole. Although it’s doubtful this year’s Broncos squad will see that success, the sports bar’s high TV-to-human ratio (33 HD TVs!), 8,000-square-foot space and casual atmosphere will keep our readers returning all year round. If you aren’t there for sports, try out the seasonal beer list that frequently has one-time brews you won’t find anywhere else.
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AVERY BREWING CO. 4910 Nautilus Court N., Boulder, 303-440-4324
Longmont Winner: Pumphouse Brewery & Red Zone Lafayette Winner: Romero’s K-9 Club & Tap House
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Pumphouse Brewery & Red Zone. Credit: Jacqueline Collins Photography
Louisville Winners (tie): Lucky Pie Pizza & Taphouse; Mudrocks Tap & Tavern Lyons Winner: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew Every week during the summer, Avery Brewing hosts an event where registrants run a 5k followed up with a free beer. That’s how reporter Will Matuska was introduced to Avery, and he’s been a loyal customer since. But forget the run — just walk inside and you’ll see
the wall filled with tap beers that has our readers choosing Avery for this category — if you can get past one of the best patios in the county.
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ACREAGE BY STEM 1380 Horizon Ave., Lafayette, 303-227-3243
Longmont Winner: St. Vrain Cidery
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Erie Winner: The Old Mine Louisville Winner: Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden If you haven’t found yourself with one of Stem’s drinks in your hand overlooking the Rockies at golden hour, this is a sign to make it happen. Whether it’s the views, drinks or food, Acreage by Stem stands out as one of our readers’ favorite spots to bring friends, family, or just kick back.
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