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Craft Beer & Seltzers Made In The Rocky Mountains

Taproom Menu

European-inspired recipes each with their own unique twist. Beers are made in small batches, with locally sourced ingredients and rotate seasonally.

Rotating tapsHouse-made seltzersCans + crowlers to-goN/A drinks + snacks available

Featured Flight

Avant Garde crowler can
Blonde Ale5.0% ABV
Avant Garde crowler can
Harvest Saison6.5% ABV
Avant Garde crowler can
Strong Ale with Raisins8.0% ABV
Avant Garde crowler can
Barrel Aged Quad9.0% ABV

Beer

Peach Blonde4.3% ABV

Light, refreshing and full of fresh peach character, this easy-drinking blonde ale pairs subtle malt sweetness with bright, juicy fruit flavors.

Pink Boots Hoppy Kölsch4.9% ABV

An extra hoppy twist on a traditional Kölsch, brewed with this year's Pink Boots hop blend. Notes of dank fresh melon, Juicy Fruit bubblegum, and a crisp lagered finish.

Blonde Ale5.0% ABV

A crisp, balanced blonde ale with a light bready malt profile, subtle honey-like sweetness, and a dry finish.

Brown Ale5.2% ABV

A malt forward favorite, this brew is a blend of traditional English Pale, Munich and Honey malt for a slightly sweet, very drinkable English-style Brown Ale.

Harvest Saison6.5% ABV

A fall-leaning saison with slight malt sweetness, earthy squash notes, and a hint of brown sugar that brings out bright, fruity flavors.

Farmhouse Saison6.8% ABV

Funky farmhouse ale with light tartness and expressive yeast character. Lemon peel, black pepper, subtle hay, and a dry finish.

West Coast IPA7.0% ABV

A dank IPA brewed with Cascade and Mosaic hops, bringing notes of pine, grapefruit zest, and melon with a bitter finish.

Strong Ale with Raisins8.0% ABV

A Belgian-style ale with jammy stone fruit, clove, warming spice, and a subtle toffee sweetness from Himalayan Golden Raisins.

Barrel Aged Quad9.0% ABV

Aged for a year in a Root Shoot Single Malt Whiskey barrel, this limited edition, small batch beer has rich caramel undertones with a hint of spice and stone fruit for a well-rounded, melt in your mouth drinking experience.

Hard Seltzers

Lime-A-Rita4.3% ABV · Gluten Free

A tequila-free way to enjoy a marg! Our Lime Seltzer paired with our own special marg mix for a super crisp and refreshing cocktail.

Lime Hard Seltzer4.5% ABV · Gluten Free

A returning summer favorite. Semi-dry with just enough lime for a clean patio-sipping finish.

Rosé10.5% ABV · Gluten Free

An Avant Garde take on classic rosé, fermented with wine yeast for a super dry imperial seltzer with notes of strawberry and hibiscus.

Strawberry Lemonade10.5% ABV · Gluten Free

Sweet strawberry meets tart lemonade, topped with crisp Rosé for a light and refreshing sip.

Slushees

Frosé10.4% ABV · Gluten Free

An Avant Garde take on a classic rosé, this gluten free seltzer is fermented with wine yeast to create a super dry imperial seltzer with notes of strawberry and hibiscus.

Small Bites

Assorted chipsSnack menu

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Bavarian PretzelsSnack menu

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Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Cerveza AtléticaN/A beer · Athletic Brewing Co.

A refreshingly bright take on a Mexican-style copper with a lightly toasted malt character and a hint of spicy florals and bread crust.

Free Wave Hazy IPAN/A beer · Athletic Brewing Co.

A hugely hoppy hazy IPA with a juicy body and velvety pour. Brewed with Amarillo, Citra and Mosaic hops for tangerine, grapefruit and pine notes.

Inside Dawn GoldenN/A beer · Athletic Brewing Co.

A crisp, refreshing golden-style brew with airy notes of citrus and herbs. Gluten reduced.

Lite Lime & SaltN/A beer · Athletic Brewing Co.

Layered with bright notes of lime, balanced by a touch of salt and elevated with subtle herbal aromas.

Fruited Fields RadlerN/A beer · Athletic Brewing Co.

Lush berry aromas and a twist of white grapefruit give each sip a clean, refreshing sweetness.

Dry Hopped PearKombucha · Fermensch Kombucha

Cascade hops and bosc pears meld to make this crushable West Coast IPA inspired booch.

YuzuKombucha · Fermensch Kombucha

A fragrant citrusy delight brewed with yuzu, like a cross between lemon, mandarin orange, and grapefruit. Made with a healthy dose of fresh-pressed organic ginger, and balanced with bright, tangy hibiscus and lime juice.

Hibiscus GingerKombucha · Fermensch Kombucha

Made with a healthy dose of fresh-pressed organic ginger, and balanced with bright, tangy hibiscus and lime juice.

SodasRotating selection

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Seltzer waterRotating selection

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Drink LocalOur Partners

Avant Garde beers are made with local ingredients, grown and sourced from our partners throughout Colorado. Craft Malt Certified since 2022.

Root Shoot Malting logoRoot Shoot MaltingLoveland, CO
Propogate Lab logoPropogate LabGolden, CO
Billy Goat Hop Farm logoBilly Goat Hop FarmsMontrose, CO
XLVII's Bakery logoXLVII's BakeryThornton, CO
Craft Malt Certified logoCraft Malt CertifiedCertified brewery partner