Only 173 Steps from the Breck Gondola
Highside Breckenridge
Hometown feel, mountain vibes, fresh taps. Breakfast daily
HighSide Brewing — Events & Specials
Breckenridge Taproom
Located just 173 steps from the Breckenridge Gondola, Highside Breckenridge is your cozy, hometown-brewery-away-from-home. Whether you’re coming down after a mountain adventure, enjoying the laid back atmosphere of Summit County, or catching a game on the big screen, we’ve got something for you. Over a dozen mountain-crafted beers on tap (from rotating seasonal specials to classic staples) and delicious Colorado-style bbq served fresh daily, our dog and family-friendly taproom is the go-to spot for locals and visitors alike.
Location
Taproom Hours
Monday
9:00am – 10:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am – 10:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am – 10:00pm
Thursday
9:00am – 10:00pm
Friday
8:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday
8:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday
8:00am – 10:00pm
*BBQ not served during all open taproom hours.
Check out Colorado BBQ hours and menu below.
Breck on Tap
On tap
Lift Line Barleywine
Barleywine - Barrel-Aged - Gold Medal 2026!
Our English-Style Barleywine aged in Breckenridge Bourbon Barrels. Rich molasses, brown sugar, dark fruit, and a cheeky touch of oak all come together like a warm hug. It's best sipped slowly or shared with friends after a day of fun on the mountain. Cheers!
Trip Leader
IPA - American
Aromas of pine, grapefruit and hints of tropical fruit blended with a touch of yeasty breadlines. What follows is a delicious blend of citrus and pine finished with a malty backbone. Body and mouthfeel are medium to medium light to allow the hops to shine.
As raft guides go, we like to hit both sides of the river or both “coasts” and this IPA is a representation of that.
Blue River IPA
IPA - Cold IPA
German malts and hops come together for a delicious IPA. Munich and light Cara malts provide a sturdy malt backbone for the Hallertau Blanc and Callista hops. Notes of white grape, lemongrass, gooseberry, apricot, and peach with a little diggity dankness on the end.
Senior Guide IPA
IPA - New England / Hazy
Senior Guide and New England IPA's (NEIPA) are generally low in bitterness and high in hop aroma and flavor. Malt flavor is low with a light, bready, malty character. Mouthfeel is somewhat full bodied from haze forming proteins and yeast still in suspension, the trademark of this style. This combination of light malt , high hopping rate and protein haze help give the requisite "juiciness" that has pushed the New England style to the height of popularity.
Picture of Nectar
IPA - New England / Hazy
Picture of Nectar - our Rotating Hazy IPA series!
Now, we all can have a little fun experiencing a world of hop varieties under one prenotion - nectar is the focus.
638 Slinger
IPA - West Coast
Highside's take on the modern West Coast IPA, brewed using predominantly Canadian-grown Pilsner-malt giving it a lean, dry, and crisp base for the hops to truly shine. Using Experimental hop HBC 638 and classic Simcoe, you can expect notes of juicy and ripened apricot, sweet lemon, and a tropical fruit finish.
Kingdom Kolsch
Kölsch - Bronze Medal 2026!
Mt. Royal Red Lager
Lager - Amber / Red
This German Style Red Lager is Smooth and Awesome!
173 Steps Pale
Lager - Pale
173 steps from the Breckenridge Gondola, you'll find this easy drinking lager at our Breck Taphouse! With a generous dose of Alora hops. A light malt sweetness tempers the light bitterness letting flavors of subtle apricot, yuzu fruit, and sweet melon shine.
Smoked High
Lager - Smoked
Our Amber Smoked-Lager; made with our base Pale Malt, a blend of caramel and dark malts, and Beechwood-Smoked Malt, giving it flavors of caramel, light toffee, and a balanced smoky character while finishing clean and crisp. Smoked barbecue and a smoked lager - a match made in heaven.
Pair "Smoked High" with smoked wings, brisket, sausage, or our smoked turkey Cali Club.
Then again… we’re COBBQ. Everything’s smoked high at 10,000 ft — and this beer was made for it!
Rookie Guide
Pale Ale - New England / Hazy
The Rookie Guide is an easy drinking hazy pale ale with bright citrus notes and a very clean finish. El Dorado hops might be a bit basic in the realm of hoppy beers, but the Kashmir hops bring out a deliciously unique flavor
XPA
Pale Ale - XPA (Extra Pale)
New Zealand meets the American West Coast in this hop-forward crusher. Motueka brings bright lemon-lime zest and ripe papaya, while Mosaic layers in bold mango and blueberry with complex dank, earthy undertones - a pure expression of these two standout varieties.
Dry, crisp, and lean at 5.4%, Highside XPA delivers big aromatics with a clean, refreshing finish.
Side-Piste Pilsner
Pilsner - Other
French Malt with French Aramis and Mistral Hops make for a unique flavor profile in this crisp, hoppy Pilsener style brew. The French Hops provide a noble like spicy, herbal quality with subtle notes of peach and melon with a citrusy background. French Pilsen and Vienna Malts lend a solid backbone with a slightly sweet finish.
Cherry Mule
Sour - Fruited Gose
Cherry Mule - Gose made with real Black Cherries and real Ginger, this beer is as refreshing as it is flavorful. Perfect to pair with your favorite winter dishes or to have as a reminder that Summer is always just around the corner!
BA Windbreaker
Stout - Imperial / Double
Our heavy-hitting "Fairplay Windbreaker" Imperial stout aged for 23 months in Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Barrels. Its full body and velvety mouthfeel carry deep, rich flavors reminiscent of hot chocolate, sweet vanilla, light roast coffee, and oak while delivering both high impact and balance. Whether you're sitting by a campfire contemplating life's complexities or cooking a weeknight dinner, BA Windbreaker is big, bold, and beautiful - perfect for breaking the Fairplay wind.
Night Skiing
Stout - Milk / Sweet
Chocolate flavors, milk silkiness with the right balance of dark roasted malts for a smooth run. It is exciting, just like skiing down the slopes at night. Pure heaven in a glass!
Mounds of Powder
Stout - Milk / Sweet
Everyone's favorite milk stout, this time with a twist. We took our Night Skiing and decided to go a little crazy on the flavor spectrum - reminiscent of a mounds candy bar, coconut, chocolate, and vanilla blend together seamlessly in a cozy, tropical delight.
Serving BBQ
Monday
9am – 8pm
Tuesday
9am – 8pm
Wednesday
9am – 8pm
Thursday
9am – 8pm
Friday
8am – 8pm
Saturday
8am – 8pm
Sunday
8am – 8pm
Colorado BBQ
Beer and BBQ, can you name a more dynamic duo? We sure can’t, which is why we have partnered with Colorado BBQ to deliver the best BBQ in the High Country. Our friendly staff is happy to recommend the best beers to pair with our diverse menu offerings.