Highside in the High Country
Highside Fairplay
Wild West vibes. Fresh Taps. Good times.
HighSide Brewing — Events & Specials
Fairplay
Highside in the high country. If you’ve never been to the charming town of Fairplay, you’re absolutely missing out. The smell of smoked BBQ fills the air in the wide open South Park County. Step inside for amazing mountain-crafted beers (rotating seasonal selections as well as staples you just can’t live without) and Colorado-style BBQ right from the smoker. Hang out inside and catch a game on one of many big screens, challenge yourself to some classic pinball and arcade games, or shoot some pool. Then, head outside to our dog-friendly patio and enjoy some epic views of the mountains.
Location
Taproom Hours
Monday
11:00am – 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am – 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am – 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am – 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am – 9:00pm
*BBQ not served during all open taproom hours.
Check out Colorado BBQ hours and menu below.
Beer On Tap
Alturnatana WCIPA
IPA - American
In this WCIPA we utilized Altus and Sultana hops for a bright tropical flavor and aroma! Notes of pineapple, tangerine, and lemon meringue with a hint of resinous pine make this iteration highly quaffable. Light malt sweetness balances the higher bitterness leaving you reaching for another taste!
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.
Blue River 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.
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.
Senior Guide IPA
IPA - New England / Hazy
Highside's core Hazy IPA, Senior Guide! Mosaic, Citra, and Azacca give this beer plenty of orange citrus flavor and mango stone fruit aromas, while it stays low in bitterness. Wheat, oats, and a high hopping rate help give the requisite "juiciness" that has pushed the New England style to the height of popularity. Whether you're out rafting some of Colorado's great rapids or just cracking a cold one after a long day, Senior Guide is sure to quench your thirst!
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
Kingdom Kolsch
Kölsch
Side-Piste Pilsner
Pilsner - French
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.
Ranger's Original
Lager - American Light
Ranger's Original - American Lager. Lagered for 7 weeks, carefully “soft-crashed”, brewed using American Pale malt, a touch of flaked corn, and Hersbrucker hops. This beer can be described as crisp, clean, and balanced with a subtle cracker maltiness and delicate floral hop aroma. Also crushable AF.
This beer is a collaboration with our friends at Middle Way Horse Sanctuary in Fairplay, named after one of their horses “Ranger". A portion of the beer proceeds have been donated to their mission!
173 Steps Pale
Hoppy Lager
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!
Mt. Royal Red Lager
Lager - Amber / Red
This German Style Red Lager is Smooth and Awesome!
Hoosier Hefe
Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen
Our take on the classic German Hefeweizen. Unfiltered and unfined, Hoosier Hefe bursts with notes of bubblegum, banana, and yeast-derived clove. Brewed using wheat and german hops, our Hefeweizen is balanced, and refreshing; a beer to look forward to on either side of Hoosier pass.
Highside Mexican Candy
Sour with Mango, Chamoy, and Chile blend
Inspired by some of our favorite Mexican candies, Highside Mexican Candy is a Sour Ale made with real mango, chamoy, and a blend of guajillo and ancho chiles!
Mounds of Powder
Stout - Coconut, Chocolate, & Vanilla
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.
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!
Serving BBQ
Monday
11am – 9pm
Tuesday
11am – 9pm
Wednesday
11am – 9pm
Thursday
11am – 9pm
Friday
11am – 9pm
Saturday
11am – 9pm
Sunday
11am – 9pm
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.