Our Story

From the depths of a career as a raft guide and ski instructor, our owner, David Axelrod (aka Ax), found his post river calling in the art and business of brewing beer. Nothing strikes Ax quite like the incredible ability beer has to bring a community together, and its that draw that he works tirelessly to strengthen, and providing a place for a community to get together is just the beginning. Ax has an MBA in sustainability, sits on the board of the High Country Conservation Center here in Frisco, and seeks to spread his love and passion for sustainability, in hopes to preserve the natural environment we all call home for generations to come.

What did the drummer call his daughters? Anna 1. Anna 2. Our General Manager, The king of Dad Jokes himself, Kurt Zolbe, is the foundation of our operation here at Highside, and we all know we’d never have come close to making it as far as we have with out him.

Thomas, our latest and greatest addition to Highside Brewing! With many years of being the head brewer for multiple well known Colorado breweries, (plus some time brewing in Norway) we are so excited to have him on our team. You’re going to love all the craft brews he comes out with!