It is easy to see why Fort Collins has been nicknamed the Choice City. A lively city just over an hour away from Denver it is home to Colorado State University. Fort Collins is also known for its craft-brew breweries, including New Belgium, O'Dell's Brewery, and the Fort Collins Brewery. Along with several brewpubs, including Coopersmith's and CB and Potts, and a healthy home brewers club all contribute to a serious beer culture. In fact, according to the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau it ranks third in the country in its volume of breweries and pubs.

When you ask most Denver visitors about beer, Coors Brewing Company most likely comes to mind. Although the Rocky Mountain freshness of Coors may be the beer that takes you out to the ball game, did you know this town offers a multitude of high end pubs and breweries offering their own distinct character as well as traditional Irish ale houses to tap in to?