List of breweries in Wyoming

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The historic Sweetwater Brewery building in Green River, Wyoming. It was the first brewery in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1]

The following is a list of Wyoming-based breweries. As of August 2014, Wyoming had 22 active microbreweries.[2] In 2011-2012, craft beer production in Wyoming increased over 32%.[3] In April 2014, The Wyoming Craft Brewers Guild was established by various Wyoming brewers.[4]


Breweries in Wyoming

Brewery Location Description
Altitude Chophouse & Brewery Laramie [5][6] The company's flagship Tumblewheat beer won a silver medal award at the Great American Beer Festival in 2012[7]
Black Tooth Brewing Co. Sheridan [8][9] The company's Wagon Box Wheat beer won a gold medal award at the Great American Beer Festival in 2012[7]
Bitter Creek Brewing Rock Springs [5]
Cheyenne Brewing Co. Cheyenne [5] Previously named Shadows Brewing Co.[10]
Clear Creek Brewing Company Buffalo [3]
Coal Creek Tap Laramie [2][5]
Freedom's Edge Cheyenne [5] Now also located in Fort Collins, CO
Geyser Brewing Company Cody [3] The brewery was added on to Terrace Restaurant[3]
Gillette Brewing Co. Gillette [3] Opened in 2013.[9]
Grand Teton Brewing Company [2] Wilson [11] Founded in 1988 in Wilson, Wyoming under the name Otto Brothers’ Brewing Company, it was "the first modern “micro” brewery in the state of Wyoming".[11][12] In 1998 it relocated to Victor, Idaho.[12][13][11] The modern glass growler was first introduced by Charlie and Ernie Otto of Otto Brother's Brewing Company in 1989.[11][14]
Jackson Hole Brewing Company Jackson Founded 2013. Won Best Beer with "Matt's Wyld Ginger IPA" at the 2015 Jackson Hole Old West Days festival.
Lander Brewing Co. [2][8] Lander [5]
Library Sports Grille-Brewery [2][5] Laramie [5]
Luminous Brewhouse Sheridan [5]
Melvin Brewing Jackson [8][15] Located at Thai Me Up Restaurant and Brewery, the company brews pale ale, imperial stout, imperial pilsner and IPA, among others[8][15]
Pat O'Hara Brewing Co. Cody [5][16]
Roadhouse Brewing Co. [8] Jackson [3] Previously named Q Roadhouse restaurant[3]
Snake River Brewing Jackson [8][9]
Snowy Mountain Brewing [2] Saratoga [5]
Suds Brothers Brewery Evanston [5]
Sweetwater Brewery Green River Built in 1900 and presently listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, it was the first brewery in Wyoming.[1] Beer was last brewed there in 1936.[1]
Ten Sleep Brewing Company Ten Sleep [5][17] Began brewing in October 2013, and has a tap room.[17]
Wind River Brewing Pinedale [8]
Wyoming State Brewing Company Casper [9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Werner, Brian; Chadey, Henry (April 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Sweetwater Brewery". National Park Service. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Schrock, Lillian (August 15, 2014). "Wyoming beer makers square off at state's official microbrewery competition". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Viydo, Taylor. "Wyoming's Craft Beer Boom". K2TV News. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  4. ^ Wolfson, Joshua (May 18, 2014). "Wyoming beer makers launch brewers group". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved 26 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Breweries". Rocky Mountain Brewing News. October/November 2014. p. 9. Retrieved 26 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Business Info". Star-News. Retrieved 26 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ a b Brown, Ryan (October 21, 2012). "Wyoming breweries win big at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved 26 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ a b c d e f g Rhoten, Josh (October 13, 2014). "The state of craft beer in Wyoming". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved 26 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ a b c d Todd, Leah (January 24, 2014). "Wyoming's winter warmers: State brewers craft beers for cold months". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved 26 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Cheyenne Brewing Co. restaurant, brewery to open at Historic Depot". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ a b c d "History". Grand Teton Brewing Company. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  12. ^ a b "Brewery Releases 'All Idaho' Ale". Idaho Commerce, State of Idaho. September 19, 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  13. ^ Locanthi, John (September 20, 2012). "President of Beers: #23 Teton Ale: Grand Teton Brewing Company, Victor, Idaho". Willamette Week. Retrieved 26 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ "Growler History". Grand Teton Brewing Company. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  15. ^ a b Peterson, Christine (February 2, 2014). "Jackson Thai restaurant and brewery plans for expansion, national exposure". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved 26 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ Kidston, Martin (March 21, 2012). "Liquor license competition heats up in Cody". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 26 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ a b Vines, Bob (November 14, 2013). "Ten Sleep family brews beer at landmark". The Riverton Ranger. Retrieved 26 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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