Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery

Description

Colorado Boy is a wee humble pub in a wonderful 1915 brick building in the old section of downtown Ridgway. Founded by legendary brewery owner Tom Hennessey, he grew the tiny brewery to a second location in Montrose ( Colorado Boy Pizzeria and Brewery) before selling to Dennis and Daniel Richards, former owners of Echo Brewing, who have further carried on Tom’s legacy opening two more locations: one more in Ridgway (Colorado Boy Depot) and the Southwest Pub in Ouray.

At the original Colorado Boy in Ridgway, the brewery is in full view from the antique oak bar, so that you can watch the brewing process while enjoying your pint. All the electricity is wind powered and hot water for brewing comes from solar collectors on the roof. All spent brewing grain and yeast is fed to local cattle. There are usually 5 or 6 ales on tap, as well as cask versions of real ale. They serve artisan pizzas and salads, plus wines by the glass and beer to go.