Brewery Profile

Dillon Dam Brewery

High in the Colorado Rockies near Dillon Reservoir, this brewpub has a long-established role in the local beer scene as Summit County’s original brewpub. A visitor should expect more than a counter-service tasting room: the setup centers on beer, food, and a full pub-style visit. The taps feature the brewery’s “DAM beers,” and the kitchen is part of the identity rather than an afterthought. Its menu is described as regionally focused, with recipes that make use of the brewery’s beers and are designed to pair with the craft tap list. For someone passing through Dillon, it offers a straightforward way to experience a mountain-town brewpub without separating dinner from the beer stop.

Travelers in this part of Colorado often look for places that fit around outdoor days, whether the day has been spent near the reservoir, on nearby mountain roads, or elsewhere in Summit County. A stop here suits that pattern because it combines a hearty pub meal with house beer in one place. The brewery’s high-altitude setting is part of the context, but the main draw is practical: a broad tap selection, food built to go with the beer, and a local brewpub atmosphere. Visitors interested in Colorado craft beer can use it as a casual introduction to Dillon’s brewing scene, while those focused on dinner can still find the beer woven into the experience through the menu.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current food offerings, and any seasonal changes. The known takeaway option is a Crowler, which gives visitors a way to bring beer back to a rental, campsite, or home after the visit. Because specific beer names, hours, reservations, and event details are not provided here, those should be checked directly before making firm plans. In general, this is best treated as a brewpub stop rather than a quick sample-only visit: allow time to look over the taps, choose food that matches the mood of the trip, and decide whether to take beer to go.

Nestled high in the Rockies near the shores of Dillon Reservoir, Dillon Dam Brewery is Summit County’s original brewpub, pouring delicious "DAM beers" alongside a regionally focused menu. More than just a taproom, this spot is a culinary destination where they thoughtfully incorporate their brews into recipes designed to pair perfectly with their extensive selection of craft taps. Stop in for a hearty pub dinner or grab a Crowler to enjoy the taste of high-altitude brewing back home.

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100 Little Dam Street, Dillon, Colorado, 80435-4845

Phone: (970) 262-7777

Website: http://www.dambrewery.com

Hours: RESTAURANT Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:30am – 9:00pm, Fridays & Saturdays: 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sundays: 11:00am – 9:00pm. *Subject to change – please call ahead for current hours!