Brewery Profile

Durango Beer & Ice Company & High Trestle Brewing Company

A casual taproom and brewpub setting is the main visitor experience at Durango Beer & Ice Company & High Trestle Brewing Company. In Durango’s beer scene, it offers a stop centered on house-brewed beer rather than a broad bar program or restaurant-first concept. Guests find an on-site taproom, pub fare, and a dog-friendly outdoor deck, with the brewery’s identity tied to the original Durango Beer and Ice Company founded in 1887. The current operation emphasizes traditional brewing methods, avoiding automation and focusing on hand-crafted production. That approach gives the place a straightforward character: beer made on site, served in an informal room, with the historical reference present but not turning the visit into a museum stop.

Travelers in southwestern Colorado often seek breweries that reflect local taste and brewing practice, especially places where the tap list is the reason to visit. This brewery fits that pattern by concentrating exclusively on beer and using locally or regionally sourced ingredients when available. Its range is represented in part by 2024 recognition at the Colorado State Fair Craft Beer competition, where its Amber Ale earned a Gold Medal, its Durango Dark Lager received a Silver Medal, and the Animas City Amber was judged “Best in Show.” Those awards point visitors toward malt-forward and lager-style offerings, though the taproom is still the place to confirm what is pouring that day.

Practical expectations are simple. The brewery does not offer wine or liquor, so mixed-drink and non-beer drinkers should plan accordingly. Food is available in the form of pub fare, including appetizers and sandwiches, making it workable for a casual meal or a snack with a flight or pint. The outdoor deck is dog-friendly, which may be useful for travelers moving through town with pets, while the indoor taproom serves as the main all-weather option. Regular events include live music, primarily on Thursday evenings, but visitors should check current schedules before building plans around a performance. For the most accurate information on beer availability, event timing, deck use, and food service, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s details.

The Durango Beer & Ice Company operates a casual brewpub environment featuring an on-site taproom and a dog-friendly outdoor deck. The brewery maintains a historical connection to the original Durango Beer and Ice Company, founded in 1887, and emphasizes traditional brewing methods, avoiding automation and focusing on hand-crafted production. They concentrate exclusively on brewing and serving beer, utilizing locally or regionally sourced ingredients when available, and do not offer wine or liquor. The establishment serves pub fare, including a selection of appetizers and sandwiches, and hosts regular events such as live music, primarily on Thursday evenings. In 2024, the brewery received recognition at the Colorado State Fair Craft Beer competition, earning a Gold Medal for their Amber Ale and a Silver Medal for their Durango Dark Lager, with the Animas City Amber also being judged "Best in Show."

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3000 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA, Durango, Colorado, 81301

Phone: 970-764-4466

Website: http://durangobeerandice.com/

Hours: Open today 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm. NOW SERVING BRUNCH 11am til 2 WEEKENDS. CLOSED: TUES and WED