Brewery Profile

Horsefly Brewing Co

A visitor to Montrose’s craft beer scene will find Horsefly Brewing Co. presented as one of the city’s established gathering places rather than a small tasting room with beer as the only focus. The brewery’s guiding phrase, “No Crap on Tap,” points to a straightforward approach: fresh ingredients, often sourced locally, and a rotating tap list that gives regulars and travelers a reason to check what is pouring on a given day. The atmosphere is built for more than a quick sample. With a kitchen, indoor space, and a spacious outdoor patio, it functions as a casual stop for people coming in with friends, family, or a mixed group where not everyone is there only to study the beer board.

Travelers passing through this part of Colorado often look for places that match the rhythm of the region: relaxed, unfussy, and useful after time on the road or outdoors. Montrose sits in high desert country, and a brewery with patio seating fits the appeal of ending the day outside with a pint. Horsefly’s rotating taps suit visitors who want to try something local without needing a formal tasting experience, while the food program gives the stop more substance than a drink-only visit. The kitchen serves elevated pub fare, including award-winning burgers, and the menu is designed to work with the beer rather than sit beside it as an afterthought. For many travelers, that combination makes the brewery a practical dinner choice as much as a beer stop.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the beer lineup rotates. The same is true for live music, which is often part of the patio experience but should be checked before making plans around it. Families are part of the intended audience, so this is not limited to an adults-only brewery outing. Visitors who want a full meal, a local pint, and an outdoor seat when weather allows will likely find the setup easy to understand. Those looking for specific beer names, rare releases, or a fixed year-round lineup should verify directly with the brewery before arriving, because the available taps are not static.

Horsefly Brewing Co. is a cornerstone of the Montrose, Colorado craft scene, committed to the principle of "No Crap on Tap" by utilizing fresh, often local ingredients in every batch. Beyond the exceptional brews, their kitchen serves up elevated pub fare—including award-winning burgers—designed specifically to complement their rotating taps. This family-friendly spot offers a spacious outdoor patio, often featuring live music, making it the perfect gathering place to enjoy the high desert air with a glass in hand.

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846 E Main St, Montrose, Colorado, 81401-3938

Phone: 970-249-6889

Website: http://www.horseflybrewing.com

Hours: Open Everyday at 11am