Brewery Profile

Left Hand Brewing Company

In Longmont’s beer scene, this brewery is a familiar name tied closely to Colorado craft beer and to the city it calls home. A visitor walking in should understand it less as a detached production brand and more as a taproom rooted in a hands-on, employee-driven culture. The identity here is built around community ownership, quality control, and beers that helped define its reputation beyond Longmont. The best-known example is Milk Stout Nitro, part of a broader Nitro series that made the brewery especially recognizable among drinkers who follow texture and presentation as much as flavor. Without assuming a particular layout, the visitor experience is centered on the taproom: a place to see what the brewery is currently pouring, compare familiar releases with anything available that day, and get a direct sense of how the company presents itself at home.

Travelers spending time along Colorado’s Front Range often seek out breweries that show the range of the state’s beer culture: approachable taprooms, established local names, and beers with a clear point of view. A stop here fits that pattern because Left Hand is associated with a specific brewing idea that many visitors already know before they arrive: nitrogenated beer, especially through Milk Stout Nitro. For someone building a beer-focused visit around Longmont or the wider region, it offers a chance to connect a widely distributed reputation with the source. The appeal is not only in checking off a known beer, but in seeing how that beer sits alongside the rest of the brewery’s current lineup and how the company’s employee-driven ethos is reflected in the place where people actually gather to drink it.

Practical details beyond the brewery’s Longmont base and taproom experience should be confirmed directly before visiting. Hours, tour availability, food options, seating arrangements, event schedules, and whether certain beers are on draft can change, and those amenities are not assumed here. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, including whether Milk Stout Nitro or other Nitro series beers are available during your visit. If you are planning around a particular beer, call ahead or check the brewery’s current channels rather than relying on reputation alone. For visitors who care about the business behind the beer, it is also worth noting the brewery’s stated emphasis on community ownership, employee involvement, quality, and social impact; those values are part of what has shaped its public identity as much as any single pint.

From their home base in Longmont, Colorado, Left Hand Brewing embodies a spirit that is as much about community ownership as it is about pioneering craft beer. Famous for their revolutionary Nitro series—including the iconic Milk Stout Nitro—they champion a hands-on, employee-driven approach that fuels innovation in every pint. They don't just brew beer; they craft experiences that resonate with their deeply rooted commitment to quality and social impact.

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1265 Boston Ave, Longmont, Colorado, 80501-5809

Website: http://www.lefthandbrewing.com

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-9pm Sun: 11am-8pm

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Left Hand Brewing Company.

Beer Styles at Left Hand Brewing Company

Left Hand Brewing Company brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Stout, Unknown, Ale, Porter, Belgian Dubbel, and IPA. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Left Hand Brewing Company located?
Left Hand Brewing Company is located at 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont, Colorado, 80501-5809. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Left Hand Brewing Company's hours?
Current hours are: Mon-Thurs: 12-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-9pm Sun: 11am-8pm. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Left Hand Brewing Company?
Visit http://www.lefthandbrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.