Brewery Profile

Rockyard Brewing Company

For a visitor sizing up Castle Rock’s beer scene, this is an older, established stop rather than a new arrival. Founded in 1999 by four Colorado-raised siblings, Rockyard Brewing Company is described as the longest running brew pub operating in Douglas County, Colorado. That history is the main context to bring through the door: the brewery has been part of local beer drinking for decades and has built its identity around house-brewed beer rather than a single trend. A visit is likely to appeal to someone who wants a grounded sense of the area’s craft brewing timeline, with the taproom serving as the place to see how its current beers relate to its longer record.

Travelers in Colorado often seek out breweries that can show both familiar styles and more specialized releases, and Rockyard’s known portfolio fits that pattern. The brewery maintains a focus on traditional and specialty styles, with recognition across several kinds of beer. Primadonna won gold at the 2018 World Beer Cup, while Plum Creek Sour won gold at the 2017 Great American Beer Festival. Warning Sign Imperial Bock Beer has earned multiple medals in both Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup categories, and other noted medal recipients include Redhawk Scottish Ale and Bourbon Barrel Stout. Those awards do not guarantee what will be pouring on a given day, but they give visitors a useful sense of the brewery’s range.

Plan the stop as you would for a brew pub whose current offerings may change. If you are hoping to try a specific beer such as Primadonna, Plum Creek Sour, Warning Sign Imperial Bock Beer, Redhawk Scottish Ale, or Bourbon Barrel Stout, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours. Public details provided here do not specify amenities such as tours, patio seating, food service, reservations, family policies, or dog policies, so those should be checked directly before relying on them. For visitors passing through Castle Rock or building a beer-focused outing in Douglas County, the practical draw is straightforward: a long-running local brew pub with a documented competition history and a beer list best verified at the source.

Rockyard Brewing Company, established in 1999, holds the distinction of being the longest running brew pub operating in Douglas County, Colorado. The brewery was founded by four Colorado-raised siblings and maintains a focus on traditional and specialty styles. Their portfolio includes award-winning beers such as Primadonna, a World Beer Cup gold medalist in 2018, and the GABF gold medal-winning Plum Creek Sour from 2017. Rockyard has consistently received recognition at major competitions, including multiple medals for their Warning Sign Imperial Bock Beer in both GABF and World Beer Cup categories. Other notable medal recipients include the Redhawk Scottish Ale and the Bourbon Barrel Stout.

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880 Castleton Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80109, USA, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109

Phone: (303) 814-9273

Website: https://rockyard.com/

Hours: Open daily at 11am.