Brewery Profile

Sanitas Brewing Co

In a city with a long-running craft beer culture, this Boulder brewery occupies a recognizable local lane: independent-feeling, variety-driven, and built around the taproom experience. Open since 2013, it traces its start to two Boulder Beer alumni, an ambitious Imperial Stout recipe, and a story involving an owl under the Colorado night sky. For visitors, the main draw is not a single fixed beer identity but the breadth of what may be pouring. With more than 30 rotating taps alongside core favorites, the room gives returning locals and first-time travelers a reason to scan the board before choosing. The patio is also central to the visit, especially for people who want to linger over a pint with wide Boulder views.

Travelers coming through Boulder often look for the same things that shape the city’s beer scene more broadly: range, freshness, and a setting that feels connected to the Front Range rather than sealed off from it. Sanitas fits that kind of stop because it offers room to explore without needing to commit to one style in advance. The brewery’s known origin includes an Imperial Stout, but the current lineup changes, so style-seekers should treat the tap list as the guide rather than assuming a fixed menu. A visit can work as a casual tasting stop, a patio break after time outdoors, or a place to compare core beers with whatever seasonal or small-batch pours are available that day.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the large tap list rotates. If you are looking for a particular style, a specific beer, or a limited release, check the current menu or ask when you arrive. The known visitor amenities are straightforward: a taproom with more than 30 taps and a patio known locally for its views. Details such as food availability, event schedules, reservations, pet policies, and hours are not fixed here, so they are best verified through the brewery’s current channels before making a special trip. For many visitors, the easiest approach is to stop in with time to look over the board, choose based on what is fresh that day, and use the patio if the weather cooperates.

Born from the late-night passion of two Boulder Beer alumni, Sanitas Brewing Co. began with an audacious Imperial Stout recipe and a chance encounter with a majestic owl under the Colorado moon. Since 2013, this Boulder staple has focused on crafting unique, high-quality liquid, offering over 30 rotating taps alongside their core favorites. Grab a pint and enjoy the panoramic views from what many locals affectionately call the "Best Patio in Boulder."

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3550 Frontier Ave Ste A, Boulder, Colorado, 80301-2430

Phone: 3034424130

Website: http://www.sanitasbrewing.com/

Hours: BOULDER/ENGLEWOOD: Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 9pm LAFAYETTE: Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 9pm Sunday: 12pm - 8pm All Taprooms Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day