FORT COLLINS BREWERY FIELD GUIDE
A Spirited Circuit: Tasting Fort Collins’ Distilleries
A three-hour Hop Cart tour that visits Old Elk, CopperMuse, Gnebriated Gnome and Mobb Mountain for guided tastings of whiskey, vodka, gin and rum—this guide lays out the route, what to expect, and who can join.
A Spirited Circuit: Tasting Fort Collins’ Distilleries.
Fort Collins’ distilleries have carved a parallel path to the city’s famed breweries—small, spirited operations turning barley, sugar, and botanicals into sharp, distilled expressions. The Distilleries Tour threads through four locally renowned producers, offering up close tastings of whiskey, vodka, gin and rum across a compact, three‑hour circuit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Taste a broad spectrum—whiskey to rum
This tour is built around sampling handcrafted spirits: fresh batches of whiskey, vodka, gin and rum are featured at the stops, making it an ideal alternative for those who prefer distilled beverages to beer.
Four distinct distilleries in one short loop
The itinerary moves between The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, CopperMuse, Gnebriated Gnome Distilling and Mobb Mountain Distillers—each stop offering its own take on craft distilling within Fort Collins.
A compact, three‑hour tasting tour
Structured as a concise outing, the tour packs multiple tastings into a single afternoon or evening, calibrated for visitors who want concentrated exposure to local distillers without a long time commitment.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
The Distilleries Tour unfolds as a brisk, social loop: Hop Cart moves participants between four Fort Collins distilleries over roughly three hours, with guided tastings of whiskey, vodka, gin and rum at each stop. It’s an efficient way to sample the region’s distilled offerings and compare production styles in a single outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should skip it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs about three hours.
A valid photo ID is required for all participants.
The tour visits multiple distilleries in a compact timespan; expect brief tasting stops and transitions between venues.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Distilleries Tour?
The tour lasts approximately three hours.
What kinds of spirits will I taste?
Participants sample whiskey, vodka, gin and rum, among other distilled offerings.
Which distilleries does the tour visit?
The scheduled stops are The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, CopperMuse Distillery, Gnebriated Gnome Distilling and Mobb Mountain Distillers.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes—participants must be 21 years of age or older to join the tour.
What do I need to bring?
Bring a valid ID to verify age; it is required for participation.