Second time here, we tried and liked both the Porter and the Festbier. We started with 16s of the Porter and then followed those up with 12s of the Festbier. My wife liked both, but I preferred the Porter much better. My FIL had a 5 oz of the Hefeweizen and seemed to enjoy it. Beer-tenders were polite enough. I wouldn't hesitate to go back the next time we're in town. read more

See all

I stopped by Avent Garde Aleworks for a beer after a run. This is a chill place in Estes Park to hang out for a drink. I love their spacious outdoor patio. Avant Garde is a locally-owned craft brewery that specializes in European style beers. They have a number of rotating beers on tap. They don't have a food menu, but food trucks will stop by on a regular basis. The staff is both friendly and helpful with recommendations. One thing that I liked about coming here is that Avant Garde Aleworks is just outside the busy downtown area. It made for easier parking and it was nice to not have to deal with traffic. You can still get great views of Rocky Mountain Park from here. I enjoyed my beer and my short time on the patio to wind down after running my 5K. They have canned beers to-go if you are not able to hang around. Avant Grande is both family and pet friendly. They also host movie nights and live events. Check out their website for updates. read more

See all

This brewery was the site selected for my nephews gathering the day after his wedding, since so many friends and family came from out of town/state and were enjoying Estes Park. The only reason for the 4-star review is because the food truck that was supposed to be there left early that day, and while not the fault of Avant Garde, there was no communication to our party about this change in plans. My nephew paid to reserve the place for our 60-70 guests, all to arrive at 5pm (dinner time) with no food available. When I asked if this change had been communicated to my nephew, the bartender said "I don't think they've asked yet". I ran to a pizza place that made me 25 pizzas in a flash, and all was well. Otherwise, Avant Garde served us well - good beer, an amazing Rose slush and great pretzels. Staff was friendly, atmosphere was good. Cornhole boards, fire pit, outdoor lights. read more

Great atmosphere and beer was soooo good! I had the dark lager, very tasty, smooth and refreshing! Service was friendly and welcoming. read more

Avant Garde Aleworks - Dark Lager - Breweries Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

While I was visiting Estes Park, Avant Garde was pouring a Belgian quad that was excellent. Everything you had expect from a quad. Nicely done! read more

Amazing beer. Bought a 4 pack to take home. It's a nice setting and when the weather is good.. sit outside. Dog friendly as well.

What a nice place to stop for a drink after a strenuous hike at Estes Park! A decent selection of beers and also a nice frose (ice blended rose). They have a cute patio area with lots of seating, a fire pit, and umbrellas, and a food truck on site that sells bbq. There is also seating inside. We sat in the shade outside and enjoyed the beautiful day. It can get a little noisy from the street and parking is weird (a handful of spaces out front that are back in only) but overall a nice spot to hang out. read more

Adore the space and vibe but unfortunately I really don't remember much about the beer. This was our second stop of the day and nothing on the menu was really talking to me so I went with my old go to: IPA. It was a western style and that's about all I can tel you. Staff was nice enough but didn't go out of their way to make it a memorable experience. They have a drink machine to make rose and daiquiris so that's fun. The outside space though? Amazing. They have a lovely waterfall that makes you think you're in some tropical environment and it's puppy friendly. All parties outside had dogs and it was a grand ole time! read more

Avant Garde Aleworks - Soak in the sun! - Breweries Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

See all

This is a great spot! Not real big and not a huge tap list but everything we experienced was good! I ordered the saison but is sure tasted like a Belgian so I'm wondering if he poured the wrong one? Whichever it was, it was really good. My husband got an IPA and liked it a lot. We enjoyed their outdoor patio. It seemed very new. Some nice furniture, a fire pit, and a fountain. They do have some I door seating as well. Foodtruck was on-site but we didn't try it. I would recommend it! read more

See all

Phenomenal beers!!! As a former brewery owner and Certified Beer Judge, I can honestly say that this hidden gem of a brewery has got their s**t dialed IN! Their Kölsch (and I've drank my fair share of Kölsch during Karnival), was spot on for aroma and taste, although slightly hazy, it knocked my socks off! Their Farmhouse Saison was astronomical as well as their Quad. Great beers aside, the atmosphere was also stellar. Groovy music, eclectic jade garden and beautiful artwork! I honestly think they're too good for this town filled with ignorant tourists and bad restaurant reviews. Mark my words - they're going places! read more

See all

This is one of my go-to places when in Estes. The beer is great. The patio is relaxing. I like getting a flight of brews to start then finish the evening with a favorite of what I get. The folks behind the counter know their beers and can make recommendations on what you normally drink. My non-beer drinking spouse even found one she likes. They do offer small tastes so you don't have to waste time or money on something you dislike. Stop by. Have a beer or three and relax. read more

Avant Garde Aleworks - Chilling on a Friday... - Breweries Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

This is a great low-key brewery with crisp beer. I'd recommend checking it out on a weather friendly day as they have a cool patio.

Such a picturesque spot to hangout while trying new beers. Surrounded by the mountains, the outdoor patio is dog friendly and the perfect spot to listen to a local band. read more

See all

Solid beer, awesome patio with chill atmosphere. Staff were knowledgeable and quick to provide quality service.

Stopped by to sample the food truck and have some beer. Tried the Kolsch, Extra Pale ale and the double dry hopped IPA and they were all well made beer! Great service, nice atmosphere! read more

Avant Garde Aleworks - Beer - Breweries Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

See all

Lovely little ale house, friendly staff, good beers (try the winter strong ale!). Visited in winter, but looks like big patio for warm weather. read more

Avant Garde Aleworks - Farmhouse saison - Breweries Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

The relative "new comers" to the Estes Park craft beer scene, Avant Garde seems to have found a niche of its own, and one they can be proud of! Quietly tucked a half-block to the west of Hwy-7, unless you're looking for them, you probably won't find them. But when you do, you'll more than likely be greeted and served by one of the owners who have an infectious passion for what they're doing here. They're brewing on a small system (maybe 3bbl?) and their offerings are scaled accordingly, but what they offer is a great departure from the standard kolsch or pilsner, stout, and an IPA or two...no sir, not here! Getting rave reviews for their saison, I tried the Bier de Garde and found a nice balance of grain and sweetness, with a boozy hit on the back. The strong ale with raisins from a county in the Middle East...lets just say we bought a bomber to take back home! I could review more, but just come try the beer for yourself!? And when you do arrive, you'll find a really nice outdoor patio that was perfectly filled to a "socially distanced" capacity on a hazy and wildfire-smoked 76° Sunday afternoon with live music. Parking is ample with spots on both the north and south side of the building on Dunraven and Comanche. read more

Avant Garde Aleworks - Side entrance off the patio and current ordering station during COVID days. Very clean and nice! - Breweries Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

See all

This place seems BRAND NEW (and it is). It's extremely clean and put together, including their adorable succulent garden where you can enjoy a drink. The have their own parking lot, which is awesome. There's not a whole lot of space inside, but very modern and fun. Menu is very simple and easy to see. The beers that we tasted were all great. It was nice because they offered regular pints, or an option for a smaller pour if you wanted to try a couple different ones. We were on our way to get dinner (which they don't serve full meals, only snacks) so we only had time for one quick drink, but this is definitely a cool spot. read more

Avant Garde Aleworks - Breweries Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Off the beaten path in Estes, and well worth the visit. Beautiful brewery with an amazing patio to enjoy your adult beverages on! Seltzers, slushes, and brews abound, complete with the nicest staff! Definitely a little something for everyone! Kid and dog friendly too! We'll definitely be back to enjoy more!! read more

Avant Garde Aleworks - Adult beverages - Breweries Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Fantastic local brewery with a fantastic outdoor space. They have a rotating selection--we shared a four sampler to try a bunch. The pale ale they had was my favorite, but none of the beers were bad. Tip: if it's cold and you want to sit outside, just ask the lovely staff to turn on a fire pit or heater for you. read more

I liked this place. Selection of beers was on the small side but they had a dark beer I really liked. Loved the outdoor seating!

This relaxed brewery is great! We came here to hangout and wait for a storm to pass between hikes. The bartenders are friendly and put up with my sister and I sampling all the beers. I am not a huge fan of beer but I was able to fine some I liked! The outdoor patio had plenty of seating and on weekends food trucks!! Lots of cute furry friends came to the patio to hangout. read more

The other reviews here are spot on! Great French and Belgian beers, a lovely indoor/outdoor space, bright and light interior and great service. The beer is delicious and the selection of easy snacks is a nice touch. The patio is beautiful and well decorated with pretty views and a few different heat sources. Definitely recommend for an afternoon brew or a pre-dinner drink! Cheers. read more

Avant Garde Aleworks - French Saison - mostly gone :) - Breweries Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Tried 2 flights, pretty much tried all the beers except the stout. The golden was tasty. Overall, chill vibes. Patio is nice for outdoor seating. Inside has a nice succulent garden with cute little figurines. Find baby groom, baby yoga, adult yoda, etc. read more

Good prickly pear wheat. Outdoor seating. Tiny inside. Need a stronger merch game. I'd go back.

Great outdoor atmosphere in the summer and fall. Cute rock garden inside. Very tasty beer and seltzers. In the summer I love to drive their Rose'. I do wish they had a couple more food items. Although the pretzel and charcuterie board are pretty good, when they don't have a food truck around. read more

I really enjoyed the selections of beer here. The French Pilsner was excellent, offering a nice refreshing style with a balanced malt bill and a bit of a hop bite. Then the Belgian IPA was very tasty as well. Loaded up for take home on other varieties. Very good options. The lady serving was nice, the younger guy a little "closed" - not real engaging, but perhaps his personality - not everyone is type A and bubbly. The outdoor seating was what I wanted. Casual atmosphere. read more

Only grabbed 2 beers to go while I was in there but both were delicious. I recommend their clay aged saison and their quad (if they have both available). Really cool atmosphere and nice outdoor seating area, I'll definitely be back. Also really appreciated the fact that the staff had masks on. read more

We drove from Wisconsin on vacation to RMNP. Our evening plans were to try all the breweries in Estes Park and Avant Garde was our absolute FAVORITE. We tried the juicy IPA, which was so tasty that we brought home a crowler for our friends to try. The patio is gorgeous and overall a great atmosphere with good music. I highly recommend and my fiancé and I agree that this is our favorite brewery in Estes Park. read more

Awesome little brewery. Stopped in while in town for a wedding. Staff was great. Cool outside area. Staff was great giving us some other local spots to hit as well. read more

I love this place so much. It's so local and it feels like a perfect part of estes park. I love the rose hard so much and love how they do take out cans. Also super close to food and bowling read more

Ok I could have easily written this after my first visit within their first month of opening. However, I always like to make multiple visits to a place before I write a detailed review. This is the best brewery in Estes in every single way. The service is so friendly and helpful. The space is beautiful. They really paid attention to the details here and it comes across in the fixtures and finishes. They have a decent space inside with low tables. They also have bar seating and a cool plant garden inside. Their patio is one of, if not the best in my opinion. I have been to about 125 breweries in the last couple years so this comes from some experience. Now onto the best part, the beer. I have had a lot of the beer on their menu and it's all very good. The most recent was the winter strong ale and the festbier which was a collab they did with Red Truck. Delicious! They have a handful of snacks there available for purchase. They also have a space in the back where they will have a food truck occasionally or bring your own food. They have plenty of parking all around so no worries there. I will always make a point of coming here when in the area and I suggest you do too! Cheers! read more

See all

Great patio to hang on with live music and views of the mountains. I had the DDH IPA and it was quite tasty. Cindi liked the Dubble - a dark German beer. read more

This my go to brewery in Estes Park. The staff are great and the beers are top class. You can't go wrong here with the selections available. Plus there is no problem bringing in your own food to enjoy with one of their great beers. Go to this place! read more

Best brewery in town! We've been coming to EP for years and glad this little jewell opened. Great beers and froze A! Sp? Very attentive to COVID protocols and has a friendly doggie too. Great live music and very nice staff, especially Alex and Christian. Wish we could have stayed for dinner, but we ate at the best place in town. read more

Wonderful beer with regular variety, and incredibly respectful ownership. They have a nice outdoor patio and are taking COVID precautions very seriously, which we appreciate. Would absolutely recommend them for a drink any time you are in Estes Park. And the cans to go are great, too! read more

Our favorite brewery in Estes to date. Welcomed warmly. Ordered a flight of really good beers. Grabbed some to go and can't wait to be back.

Absolutely amazing brewery! The hospitality from the owner is awesome. He made us feel like we were at home. The ambience was serene. I highly recommend this brewery to people that want a laid back gorgeous place to relax. Amazed... read more

Avant Garde Aleworks - Patio area - Breweries Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Great beer and loved the patio setting. Not a big fan of the live music selection. Didn't feel like the type of music you'd find at a brewery. read more

Visited last week and had such a wonderful, wonderful experience. The staff was extremely attentive to detail in relation to COVID-19 precautions. They sanitized the area in which we sat both prior to and promptly as leaving. The beer, ambiance and location allowed us to feel safe in a tourist packed town. Kudos to Avant Garde - you are my new go-to in estes! read more