First off, Funkwerks, come to New Mexico already. Send us your beer. We'll drink lots of it. That's what we do well in New Mexico. I'm not even making that up, we have some of the highest consumption per capita in the US. Y'all can make lots of dinero. Second, I like this tiny little spot. It's a bit misleading as you pull up, since the place looks like a house from a Brothers Grimm story or like a tiny B&B. Bottom line, it looks small. Inside, yep, it is small. It's a small taproom, but on the Saturday I visited, there were maybe two other people there, so space was not an issue. There seemed to be a small outdoor area too, but I didn't check it out. The beers here, yes they do include some sours (really more tart than sour, most of their beers), but a better descriptor for this brewery is a Belgian-style brewing company. There were a number of saisons/farmhouse ales on tap when I arrived and I got to try most of them. I forget the price, but for about $10 I got about 5 ounces of four different beers. Of their year-round offerings, the Saison and Tropic King are both excellent and very approachable. The latter has a big bubblegum aroma and flavor and is on the sweeter, maltier side. These are beers anyone can get down to. Both of these beers were part of my flight and delicious. Both of these beers are in the 4/5 area. Remi's Rye was a limited or seasonal offering available when I was there and it was great. I was crushed to discover there weren't bottles of this brew for sale in the cooler in the taproom. Remi's Rye was a 4.25/5 Raspberry Provincial I had to pay extra for, but I was happy to and got a half pour for a very reasonable price. I again love this beer, love the light, fruity wine-like character from the raspberries and the agreeable tartness. I would have bought many bottles of this but it was, again, not available in the cooler. Boohoo. Redemption came though, in the form of Dahlia. This is a big beer, but very drinkable and creamy. I can scarcely recall the details (this was stop three after NB and Odell), but I remember loving it and picking up a bottle (yes, this one was in the cooler). This beer is like a 4.3/5. Just excellent. I also tried the Sorachi, which as the name suggests (I think!) is brewed, or maybe dry-hopped with Sorachi hops. It was a tasty saison with a different hop profile that I enjoyed. Again, I should have taken notes, but I can assure you it was good. 4/5 Overall, Funkwerks is a great stop, particularly if you're fortunate enough to arrive and have the place all to yourself. The service was friendly (one person behind the bar) and the artwork a nice distraction. There are a few nice shirts and hats for sale and of course, beer to go. read more

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The service was mm-kay but mostly bland as eff. She never actually spoke to us so that was weird and awkward...she just threw some disposable gloves on and dumped the food on our table. The jerky was bizarrely served in the original bag but in a bowl as if to imply it was beautifully presented. Worst Ft Collins experience of the day. Go elsewhere because they are BORED with you as soon as you walk in the door. read more

I was new to sours and a friend's band playing a June gig in that outdoor area made the introduction. No lie, it was one of the most chill nights of that whole year. Off the path of the big ones, but just as good. read more

Belgian style saisons are amazing!! The tours are cute, short, personal and to the point. And we got a tasting on the tour! What this crew is doing is amazingg! They've got local bands in the backyard during the summer, as well as giant yahoo!! read more

Funkwerks - Beer flights! - Breweries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Went to Funkwerks for the first time today. Staff very friendly and welcoming. decor and atmosphere are a vibe. Beer is tasty and definitely will be going back. 10/10 will be taking my friends here. read more

I absolutely love Funkwerks beer. I'm so thankful for their hours as well. They open earlier and stay open later than other breweries in town. Their staff is always friendly and attentive. They find that sweet spot of being friendly and attentive, while still allowing you to enjoy your company and beers without too much interuption. Their Deceit is one of my all-time favorite beers. I've had a lot of tripels..and this is in my top 3 of all time. The only reason for 4 stars is their sitting area outside. It's a little crammed and there's always a few mosquitos because of the location. I hope they can expand that area somehow and put out few tiki torches or citronella candles. Bring your ID and some bug spray and you'll really enjoy your time at Funkwerks. read more

Funkwerks - Wife loves the saison. - Breweries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Tasty super Tasty 4 spring summer fall. Raspberry Sour sooo delicious . TropicKing Appreciate the saisons aswell. Staff is friendly & attentive . The say "no" with a smile TJ dog fav people place in FC. I dig its off beatn path. Yet good bike ride away. And i pretty much chat it up with others...somethn 'bout crowd i like. read more

I love their Raspberry Provincial beer so much that I had to stop here on our afternoon beer crawl. I got the seasonal beer, chai spice infused saison and my guy got their Deceit aged in rum barrels. Those were some tasty beers for sure. You can really taste the warm spices of fall in the first beer. Highly recommend it if you love pumpkin spiced anything! Deceit was rich, velvety smooth and yet well balanced! There was a live band playing on Saturday afternoon, which really lightened up the outside patio. This is a rather small brewery with a very unique style of brewing. We liked that it's outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown. read more

Funkwerks - Chai spice infused saison and Deceit aged in rum barrels - Breweries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Funkwerks is just that. Funky. Despite the fact that the building looks like you're walking into a colorful day care center down by the river, I kinda dug this place. Here's why: 1. They specialize in Belgium style beers! I haven't had a GOOD Belgian beer here in states, so everything was pretty tasty. However, I'm becoming less and less a fan of wheat beers, so small sips was my prerogative. Plus, you can get a taster for around $9! 2. Small and cozy, the space creates a cute little environment...besides the child-like touches like neon/bright colored walls & pictures of eyeballs on the walls. In our self guided FoCo brewery tour, this was my least favorite, but one I would love to show my Belgian friends! read more

I am a beer snob. I thought all the beer here was unique and good. I was also starving and the cheese and crackers hit the spot. I wish more food was available but that is the norm with Colorado breweries, I am sure because of some alcohol law. I have been to Colorado quite a few times and visited dozens of breweries and this one is in my top 5. Wish I lived close but it is probably for the best. read more

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This brewery is amazing! A must stop anytime your in the state. Today's beer tender is Zach. He is knowledgeable about all the beers and a natural behind the bar. The beers are so well done. If you haven't tried a real barrel aged sour then this is a Mecca for you to travel too. The barrel aged sours are well executed, nicely balanced and delicious. A must stop in Ft Collins. read more

What makes Funkwerks stand out is their passion for the Belgian style of beer that tends to get overlooked at most other craft breweries. They take something of a unknown and mysterious style of beer and just knock it out of the park! Some people may find this brewery a little myopic in its specialization to the style, but (IMHO) I think that is exactly what they do right. They concoct a myriad of variations that each have individuality and uniqueness that cannot be duplicated or found anywhere outside of their taproom. For this reason, each visit is an adventure and I savor every liquid ounce of their creations. If you are not familiar with Belgian beers, it's okay! They have several creations that aren't wild or tart, funny and phenolic, or some other specifically Belgian quality most would expect. The only criticism I have is that the tap room is SMALL. This can be both good and bad. It's good in the way you feel cozy when it's not busy - kinda like you're at a cool little beer boutique that is perfect for catching up with your current book or newspaper. However, when it is busy it's crowded and there is no place to stand or sit. I'll avoid the latter, not because I don't want the beer but because it's not fun getting funky with anything other than the beer. I highly recommend and will continue to make this one of my most frequented breweries as a resident of Fort Collins! read more

Some of the best beers and ales that I've ever tasted in our travels. Wonderful owners and staff. Absolutely never miss stopping here whenever we're in Fort Collins. read more

Awesome beer flights offered in a friendly, relaxed environment. I had the Sauvin Reserve, and it was like white wine with a kick - awesome! Reasonable prices too. read more

New brewery in the Ft. Collins area that focuses on saisons and sour beers. My boyf is a huge sour beer fan, as am I, so we had to stop by when we were in the area for the Great American Beer Festival. The indoor tasting room is small but there is some picnic table seating outside. The price for a flight is well priced and there are even some snacks if you want something to soak up all the delicious beer. There were some really interesting flavors, I especially liked the hibiscus saison. If you are a Saison fan, definitely mark this place on your To Visit list. read more

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Funkwerks - Flight - Breweries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Sour beers are what they do, and they do them well! The flight was wonderful, we had a chance to taste all the goodies they have on tap. If you don't like sour beer you are out of luck. Saison is king here. No food available, so plan accordingly . Right down the road from Odell's, so you might as well hit up both which you are in the area. Cute dog friendly patio area to relax and imbibe in. read more

Funkwerks - Flight - Breweries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Funkwerks pours their artisanal saisons in a cute little taproom alongside their brewery operations. It's a stop not to be missed by craft brew fans--saisons at incredibly fair prices. All were enjoyable and distinctive but our group's overall fav was the Tropic King. The small setting encouraged mingling among the fun crowd that included locals and beer fans from all over the country. We also really liked most of their t-shirts. read more

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Let me just say.... I HATE saisons!! HATE THEM. They're malty and banana-y and sweet and flat and disgusting! ....UNLESS they're Funkwerks!!!!! These saisons were fruity and floral without being sticky sweet, had enough carbonation to feel refreshing, and we're a crazy pleasant surprise on our midwest beer tasting adventure. Stop by. The place smells a little funky due to the sanitation department operating behind them, but the brews were a delicious delight. read more

Funkwerks - Generous samples! Holy funk! :) - Breweries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Nice folks and nice patio. They do get adventurous in their beer selections, so ask before ordering if you are unsure. Good swag shop too. The shirts are super soft. read more

Came in tonight about 7:15 to grab some beers to take back to my hotel room. I had the most wonderful experience. I hate going into a place right before they close, but tonight i was felt welcomed and the Young lady who helped me was super awesome, helpful and friendly. If i lived in town, i would be a regular. read more

Great atmosphere, awesome selection of fruity beers that are tart and refreshing for summer, felt light and open inside, great service! Will be back! Fave beers: pineapple saison and raspberry saison. read more

I have found a new beer love (as if i needed another). During our annual CO brewery trip, my husband and I stumbled upon this little gem in Ft Collins, just down the street from Odell. When you first drive up, you are greeted by a fun sign with a smiling tulip glass and a tiny, colorful building with the brewery out back. I repeat, the place is small - no fancy New Belgium-style tours here. But once you place your flight order and head out the side door, you will immediately forgive the lack of space - just grab a spot at one of the several picnic tables under the trees and enjoy the usually beautiful Colorado weather. If you are a Belgian brew fan (like me), you will love this place. All of their beers are Belgian style and quite flavorful. I fell in love with each beer I tried, the next always even better than the last. However, the star of the show was most definitely the FC Collaboration - a Belgian brew that is a collaboration between Funkwerks, Odell and New Belgium. It's not part of the regular beer flight, so if you make a stop here, definitely add a half pint of this to your order!! Practical matters - They sell one flight of 5 beers, these are not interchangeable. However, you can try their seasonals by the half glass for a few extra $, which I highly recommend. While there is no kitchen, they do offer a few cheese and fruit plates if you need something to pair with the delicious brews. If you want to take some home, all beers are sold in bombers and if you buy 11, you get the 12th for free (and yes, we somehow managed to squeeze a case of these in our suitcase back to Oklahoma)! Overall, this stop was definitely an unexpected highlight of our trip. Will definitely be back. read more

Funkwerks - Love the entrance sign. - Breweries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Had the BARREL BOUTIQUE FLIGHT. Level 13 is a bit sweet, but the rest were great. Oud Bruin was my favorite of the flight. I had another pour of the barel-aged tropic king to finish off the plate of tortilla chips and cream cheese salsa. Great place, will be back many times! read more

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I absolutely loved this brewery. Not only was the beer delicious, but the service was great and the ambiance was amazing. I loved their sours and the glasses they serve their beers in are incredible! Besides awesome beer, and great service, the place has plenty of seating both outside and inside, I love all the plants hanging out on the walls and the art they have throughout the facility is great. It's a place well worth checking out while you're in Fort Colin's read more

As Saisons go, this place can't be beat. The tasting room is very small; only a handful of stools at the bar, which makes the service very personal and friendly. The small size makes it easy to converse with others at the bar. If you are sick of the standard beer list, check them out, especially Tropic King Imperial Saison. read more

Came here May 27th after we hiked Horsetooth Rock Trail, such a cute spot. Ordered the Saison Flight, which was 4, 5 oz beers, so tasty. They have a small selection of snacks, we ordered the cheese and crackers. I wouldn't come here if you're starving. We sat outside, had a nice area with picnic tables, colorful. This place is kind of hidden, I don't think you'd think much if you were driving by of it. I had actually looked up good beer places/breweries in Ft. Collins since we drove up from Denver to go hiking in Ft. Collins. Love this place, wish I'd had a chance to try the sour beer flight...maybe next time. read more

Funkwerks - Saison Flight - Breweries Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

This place had my favorite beers I tried in Denver. It was all interesting and good. Fun atmosphere.

Love Funkwerks! We went on Easter and they seemed to be open normal hours. We got the sour flight that came with 4, 5oz beers...all of which were delish! We also got the beer and cheese as they were out of the jam the cheese we got was the lighter of the two (I can't remember the name) but that was also so good. This place is kinda tucked away, but was a great stop on our adventure through FoCo...def worth the drive from Denver! read more

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This small little brew pub was awesome. Allie, our server is really what put it over the top. She was absolutely amazing. So kind, with great recommendations. We had driven 500+ miles and stopped at this brewery and it absolutely just made our trip! read more

Beer is great, servers are extremely snotty. I've been here plenty of times because I love their beer, but I am always treated terribly. We brought friends from out of town and they asked what they recommend and the server threw the menu to them and said "here's the menu". read more

A must-visit Brewery in Fort Collins for sour beer lovers, Funkwerks has a wide variety of sours. From light and fruity to dark and funky, we tried a flight if 6 of the brews. Highly recommend a flight so you got to try a variety. Between myself and BB, we both liked the Dark Prophet the best, but all were enjoyable. Nice glassware also allowed the color and aroma to be fully enjoyed with the flight. read more

There is not a brewery i like better in Fort Collins than Funkwerks. This is the total package for a small brewery, and is worth every penny. Whatever your brewers are doing, pay them more, don't ask questions, and tell them to keep going. Sweet Jeebus. Go here. read more

So the story goes, two guys loved making Belgium style beer and met while attending the Siebel Institute in Chicago while studying to become professional brewers. After going their separate ways, they reunited in 2009 to start brewing and build Funkwerks. In February of 2011 it officially opened in Fort Collins and has been serving some great saison beers ever since. Atmosphere: From the outside, Funkwerks looks slightly like an industrial building with a brewery inside. Maybe because it is. But once inside there is a warm glow from the accent lighting shining on the local artwork that is tastefully displayed on the walls. The wrap around bar is accented by corrugated tin while the rest of the room is accented with horizontally laid wood work, that gives the entire room a warm and fuzzy feeling. We couldn't miss the chalk board displayed on the bright green painted wall behind the bar displaying the beer being offered on this day. There is a small patio area outside with brightly painted chairs and a bar top table for warmer days. Brew: We tried the following beers in the tasting room: Saison - Smells of passion fruit, citrus and pepper. This hazy orange-hued beer pours with an airy foam. Aromas of passion fruit, tangerine, and black pepper hit the nose. It has a dry and lingering bitter taste with a medium body. Our favorite here! Tropic King -It has hints of fruity characteristics combined with ginger flavor. The beer appears flat and a golden honey color yet thick. Has a light taste with a pepper kick but goes down smooth. Brett Dream -Fermented with two saison yeasts and a bit of Brettanomyces, this beer has a cellar limit of 2 years. This hazy golden beer has aromas of pineapple and citrus flavors to provide a sweet malty taste. It has a medium body and a sour taste overall. read more

For some reason this place really has a soft spot for me. Maybe it's because it is one of the first breweries I went to when I was visiting Colorado a couple years ago. My cousin recommended it and it was just a perfect fall day to sit outside and to enjoy a flight of beers. Since then I've been back a number of times and that nostalgia still follows me. I don't know if the beers are really my favorite but they always go down just fine! read more

Stumbled in on an extended beer quest in the morning before the GABF. Very saisonny. VERY. The tap room was cool - kind of quaint with some country class. Maybe it wasn't the best choice to start with, but the wild yeast saison went down a little rough. All in all, it's a great place if you're looking for some unique beers. I'd go back - but maybe after dinner. read more

I honestly can't say that any of the breweries in Fort Collins are bad. They all have something different to offer. Funkwerks is no exception to this rule. One of the beers that I had here was their saison which according to the tour guide/ bartender says that it isn't a very popular type of beer. I don't really know why but I thought it was amazing! I sampled just a very small portion of another one, the name of which eludes me. :( The beer though tastes so fresh and frothy that it is easy to become a regular here. I made a second trip here recently and went on their Saturday afternoon tour of the brewery. They only have tours on Saturdays at 2pm only as far as I know. I bought an awesome T-shirt too! I am kind of new to the whole brewery tour thing and out of all honesty if you have been to one you have been to all of them. But that doesn't stop me from going on brewery tours this summer because in these tours there are elements that are unique to each brewery. I am surprised just how compact one can make a brewery. I assumed that you almost always had to have huge factory buildings to run one but I am thinking of the big boys like Budweiser and Coors. Personally I prefer the small micro brew places myself. Like Funkwerks. Not only is their beer so titillating to guzzle and sip but I live very, very close to Funkwerks so it is hardly an excuse to go there. read more

I love this place. I love sours and my absolute favorites are the Raspberry and Apricot Provincial. They give you pretty generous tastings for the flights so go ready to drink. They also have snacks you can purchase which is nice because the beers are pretty strong :). Some days I enjoy sitting outside on the small patio where they have lawn games and dogs are allowed. Other days I enjoy sitting in the barrel room where its nice and quiet and cool. Fun little brewery when you need to get away from the crowds and craziness of the big breweries. Very unique selection! Can't wait to see what they keep coming up with. read more

Funkwerks was slinging their brews during March's Brew-ha-ha event and because I enjoyed their brews so much, I made a mental note that the next time I made it up to Fort Collins, I had to stop in and make a visit to the tap room. Well thankfully, my next visit to FoCo came a lot sooner than I expected. I got to spend three days up north for a work conference. During the day I would work, but during the evenings, I would drink! Funkwerks is on the northeast end of town in an industrial warehouse zone just off of 1-25. I got a bit lost and turned around quite a bit attempting to find the location, but there was no question when I finally came within eyesight: people sitting out on the patio, laughing and drinking. As I walked in, I was pleased to see that the small, brightly colored room was packed. I politely squeezed my way into a space at the bar, ordered the flight sampler, and proceeded to chat with my neighbor. Well, my neighbor turned out to be Andy, one of FW's brewers who was at the Brew-ha-ha event! So he gave me a brief, but in depth explanation of his beers. Andy must've guessed that I loved beer, so he offered to take me back into the brewery and show me how FW makes their beers. Seriously, this was the highlight of my week! Getting to see how beer is made one-on-one with the brewer was awesome. Andy was so friendly and clearly passionate and excited to talk about his beers. I'm very thankful I stumbled upon that opportunity! Yes sir, Funkwerks has just shot up my list of favorite breweries in Colorado. I love that they're brewing up saisons; I can't think of any other CO brewery that focuses on this variety of beer. Everything that I tried at FW was tasty, enjoyable, and memorable. Keep up the good work, FW! I will certainly be back! read more

We spent less than an hour here during a whirlwind brewery tour of the Fort Collins / Berthoud area, but we really enjoyed the atmosphere and varieties of beer available. Four of us shared the flight (five generous pours) and tasted two other varieties, grateful for the half-glass option as we had already drunk quite a lot that afternoon. To me, most of their varieties were too hoppy for what's supposed to be Belgian-style beer. However, I appreciated the complexity and we did purchase two of their least hoppy styles to bring home (Collaboration and Raspberry Wheat, both limited-edition seasonals.) True to the name, the interior is funky and cool, modern decor with chalkboard menus and minimal furnishings. The server was very helpful and friendly. They have a nice outdoor seating area, too, but it was uncharacteristically hot that day so we opted for the air-conditioned interior! read more