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Since 2019, a Colorado-based craft brewery has been quietly building its profile from up-and-comer to industry threat. In that time, they’ve become the state’s most-awarded brewery.
From lagers with international acclaim to West Coast IPAs earning gold in some of the industry’s most hotly contested fields, Westbound & Down’s trajectory looks clear.
It’s not just beer, either. Their world-class brewpub, hospitality programs, food, and design are earning praise and attention from critics, beer fans, and investors alike.
And after their 25+ major awards helped put them on the map, their newly earned title of Brewery of the Year at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival cements their place among the most respected names in craft beer.
That said, it’s one thing to covet the crown. It’s another entirely to know how to use it to build an empire. And with the craft beer industry expected to grow to $282 billion by 2032, Westbound & Down’s team will be the first to tell you that they’re just getting started.
And with ambitious plans to scale and unlock exponential growth, investors are taking advantage of their change to join ahead of that next chapter.
A different kind of brewery, a different kind of growth model
Westbound & Down operates under a simple premise: put hospitality and quality first, and the rest will follow.
That’s why their model features more than retail sales and beer. They blend elevated brewpub experiences, premium food, and community-first culture with their award-winning reputation. The result: a brand that turns casual drinkers into lifelong supporters and grows without sacrificing quality.
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