I can't give this place 5 stars, as I simply did not spend enough time there to adequately absorb everything it has to offer. I did enjoy it, but was only there about 10 minutes, and I'd just need to go back and spend more time. Anyway, I was visiting nearby and saw this on the map and rode a bike over. Really cool little drinking "court" inside the garden shop. Cool ambience and vibe. I was there early on a Sunday and was the only one there, but I liked the feel of the place. Service was friendly. I tried one beer and got a 4 pack of the distillery's fairy root beer to go. (Fairy Root beer = their house made absinthe + their house made root beer). I am not a big fan of absinthe (the licorice notes), but I had to try this. The two elements go really well together, and I must say the combo grew on me, the more I drank it. The distillery and brewery here sell their different items for purchase, beers and spirits. I would have bought more items, but I had limited space in my suitcase. If I lived nearby, I would be back. Best of luck to the businesses here. read more

High Hops Brewery - Bike rack outside the garden shop - Bars Near Me - Windsor, Colorado

Such a fun spot! It's wonderful to have a cool, local place to take beer and non-beer drinkers - the seasonal cocktails are always outstanding so be sure to check them out! They don't rely on drinks and vibe alone though, the service is what really makes this place special. Every server we have had has been attentive, fun, and sweet, and really transforms this into a "third space" that Windsor benefits from as a community. If you're lucky you may even get a visit from Rajah, the Queen (aka, shop kitty). Please just make sure you check the hours before you go - they aren't really open the hours you might expect for a brewery/distillery. We've had a few disappointing evenings rolling up after work to find out that they were already closing. It's worthwhile to find the time while they are open to visit! read more

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I feel compelled to share my extremely disappointing experience with The Heart Distillery (DBA High Hops Brewery) and their NFT whiskey program now. In 2021, I purchased two NFTs for an estimated $1000.00 from The Heart Distillery, which promised two 5-gallon barrels of whiskey (bottling some 15-20 bottles) along with the barrels they were aged in. As part of the agreement, purchasers were asked to hold the NFT for two years before claiming their product. After patiently waiting the full two years, I reached out to redeem what was promised. Initially, Zach from The Heart Distillery responded and assured me that they would hold my purchase indefinitely (even though the NFT didn't go as planned for them as he stated) until I was able to make a road trip to pick it up -- a fair and appreciated offer at the time. (emails to confirm) Unfortunately, that's where the communication stopped. Despite multiple follow-up attempts via email to a few different email addresses to confirm a pickup date and time, Zach failed to respond each time. I've now been left completely in the dark, with no way to redeem what I paid for. This isn't just poor customer service -- it feels dishonest and disrespectful to customers who trusted them with a significant upfront investment. I cannot in good conscience recommend The Heart Distillery/High Hops Brewery to anyone. This experience has left me feeling misled and taken advantage of yet Zach continues to do business as if nothing was taken from anyone. If they have any intention of honoring what was sold, I'm still open to resolution (you know where to reach me) -- but based on their lack of response, I won't hold my breath. read more

KIDS ARE ALLOWED!!!, only because they treat you like one. Go anywhere else but here. We didn't know the new no child policy since we came years ago, but we abided and had grandma carry the baby in the garden center while we grabbed a beer. The staff stalked and followed grandma around to make sure she didn't dare take a wrong step. One younger bartender mentioned "oh, how do you know where your child is if you're here drinking?". Peculiar, Big Thompson, Berthoud Brewing, Weldwerks, anywhere but here is better. It seems they got high off of enforcing COVID rules and needed to keep it going somehow. read more

I grew up coming here as a kid with my parents and thought it was the coolest place. I looked forward to the day I could bring my kids here and experience the same thing. I came in the other day with my husband, dog and 1 MONTH OLD BABY. We walk into the patio area and a worker comes up to us saying "everyone has to be 21" we said okay and kept walking in. She goes inside and then comes back out and says it again. My husband and I look at each other confused and we say that we are well over 21. Then she points to our baby and says "he's not" (in a very condescending manner). Then we were asked to leave. I just find it pretty insane that literal babies aren't allowed at a brewery/nursery that kids have been able to go to for years. Are they worried we are going to get our baby drunk? It's very confusing. We then went to mash lab and had an amazing day. There were families and babies all hanging out and having a great time. So to conclude, go anywhere else so you will be treated respectfully and enjoy your summer day WITH your family. read more

We rarely come here because quite frankly the beer is mediocre at best. Colorado has too many amazing breweries to waste time and money at a place that's just ok. We went recently with my infant daughter and were turned away at the door because they have a 21 and over policy. We were recommended several breweries in a 10 minute drive range that do allow children. All of which have better beer and food. We only came here to show my parents a new brewery while in town. This is such a weird hill to have your business die on. Check out Peculier right down the road. Great food, updated menu every week with new beers, and family friendly. read more

Super unique brewery/distillery/plant and garden center in one (but operate as separate businesses). The patio is hands down one of the best. Lots of varied seating. I love how it overlooks the hops they grow to use in their beers. We came on a Thursday afternoon and really enjoyed our time here. They serve food including brats and other snacks that pair well with beer Thursday - Sunday. I also appreciate that they are 21+ only. Service from Mijia was fabulous and Raj (the cat) even helped out a bit too. We tried a flight that was all of their flagship beers, which is a wide variety for everyone's taste. The Cold One - Colorado Craft Lager Blueberry Wheat Pinkalicious - Sour Ale with Lemon Verbena & Raspberries The Hoppy One - IPA Dr. Pat's Double IPA I really liked the double IPA and the lager is light and crisp. The sour was not too sour, but a great summer sipper. They have lots of cans to go! We would def be regulars here if we lived closer, and will not hesitate to stop when in the area next. read more

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I can see this being THE spot in the fall but I do not recommend on a hot summer day. There is no A/C in the greenhouse/brewery. The bartenders were very friendly. I'll have to come back when it cools off to actually enjoy the spot. read more

Sadly they've chosen to alienate a large percentage of customers by going 21+. Great open outdoor space that was perfect for kiddos and we often enjoyed stopping for a beer or two but looks like they're out of the rotation, which is fine since the beer is average and we mainly went for the space that was great for kids. If you're in Windsor and want a brewery go to Peculiar, beer is a lot better and they've got great outdoor space too. read more

Great place to sit outside and have a few beers. Also it is connected to The Heart Distillery so there's something for everyone. Beers are actually some of the best craft beers I've had. Very unique brewery with a cool greenhouse. read more

A garden center walked into a bar and found a distillery. What? Yes. You will find all three here and all three are worth the trip. High Hops has been a go-to brewery for me for a few years now and they continue to be at the top of that short list. Creative brews, ambiance, and great staff continues to be the standard here. A great place to bring your puppers and kids. How can you go wrong with a brewery that grows their own hops? You can't. read more

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My new favorite brewery!! Tasty beer, a greenhouse, resident cat, and no kids! Will be back read more

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I was a long-time customer, a local who frequented the brewery and distillery. Used to be able to come in, bring a sandwich and have a beer. They have apparently stopped allowing outside food. That's ok, no problem! The problem I have was the staff only enforces that rule selectively. After I was told I had to dispense of my food or leave, I threw it away, because I was almost done anyway. But then, I noticed that there were three other tables where the people were consuming food from outside! I have no problem with policies and rules! But this was discrimination. I waited for a bit to see how they might enforce this rule on other patrons, they didn't. The only difference, other than my nationality, between me and the other parties was that I am much older, I was alone, only having one drink, whereas the others were younger groups of two or more and obviously drinking more. I felt that it was clear, the bartender had singled me out and chose to not enforce the no-food rule on the others. This was at one time a wonderful place to come and enjoy a beer. Something has happened, the staff is not as friendly, and some customers are no longer important. I was humiliated by this and won't be back nor will I anymore recommend High Hops to friends or family. read more

High hops has been on a downward spiral since Covid. The newest 21+ only entrance policy is total crap. Every other brewery and distillery in Colorado allows for kids. Don't waste your time going to high hops. If you are in the area go to Peculiar, Mashlabs, Mighty River or Timnath Beerwerks. All those places love family's, high hops has lost a customer for life. read more

No babies or kids allowed. Just go to Peculier down the road instead where there's better beer and a nicer space.

we went to High Hops for the first time. The beer was good (had the red ale) and the atmosphere of the nursery was really great. the tap room was nice and calm BECAUSE NO KIDS ARE ALLOWED! It's about time there is a brewery where you are not constantly bombarded by other people's kids running around like it's a daycare center. we will be back! read more

Great. Keep your kids at home. Who wants to hear a bunch of whining kids when you're out enjoying a nice beer.

Awesome. Must go. Great beer, great service and the views are awesome!! Go, you'll be glad you did:)

Pros: Tons of seating outside, lots of beer choices, an amazing blackberry sour called Puckerberry Cons: Beer is consistently warm. The past few times I've gone, I noticed they took steaming hot glasses right out of the dishwasher to fill with beer. This time, I didn't see that happen, but the beer was not cold at all. I got a taster tray and my friend got a full pour and none of my tasters, nor her beer, were cold. I'm torn. read more

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Wasn't allowed to enter due to being with my family which included a child. Was told by someone at the parking lot "we are 21 and up now due to the corona virus pandemic". Since the bars/breweries have re opened we have never encountered this nor does the logic make any sense. CoVid doesn't pick and choose who is affected based off of age. We will continue to support other small businesses & breweries who aren't afraid to serve those 0-20 years old. read more

We go to High Hops every time we visit family in Loveland and we love it here! I really like their habanero and jalopeno infused beers. The habanero honey is super interesting but I can only have one because it is quite spicy. This trip, I had the honey hemp red beer - very good! I also had the spray tan - a very good blood orange! I had a taste of the Pollo loco, sour pants and the Bourbon barrel aged beer. Seriously, all are very good! Also, we love, love, love Billy's foodtruck. He has such great takes on sandwiches. I've had the ravioli sandwich which is super interesting but my favorite still remains to be the green chili Philly. Yum!!! He is great at customizing your order and making to-go orders. We usually bring home a bunch of mini tacos for the kids. The brewery at the nursery is such a good idea. You can shop the garden and home decor or enjoy the patio area for some live music on sunny summer afternoons. I haven't yet made my way to the distillery area but I'm sure it won't be too long before I try the liquors too. Such a smart business and great way to stay busy all seasons! read more

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Really enjoyed this brewery..great suds and one of the nicest atmospheres ever..great work Yaw'll! read more

High Hops Brewery - Definitely a great place to sit and have a couple beers. Great suds and one of my absolute favorite atmospheres. - Bars Near Me - Windsor, Colorado

Fun afternoon and terrific first visit to High Hops. Love the variety of beer styles. Truly something for everybody! Lots of seating options. Patio with Mountain views, back by the greenhouse. Also, the staff was super friendly and helpful, making recommendations and giving small tasters to help me decide what to order. read more

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We drove out of our way to go back to this place and was very excited but then we learned we we couldn't go because we couldn't take our children. Haven't felt this frustrated since I visited Utah as NoCo is so family friendly. We won't be going back. read more

The only brewery that doesn't allow children, and they are extremely rude about it. We will never return. Take your business to peculiar, they're family friendly, have a better beer selection and food. read more

I come to this brewery often just to feel the conviviality of my community, even if I don't directly partake myself. Perhaps it's the open atmosphere, the orchard, and the nursery nearby that makes one feel a sense of simplicity and connectedness to the wider world of nature. You really have to try the King Ape Imperial Hefeweizen, it's no joke one of the best beers I've ever tasted, and the strength of it gets me to that happy place where I love everyone just a little bit quicker. read more

Turned down a large group over a 6 week old baby. What a joke of a place. Take your money elsewhere.

The service and atmosphere are great! I come here for trivia nights and they're a lot of fun. I think my only critique would be that the cocktails are not the best, so recommend stick to the beer options read more

Very disappointed. We were turned away because we had our son and niece with us. We watched as other famies were also turned around at the door. It's this establishments right I suppose but we won't be back. Seems silly with so many other great choices in CO to turn business away. read more

I don't have little kids but I took my 22 yo niece to go get some flowers and then wanted to grab a beer with her. She didn't bring her id (she was going to get flowers) so I told her to get a root beer. They literally did not allow her to get a root beer and sit on the patio. Come on! They then carded me as well. I'm so so clearly over 21. Come on. So illogical to the point of just plain silly. Empower your intelligent employees to use their good judgement. read more

This has been our go to for a decade. We love the beer and the atmosphere. It's nice to be adults only now. Too many places have kids running around without supervision. The beer is is great. The Weize One for a great Hefeweizen. The Hoppy One is a perfect IPA and the Dark One is the best dark beer in NOCO. read more

High Hops Brewery is our favorite brewery around. We have been going since they first opened. We love the relaxed environment, GREAT BEER, and the fact that it is 21+. It is so nice to relax and have a beer without kids running around. The owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. read more

So tried to go tonight with my 10 month old twins and was turned away saying nobody under 21 allowed. Well we went to peculiar ales in town instead. Won't be going back to high hops again.... peculiar ales was good and had a great family atmosphere with lots of kids.. Better beer elsewhere with better atmosphere.. see ya high hops!!!!!!!! read more

My wife met a group of us on the patio with our 3 month old baby and they told us we had to leave because they don't allow babies. She wasn't drinking, baby wasn't crying. No one was even on the patio except my group. Pretty wild. read more

High Hops was the last of my "new" breweries on my latest FoCo/Loveland area brewery tour. And thankfully it was because these brews were seriously fantastic! Upon hearing the name, I thought this place would only be serving up hoppy beers, which would make me steer clear. No point in imbibing beers that make my nose scrunch up! But thankfully, they certainly serve the spectrum of your traditional favorites: pilsner, American red, American pale ale, Belgian ale, and milk stout. Everything had a solid flavor and needless to say, I enjoyed every drop of my flight! High Hops, I'm assuming, gets their name from the fact that they grow their own hops and other ingredients on site! My friend and I arrived in the dark, so it was tough to really experience this, but you could see the lovely fields west of the tap room. I can only image what a beautiful view one must get during the day or a sunset from here! And the view of the mountains has to be fantastic. Another cool thing about this brewery is that there is a garden attached as well and there are even some tables and chairs for you to enjoy such a lovely atmosphere. High Hops immediately shot to the top of my favorites because of the great beers, local ingredients, and fantastic atmosphere. Now, if only Windsor wasn't so far away! But hey, it's well worth a day trip! read more

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Used to be a favorite spot. They no longer cater to a family. Children (from newborns in a car seat up to 21) aren't allowed at all. They are a brewery and hold brewery hours (they aren't a bar) and no other brewery in NOCO has this rule. We will take our business to places that appreciate parents need a drink too. read more

Not so great - not family friendly on the patio ( no kids) allowed on a hot summer day). No food. No ice at the bar. Don't recommend. This place has gone downhill read more

The atmosphere is delightful and the beer is tasty! I enjoyed the variety of flavors in my flight. Both of the IPA's I drank were outstanding. If I lived nearby, I would be a regular here. read more

An amazing micro brewery with excellent customer service. Their beer is awesome and the hang out area is superb! I love this place!!!

This is my favorite go-to spot for good beer when I'm visiting my mom and sister in Fort Collins. Beer: My favorite. Do yourself a favor, and get a growler. I always get the Noble One. Be careful. It's 10.5 abv and doesn't taste like it. Ambiance: Don't let this place fool you. It half garden shop/half brewery. Park and walk around to the west side of the building. That's where the taps are. You can sit outside when it's nice. Or when it's cold, they often have live bands at night in a covered area, so you're still warm. They have some food vendors. I've seen a wood oven pizza vendor there and then some guys with large vats of mac and cheese and other foods inside. But I've always filled up on beer. The music has always been great, too. Service: The people here are really friendly. I go back every time I'm in town. Love it here. read more

High Hops Brewery - The Noble One and the Dark One. Mother-daughter date. :) - Bars Near Me - Windsor, Colorado