Jessup Farm Barrel House is a fun and unique brewery housed in a 100-year-old restored barn, giving it the perfect atmosphere to sit and enjoy delicious brews!
About Jessup Farm Barrel House
The brewer that began Jessup Farm Barrel House, Jeff, took a path through sceince on his way to a career in the craft brewing industry. He earned a Bachelor’s in Biology from Purdue, and after spent over four years working in research and development, product support and quality assurance for the consumer product industry. After this, he spent five years as a production manager for a Biotech startup, and during these nine years he developed an interest in the culinary arts, as well as all things beer.
Now with over 10 years of experience as a professional brewer, Jeff has learned the ins and outs of the craft brewing industry. In 2009, he graduated from Siebel Institute’s World Brewing Academy with an International Diploma in Brewing Technology, he began a career as Assistant Brewer at Carver Brewing Company in Durango, CO. He evenutally took over as the head brewer in 2012. In 2013, Jeff earned a Gold Medal for his European-Style Dunkel Lager at the Great American Beer Festival.
Jessup Farm Barrel House was founded on the basis of having fun and letting the creativity of the brewers explore all of the possibilities of brewing beer. They aim to create unique and original flavors, by getting creative and blending different fermentation variations. Their Barrel House has a 16-tap selection of various blends. Beer is served in pints, flights and growlers, and the growers are filled in a way to best ensure carbonation and longevity of the beer.
The brewery as mentioned above, is housed in an about 140 year old 3,000 sq ft barn, that was restored. It also sits on the 13-acre Jessup Farm Artisan Village. The original structure of the old barn has been preserved as much as possible to keep the history and unique look. The first floor of the converted barn is used for fermenting, blending, and barrel storage and upstairs seating features a large wrap around bar and communal tables. There is also a full service outdoor beer garden, for when the weather is just right!
Add this Colorado brewery as your next one to visit!