Brewers may collaborate on distribution

Local craft brewers want to grow their distribution channels, but paying a distributor doesn’t always make sense to get their kegs, bottles and canned products to their customers.

The answer may be brewery consortiums, but what they look like is up to debate as Northern Colorado brewers engage in the early discussion stages of handling the operations, funding and deliveries.

“The idea is, how can my neighbor brewers pull resources to help each other get beer to Denver or somewhere else without having to take such a big cut?” said Angie Grenz, co-owner of