Malting, Brewing & Distilling in Colorado’s San Luis Valley
This video takes you inside the process—from malting to brewing and distilling—featuring Colorado Farm Brewery, Laws Distillery, Three Barrel Brewing, and 1874 Distilling, all dedicated to their craft and community.
April 8th, 2025
Colorado played a key role in launching the craft malting industry, with Colorado Malting Company as a founding member of the Craft Maltsters Guild. Today, the San Luis Valley remains a hub for quality malt and grain-based beverages, where farmers, maltsters, brewers, and distillers work together to highlight regional flavors and terroir.
Video by Andrew Calabrese and Paul Daugherty, CU Boulder College of Media, Communication and Information.
Video by Andrew Calabrese and Paul Daugherty, CU Boulder College of Media, Communication and Information.