Three Colorado towns make Livability’s Best Beers in Best Cities list

Livability.com has just released its inaugural list of Best 99 Beers in 99 Cities, and Colorado can boast the beery best in Boulder, Fort Collins and Durango.

Boulder scored No. 6 for Avery Brewing. Fort Collins ranked No. 19 for New Belgium Brewing’s Fat Tire. And Durango came in at No. 33 for Animas Brewing Co., Carver Brewing Co. and Ska Brewing Co.

Here’s what Livability said about the first-time list:

“While macro brewers are struggling, craft brewers are posting double-digit increases in sales and production nationwide, according to the Brewers Association. Mayors across the nation are quick to proclaim themselves ‘beer cities.’ Residents love it, and so do tourists – so much that there’s a newish form of tourism centered around the beer itself.

“Economic development, tourism, talent attraction – these are all great side effects of the craft beer movement in the U.S.,” says Livability.com Editor Matt Carmichael. “But at the end of the day, this is a ranking of great beers in great cities, and it sure is nice to have a cold pint of one of these 99 brews.”

The top 99 cities are featured on Livability.com, along with their LivScore and information about the qualities and amenities that helped them make the list.
Here’s the link: www.livability.com/best-places/99-beers-in-99-cities/2015?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Livability.com&utm_campaign=99%20Beers%20in%2099%20Cities%20Press%20Release.