Following last year’s closure, 14er Brewing to move from Denver’s RiNo to Chaffee County

Following last year’s closure, 14er Brewing to move from Denver’s RiNo to Chaffee County

Derek Heersink is leading the climb back for 14er Brewing. The founder and owner of Alamosa’s Spare Keg Brewerks says the reason was simple. “It’s a great brand for Chaffee County, where there’s more 14ers than anywhere in the country,” he said. “So it was pretty much a marketing move.” 14er’s brewery and taproom in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood closed in November 2024 after an eight-year run. Heersink said he bought the company’s naming rights and…

Shuttered RiNo beer brand to be revived in the mountains

14er Brewing operated at 3120 Blake St. in Denver from 2018 through last November. It will return in an outpost in Poncha Springs under new ownership. (BusinessDen file) Derek Heersink is leading the climb back for 14er Brewing. The founder and owner of Alamosa’s Spare Keg Brewerks says the reason was simple. “It’s a great brand for Chaffee County, where there’s more 14ers than anywhere in the country,” he said. “So it was pretty much a marketin…