Smiling Toad Brewery
2028 Sheldon Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Website: http://smilingtoadbrewery.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmilingToadBrewery/
If it’s good beer at a small brewery that you’re after, then Smiling Toad should be right up your alley. This is their third location, and even though it’s a bigger space than the previous location, it’s still pretty small. Don’t let that deter you though, it’s a great space, with friendly staff, and really good beer.
Also, if you like IPAs, then this is the place for you. When we visited, they had 7 IPAs on tap!
UPDATE: As of March 6th, 2020, the ‘Toad’ is back in operation at their new (third) location.
The new space is large and, while giving a bit of the popular “industrial feel”, still inviting and comfortable. It has a large bar and plenty of seating.
On our last visit, they had a nice variety of beers on tap; a stout, a Belgian ale, a red and, of course, several IPAs.
(Older Info) According to a story in the Colorado Springs Independent, Smiling Toad is moving and expanding sometime this month. The new facility is going to have a 10 barrel system, but they will be using the current 3 barrel system for the first few months. The new location is expected to open in December, at the former Thirsty’s location on 2028 Sheldon Ave.
Beers we’ve enjoyed at Smiling Toad
- Amberdextrous – Amber
- Belgian Farmhouse Ale – March 2020 Visit
- Big Jim’s Green Chile Beer
- Black EyePA – March 2020 Visit
- Callipygian APA (American Pale Ale) – March 2020 Visit
- Commando Queen East Coast / Hazy IPA
- IPa Freely
- Red Light Blonde
- Runner’s Red – American Red / Amber
- Stout – March 2020 Visit