How Cody Craft Brewing Became Cody’s Award-Winning Brewery

Cody Craft Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery and taproom in Cody, Wyoming, built on more than 20 years of passion for great beer, community, and the spirit of the Big Horn Basin. What started as a long-held dream became reality in 2021 when Brian and Jen brought their love of craft beer home to Cody.

After serving in the military and building a life together in Texas and Colorado, Brian and Jen found themselves in Fort Collins — one of the country’s most respected craft beer cities. That experience reignited a dream that had followed Brian since growing up around great beer in northern Minnesota: to open a brewery of his own. While enjoying a pint at a favorite local brewery, they decided to make that dream real — and to do it in the place they love most: Cody, Wyoming.

Today, Cody Craft Brewing proudly serves as the Big Horn Basin’s premier craft brewery and taproom, producing some of the best beer in Wyoming, including multiple state-level award winners. Our beers have earned Best Hazy IPA in Wyoming (2023 & 2024) and Best Brown Ale in Wyoming (2025) — recognition that reflects both our brewing standards and our commitment to quality.

About the Beer

Every beer at Cody Craft Brewing is brewed onsite in our Cody taproom with one focus: quality without compromise. We use the freshest, highest-quality ingredients available and prioritize local sourcing whenever possible. Our beer is brewed right here in Cody — never shipped in from elsewhere and never passed off as something it’s not.

From our back-to-back Best Hazy IPA in Wyoming to our 2025 Best Brown Ale, our award-winning beers showcase what small-batch, locally brewed craft beer should be: bold, balanced, and built with care. We’re always experimenting with new styles, seasonal releases, and creative flavors, because great brewing is both science and art — and we take pride in doing both well.

Our brewer brings that passion to every batch, and we love sharing that craftsmanship with our guests through rotating taps and limited-release beers you can only find here in Cody.

About the Taproom

Locals simply call us “The Brewery,” and for good reason. Cody Craft Brewing is a family-friendly taproom in downtown Cody, Wyoming, located in the historic Thriftway grocery building on Sheridan Avenue. With views of Heart Mountain, more than 200 days of Wyoming sunshine, and a spacious patio, there’s no better place to enjoy a cold craft beer in the Big Horn Basin.

Inside, you’ll find an open, welcoming taproom with:

• Views into our production brewhouse

• Pinball and games for all ages

• Seating for both small groups and large parties

• A relaxed, community-focused atmosphere

Food is provided by Wyo Dough, serving Cody’s favorite pizza, burgers, and wings — the perfect match for our award-winning beer.

Whether you’re a local or visiting Cody on your way to Yellowstone, we invite you to stop in, grab a pint, and experience why Cody Craft Brewing has become one of Wyoming’s top breweries and taprooms.

We look forward to sharing a beer with you soon!