How Long has Deppen Brewing been in Wellington?

Of all the craft breweries that Northern Colorado has seem come and go over the years, one north of Fort Collins stands out in special way.

How Long Has Deppen Brewing Been in Wellington, Colorado?

Deppen Brewing took over the space that was Sparge Brewing in late 2024; they're located eight miles north of Fort Collins in south Wellington off of the I-25 Frontage Road on George W. Bush Avenue. The thing is, while Deppen has been in Northern Colorado since 2024, it's been around since 1845.

Deppen Brewing's roots go back to 1845 when Nikolas Felix opened the Spring Garden Brewery in Reading, Pennsylvania. Felix's son-in-law, Dr. William Deppen, took over the business after Felix's death in 1874. The brewery did well under Deppenn's reign, but prohibition became too much for the brewery to overcome and it closed.

Local brewer Kyle Loewe has had brewing experience at several breweries in the area, such as McClellan’s Brewing Company and Sparge Brewing (as its Head Brewer.) It turns out that Kyle's mother is a descendant of of the Deppen family; together, Kyle and Denise (Deppen) Loewe brought Deppen Brewing back to life.

Born in Pennsylvania, Seeded in Northern Colorado

While the original Deppen Brewing was in Pennsylvania, the re-born Deppen Brewing is all about Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Kyle is a a CSU graduate, and his Mom is an avid equine enthusiast. Stop in for a variety of beers, a variety of events (like line dancing,) and a variety of cocktails, as they do have a full bar.