Peculier Ales Fort Collins

Peculier Ales is a small-batch taproom tucked into Poudre River Plaza that punches well above its square footage. The room is honest and unpretentious: a handful of stools at the bar, a few communal tables, and a steady hum of regulars trading tasting notes. Bartenders are more like curators here—Emily and the crew pour samples, talk hops and fermentation, and time a new tap drop every Thursday that brings a little local ritual to the week. Expect hazy IPAs and tart, fruit-forward sours like Pineapple Upside-Down and Pineberry; there’s also thoughtful nonalcoholic options and merch on the shelf. Dogs are welcome and that neighborhood friendliness is part of the charm. Locals treat it as a reliable after-work stop, while visitors find it a genuine slice of Fort Collins beer culture—a small, community-minded brewery that values flavor and conversations over flash.