Described as an artisanal collaboration, (we prefer collabeeration) New Belgium and Elysian Brewing Company have agreed to let our brewing teams use each other’s brewhouses while remaining independent enterprises. Why? To increase efficiency, encourage creative experimentation, and take a bold collaborative step into the future of American craft brewing.

That, and our respect for the folks at Elysian is tremendous.

The feeling appears to be mutual as Elysian’s head brewer and co-founder, Dick Cantwell, said, “I can’t think of a crew I’d rather work with. To be able to collaborate with Peter Bouckaert in producing some of their specialty beers here is an enormous honor.”

Elysian in turn will brew larger batches in Fort Collins, CO and be able to handle growing distribution needs as their beers become available in new U.S. markets, like New York, which opened July 1st of this year. Cantwell sees the arrangement as a way to grow his production responsibly while working closely with respected industry peers in creative new ways.

For those of you in Seattle, look for these tap handles and enjoy our limited batches.