Chrysalis Barrel Aged Beer

Our oak barrels hold the secret to Paonia’s most distinctive sours, transforming North Fork Valley fruit and barley into Farmhouse-style beers that taste of the region. We focus exclusively on sour ales, so you won’t find a standard IPA or Pilsner on our taps. Instead, we brew complex flavors like cherry, mango, apricot, and chamomile, often aging them in wood to develop depth. Our ingredients come directly from surrounding orchards and farms, with barley grown specifically for our brews. The result is a unique reflection of Western Colorado’s agricultural heritage, served in a space with a beautiful outdoor patio and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Travelers stop by for a flight or buy cases to go, seeking exceptional craft brews that highlight the local terroir. Paonia is the perfect home for this style of brewing, and we are proud to share our barrel-aged creations with locals.