Lone Tree Brewing Emphasizes Team, Quality, and Longstanding Partnerships In 2025 Year In Review

LONE TREE, CO— On the heels of their 14th anniversary celebration, Lone Tree Brewing continues to prioritize beer quality in 2026. Its leaders attribute this emphasis, as well as their hard working team and longstanding partners, to their ongoing success.  

Here is the 2025 Lone Tree Brewing Company Year In Review. 

Beer In Review 

Among Lone Tree’s 2025 specialty can releases were the popular springtime SKU, Honey Lager; as well as a Hazy IPA, Oktoberfest and Chocolate & Pistachio Stout. Some noteworthy draft beers were also crafted for Stout Month in February, and in collaboration with Public Offering Brewing.

Also in 2025, Lone Tree revamped their flagship IPA recipe. Read more about this process and roll out in Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine’s Brewing Industry Guide. 

Hop Zombie, the decorated and cult-followed Imperial Red IPA, made a Summer Solstice appearance at Lone Tree Brewing Parker before creeping back to the taps for the thirteenth Hop Zombie Day in October. As always, it was greeted with a line out the door awaiting its arrival– and it didn’t last long. 

Production

In 2025, Lone Tree’s brewing team produced 3,727 barrels of beer brewed with 270,572 pounds of barley, wheat, oats, rice, corn combined and 4,741 pounds of hops along with various advanced hop oil products. They filled 427,008 12oz. cans. 

Recipe development and refinement for the Lone Tree IPA increased hop additions by almost 25 percent last year, and a 17 percent increase for the Double IPA, to create the most robust, fully-saturated hoppy beers. Blueberry Blonde fruit puree additions increased by almost 60 percent to achieve a truly fruit-forward Blonde. The brewhouse has also been transitioning the Peach Pale Ale into the new and improved Peach Wheat Ale, with a targeted release date of late February 2026. 

Throughout the year, the brewery recaptured 215,000 gallons of water. Their reused pallet wraps saved 450 pounds of plastic wrap from landfills. 

Team

A few of Lone Tree’s time-honored employees shifted roles in 2025. Candace Peterson was promoted to Director of Tasting Rooms, Dennis O’Harrow (previous Head Brewer for six years) decided to step into the role of Lead Brewer, and Dale Hollars was promoted to Head Brewer after 6 years with Lone Tree. Improving upon many years of successful recipe formulation and brewing proficiency takes considerable discipline, and Lone Tree’s brewhouse staff is always up to the task.  

In total, the brewery now has 22 employees. “We’re extremely proud of the hardworking individuals that make this not only a successful business, but a place we’re happy to wake up for every morning,” says Jerry Siote, Director of Brewhouse Operations. 

Sales & Distribution  

Lone Tree sold their packaged beers across Colorado in 2025 via their longstanding partnership with Western Distributing. Throughout the course of the year in Colorado distribution, Mexican Lager, Red Ale and Blueberry Blonde comprised 70 percent of the total volumes sold across Lone Tree’s packaged portfolio. 13 percent of these sales were in the Denver Metro area, while more than 36 percent of sales were realized from towns and cities in the Lone Tree area heading south to Colorado Springs .

Community and Events

Lone Tree donated upwards of $22,000 to their nonprofit partners last year. These contributions included $10,000 for the Bridge Transition Program at the brewery’s annual car show. Other recipients of their philanthropic efforts included Special Olympics, Adams Camp, 2Blondes All Breed Rescue, 7 Sisters, and the Colorado State Firefighters Foundation.

Towards the end of 2025, Lone Tree’s brew crew crafted the Polar Plunge Cold IPA in conjunction with the City of Lone Tree’s Police Department. A portion of the Cold IPA sales will be donated to the annual Special Olympics fundraiser taking place in April 2026. 

Lone Tree rounded out 2025 by celebrating 14 years in business! Owners John Winter and Jerry Siote are proud of this accomplishment amid tumultuous times, and committed to crafting high quality beer and supporting their high quality people for years to come.   

Moving Forward 

A leader in the Colorado beer industry and beyond, Lone Tree continues to hone their brewing craft as a top priority– even in another year of NA and cannabis drinks. Siote told SevenFifty Daily that brewing beer continues to be the bedrock and default mission of Lone Tree for their 2026 beer industry predictions piece. 

Lone Tree Brewing has exciting milestones on the horizon. Parker locals and visitors can plan on the second anniversary of Lone Tree Brewing Parker location on Saturday, February 28. Summer Solstice Hop Zombie and the classic Hop Zombie will creep back on tap in June and October, respectively. And finally, the brewery will celebrate its silver anniversary in December. 

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Lone Tree Brewing Co. 

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING CO. 

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for more than a decade. Now deeply rooted in this community, the brewing company is growing friends at its two tasting rooms– the original location near Park Meadows Mall in Lone Tree, and Lone Tree Brewing Parker in the heart of Parker, Colorado. Visit the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

Lone Tree Brewing Parker To Celebrate Two Years In Business on February 28

PARKER, CO— Double Down at Lone Tree Brewing Company’s Parker location on Saturday, February 28. The brewery is celebrating with a small batch return of Lone Tree’s popular Wee Heavy, live music, and games. 

Lone Tree Brewing found its second home in Parker early in 2024. This brewing facility serves as the pilot system for recipe development, and the taproom has become a community hub in no time. 

“I’m forever thankful for the support of the Parker community who have taken us in and made a family here,” says Director of Tasting Rooms Candace Peterson. “None of this would have been possible without the hardworking crew behind the bar who are the face of the brewery and the brewers working tirelessly to bring you the best product that they can.”

DAY-OF DETAILS

When:  Saturday, February 28, 11am - 8pm

Where: Lone Tree Brewing - Parker, 18425 Pony Express Drive Parker, CO 80134

Come early to snag your limited-run anniversary glassware and catch The One and Only Jon Ham from 1 to 4pm. The 2 Salty Sarges food truck will serve all day, and S’MORES TIME will serve the goods from 1-4pm. Games like blackjack and roulette will go from 5-8pm, with music bingo from 7-9pm. 

Open to the public. Media interested in attending can RSVP to Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING CO. 

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for more than a decade. Now deeply rooted in this community, the brewing company is growing friends at its two tasting rooms– the original location near Park Meadows Mall in Lone Tree, and the recently opened Lone Tree Brewing Parker in the heart of Parker, Colorado. Find Lone Tree’s stylistically diverse lineup of canned beers in cans and on draft in Colorado and Kansas to enjoy with your buds. Visit the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com. 

Lone Tree Brewing Celebrates 13 Years With A Bus Loop Between Tasting Rooms

COLORADO– Lone Tree Brewing, the first brewery in Lone Tree, will celebrate 13 years in business on Saturday, December 7 at both of its locations in Lone Tree and Parker, Colorado. A free shuttle service will be available to transport guests between the breweries, and each location will tap special beers for the occasion. 

After opening its second location earlier in 2024, Lone Tree’s tasting room teams wanted to plan an anniversary party that gave guests the opportunity to celebrate at both taprooms. Enter a brewery bus loop and a bonus beer. This service will run from noon to 8pm, and riders can enjoy a surprise beer available exclusively on the bus. Both locations open at 11am when they’ll tap a Maple Doughnut Hazelnut Praline Imperial Stout and Barrel-Aged Barleywine. There will be custom etched insulated mugs available for purchase at both locations while supplies last.  

At Lone Tree Brewing’s main location in Lone Tree, special tapings will include a Mocha Stout Firkin (noon), and a Mango Habanero IPA Firkin (2pm). The One and Only Jon Hamm will play live from 1 to 4pm, Mobile Screen Printing by White Rhino Printing begins at 1pm, and Silent Disco will close the night down from 5 to 9pm. 

In the Lone Tree Parker tasting room, a Mexican Chocolate Stout Firkin will tap at 1pm and a Toasted Coconut Black IPA Firkin will tap at 3pm. Lindsey Giffey will play live from 1 to 4pm, and Music Bingo will begin at 7pm. 

“Come for the beer, stay for the vibes,” says Lone Tree Brewing’s Assistant Tasting Room Manager Candace Peterson. “And then, get on the bus!” 

Find more information about Lone Tree Brewing Company’s 13th anniversary celebration on Facebook, and contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about the brewery. 

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for more than a decade. Now deeply rooted in this community, the brewing company is growing friends at its two tasting rooms– the original location near Park Meadows Mall in Lone Tree, and the recently opened Lone Tree Brewing Parker in the heart of Parker, Colorado. Find Lone Tree’s stylistically diverse lineup of canned beers in cans and on draft in Colorado and Kansas to enjoy with your buds. Visit the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

Lone Tree Brewing Company Publishes 2020 Production Numbers; Looks Forward to 10th Anniversary

LONE TREE, CO— Lone Tree Brewing Company kicks off 2021 with a diversified year-round can lineup and excitement looking forward to the company’s 10-year anniversary. Here is the brewery’s 2020 Year in Review. 

In 2020, Lone Tree Brewing produced 4,001 barrels of beer, more than half of which was packaged into 868,266 cans. The brewery’s award-winning Mexican Lager comprised a quarter of Lone Tree’s overall volume, while seasonal styles made up another 30 percent of the brewery’s total production.

In spring of 2020, Lone Tree debuted the Strawberry Kiwi Blonde Ale as a seasonal offering; however it was so popular that by fall it had joined the lineup of year-round packaged beers distributed across Colorado and in Kansas. 

Also in spring, Lone Tree introduced its first-ever year-round IPA. After a couple of seasons of consumer feedback, Lone Tree announced its relaunch with a refreshed recipe in November. 

Lone Tree Brewing celebrated the City of Lone Tree’s 25th anniversary in the summer, re-releasing the fan-favorite Mountain Mama German-Style Helles Lager recipe in limited distribution cans to commemorate the occasion. 

Lone Tree’s cult-followed, award-winning Hop Zombie Imperial Red Ale crept back for its annual one-day-only release in the fall. This beer sold out by 4pm. 

Lone Tree Brewing celebrated nine years in business in winter with an anniversary beer package featuring nine speciality beers made for the occasion. These nine-packs sold out by 2:30pm.

Looking forward to 2021, Lone Tree is developing seasonal recipes for warmer months and gearing up to celebrate a decade in business in Lone Tree and Colorado’s beer community this December.  

“While 2020 was a very challenging year, we see great opportunity in 2021,” says Lone Tree Founder John Winter. “We increased our overall barrelage last year, and we’re starting the new year with even more production increases. We see continued growth both in our canned products and keg sales. All of this makes us upbeat for the New Year ahead!” 

For more information about Lone Tree Brewing, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com. 

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery in Lone Tree, Colorado that opened near Park Meadows Mall in 2011. The neighborhood-focused, family-friendly brewery and tasting room regularly hosts community events that gather around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers. Lone Tree’s cans are sold across the state of Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas. Its draft beer is poured at many bars and restaurants across its distribution footprint as well. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

Lone Tree Brewing Company Celebrates 9 Years With 9 Specialty Beers

LONE TREE, CO— Lone Tree Brewing Company will celebrate nine years in business this weekend with an anniversary beer package featuring nine speciality beers made for the  occasion. This offering, along with 9th anniversary merchandise, will be available for to-go purchase December 5 and 6 at the brewery tasting room. 

Leading up to the brewery’s 9th anniversary, Lone Tree staff split into teams to craft specialty nano batches with a variety of novel ingredients. Lone Tree’s brewing staff has also been barrel-aging Lone Tree’s 9th Anniversary Baltic Porter in bourbon barrels from Laws Whiskey House. 

All of these small batch beers and the 9th anniversary ale will be available as a canned 9-pack that also includes a custom anniversary glass this coming weekend from 12-8pm on Saturday, December 5 and 12-6pm on Sunday, December 6. The package costs $50 and will be available at Lone Tree’s tasting room, only while supplies last. The following beers are included:

Pecan Amber Ale crafted by Sarah & Mike

Midori and Pisco Sour Hybrid crafted by Lauren & Chris

New Mommy-Umami Stout crafted by Jess C. & Jerry

Blackberry Basil Saison crafted by Candace & Dennis O. 

Dry Hopped Malt Liquor crafted by Dennis S. & Jess H. 

Banh Mi Blonde crafted by Matt & Shea 

Hazelnut Stout crafted by Dalton & Amy 

Roseberry Kolsch crafted by Lacey & Doug 

9th Anniversary Whiskey Barrel Aged Baltic Porter crafted by the Lone Tree Brewing brew team

Lone Tree has always been a collective effort among our people to produce something lasting for the beer community,” says Lone Tree co-owner Jerry Siote. “The teamwork that went into making these beers is representative of our whole nine years in business and it's a privilege to share it however possible. Thanks from all of us in what has been a challenging, yet strangely rewarding year. Cheers.”

For more information about Lone Tree Brewing Company or its 9th anniversary beers, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery in Lone Tree, Colorado that opened near Park Meadows Mall in 2011. The neighborhood-focused, family-friendly brewery and tasting room regularly hosts community events that gather around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers. Lone Tree’s cans are sold across the state of Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas. Its draft beer is poured at many bars and restaurants across its distribution footprint as well. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

Lone Tree Brewing Company Releases 25th Anniversary Lager for the City of Lone Tree

LONE TREE, CO— In celebration of the city of Lone Tree's 25th anniversary, Lone Tree Brewing Company brings back a tried-and-true classic recipe for a special one-time release as the city’s official anniversary lager. Mountain Mama German Style Helles Lager tapped at the brewing company this week to celebrate the silver anniversary of Lone Tree, Colorado.

Since its inception as a city in 1995, Lone Tree has evolved quickly to become one of the states fastest-growing cities. Lone Tree Brewing Company came along in 2011 as the city’s first brewery. “The South Denver Metro area  needed a brewery, and we’ve been proud to call this community home,” says Lone Tree Founder John Winter. “Our community has embraced this tasting room as their third place, for their gatherings and causes. They’ve made us a staple in their fridges at home. We don’t take that lightly— it’s an incredible honor.”

“In Colorado, your city’s reputation is closely tied to the quality of your brewery," says Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet. "We are thrilled the award winning Lone Tree Brewing Company chose to grow their business in our city! Thanks for helping us celebrate and commemorate the City’s incorporation with the creation of the Anniversary Lager!”

The anniversary lager, a German Style Helles recipe, will be available on draft and in canned 6-packs at the brewery on Park Meadows Drive. Cans will also be available at local accounts like Lukas Liquors, Highlands Wine Seller, and Safeway on Yosemite and Lincoln while supplies last.

For more information about Lone Tree’s 25th anniversary lager made by Lone Tree Brewing Company, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com. 

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery in Lone Tree, Colorado that opened near Park Meadows Mall in 2011. The neighborhood-focused, family-friendly brewery and tasting room regularly hosts community events that gather around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers. Lone Tree’s cans are sold across the state of Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas. Its draft beer is poured at many bars and restaurants across its distribution footprint as well. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

Lone Tree Brewing Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Charity Event that Keeps Outdoor Dogs from Freezing

What: Lone Tree Brewing Company is celebrating their 8th birthday with a special charity event to support Buddy’s Builders, a local nonprofit that builds dog houses to protect outdoor dogs from the elements. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Buddy’s Builders.

Buddy’s Builders partners with Animal Control at Denver Animal Shelter and Animal Management at Golden Police Department to locate dogs in need of shelter. These organizations connect dog owners with Buddy’s Builders to receive dog houses at zero cost.

To commemorate eight years in business, Lone Tree will release three specialty firkins (tapping at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) made by their staff, including a Carrot Cream Ale, Horchata Stout, and four-packs of Barrel-Aged Wee Heavy. Specialty glassware will be available as well. 

A silent auction will occur from 2 - 6 p.m. including incredible offerings from the following organizations: Brown Palace tour tickets, Denver Center Performing Arts tickets, Denver Zoo, Escape Room, IKON Ski Pass, Paint n Sip, Peach Mobile, Pet Scoop, winery and distillery tastings, yoga and pilates gift classes, artwork, gift baskets and more.

Delicious BBQ will be available all day from Ol’ Skool Que, and music from live-looping extraordinaire The One and Only Jon Ham from 5 - 8 p.m.

When: Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (silent auction goes from 2 - 6 p.m. and The One and Only Jon Ham from 5 - 8 p.m.)

Where: Lone Tree Brewing Company (8200 Park Meadows Dr, Suite #8222 Lone Tree, Colorado 80124)

For more information about Lone Tree Brewing Company’s Anniversary Party or their 8 years in business, contact Chea Franz at chea@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery in Lone Tree, Colorado that opened near Park Meadows Mall in 2011. The neighborhood-focused, family-friendly brewery and tasting room regularly hosts community events that gather around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers. Lone Tree’s cans are sold across the state of Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas. Its draft beer is poured at many bars and restaurants across its distribution footprint as well. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.