It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Wheat Ridge Historic Park gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Wheat Ridge, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Prospect Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Luke's, A Steak Place, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Wheat Ridge, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Wheat Ridge, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Wheat Ridge, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The 6,800-square-foot biergarten will include over 40 taps and German-inspired food.An award-winning brewery plans to open its fifth location in Colorado this fall, with the hopes of welcoming patrons to the facility ahead of Oktoberfest.Prost Brewing Co.’s new location will be at the Clear Creek Crossing development in Wheat Ridge, the company said. The 6,800-square-foot biergarten will include an enclosed dining room on its patio for private events, an announcement from the company said.It will also feature a lar...
The 6,800-square-foot biergarten will include over 40 taps and German-inspired food.
An award-winning brewery plans to open its fifth location in Colorado this fall, with the hopes of welcoming patrons to the facility ahead of Oktoberfest.
Prost Brewing Co.’s new location will be at the Clear Creek Crossing development in Wheat Ridge, the company said. The 6,800-square-foot biergarten will include an enclosed dining room on its patio for private events, an announcement from the company said.
It will also feature a large patio with direct access to a neighboring park, which features a small amphitheater, fire pits, games and large areas for children to play.
Boyd Hoback, Prost’s director of biergartens, said Wheat Ridge has “deep roots and a strong sense of community.”
“We want the biergarten to reflect that – to be a place for people to gather together and share their lives over an authentically crafted bier and German-inspired food,” Hoback said in the release. “The space is designed to showcase German bier culture with stammtisch booths made out of old copper kettles from our LoHi brewery.”
Stammtisch roughly translates to “regulars’ table” and is designed to bring groups of people together, he said.
The Wheat Ridge location, like Prost’s other brewpubs, will offer 40 taps offering German beers, guest ciders and seltzer, wine, hand-crafted cocktails and non-alcoholic offerings.
There will also be German-inspired eats. Prost’s menu includes items like a sausage board, frikadellen sliders, and spaetzle mac and cheese, according to its website.
Prost will equip the location with a system designed to produce one barrel, or approximately 31 gallons of beer, per batch. It will be on display to the public, the company said.
“This system will be used for research and development, community and home-brew brewing opportunities and biergarten exclusives,” the announcement said. “Like at all Prost locations, the Wheat Ridge Biergarten will combine German tradition with modern sensibilities to create a welcoming and authentic German bier experience.”
Prost’s other locations are in Denver, Highlands Ranch, Northglenn and Fort Collins. The brewery distributes in Colorado and six other states.
“With convenient access to I-70, an extension to the Clear Creek bike path, and the broader Wheat Ridge area, Prost is excited to bring its open biergarten concept to the local community,” the release said.
Clear Creek Crossing is a 110-acre mixed-use development that includes retail, hotel and multifamily residential, according to builder and developer Mortensen, who has partnered with Denver-based Evergreen Development Company on the project.
Barrels of beer produced in 2023
| Rank | Prior Rank | Business name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Left Hand Brewing Co. |
| 2 | 2 | Denver Beer Co. |
| 3 | 3 | Great Divide Brewing Co. |
Colorado has a diverse and abundant wildlife population with hundreds of native species living in the state, but kangaroos are not one of them. To see these fascinating marsupials, Coloradans either have to go to the zoo or travel abroad. However, a new place in the Centennial State now allows animal lovers to get up close and personal with adorable kangaroos.Established in 2023, Kangaroo Ranch specializes in unique, hands-on animal encounters. The company rec...
Colorado has a diverse and abundant wildlife population with hundreds of native species living in the state, but kangaroos are not one of them. To see these fascinating marsupials, Coloradans either have to go to the zoo or travel abroad. However, a new place in the Centennial State now allows animal lovers to get up close and personal with adorable kangaroos.
Established in 2023, Kangaroo Ranch specializes in unique, hands-on animal encounters. The company recently opened a studio space in Wheat Ridge, which offers variety of different opportunities for interactions and personalized events.
The kangaroos residing at this ranch come exclusively from licensed zoological facilities and reputable breeders within the United States. Kangaroo Ranch is fully licensed at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance for the animals living on-site.
With the help of kangaroo joeys (or baby kangaroos) the staff at Kangaroo Ranch focuses on conservation, fun, and education.
There are currently three experience options available at the Wheatridge studio: Kangaroo yoga, Bottle Feeding, and Meet and Greets.
These one-of-a-kind yoga kangaroo yoga classes involve stretching, flowing, and relaxing alongside friendly kangaroos. Classes are typically to 30-45 minutes long and are led by a certified instructor. The yoga session is followed by an interactive portion where participants can feed, learn about, and take photos with the roos. Ages 10 and up are welcome to participate in yoga classes.
During bottle feeding encounter, participants get an intimate experience that lets includes hand-feeding the cute kangaroo their favorite milk, while also learning about the care and development of these interesting animals.
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The meet and greets are a 45 minute session during which, guests get to hand-feed treats, snap adorable photos, and learn fun facts from the Roo Crew about the resident kangaroos. Meet and greets are $65 per person.
Kangaroo Ranch also offers private and customizable interactions for birthdays, corporate events, and other special occasions.
The annual weigh-in at the U.K.'s largest zoo allows zookeepers and veterinarians to record vital statistics and track the health and wellbeing of its more than 10,000 animals.
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Evergreen Devco, Inc., a leader in retail, multifamily, and industrial real estate development, has broken ground on The Lookout at Clear Creek Crossing, a premier dining and entertainment destination in Wheat Ridge, Co...
Evergreen Devco, Inc., a leader in retail, multifamily, and industrial real estate development, has broken ground on The Lookout at Clear Creek Crossing, a premier dining and entertainment destination in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The Lookout will be located on the western portion of the Clear Creek Crossing mixed-use development at the southwest corner of I-70 and Highway 58. The 4.76-acre Lookout will feature a distinctive U-shaped design to frame the stunning views of Lookout Mountain with three buildings outlining a central and highly amenitized public park with a communal dining license. The tenant mix will include coveted local food and beverage concepts, Prost Brewing Co., The Agora at Applewood dining concepts, and HashTAG by Chef Troy Guard.
Frontline Design and Development and G3 Architecture designed the project’s buildings. The Lookout’s public park designed by Norris Design will include an agriculture-themed playground, community game lawn, fire pits, and a small amphitheater with stage for live performances, movie screenings and other events. Martin/Martin are the civil engineers for the project.
“This new outdoor park isn’t just a beautiful place to take in the mountain views—it’s a space where our community can gather, connect, and enjoy the vibrancy of our growing city. It’s another step toward creating a more welcoming and dynamic environment for our residents and visitors alike,” said Steve Art, economic development manager at the City of Wheat Ridge.
Prost Brewing Co.
Prost Brewing Co. will occupy 6,800 square feet in the northern building. The Wheat Ridge Biergarten will feature Prost’s award-winning biers and authentic German cuisine alongside an expansive patio overlooking the public park.
“What Ridge is a place with deep roots and a strong sense of community. We want the biergarten to reflect that—to be a place for people to gather together and share their lives over an authentically crafted bier and German-inspired food,” said Boyd Hoback, Prost’s director of biergartens. “The space is designed to showcase German bier culture, and with the modern amenities of The Lookout, it creates an unparalleled dining and entertainment destination.”
While entirely unique to the other locations in design and decor, Prost’s new biergarten will offer guests a true bier hall experience. Bier lovers can enjoy a 6,800 square-foot biergarten that includes an enclosed patio dining room for private events with a large patio boasting direct access to an adjacent park with a stage, small amphitheater, fire pits, games and large areas for children to play.
The Agora at Applewood
The central 8,730-square-foot building will house The Agora at Applewood, an innovative dining collective from the founder of The Patio at Sloan’s. The beautifully curated space will feature a rooftop terrace overlooking the mountains and will house multiple food and beverage concepts offering diverse dining options, including a family-friendly Gastro Pub, an Italian deli and pizzeria, ice cream and juice stand, raw bar and cocktail lounge, and an indoor Irish golf simulator bar.
“The Agora at Applewood represents a new chapter in Colorado’s dining scene,” said Ciaran O’Brien, real estate and restaurant developer and founder of The Patio at Sloan’s. “Unlike a traditional food hall, each concept will have its own space and identity. We’re creating an environment where people can gather, explore different cuisines, and enjoy ample patio space while relishing our spectacular mountain views.”
HashTAG
The southern building will feature HashTAG, the dynamic brunch concept from acclaimed restaurateur Troy Guard’s TAG Restaurant Group. It also includes 4,107 square feet of additional retail space that is available for lease. An open-air breezeway will connect the southern parking area to the Lookout’s central plaza.
“The Lookout at Clear Creek Crossing represents exactly the kind of thoughtful, community-focused development that Wheat Ridge needs,” said Patrick Goff, city manager of Wheat Ridge. “This project will create a vibrant gathering place that enhances our city’s appeal while providing significant economic benefits.”
Construction is expected to be completed in late 2025. For leasing information about The Lookout at Clear Creek Crossing, contact Heather Wiseman, senior vice president of leasing at Evergreen Devco at 303-656-8713 or [email protected].
The western suburbs are getting a trifecta of restaurants.Chef Troy Guard’s breakfast spot HashTAG is expected to open within the next year in the Clear Creek Crossing development in Wheat Ridge, along with a Prost Brewing biergarten and a new concept by ...
The western suburbs are getting a trifecta of restaurants.
Chef Troy Guard’s breakfast spot HashTAG is expected to open within the next year in the Clear Creek Crossing development in Wheat Ridge, along with a Prost Brewing biergarten and a new concept by The Radiator Café and Bar founder Ciaran O’Brien.
That’s according to Denver-based Evergreen Devco, which is developing the project by the Interstate 70-Highway 58 interchange.
“I live around the corner, and we need that in the area. I think we’re starving for this out in Applewood,” O’Brien said, referring to the neighborhood to the south.
O’Brien, who also owns The Patio at Sloan’s in Sunnyside, said his spot — dubbed Agora at Applewood — will be a revamp of a food hall.
It will feature six separate dining experiences within the 10,000-square-foot building, including an Irish pub with a golf simulator, an Italian market featuring a deli and pizza and a higher-end cocktail bar with small plates. Agora, which means “gathering space” in Greek, will also have a more family-friendly pub, along with a rooftop bar and a place that serves ice cream and juice.
O’Brien’s restaurant and real estate group, Osta Holdings, will operate all the concepts.
“It’s a communal space where you can walk from one concept to another with your drink,” O’Brien said. “But each has its own feel, its own vibe. There’s not a main bar you order from like your traditional food hall would be. Each venue has their own bar, own menu, own decor and own furniture.”
Guard’s HashTAG will be the chef’s fourth brunch spot. The third is slated to open downtown next month.
And Prost’s brewpub will be the fifth location for Colorado’s third-largest brewery.
Clear Creek Crossing is already home to two apartment buildings, a Life Time gym, a Hampton Inn and Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, which all opened last year. Bonfire Burritos, local chicken chain Birdcall, a preschool and another hotel are set to open at Clear Creek in the coming year as well.
Derek Lis, a senior development manager for Evergreen, said there will be green space in the middle of the three buildings that HashTAG, Agora and Prost will occupy. The buildings will form a horseshoe shape and have a scenic view of the nearby pond and the mountains.
“We’ll have a stage for live music, big fire pits and it’ll be open container,” Boyd Hoback, Prost’s director of biergartens, said of the green space. “And being on I-70, we think we can capture a lot of the mountain traffic, the ski traffic.”
While Prost and O’Brien are buying their buildings, HashTAG is leasing its space. Lis said there’s another unit next to HashTAG that Evergreen will likely lease to another restaurant operator.
Hoback said Prost will pay between $5 million and 6 million to build out its 6,800-square-foot space. It will have 40 beers on tap and serve fare including pretzels, German sausages and schnitzel.
Prost, founded in 2012, opened a 60,000-square-foot production facility in Northglenn last year, where it will still make most of its German lagers. Hoback said the new Wheat Ridge spot will have a small brewing system on display, but it will be used for classes and home brewing.
The beermaker also has a biergarten in Northglenn along with Highlands Ranch and Denver’s LoHi. Prost also has a taproom in Fort Collins serviced by food trucks.
“We want people hanging out for a couple hours. We’re not focused on turning tables,” he said. “We want kids running wild and families hanging out.”
This story originally published on BusinessDen.
Originally Published: March 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM MST
While the Colorado craft beer scene has experienced its share of closures in recent years, one local brewery brand has continued its meteoric rise. Prost Brewing, which first launched its LoHi location in 2009, has announced plans to open its fifth biergarten location located in the Clear Creek Crossing development in Wheat Ridge, CO.The 6,800 sq. ft. biergarten slated to open in fall of 2025 will feature an expansive patio, private event space, and direct acc...
While the Colorado craft beer scene has experienced its share of closures in recent years, one local brewery brand has continued its meteoric rise. Prost Brewing, which first launched its LoHi location in 2009, has announced plans to open its fifth biergarten location located in the Clear Creek Crossing development in Wheat Ridge, CO.
The 6,800 sq. ft. biergarten slated to open in fall of 2025 will feature an expansive patio, private event space, and direct access to a park with a stage, fire pits, and games, which can all be enjoyed with a drink in hand through an open container permit.
Prost Wheat Ridge will also boast 40 draft lines featuring their full lineup of German biers, along with guest ciders, cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks, which will be paired with a German-inspired culinary program similar to the one found at their Northglenn flagship brewpub.
“Wheat Ridge is a place with deep roots and a strong sense of community. We want the biergarten to reflect that—to be a place for people to gather together and share their lives over an authentically crafted bier and German-inspired food,” said Boyd Hoback, Prost’s director of biergartens. “The space is designed to showcase German bier culture with Stammtisch booths made out of the old copper kettles from our LoHi brewery. Roughly translating to ‘regulars’ table,’ Stammtisch booths are designed for bringing groups of people together.”
The addition of Prost’s Wheat Ridge location joins their pre-existing brewpub locations, which include outposts in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, Fort Collins, Highlands Ranch, and Northglenn. Over the past 16 years, Prost has grown to become Colorado’s third largest craft brewery, buoyed by the addition of their state-of-the-art 60,000 sq.ft. Northglenn brewing headquarters, which opened in 2024. The addition of Prost Northglenn expanded production capabilities to produce between 40,000 – 50,000 bbls a year, which resulted in a 12.2% YTD growth in 2024.
Prost also recently earned international acclaim in 2024, earning a Gold medal for its Prost Biergarten Lager in the International Light Lager category at the 2024 World Beer Cup.
In speaking with the Prost team recently, it’s clear that the brewery anticipates building additional Prost Biergarten locations throughout the Front Range in the coming years.
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