Denver’s Great Divide and Aurora-Colorado-based Dry Dock Brewing have formed a “strategic partnership” in which Great Divide will take over brewing of Dry Dock’s beers and ready-to-drink offerings by the end of 2023, the companies announced Friday.
The strategy includes a production partnership and a potential sales and marketing relationship, but the two companies will remain separately owned and independent.
Both brands will be produced at Great Divide’s Ballpark and River North production facilities, which boast a combined annual capacity of 60,000 barrels and enough capacity to still brew and package beverages for other breweries.
The two companies are still exploring a sales and marketing partnership. The two breweries share the same wholesaler in Colorado and several other states.
Dry Dock will maintain its 7-barrel brewery and taproom at Hampden and Chambers in Aurora, but will close its North Dock taproom in early 2024. The company will also continue to operate its Brew Hut sister company and homebrew shop.
Dry Dock co-founder Michelle Reding said: “We have known Brian Dunn and the Great Divide team since we opened Dry Dock and have always respected their brand and commitment to quality. We look forward to working together to grow in this partnership.”
Great Divide president Brian Dunn added: “This is an exciting time for two legacy Colorado brands to join forces to maximize efficiencies, build on our strengths and create synergies. We’ll work closely with Michelle and [Dry Dock co-founder] Kevin [DeLange] to brew world class beer.”