The inception of Angry James Brewery came from the love of craft beer. After spending years working at other breweries and brewing for himself at home, AJ decided to pursue his passion for beer and brewing, taking it to the next level as a brewery owner. In 2014, AJ and his wife Darcy, sold their small house in Denver as seed money for this new venture. They were able to purchase a small piece of land in Silverthorne and find jobs in Summit and Eagle County to make ends meet while beginning the Angry James Brewery project.

Construction of the brewery began in early 2016. There were many challenges in this phase, as there always are with new construction. AJ and Darcy, with the help from family, friends and a whole slew of subcontractors, spent 2 years building a facility that would not only manufacture beer, but also provide a fun spot for the community to gather. On a cold evening in late January 2018, Angry James was born!

The namesake is a bit of a farce, he’s really not that angry. And if he is, it wasn’t us who did it to him!