The Craft Beer Movement in Bogotá: More Than a Trend, a Revolution
In Bogotá, craft beer has gone from being a simple alternative to becoming a cultural expression. What started as a handful of enthusiasts experimenting in their kitchens is now a movement that breathes in every neighborhood, challenges the palate, and builds community. The city, with its altitude and changing climate, has become the perfect stage for this liquid revolution where local is celebrated with every sip.
Top Craft Beer Bars by Bogotá Neighborhoods
Chapinero and La Candelaria: The Historic Heart of Craft
BBC Bogotá Beer Company - Calle 85 #13-06, Chapinero. Open Monday to Thursday from 12:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday until 1:00, Sunday until 22:00. More than a bar, it's an institution. With prices starting at $15,000 COP per pint, they offer a constant rotation of over 20 of their own styles, from IPA to porter. Tuesdays have "Half-price pints" after 20:00. Website: bogotabeercompany.com Google Maps: View location
Bogotá Craft Beer - Carrera 5 #26-36, La Candelaria. Tuesday to Saturday from 15:00 to 23:00, Sunday from 14:00 to 21:00. An intimate space where stone and wood converse with steel barrels. Specialized in spontaneous fermentation and barrel-aged beers, with prices between $18,000 and $25,000 COP. "Here you come to converse with the beer," says Andrés, one of its founders. Website: bogotacraftbeer.co Google Maps: View location
Chapinero Brewing Co. - Calle 67 #8-52, Chapinero. Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 00:00, weekends until 1:00. With a terrace that captures the neighborhood's energy, they offer tasting flights for $30,000 COP that include four styles from their limited production. Website: chapinerobrewing.com Google Maps: View location
Usaquén and Parque 93: Elegance and Experimentation
Usaquén Beer Garden - Calle 119 #5-60, Usaquén. Open every day from 12:00 to 23:00. A green oasis where hops grow among picnic tables. They have 40 rotating taps with beers from Colombian microbreweries. Prices: $16,000-22,000 COP. Sundays feature artisan markets and live music. Website: usaquenbeergarden.com Google Maps: View location
93 Brew House - Carrera 13 #93-45, Parque 93. Open Monday to Thursday from 17:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday until 1:00. An industrial-chic space where each month they feature a guest brewery. Their specialty: sour beers with Colombian tropical fruits. "The passion fruit sour is like an acidic hug that awakens your senses," comments María, a frequent visitor. Website: 93brewhouse.com Google Maps: View location
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Cerveza Artesanal de los Andes - Calle 94 #13-18, Parque 93. Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 23:00. Focused on high ABV and oak barrel aging. Their Colombian coffee imperial stout ($28,000 COP) has won international awards. Website: cervezaartesanallosandes.com Google Maps: View location
Zona G and Quinta Camacho: Sophistication and Tradition
G Brew Pub - Calle 69A #5-23, Zona G. Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00. The first bar in Bogotá to have draft beer served directly from the fermentation room. Affordable prices: $14,000-20,000 COP. Thursdays are "beer and trivia" nights. Website: gbrewpub.com Google Maps: View location
Quinta Camacho Beer Lab - Carrera 10 #64-12, Quinta Camacho. Tuesday to Sunday from 15:00 to 23:00. As the name suggests, this is where experimentation happens. They offer brewing workshops on Saturdays ($50,000 COP includes materials and tasting). Their experimental IPA with sour guava is a must-try. Website: quintacamachobeerlab.com Google Maps: View location
Bogotá Beer Factory - Calle 70 #8-45, Zona G. Open every day from 12:00 to 23:00. A family-friendly space where you can watch the brewing process through glass windows. They have "brew your own" packages starting at $120,000 COP. Website: bogotabeerfactory.com Google Maps: View location
Local Brewery Profiles and Their Specialties
- Apóstol Cervecería - Based in Suba, they have specialized in Belgian-style ales. Their "Doble Trinidad" (9% ABV) is a tripel that honors Trappist tradition with local ingredients. Available at BBC and Bogotá Craft Beer.
- Cervecería Gigante - From Fontibón, famous for their clean and refreshing lagers, perfect for Bogotá's climate. Their "Páramo Lager" uses water from nearby páramos, giving it a unique minerality.
- Bogotá Brewing Company - Pioneers in sour beers with Colombian fruits. Their "Lulo Sour" captures the acidic essence of this Andean fruit. Available at 93 Brew House and Usaquén Beer Garden.
Craft Beer Events and Festivals in Bogotá
The scene isn't limited to bars. The Bogotá Craft Beer Festival (usually in September at Corferias) brings together over 100 national and international breweries. Admission costs around $40,000 COP and includes a tasting glass.
Farmers Markets in various city parks (like the one in Usaquén on Sundays) often have microbrewery stalls. It's an opportunity to talk directly with producers.
Bogotá Beer Week (October) is a week where participating bars offer special events, tap takeovers, and exclusive releases. Many offer promotional prices during this event.
Tips for Tasting and Pairing Like an Expert
- Start with light: If you're new to craft beer, begin with pilsners or pale ales before venturing into intense IPAs or stouts.
- Temperature matters: Lighter beers are served colder (4-7°C), while more complex ones (like barleywines or imperial stouts) are best enjoyed between 10-13°C.
- Bogotan pairings: Try an IPA with empanadas (the hops cut through the fat), a porter with santafereño chocolate, or a wheat beer with choclo arepa.
- Always ask: Bartenders at these places are usually passionate and knowledgeable. Ask them for recommendations based on your preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bogotá's Craft Beer Scene
What's the best day to visit these bars? Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually quieter, while Thursdays through Saturdays have more atmosphere. Many bars have specific day promotions.
Do I need to make a reservation? At most of these places, reservations aren't necessary, except for large groups or special events. Weekends may be busier.
What's the average price for a pint of craft beer in Bogotá? Prices range between $14,000 and $30,000 COP, depending on the place and beer style.
Are there options for non-drinkers? Yes, most of these bars offer non-alcoholic options, artisanal soft drinks, and food to accompany.
Visit these bars and discover Bogotá's vibrant craft beer scene. Each has its own story, its own chemistry between water, malt, hops, and yeast, but all share that spark of creation that transforms a simple drink into an experience. In a city that sometimes hides behind the mist, these spaces are warm beacons where community gathers, where flavors converse, where Bogotá reveals itself, sip by sip, as the diverse and creative city it truly is.
