Castle Rock brewer expands, buys Colorado Springs Trinity Brewing
Trinity Brewing Co. in Colorado Springs was sold to Castle Rock based 105 West Brewing Co., with the current owners pouring their last beer under that name on December 21, 2025. The location at 1466 Garden of the Gods Road will become 105 West's second location after modest renovations planned for early 2026, a change that will affect customers, employees, and the local craft beer scene.
Trinity Brewing Co. announced a sale to 105 West Brewing Co. on December 3, 2025, setting a clear timetable for the transition of its Colorado Springs taproom. The existing Trinity operation will serve its final pours under current ownership on December 21, 2025. The physical site at 1466 Garden of the Gods Road will be converted into 105 West's second location and is expected to undergo construction and other transition work beginning in early 2026.
Longtime customers and staff expressed mixed reactions at the taproom in the days following the announcement, balancing sadness about the end of Trinity as it has been known, with cautious optimism about continuity. New ownership has indicated a plan to retain some of Trinity traditions, while adding 105 West staples such as house made wood fired pizzas and smoked wings. The combination of legacy offerings and new menu items aims to preserve the taproom's community role while expanding its culinary footprint.
For Douglas County residents the change matters on several fronts. Regular patrons will see a brief interruption in service after December 21 as the space is readied for 105 West branding and operations. Employees may experience shifts in staffing or roles as menus and systems are standardized, although the intention to keep familiar elements should soften the transition for local workers. The location's address places it on a busy commercial corridor, so the renovation is likely to have short term effects on nearby businesses through construction activity and then longer term effects through changes in customer traffic.
The sale is part of a broader local pattern of craft beer businesses expanding regionally, linking Castle Rock and Colorado Springs markets. For local economic observers this kind of acquisition can drive incremental consumer spending, diversify food and drink options, and create competition that may spur innovation among independent breweries. With work slated for early 2026, patrons can expect the new 105 West location to open later next year offering a blend of familiar beers and new menu offerings that aim to connect both communities.
