Tectonic Brewing Co. Opens in Fort Collins
The new brewery takes over the former Rally King Brewing space on South Lemay Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Tectonic Brewing Co. has officially opened its doors at 1624 S. Lemay Ave., Suite 4. Owner Victor Gabriel established the new venue after acquiring the property previously occupied by Rally King Brewing.
Why it matters
The acquisition allowed Gabriel to transition from his previous role at Accomplice Beer Co. to business ownership. The venture reflects a strategic move to establish a new brand in an existing hospitality location.
The brewery operates from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The business occupies the suite at 1624 S. Lemay Ave.
The players
Victor Gabriel
He is the owner of Tectonic Brewing Co. and a former employee of Accomplice Beer Co.
Natalia Duffer
She is the artist who created the geology-themed mural featured inside the new brewery.
The details
Owner Victor Gabriel, a SUNY Plattsburgh graduate, spent nearly a decade at Accomplice Beer Co. before opening this location. The brewery features a geology-themed aesthetic, including a mural painted by Natalia Duffer.
Timeline
The brewery held its grand opening weekend on October 24-25, 2026.
Market Landscape
Tectonic Brewing Co. follows the trend of emerging businesses occupying spaces vacated by former craft brewers to reduce startup hurdles. This shift allows new operators to leverage existing infrastructure while establishing unique branding in a competitive local market.
Local residents can now visit the venue during its set operating hours to experience the new geology-themed atmosphere. The opening provides a new destination for craft beer enthusiasts at the established South Lemay Avenue address.
The takeaway
Aspiring entrepreneurs can minimize initial capital expenditures by purchasing existing brewery locations rather than building from the ground up. This business model allows owners to focus on unique branding, such as the geological theme, while utilizing proven facility layouts.
Further reading
Find more updates on new businesses in the area on the Fort Collins Openings & Closings page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Coloradoan.
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