There is a moment, somewhere between your first sip of Saddle Bronc Brown Ale and the sight of the Bighorn Mountains turning gold in the late afternoon light, when you realize that Sheridan, Wyoming has quietly become one of the most satisfying small cities in the American West. And Black Tooth Brewing Company, tucked right into the heart of downtown on Coffeen Avenue, is ground zero for that realization.
Black Tooth opened its doors in 2010, named after the striking Black Tooth Peak that rises dramatically over the Bighorns to the west. From the beginning, the founders had a clear vision: brew honest, flavorful craft beer that belongs to this place — beer that feels as natural to Sheridan as a clear October sky or a wide-open cattle range. Over a decade later, they have delivered on that promise in every possible way.
Walking into the taproom feels like arriving somewhere that has been waiting for you. The space is warm and unfussy — exposed brick, long communal tables, the comfortable hum of locals unwinding after a working day. The bar itself is a beautiful piece of work, and behind it you will find a rotating lineup of house-brewed beers that regularly earns Black Tooth regional and national recognition. The Saddle Bronc Brown Ale is the flagship, and with good reason: it is rich, malty, and smooth without being heavy, the kind of beer that makes you slow down and pay attention. The Wipeout IPA brings bold hop character with enough balance to keep you coming back for a second pint.
What makes Black Tooth genuinely special, beyond the quality of the beer, is the sense of community it has built. On any given afternoon, you might find ranchers and artists, hikers fresh off the Bighorn National Forest trails, and families from the neighborhood all sharing the same long tables. It is unpretentious in the best possible way — a place where nobody is performing anything, where conversation comes easily and time moves a little slower.
The taproom also hosts occasional live music and events that draw a crowd without ever feeling like a tourist trap. The staff know their beers and are happy to walk you through a tasting flight if you want to explore before committing to a pint. And if you are visiting in the warmer months, the outdoor seating area is exactly where you want to be as the evening cools and the mountains catch the last of the light.
Black Tooth also distributes across Wyoming and into neighboring states, so you may have spotted their cans before. But drinking their beer in the taproom, in the city where it was born, with that mountain view waiting just outside the door — that is the experience worth making the trip for.
If you find yourself in Sheridan — and you absolutely should — do yourself the favor of spending an unhurried hour or two at Black Tooth Brewing Company. Order the Saddle Bronc. Grab a seat near the window. Let Wyoming do the rest.
