Founded by the Godbey family in 2010, our story started with a simple goal — to bring the finest flavors from around the world to our friends and neighbors in Fort Collins, Colorado, and beyond. Our love for the local community and our passion for high-quality, tailored products inspired us to create a unique spice shop that has something for everyone. By working directly with importers and growers, we ensure that every spice and seasoning meets our high standards for quality and freshness. Nestled in the heart of Fort Collins, Old Town Spice Shop is more than just a purveyor of fine spices and seasonings — it's a cherished partner to local businesses seeking unique ingredients for their culinary, fermented, and distilled creations. At the helm is Sean Godbey, a second-generation spice dealer whose expertise and passion transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary experiences. Among the shop's notable collaborations is with the legendary New Belgium Brewery Company in Fort Collins. Inspired by Sean's knack for sourcing obscure and intriguing spices, the brewery asked him to craft a beer as unique as his offerings. The result? A limited-edition beer endearingly named The Great Godbey — a Sloe Gin-inspired ESB Oak-Aged Sour, infused with a blend of juniper berries, sloe berries, Indian coriander, orris root, lemon peel, Timut peppercorns, green cardamom, all harmonized with French Oak Spirals. “Here in the wood cellar, we love obscure, unsung, and intriguing spices. Whenever someone asks: Where do you find them? Our answer is usually: 'We have a guy.' That ‘guy,’ Sean Godbey, is a second-generation spice dealer of Old Town Spice Shop in Fort Collins. And after so many assists on the wildest of ingredients, we asked him to dream up a beer we could make as an attempt to thank him. We think he's great--in fact, The Great Godbey. Cheers to you, friend.” The label aptly captures the spirit of collaboration and creativity that defines Sean and his shop, making Old Town Spice Shop an indispensable ingredient in Fort Collins' vibrant culinary and brewery community.