Denver Chip Co Potato Chips, Colorado

Crunching into a golden chip from Denver Chip Co is like catching a crisp mountain‑morning breeze in your mouth—each bite opens with firm structure, a pure potato backbone and just enough charm to make you pause and savour. These are not ordinary chips; they are crafted with intention, clarity and character, offering a snack that is bold in flavour yet refined in execution.

Product Details:

• Producer: Denver Chip Co (Lakewood, Colorado) — a small‑batch artisan snack company.
• Ownership / Background: Founded by brothers Dylan and Connor McSweeney, using their family chip‑making heritage (their father Mark’s formula) and relocating operations to Colorado.
• Base ingredient: Idaho Russet potatoes, thinly sliced, soaked to remove excess starch, then fried in non‑GMO canola oil.
• Key attributes: No preservatives, no trans fats, no MSG, gluten‑free.

Sensory Description:
The Original flavour introduces you to the potato in its most honest form: a gently golden chip whose crisp is immediate and clean, with the russet‐potato richness shining through a subtle whisper of garlic and onion seasoning that supports rather than dominates. In contrast, the Sweet & Spicy version begins with the same lively crunch and potato core, then layers on a warm, lingering sweet‐spice tension—habanero heat meets a soft sweetness that rounds out the finish without overpowering the chip’s natural flavour. Both deliver a satisfying crunch and a rich potato character; one stays classic and composed, the other teases with boldness and finish.

Producer’s Background:
Denver Chip Co emerged from the family business of Broad Ripple Chip Co in Indianapolis. Dylan and Connor McSweeney brought their father’s winning formula west, navigating factory build‑out challenges in Colorado and committing to small‑batch artisan production. Their focus remains on simplicity—just two meticulously crafted flavours—and on maintaining the integrity of each step: selection of potatoes, slicing, frying, seasoning and packaging all done in house.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve these chips at room temperature to preserve the crisp‑textural contrast and the clarity of flavour. The Original flavour pairs beautifully with classic accompaniments—think a rich cheddar cheese, a creamy onion dip or alongside a craft pale ale for balance. The Sweet & Spicy flavour invites slightly bolder pairings: pair it with a smoky barbecue brisket sandwich, pepper‑jack cheese, or a hoppy IPA to highlight the spice and sweetness interplay. These chips also shine on their own as the star of a snack board or casual get‑together offering.