Now that we’re several weeks into the global pandemic, it’s pretty evident that life has changed drastically for small businesses everywhere. For our local craft brewing scene here in New Mexico, they’re feeling the effects just as much as in the larger cities. You’ve no doubt read my editor’s updates on what’s been going on…
Sobremesa Restaurant & Brewery aims to bring the community together when the crisis is over
Back on the same day that restaurants and breweries were ordered to close their dining rooms and go to takeout orders only, I ventured out to a construction site on the west side of town at Coors and Sequoia. The future Sobremesa Restaurant & Brewery was starting to take shape as I met up with…
The Week Ahead in Beer: All the brews you can get to go during this quarantine
Greetings, New Mexico craft beer lovers. Stoutmeister here with The Week Ahead in Beer. This column covers all the breweries in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties, with Santa Fe’s eight breweries, one in Los Alamos, one in Moriarty, one in Red River, one in Silver City, and one in Truth or Consequences also joining the party….
Toltec Brewing was fine-tuning the experience before Covid-19 arrived
We have been sitting on this Look Back/Look Ahead Series interview that I did with Toltec Brewing’s dynamic duo of head brewer Kaylynn McKnight and general manager Keri Fleming for some time now. With things having (ever so briefly) settled down for now, we thought we would bring a little light and levity back to…
Tractor Brewing closes all locations to keep its staff and patrons safe
We were a bit surprised Saturday morning to see the news that Tractor Brewing had closed all of its locations effective immediately. Like most breweries, Tractor had chosen to stay open for to-go orders of beer and food. Ultimately, though, Tractor co-owner/president Skye Devore told us that she could not in good conscience remain open….
All the breweries and taprooms staying open for to-go orders and all that are closed
This is a dynamic and updating list in the wake of the Governor’s decision to close all breweries and restaurants to everything except to-go orders starting Thursday throughout New Mexico. For details on what beers are available, see our constantly updating The Week Ahead in Beer post. (All information updated as of 2:30 p.m. Saturday,…
The Week Ahead in Beer: Nothing is the same and may never be again (updated)
Greetings, New Mexico craft beer lovers. Stoutmeister here with The Week Ahead in Beer. This column covers all the breweries in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties, with Santa Fe’s eight breweries, one in Los Alamos, one in Moriarty, one in Red River, one in Silver City, and one in Truth or Consequences also joining the party….
Latest updates on breweries changing hours and more
UPDATE (Monday 8:40 p.m.): Bosque Brewing is closing all of its locations in the state, including Restoration Pizza, for an indefinite period of time. As one of the five largest breweries in the state, this is a very bad sign, to put it mildly. Today (Tuesday) we heard back from ownership that they are quite…
Quarter Celtic Brewpub aims to return to fun shenanigans of past years
Note: This interview was conducted before the full effects of the Coronavirus hit New Mexico breweries. We are still posting it in its original state, minus everything about the anniversary party that did not end up happening over the weekend. As QC and other breweries are still open, we are still going to write about…
Breweries must reduce public capacity to 50 percent starting Monday
The big weekend crowds at breweries, bars, and restaurants will not be continuing this coming week, and potentially for a lot longer in New Mexico and nationwide. While California, Illinois, and Ohio have closed all of the above indefinitely, our local breweries will still be allowed to open, albeit under new restrictions. Starting Monday, all…
