Normally when Halloween falls in the middle of the week, it is treated as a holiday just for the kids. After all, the grown-ups got all their partying out of the way this past weekend. Right? Well, not necessarily, as some breweries do have some small events and specials tonight. Others are closing early (or…
Month: October 2023
ReSource Brewing closes its doors after three good years
We have written in the past about how hard it can be to get anyone on the record when a brewery closes. This was not the case, thankfully, with ReSource Brewing, which will shut down after one final party today (Saturday) from 5 to 9 p.m. Co-owner Shawn Wright sat down over a couple pints…
The Week Ahead in Beer: A plethora of Halloween events for everyone
This weekend, it’s all about Halloween, which should come as a surprise to absolutely no one. There are events in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Santa Fe, Farmington, Ruidoso, and just about everywhere else on the map. Events start today (Wednesday) and run all the way through to Halloween itself on Tuesday. Friday and Saturday, unsurprisingly,…
Red River Brewing expands production with new distillery location
A little while back, we heard that there was some big news coming out of Red River. It arrived in our inbox a couple weeks ago, we sent some follow-up questions that were soon answered, and now, at last we had a day where we could run this story. It certainly counts as big news….
Tractor lines up week of spooky fun to build up to the biggest event of all
The biggest event of every year at Tractor Wells Park is the Stranger Things Arcade Carnival & Bazaar, and this year there will be a whole week’s worth of themed events leading up to Saturday’s extravaganza. I caught up with Tractor events coordinator Jeremy Kinter to learn about all of the spooky fun, which starts…
Dogtoberfest combines love of pups and pints at Boxing Bear Firestone
The final fest of the fall arrives Saturday at Boxing Bear Firestone, as Dogtoberfest makes its way to the new mothership after past years at the Corrales taproom. I caught up with director of operations/co-owner Jay Knigge and events coordinator Astrid Galarza at the Firestone taproom earlier this week to discuss this sixth annual event…
Beer Premier showcases 16 brand-new brews in midst of spooky season
Grab your finest Halloween costume a week early and get on over to Rio Bravo Brewing this Saturday afternoon for the return of the Beer Premier. The New Mexico Brewers Guild brings back this annual event where 16 breweries will unveil 16 brand-new brewing creations. Tickets are $30 and currently available online. They will rise…
The Week Ahead in Beer: Halloween arrives extra early at some breweries
A whole lot of breweries, and the New Mexico Brewers Guild, are getting an early jump on Halloween this week. Bosque’s Trivia for a Cause series will take on the Halloween films at the Nob Hill taproom tonight (Wednesday) starting at 6 p.m. The Glamoween Extravaganza, which benefits the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, takes place…
The dandy dozen breweries attending the NM Brew Fest bring their finest beers
As we promised in our preview of New Mexico Brew Fest earlier this week, we reached out to the 12 breweries attending this Saturday to acquire their beer lists in advance. We got 10, which is a lot better than none, and if any more late arrivals pop up in our inbox, we will add…
The Week Ahead in Beer: Flock of Moons lives up to its name with eclipse event
There is an eclipse this weekend, and as the universe would have it, Albuquerque is one of the best places to actually see it (from behind protective glasses, of course). Rather than jam into Balloon Fiesta Park with everyone else, Flock of Moons Brewing is inviting everyone over for a special event befitting their name….
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