A few years back, the good folks at Central New Mexico Community College told us all about their grand plans for a proper brewing school program. We had high hopes, but there was no way they could pull off everything they discussed with us, right? Well, this past Friday, I met up with lead instructor…
Author: Stoutmeister
Former sports writer in Tucson, LA, and Burque. Now I write about craft beer, which is a totally reasonable way to support my hobby of spending afternoons and evenings indulging in the finest stouts, lagers, and more.
Beer Notes: Events galore from Las Golondrinas to Launchpad to Nob Hill
If you missed The Week Ahead in Beer, then you missed a weekend chock-full of events. We elected to break out a few of them for a deeper look into all the details you need to know. First up, the fifth annual Santa Fe Beer & Food Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday at…
The Week Ahead in Beer: IPA Day caps the season of hops as ze Germans are coming
This week is pretty event heavy, and quite a few stood out to us. We might just have to break out one or two for full previews to cap the week. But, one we wanted to make sure to point out is a rather unique event at Marble Westside this Thursday. It’s a beer-and-food pairing,…
Identifying all 16 entries in the recent New Mexico IPA Challenge
Many of you have been asking us for the names of the beers submitted to the New Mexico IPA Challenge. Actually, you have probably been asking us that question for years. Well, this year we finally decided to reach out to the breweries and see just what were those wonderful hoppy elixirs that we all…
Bosque Brewing prevails with a nice total of votes in 2023 NM IPA Challenge
After eight years, the New Mexico IPA Challenge trophy will return to Bosque Brewing. With 69 total votes, Bosque claimed a nice title this year, beating out a field of 15 other IPAs submitted by breweries across New Mexico. Steel Bender took second with 47 votes, followed by Bow & Arrow (43) and Hidden Mountain…
Final round of NM IPA Challenge will be rather unique thanks to its setting
Ready to pick your favorite IPA in the cozy confines of a movie theater? Well, if you bought a ticket to the final round of the 2023 New Mexico IPA Challenge, that is exactly what your Saturday will look like. (And if you didn’t yet, buy one ASAP). Flix Brewhouse stepped up to host the…
The Week Ahead in Beer: The good kind of dog days arrive at Bow & Arrow
Bow & Arrow is doing its best to flip the forlorn phrase “dog days of summer” on its head this week. This Dog Days of Summer is a dog-friendly market and adoption event that will be held at the brewery on Saturday at noon. Come meet your new best friend, or pick up some toys…
Food-and-beer pairings galore are set for Steel Bender, Marble and Boxing Bear
Let’s face it, a whole lot of beer geeks are also foodies, so anytime a brewery decides to create special pairings of its finest ales and lagers with some delicious eats, folks tend to get excited. Well, get excited, because over the next four weeks there are at least four major pairing events that we…
Bosque stays on top as Icebox dominates Round 2 of 2023 NM IPA Challenge
We had a feeling that the second round of the New Mexico IPA Challenge would have some surprises, and boy, were we proven right. Held at Public House 28 Brewery between Las Cruces and Anthony, this round was dominated by a nearby brewery, as Icebox racked up a round-best 20 votes after getting just one…
Beer Notes: Round 2 of NMIPAC goes way south and Boxing Bear turns 9
Just a couple items this Friday, and then we promise some more in-depth (re: we got off the couch) stories are coming next week. First up, the second round of the 2023 New Mexico IPA Challenge is set for Saturday at the southernmost brewery in the state, Public House 28. Located on its namesake Highway…
