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Red Door Brewing rings in the new year with some big plans

Hey there, everyone! Time for another entry in our Look Back/Look Ahead Series for another local brewery, this time at one of my personal favorite spots, Red Door Brewing. Head brewer Wayne Martinez was gracious enough to sit down with me in the middle of his busy brewing schedule to talk to me about what’s…

Lizard Tail celebrates an outstanding 2015 and aims for a bigger space in 2016

A lot of things have occupied the space where Lizard Tail currently resides, but few have been as overwhelmingly successful. Owner Dan Berry spoke with me over a delicious tasting flight, telling me that they were actually surprised at how well received their beer and location have been since opening in this space back in…

Upslope Brewing finds their own niche in New Mexico

The other day, Stoutmeister and I met up with Eddy Madani from Upslope Brewing Co., based out of Boulder, Colo. They’re in New Mexico spreading the craft beer love at the moment and we were delighted at the opportunity to have some time with him to talk about their brewery, canning line, origins of the…

Spotting a new brewery down south

Recently I, Porter Pounder, was invited to an advance tasting at a new brewery under construction while working down south in Las Cruces. Spotted Dog Brewery is the name, and wheat beer is their very specific game. Jerry Grandle, owner and operator, was kind enough to let me in to watch them brew their first…