Homebrewing is bigger than ever in New Mexico. Chances are you, or someone you know brews beer at home. But homebrewing is growing faster than we could have ever imagined just a few years ago and will only get bigger. As most of you know, we were recently ranked the 30th best state for beer….
Author: Luke
The San Juan Brewfest had something for everyone
The 16th annual San Juan Brewfest took place on Saturday, August 23, in beautiful downtown Durango. Benefiting the United Way of SW Colorado, the brewfest had a great turnout, despite the rain that threatened to dampen the mood. Held at Buckley Park near the northern tip of Main Street, there couldn’t be an easier event…
Second Street’s got one sweet can!
Last week I had the opportunity to watch some awesome history in the making. Santa Fe’s Second Street canned their first beer inside their brewery. “Why is that awesome?” I hear you asking yourself. Besides the fact that we can now pick up a canned version of their Pivotal IPA and take it along on…
Santa Fe Brewing celebrates Oktoberfest in August
This weekend we had a lot of fun with lederhosen, polka music, and beer-filled steins. It was Oktoberfest in Santa Fe! Well, it sure felt like it was. So only one guy wore lederhosen, the steins belonged to only the truest of beer fans, and the polka music was all in my head, but it…
IPA Challenge: Ready, set, go for Round One
Editor’s note: Welcome to the first story by a member of our new Brew Crew Bullpen. Luke, being our first Santa Fe-based writer, headed over to Second Street Brewery for Round One of the IPA Challenge on Saturday. His enthusiasm for this is shining through every part of this story. Enjoy! — Stoutmeister 16 breweries….
DARK SIDE BREW CREW 