While 2021 has been a rough one for many breweries around New Mexico, Beer Creek has managed to come off of one of their best years yet. And, while they’d like nothing more than to take a breather, 2022 will absolutely not be the year they slow down. With the Pandemic all but halting their…
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WinterBrew returns in 2022 with plenty of beers to keep everyone warm and cozy
Sadly, I had missed my first WinterBrew in 2020 because I was on the road. How could I know I wouldn’t get a chance to return to my favorite festival the following year in 2021? I have to admit, I was pretty bummed about the whole thing. I saw all the great pictures. Late last…
Rowley Farmhouse Ales looks forward to releasing more quality beer in 2022
2021 wasn’t exactly the year we hoped for in terms of miraculously expelling the virus sweeping the planet, but it was a year where we began to put on pants again, get outside, and begin to move forward with plans, and get back to the simple things like joining your buddy for a beer. Recently,…
The legend of the Second Street Barleywine once known as Skookum
Tonight, Second Street Brewery is releasing not one, but two special barleywines for 2021. That’s right, the Rufina Street location will have both an English- and an American-style barleywine available for purchase that will surely keep you in the holiday spirit all winter long. As you may have already heard, these beers can be collected…
Rowley Farmhouse Ales is back in black with Blackest Friday
A cold wind blows across your face, sending a shiver deep down into your sweater. You can see your breath as you huff and puff across the parking lot. And, as you pull the sleeves over your frigid fingers, you already begin to regret the inevitable walk back to the car, as your legs feel…
Santa Fe area breweries share their own tales of supply chain woe
It’s been a few weeks since we ran the article on the supply chain issues facing the New Mexico brewing industry, but the picture wouldn’t be complete without chatting with a few of the Santa Fe breweries, including a mixture of production facilities and brewpubs for good measure. So let’s get jump back in, shall…
NM IPA Challenge heads to Beer Creek Brewing Co. for Round 2
The second round of the New Mexico IPA Challenge is heading out to Beer Creek Brewing Co. on Saturday afternoon, and despite the abundance of easy atmosphere and delicious pizza, this one’s going to be a nail-bitter for the participating breweries and IPA fans. In case you missed it, this past week the good people…
Oktoberfiesta returns to Santa Fe Brewing HQ at long last
Before last year, when fall arrived in Santa Fe, it meant the scent of roasting chile in the air, golden leaves everywhere, and the promise of one big festival at New Mexico’s oldest and largest brewery, an Oktoberfest truly without compare. Well, 2020 was a very hard year for all, even meme Humpty Dumpty didn’t…
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery serves up New Mexican flair at the 2021 State Fair
It was just months before September, and organizers of the 2021 New Mexico State Fair had just been given the go-ahead to hold the huge event and were scrambling to put together vendors. Or at least, that’s the impression Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery got from the seemingly out-of-the-blue call asking if they could make a…
Rowley Farmhouse Ales celebrates 5 years in the business
Making it as a successful restaurant concept has never been an easy feat. Making it, and lasting as a successful business in Santa Fe is even more impressive, something restaurateurs take great pride in, something they can celebrate. For Santa Feans to embrace you, for visitors to seek you out while in town, you have…
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