There is something oddly tranquil about Marble these days. There are no major construction projects, no hard hats, no architects wandering about. As far as Marble president Ted Rice is concerned, that is a good thing. From January through August, there was just one major project after another. It all added up to a rather…
Category: Look Back/Look Ahead Series 2016-17
Palmer pops onto the scene in 2016
The concept of a combined brewing/distilling operation was not limited to one location in Albuquerque, as Palmer Brewery opened alongside Left Turn Distilling this year. Unlike Broken Trail, a few blocks to the west, technically Palmer and Left Turn are separate businesses, they just share the same taproom/tasting room. Brewer Rob Palmer and distiller Brian…
Kaktus aims for another big year in 2017
Editor’s note: Another new Bullpen member makes her debut with the Look Back/Look Ahead Series entry on Bernalillo’s only brewery. Let her know how she did in the comments. — S It was a big year for Kaktus Brewery, as 2016 started with the grand opening of their taproom in Nob Hill, and they don’t…
Finding a new path at Broken Trail
From Broken Trail’s Website: Broken Trail — A path or trail that has been cut, through snow or deep brush or other obstructions. To break trail is to venture where no one has before. It is to find your own path, hike your own hike, and to Find Your Spirit. This past year brought two major…
Boom times at Bosque will keep rolling right into 2017
It was another banner year over at Bosque Brewing, as everyone might have noticed. There were additional medals and awards, the arrival of six-pack cans, taproom renovations, and more. Do not expect things to slow down anytime soon, either. I had the chance to meet with head brewer John Bullard, owners Gabe Jensen and Jotham…
The 377 Brewery aims to serve up some patriotic pints
Editor’s note: Once again, one of our new Bullpen writers makes his debut with the Look Back/Look Ahead Series entry for one of the newest breweries here in town. Please share some feedback to let Tom know how he did. Thanks! — S If you’re looking to grab a “patriotic pint,” look no further than…
Pi Brewing turns sour (beers) into sweet success in 2016
Editor’s note: We sent Andrew to Pi Brewing for its Look Back/Look Ahead Series entry a while back. Pardon the delay. Let him know how he did in his first Brew Crew Bullpen story in the comments. — S Tuesday, November 8 was a day that will likely go down in history as the Election…
Tractor surges ahead after another fun and productive year
Welcome back to our annual Look Back/Look Ahead Series, where we recap the year that was and preview the year to come for all of our local breweries. To follow the series, simply click the category link above. Back before the holiday madness set in, I ventured over to Tractor Brewing to talk to co-owner…
A Starr arose in the east in 2016 and will rise higher in 2017
Editor’s note: This is the second entry in our annual Look Back/Look Ahead Series. Click the category tag above to find all the stories. The beginning of 2016 was a whirlwind for the local beer scene, as five breweries opened within a span of less than three months. One of these was Starr Brothers, and…
La Cumbre looks to roll from one successful year right into another
Welcome to the first entry in our annual Look Back/Look Ahead Series for 2016-17. Just as we have done the last three years, these stories will be a comprehensive reflection on the year gone by for each of our breweries, while also taking a look at their plans for the coming year. Just as it…
DARK SIDE BREW CREW 