Many, many moons ago when we were in the midst of our NM Women in Brewing Series, I was asked by one of the Brew Crew writers when I was going to do a story on Nexus’ Kaylynn McKnight, the only current woman to hold the title of head brewer anywhere in the state. “I’m…
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The numbers add up for Tractor’s new assistant brewer
A while back I believe that I mentioned we would be re-starting our NM Women in Brewing Series now that ABQ Beer Week is in the rear view mirror. During the first round of interviews, one little bit of info that I picked up at Tractor caught my attention. While the Crew had been working…
The leading lady of La Cumbre juggles two kids and a brewery
After a grueling battle between our respective hectic schedules, Laura Erway, co-owner of La Cumbre, and I were finally able to hash out an interview for the NM Women in Brewing series. Laura now has two adorable babies to look after; I can’t even imagine how much work that must be. But her passion for…
When Santa Fe’s Mondragon wears her pink boots, no off-flavors are safe.
The Dark Side Brew Crew’s NM Women in Brewing series has introduced you to some of the hardest working women in the industry — women managers, women brewers, women behind the bar. I’m sad to say this is my fifth and final story of the series, but I wanted to end with as much momentum as I began. For…
Marble’s marvelous duo of Rice and Kornke keep the brewery rolling
Before the Isotopes returned to Albuquerque to suck up all of my available free time last week, I trekked over to Marble Brewery to interview Amberley Rice and Anna Kornke, two women with very different but equally important jobs, for our ongoing NM Women in Brewing series. Amberley is Marble’s director of marketing, and as…
Marble’s Gonzalez keeps the taprooms humming amid the chaos
After a little lull, otherwise known as “I had to cover the Isotopes’ opening homestand,” the Crew is restarting our series on NM Women in Brewing. At long last, we are delving into the (many) women working in key positions down at Marble Brewery. Being a tad busy right now with their Anniversary Week, rather…
Siegel keeps the Drafts flowing at the Station
It’s indisputable that women are important to the craft beer scene. I think the NM Dark Side Brew Crew has made a nice case for that with our NM Women in Craft Brewing series. As we’ve shown, women work in every aspect from brewing to managing, serving, and bartending. You name it, women do it,…
Tractor’s terrific trio keeps the beer farm in proper working order
Back when the Crew decided to do a series on women in craft brewing, Tractor seemed like one of the more obvious places for us to contact. The only real question is how many staff members would there be for us to interview. The final answer was three, but admittedly it could have been an…
With 20 years in the business, SF Cider Works’ Dralle has brewed it all
For my third article in the NM Women in Brewing Series, I sat down and had a beer with experienced craft brewer, Jordana “Jordy” Dralle. This woman is a veteran of the industry. With one impressive brewing resume, she is an excellent example of strong women with even stronger passions for their craft, making a…
Bosque’s Myers keeps three locations all aimed in the same direction
The role of women in craft brewing has grown along with the industry in the last decade-plus. Whether across the country or here in New Mexico, women are taking more key positions than ever before, whether in positions of management, working atop the brewhouse, or holding down other important jobs that sometimes go unrecognized. Well,…
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