Stretch out those stein-holding arms, ready the vocal cords, and bust out those once-a-year German outfits, it’s Marblefest time. The annual celebration of the start of autumn, Marble style, kicks off this Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. at the downtown taproom. Admission is free from noon to 2 (or free all day if you…
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Gravity Bound needs one more day to finish a key part of their renovation
For the many fans of Gravity Bound Brewing, this week has been an exercise in patience, waiting for the completion of a few interior renovations before reopening. Can you all wait one more day? We caught up with co-owners/brothers Chris and Cameron Frigon earlier today (Friday) to check in and see what they have been…
Nexus stays optimistic even in the face of lengthy I-25 renovation work
Anyone driving up and down Interstate 25 at night north of the Big I has seen the first stages of a major construction project getting underway from the Comanche exit to the Jefferson exit. It is expected to begin in earnest in August and last through the spring of 2027. Of all the breweries in…
Boxing Bear hits the ring with 10 days of events for their 10th anniversary
There is always something fun about trying to tie a numbered anniversary to an event or beer at a brewery. Do a triple IPA for a third anniversary. Toss seven hops in an IPA for a seventh. Things of that nature. Boxing Bear Brewing, though, decided to just go all-out and schedule 10 days worth…
For the Love of Lagers celebrates the style once again at Canteen Brewhouse
Attention, all you lovers of lagers, Canteen Brewhouse has just the festival for you this Saturday. For the Love of Lagers returns for a second time, with 16 other breweries joining the hosts for this fun festival on the patio. Tickets are available online now and there should be a few left at the door,…
The mostly complete guide to July 4 hours at New Mexico craft breweries
As a public service that we do for most significant holidays, we attempt to compile all the brewery hours of operation for whatever is up next. In this case, it is the Fourth of July, which produces a whole mix of places keeping normal hours, some closing early, and others taking the day off to…
Great New Mexico Beer Festival returns with 22 breweries in attendance
While some of us are on vacation, those still in Albuquerque and parts beyond can converge upon Balloon Fiesta Park for the Great New Mexico Beer Festival this Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. This outdoor fest was previously held in 2022. This time around there will be 22 breweries in attendance, most notably including…
Second Street Brewery to host 4th Annual Crab and Pilsner Festival this Father’s Day weekend
When I think about the reasons why I love living here in Santa Fe, its vibrant seafood scene is not exactly first on my list. But, when June rolls around, seafood, more to the point, crab, makes me feel a bit less salty about the Cerrillos traffic, and a little bit sweeter about the weird…
Trio of New Mexico breweries combine for 6 medals at western beer competition
It was a bountiful day for three local breweries at the North American Beer Awards last weekend. Yeah, we probably should have written about this a lot sooner, but with age comes forgetfulness. Anyway, thanks to those who sent reminders and were patient. Without further ado, here are the six medals, two apiece, won by…
The season begins just in time for SummerFest in Los Alamos
Summer took its time getting going this year, but now that the heat has arrived, it feels like the right time to head to the mountains to cool off. The timing is perfect, because Pajarito Mountain in Los Alamos is hosting its annual SummerFest this Saturday, with the beer festival from 1 to 6 p.m….
