I will admit I was way too curious. When I found out a new brewery would be opening at an actual junkyard in Grants the same weekend friends and I would be driving back through there from Vegas, I had to stop by and see the place for myself. First off, it is really hard…
The Week Ahead in Beer: Things to do in ABQ when you’re not a hophead
Greetings, New Mexico craft beer lovers. Stoutmeister here with The Week Ahead in Beer. This column covers all the breweries in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties, with Santa Fe’s four breweries and one down in Socorro and the other in Los Alamos also joining the party. The preliminary round of the IPA Challenge is this Saturday…
Camping at a hop farm is one unique experience
This past weekend, Porter Pounder and I got the opportunity to camp overnight at the Santa Fe Brewing Hop Farm. SFBC sales rep Silas Sims rounded up a small group and led us up there. For those who have no idea where it is at, the farm is located in Rinconada, along the highway between…
Marble continues upward trajectory with rooftop deck
It can be hard to beat the view at Marble Brewery. No, not like that, we are referring to the new downtown rooftop deck, which opens to the public today (Friday) at 4 p.m. The staff was putting the finishing touches on the space Thursday afternoon before Brew Club members could hang out. The deck…
Meet Blue Corn Brewery’s new head brewer
Blue Corn Brewery has undergone quite a bit of change throughout the years since it opened in 1992. One thing that hasn’t changed is that this humble 7-barrel brewpub has been a springboard for many great careers in the New Mexico Brewing industry. The names Daniel Jaramillo, John Bullard, Jordy Dralle, Justin Hamilton, and James…
The Week Ahead in Beer: Enjoy a Marble pint atop the brewery
Greetings, New Mexico craft beer lovers. Stoutmeister here with The Week Ahead in Beer. This column covers all the breweries in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties, with Santa Fe’s four breweries and one down in Socorro and the other in Los Alamos also joining the party. One of those FAQs that we have gotten in the…
Pork & Brew tops list of beer-centric events for July 4 weekend
It is another Fourth of July weekend, which means it is once again time for Pork & Brew. The 13th annual edition of this Rio Rancho-based event will take place this Saturday through Monday at the Santa Ana Star Center. Just like last year, there will be quite a bit of craft beer on tap….
Red Door set to open their downtown taproom this week
Red Door will finally swing open the doors to their downtown taproom in the Simms Building this Thursday Friday starting at 11 a.m. It will be the second notable taproom opening of 2016 following Nexus Silver on the West Side. I got a tour of the place last Friday, where construction was still buzzing as…
Beer Notes: Happy 20th anniversary to Sierra Blanca
Sierra Blanca Brewing is celebrating their 20th anniversary this Saturday with a big party at the brewery in Moriarty. From 2 to 9 p.m., the beer garden will be hopping (pun intended) with live music, food trucks, a kids zone, and more. There is a $5 cover, but kids 12 and under get in for…
Alien Brew Pub expands their (beer) universe
This week, I had the pleasure of briefly speaking with Ben Couger and John Gonzales at Alien Brew Pub to get an update on their small batch program. I am really glad I stopped by, because there is exciting news. John tells me that ABP will be starting a Firkin Friday (hopefully beginning next week,…
DARK SIDE BREW CREW 