Well, look at that, a national holiday finally falls on a weekend. After a year of Monday holidays (St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, etc.), it’s nice to have the Fourth of July on a Friday. Well, maybe for us regular folks, but it does put a slight crimp in things for breweries. Fridays are…
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Show those lagers some love as Canteen brings back celebration of style
We do love us some lagers in the Crew. Dark lagers, light lagers, traditional lagers, experimental lagers, you name it, we will probably drink it. That’s what makes this Saturday special, as Canteen Brewhouse has gathered 17 of their finest brewery friends together for the third annual For the Love of Lagers. This special celebration…
High and Dry underwent a renovation in more ways than meets the eye
The transformation of High and Dry Brewing is almost complete, one that extends beyond the remodel that customers will now see out front. I caught up with new general manager Kyle Gaston, new head brewer Cami O’Brien, and now full owner Mark Baker to learn all about what has been going on and what is…
Run do not walk down the road for this year’s NM Pint Glass Day
Just in case you are not on social media, or do not follow that many breweries on there, you might have missed that Wednesday is New Mexico Pint Glass Day. For the fifth year running, the New Mexico Brewers Guild is releasing a special commemorative pint glass at participating breweries throughout the state. This year’s…
The Week Ahead in Beer: Kaktus’ biggest event leads a jam-packed weekend
This is another one of those event-heavy weekends with a little something for everyone, but Sunday specifically is for the dads. Timing out their biggest annual event with Father’s Day, Kaktus Brewing is once again set to host the Farmhouse Ale Event at Loretto Park in Bernalillo. There will be food trucks, a beer garden,…
The spirit of collaboration is alive and well at 3rd annual United in Beer
Grab your sunscreen and a comfy pair of shoes, it’s go-time for one of our favorite outdoor summer beer festivals. United in Beer returns to The Corral at Ex Novo Corrales this Saturday, with VIP hour kicking off at noon, followed by general admission at 1 p.m., and it all wraps up by 5 p.m….
The Week Ahead in Beer: Getting festive to finish May at Flock of Moons
Our good friends over at Flock of Moons told us that they missed Oktoberfest a whole lot. Their event, Flocktoberfest, was one of our favorite last fall, so we were in complete agreement when they announced Maifest, a German-themed celebration of the spring season. It will take place at the brewery from 3 to 11…
Game on! Boxing Bear kicks it up a notch for 2025 edition of Bear Fest
It’s time to get those competitive fires burning, because Bear Fest is back with a whole new setup of the ultimate backyard games, plus a new beer, food, music, vendors, merchandise and more this Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. at Boxing Bear Firestone. I was joined by events coordinator Astrid Galarza, social media manager…
Playing the waiting game or a preview of what stories are on deck for summer
Last week was quiet. Like, ridiculously quiet, as far as beer stories go. We have entered into a bit of a news lull, it appears, as breweries prep for the summer rush that they know/hope is coming. Everyone could use a great a summer, and most that we have spoken to recently are optimistic after…
The Week Ahead in Beer: Make it all about mom this weekend or else
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and if you forgot, well, umbers, you’re in trouble. Exceptions for that can exist, of course, but for many people there will be a last-minute scramble for flowers, cards, chocolates, gifts, whatever the mom(s) in your life happen to like. The breweries are getting in on this for the last-minute…