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,…

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…

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…

The Week Ahead in Beer: Another beer holiday falls on a Monday

Well, darn it, for the second time this year a major holiday for beer is falling on a Monday. Yup, Cinco de Mayo follows in the unfortunate footsteps of St. Patrick’s Day by kicking off a week instead of ending it. That does mean there will be some festivities over the weekend — the Isotopes…

The Week Ahead in Beer: Bringing the funk, the metal and a whole lot more

There have been past weeks filled with a wide variety of different types of events and themes, but we gotta admit, this week might take the cake. (Mmm, cake) Anyway, this weekend will feature comedy, belly dancing, weird metal, a yard sale, a funky festival, Easter fun for grown-ups, a certain contest, and traditional metal….