This seems like as good a time as any to dig through the old beer notebook and see what little tidbits of news are worth sharing. We found just enough, for a change. First up, quite literally, is the preliminary round of the 2026 New Mexico IPA Challenge. For those new to the competition, it’s…
Tag: New Mexico Brewers Guild
NM Brewers Guild’s annual Pint Glass Day pays tribute to the Mother Road
It’s time to make some room in the old beer glass cabinet. The New Mexico Brewers Guild’s annual Pint Glass Day is this Wednesday at breweries across the state. The design this year, by local artist Stefan Jennings Batista, is meant to honor Route 66 on its 100-year anniversary. That, of course, was planned out…
Beer Prom brings together 8 brewery collaborations with retro dance party
Get your dancing shoes on, it’s beer time. Well, it’s Beer Prom time this Saturday at Ex Novo Corrales, a reinvention of the United in Beer collaboration festival. “Well, the origin of change, truly, we were wanting to be a better direct connect with the (New Mexico) Brewers Guild,” said Stevo Jeter, Ex Novo’s director…
Bathtub Row claims a worthy crown at the 10th annual Stout Invitational
The wind was a tad chilly, but the sun was bright and the beers were dark as the New Mexico Brewers Guild’s annual Stout Invitational returned at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Los Alamos on Saturday afternoon. A tray of 16 opaque delights greeted the sold-out crowds over three sessions, with a final winner crowned…
A little winter returns just in time for Stout Invitational at Bathtub Row
The temperatures are dropping outside, as if Mother Nature knew that this weekend is all about the stouts and wanted to provide a suitable atmosphere. The New Mexico Brewers Guild’s annual Stout Invitational returns to Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Los Alamos this Saturday afternoon, A field of 16 stouts will be sampled and judged…
WinterBrew once again showcased the finest dark beers across the state
At this point, if you have not gone to WinterBrew with all that we have extolled about this amazing festival over the years, there may not be much hope for you. Work is getting in the way? Call in sick. Need to take care of your kids? Just leave out some food and water, they…
WinterBrew boasts new beer releases and some classic big brews
Do not let that approaching winter storm deter you, for WinterBrew is back this Friday at the Santa Fe Farmers Market at the Railyard. There are still some tickets available, so grab them while you can because this event always sells out. As we noted in our first preview from a couple weeks ago, there…
WinterBrew creeps ever closer with some fun new additions
The Crew loves WinterBrew, but you probably figured that out by now. We have made no secret of our genuine affection for this annual event put on by the New Mexico Brewers Guild at the Santa Fe Farmers Market. It brings together local breweries only, all during the best beer time of the year, to…
New Mexico Brewers Guild stays in the fight against the industry downturn
When the phone rings these days, New Mexico Brewers Guild executive director Ebbie Edmonston braces herself for another round of media questions relating to all the doom and gloom around the craft beer industry. Trust me, on that point I can sympathize, especially of late. Edmonston, though, handles it all with aplomb, keeping the focus…
Tractor and NM Brewers Guild team up to create Zombie Carnival
Murphy’s Law was an uninvited guest to last year’s pre-Halloween festivities at Tractor Wells Park, as some may recall. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong, it seemed. Undaunted by that experience, Tractor events and marketing director Jeremy Kinter will bring back the Zombie Carnival this Saturday night from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. “This…
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