In the first two months of 2016, five breweries opened across the Albuquerque metro area. It was perhaps the pinnacle moment of the growth of the local scene. Not all five made it to their 10th anniversary, but four did and two of those breweries are celebrating this weekend. Sidetrack will celebrate Saturday from noon…
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Sidetrack stays on track even after big change behind the scenes
We feel old. Sidetrack, the little brewery that could, is turning 10 years old this month. It feels like just yesterday that we were making our first visit to the quaint taproom on Second Street between Lead and Coal. But no, it really has been a decade of good times, chill vibes, and tasty brews….
Sidetrack owners prepare to hand over reins to trusted friend and colleague
The time has come for a change at Sidetrack Brewing, but fear not, for the brewery will be in good hands going forward. This Friday will feature a going-away party for owners Dan Herr and Anne O’Neill, and a welcoming of sorts for a familiar face to many who will be taking over the business….
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 retirement rush: A generation of brewery owners nears the exit
A certain surprise Instagram post from the weekend got us thinking about one of those almost-impossible-to-definitively-answer questions. Are all these brewery owner retirement announcements just random, or this is a new trend? The latest was that aforementioned post by Sidetrack owners Dan Herr and Anne O’Neill, who are stepping back and handing the reins to…
The Week Ahead in Beer: A very fine nine years for Sidetrack
The beginning of 2016 might have seen the greatest number of brewery openings ever concentrated into a three-month stretch. Five breweries would debut in Albuquerque between January and March, giving us all a bit of whiplash. One that has stood the test of time and become a favorite among beer geeks and the general public…
The Week Ahead in Beer: The doggos get to enjoy spooky season at Sidetrack
As Balloon Fiesta zips toward its conclusion this weekend, spooky season will continue with a few more fun events, including one for the four-legged friends who frequent our brewery patios. Sidetrack is hosting a Dog Costume Contest this Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The registration fee is $10 per dog, and all dogs must…
Downshift doubles down for Ruidoso with Collective Good and Oktoberfest
Every town, particularly those affected by natural disasters, needs a champion or two. Ruidoso has an entire brewery dedicated to its recovery after wildfires and subsequent flooding hammered the town over the course of this summer. Downshift Brewing is far from done, however, as that process continues for their surrounding community. We caught up with…
Cask Festival returns to Sidetrack with varied lineup from 13 breweries
Well, first, the good news is that the annual Cask Festival is back at Sidetrack Brewing this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The bad news is that it has sold out, so if you were not lucky enough to snag a ticket, continuing to read this could just make you sad and a bit…
The Week Ahead in Beer: Celebrating women, baseball and a Run with Joy
Some weeks it can be hard to pick a single thing to focus on here in the intro. This week, the dilemma was more what don’t we focus on, and leave out, and subsequently feel really bad about doing that. Ah, to heck with it, let us sum up a very event-heavy week with some…
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