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This is truly a hoppy time of year, is it not? (Photo courtesy of Ex Novo) Every now and again, we get a heads up that a new beer is coming, only to then get a second notice that it will be held back a bit. Oftentimes, that just makes us more excited for the brew in question. In the case of Ex Novo, they teased us with Lords of Hoptown, a new d ...

Head brewer Justin Hamilton has gone mad, again, with another hazy IPA to celebrate his brewery’s anniversary! (All photos courtesy of Boxing Bear) Brewery anniversary parties are often a highlight on the annual beer calendar. Some are subtle and just an enjoyable way to raise a pint in honor of your favorite watering hole. Others are gra ...

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 eight breweries, one in Los Alamos, one in Moriarty, one in Red River, one in Silver City, and one in Truth or Consequences also joining the party. Stoutmeister p ...

Brewer David Facey inspects his new equipment. (Photo courtesy of Sobremesa) Back when I interviewed the Bow & Arrow Brewing staff about their new canning line, co-owner Shyla Sheppard said that the forthcoming Rambler Taproom in Farmington has been placed on indefinite hold. It made sense, not having a patio and all, but it ended up gettin ...

Boxing Bear’s West Downtown Taproom has been one of several brewery locations around the Albuquerque area to benefit from an expanded patio. In early June, Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) worked with city and state officials to create and pass an initiative allowing businesses to expand their existing patios or create makeshift patios if t ...

Brewery owners in Santa Fe are trying to remain optimistic under tough circumstances these days. About a week ago, the governor renewed restrictions on indoor dining for all restaurants and breweries, and quite a few brewery and restaurant operators were quick to weigh in with their opinions. Across various social media platforms, a great deal ...

Ale Republic owners Patrick Johnson, left, and Zachary Gould take a moment to enjoy their cozy patio in Cedar Crest. They promised they were smiling under their masks. Ten degrees cooler than Albuquerque, hummingbirds darting about, a flight of beer, and a fresh carne pizza pretty much summed up my visit to Ale Republic in Cedar Crest this week ...

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 eight breweries, one in Los Alamos, one in Moriarty, one in Red River, one in Silver City, and one in Truth or Consequences also joining the party. Stoutmeister p ...

Bathtub Row has been among the many breweries to pivot to a mainly to-go setup. (Photo courtesy of Bathtub Row) The Brew Crew has been reporting on how the coronavirus pandemic and related regulations have been affecting the breweries around the state. No one expected to have to suddenly close their doors for several months. Even today, in the ...

The lights are off for good at the Tractor Brewing taproom in Four Hills. Well, that sure was an interesting few days over on social media. The reactions to our last couple of stories about the latest change to the governor’s health orders — no more indoor seating at breweries or restaurants starting today (Monday) — brought o ...