Santa Fe Brewing



 

Being from Colorado craft beer is part of the culture one lives by, and I was very relieved to see that culture translate to New Mexico. Also, just like in Colorado there are always those bucket list breweries that must be checked off. Those breweries that paved the way for craft breweries in the state, and the ones that are still going strong today. So, it was only a matter of time until I paid that brewery a visit, and it couldn’t be one of their multiple locations, but instead the original. Of course, I could only be talking about Santa Fe Brewing. 

Now to clarify this was not my first trip to Santa Fe Brewing, I went years ago the first time I came for fiesta. I enjoyed it then, but upon my most recent visit I was surprised how much this brewery had expanded. I was surprised how much this place had changed and grown. The new interior is nothing short of beautiful with the large windows, merchandise shop, and large bar to order any assortment of Santa Fe Beers or cocktails. But the highlight is the new expanded beer garden. The picnic tables provide room for groups of all sizes, with great views of the surrounding mountains. The standing taco truck allows a great food option, and giant connect four allows guests a fun time to enjoy with their beer. 

Speaking of the beer, there is a wide variety for fans of all styles. For fans of lighter beers there is no better offering than the newest beer the NMX Standard. This easy drinking blonde ale is perfect to enjoy while taking in the mountain scenery and enjoying the New Mexico sun. Also, just as refreshing are the Pepe Loco Lager, and Social Hour Wit. For the hop fans out there the 7K IPA is a great representation of a west coast IPA, and the Santa FHazy is tropical, juicy, and perfect for fans of the hazy style. For fans of darker beers, the nut brown, and imperial java stout are classic beers, and a reminder of why this brewery is so iconic. Also available is wine, cider, and beer inspired cocktails including their version of micheladas, and beergaritas. 

In this day and age where craft breweries are opening up left and right it is always important to remember why craft beer exists in the first place. In New Mexico Santa Fe Brewing is the reason. For almost twenty-five years they have been producing high quality beers for the masses to enjoy, and without them the industry might not exist in this state. There is not such thing as a bad beer from Santa Fe, whether it is a year-round or a seasonal offering. This is a brewery that should be on every New Mexicans bucket list to go and see at least once. So far I’ve already been twice, but know that this will be a visit for years to come. 

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