Resource


 

If there is one thing, I have learned it is that breweries can be, and usually are located anywhere. That is exactly the case in the Northeast Heights neighborhood of Albuquerque where tucked away in the back of a shopping center lies a small neighborhood brewery. Not only do they make great beer in a wide variety of styles, but they also focus on being eco-friendly, as well as philanthropic, and community based. To top it all off they also opened their doors during the height of the pandemic, so when near Candelaria and Eubank make sure to stop by and sample Resource Brewing. 

When you first drive up it is evident just how small this brewery is, and it is easy to drive by and miss altogether. Inside though it is a very welcoming brewery that has a very comfortable feel to it. One of my favorite aspects is that there is only a small divider separating guests from the brewhouse and fermenters. Follow that around and you will be greeted at the bar by very friendly servers. The rest of the décor in the brewery is very nice and modern. The bar back is rustic looking tiles with the menu placed throughout, and the rest of the brewery has lots of great artwork to look at while enjoying a pint. In addition, there is a small pet friendly patio. So, the only question is what to drink?

Like I said earlier Resource does a great job of brewing beers in multiple styles so there is sure to be something that everybody will like. I opted for a flight to sample a little bit of everything, and I tried the Kolsch, Schwarzbier, Citra IPA, and a Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal Stout. All were very good but the highlights for me were the Schwarzbier which had subtly roasted flavor, but was light, crisp, and refreshing. The other highlight was the Stout, which was rich, a little sweet from the coconut, but the blueberry flavor was very unique and added a fresh flavor that I have not had before at any brewery. The Kolsch and IPA were also very good, but just barely missed out on being my favorite. Thankfully Resource has plenty of options to take their amazing beers home. They have a cooler where certain bottles are available for sale, as well as growlers in various sizes.

While I knew about this brewery shortly after I moved here it took me a while to finally visit, and I really wish I had gone sooner. From all aspects this was a great brewery experience. The environment inside was comfortable, the staff was friendly and welcoming, the beer was very good, and there was a great sense of community, which is one of their goals. I would go back for a pint of any of the beers I tried and would also be curious about what new beers they come out with. I would highly recommend to craft beer fans, or anyone wanting to try a new place, and will make a repeat visit myself. 

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