Beer is the name of the game. Craft breweries are growing and Santa Fe is booming with incredible breweries all over town. While you could stumble upon any brewery in town and be met with a refreshing brew, there are a couple that are simply too good to miss. Here are 5 of the best breweries in and around Santa Fe.
Chili Line Brewery
With two locations in Santa Fe, there is no excuse to miss Chili Line Brewery. This laid back and intimate brewery is loved for their ever-changing rotation of beers. Because every beer is produced in one-barrel (31 gallon) batches, each tap is fresh and runs out as quickly as they can make it. Grab their seasonal beers made with local ingredients and keep your flavor palate moving with all the new and exciting beers coming out.
Blue Corn Brewery
Craft breweries are not a new thing. Blue Corn Brewing has been in the business since 1997 and is one of the first breweries in the entire state. Their small-batch brews are traditional in nature but have been perfected over time to be incredibly smooth and sippable. Head in for a flight of beers and grab a meal off their menu featuring classic pub food with a southwest twist. Order a plate of hot wings with a honey-chipotle glaze, a cup of green chile bacon mac & cheese, or their scrumptious blue corn tacos.
Honeymoon Brewery:
If there is one thing to be thankful to the craft brewing movement, it is the invention of hard kombucha. If you haven’t tried this growing trend, then Honeymoon Brewery is a perfect place to hop on board. This gluten-free beverage is fruity and tart with a little kick of 5.5% ABV. You can find the perfect hard kombucha to match your flavor palate. Go for a floral blend of jasmine and hibiscus for a light and refreshing brew or embrace summer with a heavy stone fruit presence and tart finish.
The Blue Heron Brewing Company
Take a trip to the little town of Rinconada and you’ll be rewarded with a crisp cold beer from Blue Heron Brewery for your travels. This intimate brewery has a great selection of beers and offers tasty charcuterie boards for a perfect mid-afternoon snack. Stop in after a day of white water rafting the Rio Grande, mountain biking the steep trails, or as a treat on your way to and from Taos.
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op
Just outside of Santa Fe, in the charming mountain town of Los Alamos lies one of the most beloved breweries in the state. This warm and inviting taproom is always filled with laughter and excitement. Grab a flight of beers after a long day of hiking or simply make the trip to sit back and relax with some of the best views in town. Look for the iconic clawfoot tub outside of the brewery and you’ll know you’re heading in the right direction.
Hit one for a refreshing afternoon excursion or string them all together for the ultimate Santa Fe ale trail. These breweries are just too good to miss!
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