List of breweries in New Mexico
| Company type | Various (nanobreweries, microbreweries, macrobreweries) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brewing |
| Headquarters | New Mexico , United States |
Area served | New Mexico and regionally |
Number of employees | 90 (direct, 2012) (2012) |
New Mexico Breweries offer an extensive selection of beer varieties that are distributed both locally and throughout the region. These establishments range from tiny nanobreweries and microbreweries to expansive international macrobreweries.
In 2012, the state was home to 35 brewing-related businesses—including breweries, brewpubs, importers, as well as company-owned packagers and wholesalers—that directly employed 90 individuals. Additionally, more than 6,400 jobs were supported indirectly in sectors such as wholesale and retail. That same year, there were 34 active brewer permits issued within New Mexico.
When considering direct employment alongside suppliers of raw materials and equipment, the brewery sector and its associated industries generated excess of $131 million in combined business and personal tax revenues. Taxes from consumer purchases of locally brewed products added another $69 million. In terms of craft breweries per capita, New Mexico ranked 12th nationally in 2012, boasting 27 craft breweries according to the Brewers Association.
To provide perspective, by the conclusion of 2013, the United States had a total of 2,822 breweries. Of these, 2,768 were craft breweries subdivided into 1,237 brewpubs, 1,412 microbreweries, and 119 regional craft breweries. The industry employed roughly 43,000 people across brewing and distribution roles and contributed over $246 billion to the economy that year.
Historic breweries
During the late nineteenth century, various breweries operated across New Mexico towns; however, most closed down due to statewide Prohibition enforcement by 1918. Significant examples include:
- Illinois Brewing Company (1882–1918) located in Socorro. Originally functioning as a liquor wholesaler, it expanded into brewing by the mid-1880s. Following Prohibition’s onset, it transitioned to manufacturing ice and soft drinks until ceasing operations in 1965. The former brewery building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and currently serves as a museum.
- Southwestern Brewery and Ice Company (1888–1918) based in Albuquerque. Famous for its Glorieta beer label, brewing activities ended with Prohibition; however, ice production continued until 1997. Its brewery structure from 1899 still stands and is recognized on the National Register.
- New Mexico Brewing Company (1936–37) in Albuquerque was the sole brewery established after Prohibition but shuttered within a year. It was auctioned off and reopened as Rio Grande Brewing Company (1937–39), producing Rio Grande Lager before closing permanently. The original brewery edifice at 2nd and Marquette was later repurposed for residential use and remains intact.
Northern New Mexico
- Abbey Brewing Company located in Abiquiú
- Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op situated in Los Alamos
- Red River Brewing Company based in Red River
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
- Bombs Away Beer Company
- Bosque Brewing Company
- Bow & Arrow Brewing Company
- Boxing Bear Brewing Company
- Canteen Brewhouse (previously known as Il Vicino Brewing Company) (also operates a taproom in Santa Fe)
- Dialogue Brewing and Gallery
- Dripline Brewery
- Flock Of Moons
- Gravity Bound Brewing Company
- High & Dry Brewing Company
- JUNO
- La Cumbre Brewing Company
- La Reforma
- Marble Brewery
- Nexus Brewery and Restaurant
- Ponderosa Brewing Company
- Quarter Celtic Brewpub
- Rio Bravo Brewing Company
- Sidetrack Brewing Company
- Steel Bender Brewyard
- Thirsty Eye Brewing Company
- Tractor Brewing Company
Corrales
Rio Rancho
Alamogordo
Las Cruces
Silver City
See also
- Beer in the United States
- List of breweries in the United States
- List of microbreweries
- List of wineries in New Mexico
References
External links
- New Mexico Brewer's Guild
- List of breweries in New Mexico at BeerAdvocate (dynamic list)