Marble Brewery (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Marble Brewery

Company type	Private
Industry	Brewing
Founded	2008 (2008)
Headquarters	Albuquerque , United States
Area served	New Mexico, Arizona, Southwest Texas, Southwest Colorado
Products	Beer
Number of employees	100+ (2019)

Marble Brewery is a brewing company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, established in 2008. Situated on Marble Avenue, its 30-barrel brewhouse crafts a variety of traditional and seasonal beers, highlighted by its signature Double White. By 2018, Marble had become the second largest brewery in New Mexico, producing approximately 23,000 US barrels annually. A significant facility expansion completed in 2016 increased its production capability to 30,000 barrels. The brewery has received numerous accolades, notably being named Small Brewery and Brewmaster of the Year at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival.

In addition to its central location downtown, Marble maintains two additional taprooms located in Northeast Heights and the West Side. The Northeast Heights venue features the Mav Lab, a 10-barrel brewhouse dedicated to crafting specialty beers distributed across all taprooms. Marble formerly operated a taproom in Santa Fe until it was closed in 2015.

The company employs a workforce exceeding 100 individuals across its brewing facilities and taproom locations.

Beers

As of 2019, Marble Brewery's portfolio includes ten beers available year-round:

• Double White – A Belgian-style wheat ale infused with classic spices. ABV: 7.0%
• India Pale Ale – An IPA characterized by citrus notes and a lively hop presence. ABV: 6.8%
• Red Ale – Features Pacific Northwest hops balanced with caramel and toasted malt flavors. ABV: 6.5%
• Pilsner – A dry-hopped, unfiltered German-style pilsner offering floral and crisp qualities. ABV: 4.7%
• Wildflower Wheat – An American wheat ale sweetened with honey from New Mexico wildflowers. ABV: 5.6%
• Oatmeal Stout – Smooth stout brewed with flaked oats and roasted malts, showcasing espresso and chocolate undertones. ABV: 5.8%
• Cholo Stout – A stout featuring dark roasted malts complemented by bright Pacific Northwest hops. ABV: 6.9%
• DIPA – A deep golden double IPA abundant with juicy, resinous hop flavors. ABV: 8.0%
• Desert Fog – A hazy IPA highlighting aromas of orange, pineapple, and grapefruit. ABV: 7.2%
• Passionate Gose – A tart sour ale combining passion fruit flavor with a subtle saltiness. ABV: 4.8%

Beyond these core offerings, Marble produces various seasonal and limited-edition brews. The brewery operates in-house canning, bottling, and kegging lines and distributes its products throughout New Mexico, Arizona, Southwest Texas, and Southwest Colorado.

Awards

Between 2011 and 2017, Marble Brewery secured a total of eleven medals at the Great American Beer Festival, including honors for Best Small Brewery and Small Brewery Brewer in 2014. The "Double White" earned Bronze in 2012 and Gold in 2014 within the Other Strong Beer category. The "Imperial Red" garnered Silver (2012), Gold (2014), and Bronze (2015) awards in the Imperial Red category. Additionally, “Thunder from Dortmunder” received a Bronze medal in 2013, while the "Pilsner" claimed Bronze (2011), Silver (2013) for German Style Pilsner, as well as Bronze medals in both 2016 and 2017 for Kellerbier or Zwickelbier.

At the World Beer Cup, the "Pilsner" was awarded Gold in 2014 and Bronze in 2016 within the Kellerbier or Zwickelbier classification.

In 2017, Marble’s Cholo Stout achieved GABF Gold status, which led to its inclusion as a permanent offering within Marble's core beer lineup.

See also

• Albuquerque craft beer market
• List of breweries in New Mexico
• List of microbreweries
• New Mexico Brewer's Guild