The beer scene in Albuquerque is award-winning. A number of local breweries have won awards for their brews. Albuquerque is a great place to explore if you’re a beer-lover, and there are a few stops to put on your itinerary to maximize your trip.

Albuquerque Craft Beer Trail

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For an overview of some breweries around Albuquerque, download the Albuquerque Craft Beer Trail. Check in at locations on the pass and win prizes. Some locations include a discount that can be redeemed during your visit. Download the Albuquerque Craft Beer Trail today and start exploring.

 
 

Painted Lady Bed & Brew

An interior look at Ghost Light Saloon at Painted Lady Bed and Brew

For a brew-tastic stay in Albuquerque, book a room at Painted Lady Bed & Brew. Built in a former brothel and saloon that dates back to the 1890s, Painted Lady is steeped in history, and maybe a ghost or two. Enjoy a beer at the daily hoppy hour, located at the Ghost Light Saloon, a revamped trolley car.

ABQ Bike & Brew Tour

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Book an ABQ Bike & Brew Tour with Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals to experience the craft beer scene in a new way. Bike to a handful of iconic Albuquerque breweries and taste a beer flight at each one. Plus, you’ll get VIP tours of the breweries and exclusive collectible goodies.

Beer Events in Albuquerque

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Celebrate the beer scene in Albuquerque with many annual events that bring multiple breweries together in one place for you to try. The New Mexico Brew Fest happens every October. Taste some of the state’s top beers while enjoying food trucks, live music, yard games and more. The Great New Mexico Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival takes place in April. Attendees can enjoy delicious food from local food trucks while sipping on a beer. Explora hosts an annual “Science of Beer” night, where adults can learn about what it takes to brew beer, taste different beers and check out Explora after-hours. 

Other Things to Do

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Albuquerque has so much more to do. Spend your morning outside hiking in the Sandias or watching the sunrise in a hot air balloon before brewery-hopping in the afternoon. Decide if red or green chile is your favorite at one of the countless New Mexican restaurants, and head to a brewery afterward to unwind. No matter your interests, you’ll find your next adventure in Albuquerque.