One of the most exciting aspects of visiting a new city is checking out all of the local industries and shops. It’s these local entrepreneurs who showcase what makes an area so unique. At The Santa Fe Dispensary, we love being a part of such a vibrant community, and we’re proud to work alongside local Santa Fe brewing companies who pour their soul into their craft.
But with dozens of unique brewers in New Mexico, it can be hard to select a few to try out during a visit.
Read on for a short list (in no particular order) of some of our favorite Santa Fe breweries that we believe help make our city a fantastic experience for locals and visitors alike.
Santa Fe Brewing Company
No list of Santa Fe breweries would be complete without including The Santa Fe Brewing Company. This local brewery is one of the oldest in Santa Fe.
The Santa Fe Brewing Company got its start in Santa Fe back in 1988 and has been here ever since. Not only do they hold the title of being the oldest brewery in New Mexico, but over the past 35 years they’ve also become the largest New Mexico-based brewery.
In addition to showcasing the unique flavors of NM beer and other spirited drinks, these pillars of local industry also host a variety of events in the area. If you’re planning a visit, be sure to check out their calendar to keep up-to-date on the fun they have planned.
Bear Creek Brewing Co.
From the oldest Santa Fe brewing company to one of the newest, Bear Creek Brewing Co. is a local brew company that got its start in a Santa Fe backyard and continues to invest heavily in the community.
Bear Creek Brewing Co. offers up affordable brews and makes a point to use as many locally sourced ingredients as possible when crafting their popular pizzas and other dishes.
Hidden Mountain
Hidden Mountain is another local brewery that pours the unique culture and spirit of the High Rio Grande Valley into every drop of its flavorful creations. We appreciate their commitment to history, traditions, and being a great representative of the culture of Santa Fe.
Rowley Farmhouse Ales
Rowley Farmhouse Ales brings so much more than a simple IPA to the table. Rowley Farmhouse embodies the local community coming together to share what makes Santa Fe so special: its passion.
In addition to having fantastic brews, this Santa Fe brewing company also features drafts from other distinguished breweries and has a menu that can help make a night out enjoying the flavors of Santa Fe one to remember.
Second Street Brewery
Want to know a fun fact about Second Street Brewery? They are actually the birthplace of several other breweries, including Rowley Farmhouse Ales. This staple of the Santa Fe brewing landscape since 1996 has cemented memories and flavors in the minds of people lucky enough to grab one of their amazing drinks.
While they have fantastic locations in Santa Fe to visit, you can also find their products in stores across the state to enjoy in between stopping by for one of the many events they hold each week.
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
The last – but certainly not least – brewery on our list is Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery. While Tumbleroot is very new to the Santa Fe brewing scene, having only been in business since 2018, they’ve certainly left their mark on the industry.
With live music artists and multiple award-winning brews that feature organic and wild-grown ingredients, a visit to one of their locations is a great pit stop to sample some of the best that Santa Fe has to offer.
When it comes to visiting Santa Fe, there are so many amazing local entrepreneurs who can help enhance your time in the city. With such a rich history and tons of local staples like the Santa Fe brewing companies featured here, finding options to suit your unique taste leaves you spoiled for choice.
As you’re exploring the best local Santa Fe brewing companies and seeing all that the city has to offer, be sure to stop by the shop to check out more of New Mexico’s finest producers featured at The Santa Fe Dispensary.