Santa Fe may be famous for its art, architecture, and New Mexican cuisine, but its craft beer scene deserves a place on your itinerary, too. Local breweries range from large operations with expansive beer gardens to smaller brewers specializing in farmhouse ales and experimental releases.
Visiting a brewery is also one of the more relaxed things to do in Santa Fe after sightseeing, hiking, or exploring the galleries downtown. Here are five Santa Fe breweries worth knowing before your trip.
Santa Fe Brewing Company
Santa Fe Brewing Company calls itself New Mexico’s original craft brewery and offers an extensive lineup of year-round and seasonal beers. Choices include Happy Camper IPA, Pepe Loco Mexican Style Lager, Santa Fe Nut Brown Ale, and Social Hour, along with rotating seasonal releases.
The Beer Hall at HQ is an excellent choice for travelers who want room to relax. It features 27 taps along with a large outdoor beer garden and mountain views. Food is also available from the on-site kitchen, making this an easy stop when your group wants drinks and a casual meal.
Second Street Brewery
Second Street Brewery has been part of Santa Fe’s brewing scene since 1996. Today, visitors can choose between two locations: the Railyard and Rufina Taproom. Both combine locally brewed beer with full dining menus.
Its core beers include Agua Fria Pilsner, Boneshaker Amber, Cream Stout, Kölsch, and 2920 IPA, plus seasonal specialty and sour releases. The brewery has also earned multiple honors at the World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival.
The Railyard location is particularly convenient for pairing a brewery visit with galleries, shopping, and other nearby attractions before returning to your Santa Fe vacation rentals.
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
Tumbleroot gives visitors more than beer to explore. The local company produces beer and spirits and operates several distinct spaces around Santa Fe.
Alegría on Agua Fria combines locally made beer, cocktails, food trucks, and frequent live entertainment. The Rancho Viejo tasting room is connected to Tumbleroot’s brewery and distillery, while its Pottery Pub near the Plaza combines drinks, snacks, and hands-on clay activities.
For groups with different drink preferences, Tumbleroot’s mix of beer, cocktails, and spirits can make planning an evening especially easy.
Rowley Farmhouse Ales
Travelers interested in farmhouse and sour beers should put Rowley Farmhouse Ales on their list. This independently owned brewery focuses on rustic farmhouse ales and mixed-culture fermentation inspired by American and European brewing traditions.
Its beer selection extends beyond its own creations, with additional drafts and bottles from New Mexico and breweries around the world. Rowley also operates as a farm-to-table gastropub, with food designed to complement its beer selection.
Hidden Mountain Brewing Company
Hidden Mountain Brewing Company grew from the former Blue Corn Brewery and continues a brewing history in Santa Fe that dates back decades. Its Cerrillos Road location combines house-brewed beer with a casual restaurant experience.
The brewery has produced a broad range of styles over the years, including IPAs, lagers, brown ales, sours, and other specialty beers. Because brewery offerings can change, checking the current selection before visiting is a smart addition to your trip planning.
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Final Thoughts
The best breweries in Santa Fe offer plenty of variety. Santa Fe Brewing Company is a strong choice for a broad beer selection and spacious beer garden, Second Street brings decades of local brewing history, and Tumbleroot combines craft beverages with entertainment and creative experiences. Rowley Farmhouse Ales stands out for mixed-culture and farmhouse styles, while Hidden Mountain adds another long-running local brewing tradition to the list.
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