50 Best Craft Breweries in Albuquerque

“This was exactly what I wanted to see. A Veteran owned business with a solid personality and space filling decorations to back it up. There were at least 15 beer options if I remember right. I got a flight to taste a little of everything, and it was all good. Get a snack... that might as well be a meal. I got the frito pie and didn't need dinner. The service is attentive and very fast.“

“It doesn't surprise me one bit to see excellent reviews of Flock of Moons. I discovered this place because my Instagram feed kept suggesting it. I popped in and was instantly impressed with the mellow, beautiful atmosphere. It feels like a brewery you would find in a beautiful part of a large city. Dare I use the term "classy"? The servers were so friendly and quick, and I loved the beer. Perfectly brewed beer. I've been returning, have gotten to know a couple of the servers (who are AWESOME people), have tried different beers, have brought friends and just love the place. It has become a favorite in Albuquerque. I like it so much, I wish they would open a location closer to me, but I'm still willing to make the drive here.“

“Great place to meet up with friends or have a business meeting. You'll always get great service and make new friends.“

“The beer and the service is fabulous. My favorite brewery in ABQ!“

“AMAZING food, brews, service and atmosphere!!!“

“I don’t actually like beer, but I found myself at tractor brewery in Nob Hill and had such a lovely experience. I’ll definitely be going back again. Mainly because Of my server, his name was Deva . She was very helpful in helping me select something and even got me to try a few samples in here which I do not like. I ended up with a lovely cocktail. I would give a six star if you were to send me start serving wine! But anyway, the service and the atmosphere was lovely and my cocktail was lovely as well.“

“Friday night BBQ with awsome Strawberry Glazed smoked baby back Ribs“

“Always great beer! I love the patio! The art on the walls is spectacular!! I think my friend and I got a taste of just about everything! And we loved them ALL!! Their IPA's were so good! Loved the pilsner! Friendly staff! Just really enjoyed ourselves and we'll definitely go back“

“Very nice place to do business. All staff is friendly and professional, they received me early, I don’t spend 45 minutes loading 9 pallets, (so fast), no complaints, just no facilities o restroom to drivers, no overnight parking available but having a small bar into the brewing with restrooms, just parking in the street, no docks there, they load you with forklift but they working fast, thank you“

“Food and beer were delicious, the patio was misted, and the staff were super nice! We got the shrimp po boy and it was enough food to split. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, crisp on the outside but not chewy. I’ll be adding this place to my rotation!“

“This is one of my favorite venues. This brewery is so cute that I have to make a point not to become a barfly! They have a nice outdoor space with tables and benches. There is almost always a food truck nearby. I particularly enjoy their sours.“

“I'm skeptical of breweries, because I'm a very basic beer drinker( I love budweiser.) However, this Lizard Tail Brewery had amazingly kind staff, and really tasteful brews(im so used to breweries having nasty beers that taste like the esence of tree)! Every drink I had was SO GOOD! The staff was SO kind and inviting! 10/10 for sure!“

“Always great beer! I love the patio! The art on the walls is spectacular!! I think my friend and I got a taste of just about everything! And we loved them ALL!! Their IPA's were so good! Loved the pilsner! Friendly staff! Just really enjoyed ourselves and we'll definitely go back“

“Wow! I just loved this place I had to come give a good review. I had a berry grilled cheese with ham and it was to die for. Also have fun sober drinks. Family friendly and they have live entertainment on the weekends.“

“I had a nice kombucha, not too spicy, and left my tab open while I got some work done. My husband brought a coffee from Zendo next door which is allowed but not encouraged. It is not allowed the other way around (no beer in Zendo). I had a guy get a beer on my tab when his card wouldn't work and he gave a rose quartz necklace he made last night in exchange. Seems to me that we both came out ahead on this deal. Happy solstice!Ps: the outdoor bathroom smells really nice (no joke) but it took a sec to figure out how to turn the light on. It's kind of a button situation.“

“The crew is great. We always have great conversations with them.“

“Great coffee, excellent beer and great energy at this establishment!!!“

“Stopped in for the first time at this location and absolutely amazing. Staff was friendly and fast. Beer was tasty and the the sandwiches were top notch. I recommend the French Onion Grilled Cheese for sure! Thank you for a great experience.“

“This brewery is always my first and last stop when in ABQ. The owners put a lot of love and care into this place and the result is damn good beer. Add in the fact they are indigenous women, and pioneers in the industry and you can’t go wrong here. Cannot recommend it enough! Food truck rotation is also great, but love the option of bringing in outside food too. hayu masi, thank you, to the entire staff for another amazing visit.“

“Great beer selection, 2 DIPAs plus 3 Belgian style beers.“

“A solid 5 ⭐️! Oh how I miss you @Kiltcheck“

“Amazing and super friendly staff“

“Always try local craft beers in our travels. Just happen to be close to Tin Can Alley. The tap room employee at bar were great. I was asked the type of beer I like and they new what I would like to sample. I would recommend the upstairs bar it is outside and not as loud. Inside is load with echo’s. Would highly recommend.“

“grate place good beers and friendly fast service“

“4 1/2 stars - it's a nice place compared to some of the other local taprooms. I made a visit on the 8th anniversary of the space and had some cake and special beers, and the atmosphere was great. Everything was clean and there are multiple areas to sit in, with room for groups or space at the bar for solo operators. The only miss was the extremely expensive hot dog truck as food cart, with standard-sized dogs selling for 10+ of your American dollars. Ouch. You're better off dragging a couple slices from the parlor next door, imho, but ymmv. If you're up there in the heights, this might just be the best place you've got to grab a pint or to-go 6-pack. You could do worse, I suppose“

“Good times , good jams!!!!“

“Trivia!!! Every Monday night! So much fun!“

“SO happy to have our favorite beertender, Laurel, so close to us! Such a fun little spot to visit - great beer and cocktails and yummy food trucks. Definitely recommend visiting when Laurel is working - she makes you feel at home and like a regular (even if you're not! <3)“

“I had the pleasure of eating there in April and May of 2024. Both times the staff that work there are nice, easy going and know how to let you know what is popular in terms of their food menu. The salad sizes are good, and sandwiches and pizza are tasty. They have sodas if you are not a beer or wine drinker. Patrons looked happy. It is easy to get to with plenty of parking. Very clean place.“

“Still one of my favorite breweries with the best staff. Great beers even though I'm not a fan of all their styles. If they can improve their live music, the downtown brewery can be great again (MMGA?). They should have Proyecto Cumbion playing every other weekend.“

“I don't drink so I can't speak to the quality of the alcohol. But I used to live across the street and it always seemed fun!One time I locked myself out of my apartment and one of the bartenders let me borrow his phone to call someone to help me out.Definitely saved me then. Happy to see this place is still in business.“

“Awesome environment! Very relaxing and chill! Great service every time! I recommend to my peeps!“

“Harvest host excellent . Thank you“

“Everything about our experience was very good except initially the music was up so loud we had to ask the waitress if they could turn it down. Our group of 6 couldn't understand each other when the music was up so loud. Ambiance of the restaurant is excellent but the men's bathroom is showing hard use and could definately use some maintenance.“

“Great experience! Love the bartenders!“

“I'm not one for reviews unless really impressed or totally dislike a place, I been here twice and was really impressed. The food was great, beer was great, I wish they had one where I live.“

“Tractor Brewing has the best brewery tag line ever: Get Plowed! I have used it numerous times in my university Marketing courses. Of course, I remind my students that this is hyperbole, not meant to be taken literally.The beers are spot-on excellent, whether at the main brewery in Wells Park or their taprooms around town. I ordered the Sodbuster Pale Ale this time (6.5% ABV; 35 IBU). This is a delightfully refreshing pint, a perfect gateway to hoppier and more robust IPAs, but a standout on its own. It would be easy to consume a few of these in an evening.My friend ordered the New Mexican Lager (5.6% ABV; 23 IBU), which Tractor says is neither American nor Mexican. That’s kind of like saying a band is a little bit rock, a little bit country. Either way, he found it very much to his liking, a very drinkable beverage for hot summer nights.I am thankful to Tractor through the years for hosting Better Call Saul viewing parties, several of which I was able to attend in spite of my location four hours away. There’s a great vibe inside, one that screams community-minded. It seems there’s always something going on at Tractor on the weekends, which keeps people coming back for more. Like me.“

“Best beers, spirits and let’s not even mention the food!!!!! LEGENDARY!!!! Joel and Chef Marc Q are UNSTOPPABLE!!!“

“Love it here! Great beer and food available“

“Stopped in for pinball, directed from the Pinball map app. The nachos were sublime! Had a seltzer, I'm not a beer or alcohol person, but it was good. Pinball machines were in great shape. And the interior was very clean. I'm glad Sister was closed, because I discovered a new place worth returning to!“

“The food was great. Atmosphere was outstanding.“

“We visited this location just a few minutes after opening and it is no surprise why they got so busy so early. We had both beer and cocktails, and they were amazing! Our server was kind and patient. The food came out extremely fast and was the best food I have ever had at a brewery. Cannot wait to visit again!

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly environment, kids are welcomed.“

“Friendly and fun, knowledgeable and competent bartenders. Afternoons are great for kids as well. Atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, bar, bar height tables available. Outdoor patio when the weather is good. Kids and dogs welcome!Ohana Hut sells/serves within, fresh sushi and other dishes. It's been our afterwork go to for several years.

Update: I don't remember when I wrote my original review, but we just came home from Marble Westside, and we still love them!“

“Great food! Great beer! Great Service!“

“I don’t write a lot of reviews but I felt like my service and food on Thursday deserved a shout out. Firstly, Nicole our server was phenomenal. She was attentive, fun and sweet. Service lately has been lacking and Nicole reminded me that good service still exists. Second, the food was sooo good. I came here when they first opened and I must say the food has improved greatly! I know new restaurants need time to get into the grove of things and let me say they have it together. Our food was hot. It came out quickly and looked amazing. It also tasted amazing. We ordered the fried pickles, which were addicting. We also ordered the fish and chips. The fish was nicely battered and delicious. My husband ordered the burger. It was so good. The fries were hot and delicious . We will definitely be back!“

“The food is always consistent and extremely tasteful! Can’t find anything in the menu that I wouldn’t recommend! Worth every penny! I would even be as bold to say it’s the best burger in town“

“Delightful distillery with inventive cocktails made with fascinating infusions that tickle the taste without pretense. The bartenders show great personalities, especially on karaoke night. Great times, just don't trip the more manic karaoke performers.“

“Liked that they had live music. Interestingly, there wasn't much young crowd during the day we went (Friday night). Lots of old couples and people. They don't sell food except few appetizers. However they had good selection of beers/drinks. The servers were very friendly. Also, this place is little cramped and doesn't have much space as you would expect for typical brewery.“

“The menu was diverse, the gumbo was excellent, enchiladas were fantastic and the cherry/peach cobbler was as good as my grandmother's. My waitress (Steph) was attentive and informative about the menu and beer selections. Great dinner, great service and I will definitely be going back soon.“

“Can't say enough good things about this place! The bar staff are all super friendly. The rotating tap beers are always fun to try, and they have some of the best cheese curds in town.

Vegetarian options: Lots of options, willing to leave ingredients off

Dietary restrictions: No judgement for asking items left off/on the side“