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The New Mexico Brewers Guild is a 501(c)6 non-profit association dedicated to protecting the local craft brewing industry and promoting the enjoyment of excellent beer.

08/28/2026

The 2026 NMBG Technical Conference was a success thanks to our craft beer community!

We are immensely grateful to all of our sponsors, presenters, vendors and partners for sharing their time, expertise, products and support to our members. Thank you to the people within our membership for taking time to sit on panels and share their local knowledge to help all of our NM breweries grow stronger.

Our volunteers are the best around - we couldn't have gotten through the day without everyone's time and assistance; thank you! Some folks are even Enthusiast members and volunteers - let us know if you want more information on how to become either of these fine folks 😉

We were so happy to see some of our homebrew community and the public come by to enjoy the conference as well!

Please let us know if you need assistance connecting with any of our sponsors and partners listed below:













Zee Company

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The medals are in! We’re excited to announce the winners of the inaugural New Mexico Craft Beer Awards!Congratulations t...
08/25/2026

The medals are in! We’re excited to announce the winners of the inaugural New Mexico Craft Beer Awards!

Congratulations to all of the breweries who entered and helped make our first competition a success. The quality and creativity of New Mexico beer was on full display, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible brewers and beers that make our industry so special.

And now, the moment we’ve been waiting for:

Amber Beers
- Gold: Flock of Moons Brewing Company – Waning Crescent, Vienna Lager
- Silver: Tractor Brewing Co. – Farmers Tan, American Amber Ale
- Bronze: Class “M” Marzen – Nexus, American-Style Maerzen/Oktoberfest

American & International Lagers
- Gold: Lasso Brewing – Lasso Pils, German Pils
- Silver: Lasso Brewing – Kolsch, Kölsch
- Bronze: Boxing Bear Brewing Co. – El Sombearo, Mexican-Style Light Lager

IPA
- Gold: Sidetrack Brewing Company – Basecamp IPA, West Coast Style India Pale Ale
- Silver: Ponderosa Brewing Company – Ghost Train IPA, American IPA
- Bronze: Canteen Brewhouse – Exodus, West Coast Style India Pale Ale

Following the category judging, the three gold medal-winning beers advanced to a final Best of Show evaluation where they were judged to the style that they were entered.

Best of Show:
Sidetrack Brewing Company – Basecamp IPA, West Coast Style India Pale Ale

A huge thank you to every brewery that entered, our judges and volunteers, and everyone who helped bring the New Mexico Craft Beer Awards to life. We are so happy with the support for this event, we can’t wait to do it again!

Congratulations to all of our inaugural medalists!

Saturday, September 19 7pmIt’s back!!!! And, just in time for Halloween season! Lady Hawk will be hosting, and the Queen...
08/24/2026

Saturday, September 19 7pm
It’s back!!!! And, just in time for Halloween season! Lady Hawk will be hosting, and the Queens will get you in a scary good mood. The giving mood that is! Come support us by just purchasing a bingo ticket or dabber. So come play, give, drink and have some naughty fun!

PORTER: THE BEER, THE MYTH, THE LEGENDFew beer styles have a story quite like porter.At the New Mexico Brewers Guild Tec...
08/16/2026

PORTER: THE BEER, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND

Few beer styles have a story quite like porter.

At the New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conference, we’ll take a deep dive into the history, evolution, and brewing science behind one of the world’s most iconic dark beers.

Join Stephen Taylor, Director of Brewery Engineering at New Mexico State University, as he explores the story behind porter — where it came from, how the style evolved, and what makes it such an enduring part of brewing history.

From its legendary origins to the technical details that bring the style to life, this session promises a fascinating look at the intersection of beer history, brewing science, and the myths that surround one of brewing’s most storied styles.

Whether you’re a porter enthusiast, a brewing history nerd, or simply curious about how this classic style became a legend, you won’t want to miss it.

New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conference
August 21 from 9:00am – 4:00pm | CNM’s Robert P. Matteucci Building

Come for the science. Stay for the stories. Leave with a new appreciation for porter.

CIP — THEORY AND PRACTICAL INSIGHTSClean beer starts with clean equipment.At the New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conf...
08/16/2026

CIP — THEORY AND PRACTICAL INSIGHTS

Clean beer starts with clean equipment.

At the New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conference, we’ll take a closer look at one of the most important — and sometimes overlooked — parts of brewery operations: Clean-In-Place (CIP).

This session will break down the fundamentals of effective CIP programs, from the chemistry and sequence of a proper cleaning cycle to practical strategies for validating and auditing your system.

We’ll explore:
• The key stages of a CIP cycle and why each one matters
• Chemical concentration, contact time, and rinse efficacy
• Equipment considerations
• Documentation and recordkeeping
• ATP and microbiological monitoring
• Common CIP problems and how to correct them
• Practical approaches to building and maintaining an effective CIP program

Whether you’re running a small craft brewery or a high-volume production facility, reliable CIP is essential for product quality, consumer safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Our presenter, Oliver Meinhold, brings an impressive depth of brewing and technical experience, including degrees in Brewing Science and Industrial Engineering, seven years with the VLB in Berlin, seven years as an Assistant Professor at the Berlin Institute of Technology, and 14 years in his current role as Director of the Brewery Division and consultant for Zee Company. He is also a member of the MBAA Higher Education Committee and Vice-President of the MBAA District Mid-South.

New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conference
August 21 from 9:00am – 4:00pm | CNM’s Robert P. Matteucci Building

Come learn how to build a CIP program that works for you.

HOPS ACADEMY: From Hop History to the Future of Hop InnovationGet ready to get your hands sticky at this year’s NMBG Tec...
08/15/2026

HOPS ACADEMY: From Hop History to the Future of Hop Innovation

Get ready to get your hands sticky at this year’s NMBG Technical Conference with Haas Hops.

Tiffany and Shaelyn will lead you on this condensed Hops Academy journey from the origins of today’s modern hop varieties to the latest innovations changing how brewers use hops.

They’ll cover:
• Where today’s modern hop varieties came from
• Fresh ways to get more out of traditional T-90 pellets
• New and emerging hop products and how to use them
• A look at hop products from across the industry — not just Haas
• What’s next for hop innovation

And, of course, we’re going to get our hands dirty — or rather, sticky — with a hands-on hop rubbing session afterwards so you can experience these hops for yourself.

Whether you’re a hop fanatic, a seasoned brewer, or simply curious about where hop technology is headed, this is a session you’ll want to catch.

New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conference
August 21 from 9:00am – 4:00pm | CNM’s Robert P. Matteucci Building

Come for the history. Stay for the innovation. Leave smelling like hops.

GROWING BARLEY IN A DRYING CLIMATE: Why Water, Soil, and Regenerative Farming Matter to BrewersWhere does great beer beg...
08/15/2026

GROWING BARLEY IN A DRYING CLIMATE: Why Water, Soil, and Regenerative Farming Matter to Brewers

Where does great beer begin? Long before the brewhouse, it starts in the field.

At this year’s New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conference, Adam Gurtshaw of Root Shoot Malting will explore how a changing climate and increasing water risk are affecting one of brewing’s most important raw materials: barley.

Climate-driven water stress can impact barley quality, extract efficiency, flavor stability, and supply consistency — issues that ultimately make their way to the brewhouse.

So what can we do about it?

Adam will discuss how regenerative farming practices, including cover crops, reduced tillage, and diverse crop rotations, can help rebuild soil organic matter and improve water-holding capacity, making barley more resilient to drought and heat.

This session will connect the dots between soil health, water, agriculture, malting, and the beer in your glass — and explore why regenerative farming matters for the future of brewing.

New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conference
August 21 from 9:00am – 4:00pm | CNM’s Robert P. Matteucci Building

Join us for an important conversation about building a more resilient barley supply — from the ground up.

SETTING UP SUCCESSFUL FERMENTATIONSGreat fermentation starts long before yeast hits the wort.At the New Mexico Brewers G...
08/14/2026

SETTING UP SUCCESSFUL FERMENTATIONS

Great fermentation starts long before yeast hits the wort.

At the New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conference, Sean McClurg of Omega Yeast will break down how brewers can better control attenuation by understanding what happens on both the hot side and the cold side.

We’ll start in the mash, looking at how wort fermentability and sugar composition influence what a yeast strain can ultimately do. Think of it as setting up the dinner plate before inviting the yeast to the table.
From there, we’ll dive into yeast selection and management, including how different strains consume wort sugars differently and best practices for avoiding attenuation problems caused by poor yeast performance.

Then we’ll take it a step further and tackle some real-world technical challenges, including:
• Limiting ABV in NABLABs
• Targeting specific attenuation levels
• Managing attenuation in dry-hopped beers
• Troubleshooting fermentation performance

Whether you’re trying to hit a specific finishing gravity, control alcohol, or simply get more consistent fermentations, this session will give you practical tools to better understand and manage the process from mash tun to finished beer.

New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conference
August 21 from 9:00am – 4:00pm | CNM’s Robert P. Matteucci Building

Set up your wort for success. Give your yeast the tools it needs. Make better beer.

FROM SILOS TO SYSTEMS: Run a Business That Works TogetherProduction is focused on getting beer out the door. The taproom...
08/14/2026

FROM SILOS TO SYSTEMS: Run a Business That Works Together

Production is focused on getting beer out the door. The taproom is handling the weekend rush. Sales is putting out fires. Marketing is trying to post when there’s a spare minute. And leadership is somehow trying to keep everything moving while doing a dozen other jobs.

Everyone is working hard — so why does it still feel like the business is being held together with duct tape and good intentions?

At the New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conference, Julie will tackle how to move from disconnected departments to a business that actually works together.

This session will help you:
• Translate leadership goals into clear department targets
• Build a lightweight operating cadence without adding unnecessary meetings
• Choose metrics that actually reflect the health of your business
• Create communication and handoff systems that reduce rework and missed deadlines
• Spend less time reacting and more time running the business

The problem usually isn’t the people. It’s that different teams are working from different priorities and different definitions of success.

Let’s fix the system — without adding more bureaucracy.

New Mexico Brewers Guild Technical Conference
August 21 from 9:00am - 4:00pm | CNM’s Robert P. Matteucci Building

Come learn practical ways to get your brewery working as one business, instead of a collection of departments working in parallel.

Join us TOMORROW at 5pm on 96.3 KKOB with Tj Trout for Beer Friday 🍻This episode’s guests are from Boxing Bear Brewing C...
08/13/2026

Join us TOMORROW at 5pm on 96.3 KKOB with Tj Trout for Beer Friday 🍻

This episode’s guests are from Boxing Bear Brewing Co. who just won back-to-back IPA Challenges with their Juice Boxer Hazy IPA. Make sure to stop by and check them out!

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