New Mexico Beer:: A History of Brewing in the Land of Enchantment (American Palate)

Brewing in New Mexico began in the 1850s when small breweries serviced short-lived boomtowns teeming with early settlers thirsty for brew. By the time Prohibition came in 1918, New Mexico breweries were completely tapped out. It wasn't until 1988, when the Santa Fe Brewing Company began slaking local thirsts, that beer was again brewed in New Mexico. By the late 1990s, New Mexico was experiencing a resurgence in local brewing. Today, the state boasts a craft brewing renaissance. New Mexican breweries receive national attention, including eight medals at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival in Denver. Join author Jon C. Stott as he recounts New Mexico's brewing history, collects hops heritage and samples local brewpubs from across the state. "Brewing in New Mexico began in the 1850s when small breweries serviced short-lived boomtowns teeming with early settlers thirsty for brew. By the time Prohibition came in 1918 New Mexico breweries were completely tapped out. It wasn't until 1988, when the Santa fe Brewing Company began slaking local thirsts that beer was again brewed in New Mexico. By the late 1990s New Mexico was experiencing a resurgence in local brewing" -- From back cover Prologue. Exploring the "frontier of beer" Brewing in New Mexico: a brief history Albuquerque, west of Interstate 25 Albuquerque, east of Interstate 25 Albuquerque, beyond the city limits Santa Fe Taos Northern New Mexico Southern New Mexico Epilogue. The expanding "frontier of beer" Appendix. Beer styles and New Mexico examples.