This is my ABQ Beer Passport review for Boese Brothers Brewery Tramway. Basic, a strip mall brewery. Interior is sparse and looks like any mom & pop strip mall taco place. Sun baked patio with views of the nearby Sandias, but not enjoyable until sunset. Tried the mexi lager which was enjoyed. The pilsner was too bitter and harsh to be crushable. Fantastic coffee flavor in the porter. None memorable to take some to go. Plenty of strip mall parking, dispensary next door. Don't know if they allow dogs. Cans to go, not sure about growlers. Bathroom was super clean and had more thought in design than the taproom. Service was ok with the bartender and cook less than enthusiastic about being there. The full album of low grade gangsta rap, complete wit lots of "bitches" & "pussy" gave off an uncomfortable vibe. The shift change female bartender was super friendly, full of smiles, and put on some more upbeat tunes. We had the Honcho burgers (way over salted/seasoned), a green chile double smash burger with basic school lunch buns & veggies. The fries had that skunky cooking oil flavor. Also had a couple of Burque Turkey sandwiches. Good but basic with thousand island dressing. Nothing remotely worth a return visit. read more

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In the few years we have lived here, I thought there was only one Boese Brothers brewery, but some friends told us about the Tramway location. So we had to check it out! The place and decor are quite cozy with warm and slightly dim lighting and some screens to watch a game or two. The tables can hold a good amount of people and even incentivize strangers to share some space. They have geeks who drink trivia on Wednesdays, by the way! The servers were quite attentive and fast. I think the manager was helped us first with our drinks. He was quite attentive. He sent another server for our food order. The other guy took our orders without notes and even remembering substitutions. The food was out in no time. Our drinks were decent with the blue berry açaí cider (the blackberry cider was too dry) and one of our friends had an IPA. I had the turkey pesto, the hubby had the Nashville hot fried chicken, and our friends had the Boese and the Cali burgers. The turkey pesto had a decent amount of turkey, but needed more pesto. The Nashville hot chicken was tangy more than hot, but it had a good flavor and on the drier end. Our friends described their burgers as ok. The fries were also ok. Overall, the ambiance and service were excellent providing a chill and friendly place to talk. The food and drinks were decent. read more

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Great location near Tramway that makes it easy to stop here on the way back from a hike for a pint! Good burgers, in a fairly small building with not too many seats. Nice selection of beers on tap though! read more

Good food and beer. Had the Burkey Turkey and the Mexican Lager. Would recommend if you also want a view of the Sandias. read more

Boese Bros - Straight Hop IPA - Brewpubs Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fun brewery with a killer view of the Sandia mountains! Merch gives a Green Day vibe, cool spot for sports too. Good food, very fast! The only slight hiccup was I got my food before my beer! Can't wait to come back. read more

Back in town and tried this new location. Service was friendly and attentive. We tried their cocktails and we enjoyed them. We ordered a Paloma and a mule. Great neighborhood brewery! read more

Fun environment but unfortunately the food and service were mediocre. I came with 3 others and we all got burgers; definitely not worth what we were charged. Go for the beer and patio views but eat before. read more

The food, music, and drinks are all really great. I will go back based on the food and drinks alone. Atmosphere is cute and music is good, fun for a date. But the service leaves a lot to be desired. Not greeted, not warm and/or friendly, just looking down on their phones until you take your drink to the bar (if you're at a table eating) and ask for something. It's fine, we were always served promptly when we asked. Food and drink service were quick. But if you're looking for any sort of hospitality at all, this ain't it. Please hire at least one friendly person on staff. Just one. It makes a difference when deciding whether or not we want to stay and refresh drinks, or just head out. read more

We just had beer, wine and a couple mixed drinks before taking the tram to 10-3 to eat. It's a nice, cozy little hole-in-the-way place to have a few beers or cocktails. We will be back! read more

Excellent beer. Excellent food. This was my first time here so I tried a beer flight first. Ended up getting a pint of the Marzen which was delicious. The beers I tried were all very well balanced and flavored. The sandwich I had was very good. The vegetables were crisp and fresh and the bread seemed homemade. It was light and flavorful. I'm disappointed that it took me this long to come here - I feel like Ive been missing out for a long time. The service was great and the music is good. The tables are open and the place is welcoming. I would definitely recommend coming here for a good beer and some good food. read more

Boese Bros - Time for a cold one! - Brewpubs Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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If this isn't a neighborhood bar(brewery), I don't know what is! It is definitely off the beaten path. I've driven by Boese Bros a few times and decided to stop in to try it one night. Got there around 9pm and it was not crowded. Hmm. Turns out that they have a lot of their business closer to normal lunch and dinner times because many of their customers live in that neighborhood. It isn't exactly the kind of place that gets a lot of drive-by business. However, through word-of-mouth, and of course Yelp, I'm sure it won't stay a neighborhood secret for long. The waitress was sweet and happy to explain the drink menu to us. I liked that they had flights of four 4oz drinks you could order to get a true sample of their choices. My dinner companion and I split that so we had two each. I got the Apple Cider and the Cherry Sour Ale. My companion got Tru Blu Pilsner and the Duke City Lager. The ale really was very tart. The Apple Cider tasted like champagne, as the waitress explained. I like champagne and I preferred the cider over the ale. My companion enjoyed both of his drinks. They had a pretty large food menu for a brew pub. I ordered the tuna melt. On the sandwich was cheddar cheese, onion and tomato and it was served on sourdough. It came with chips and a pickle. Everything about the sandwich sounded perfect to my taste, but I don't think I'll order it again. The tuna was just a bit fishy for my taste. I know that sounds odd, but it wasn't a flavor I was used to and I've had my share of tuna melts since it is my favorite sandwich. On the other hand, my companion ordered the Reuben and he thought it was exceptional. So no problem, I'll definitely go back again. I'll just order something different and with all the choices, I'm certain to find some favorites. I love businesses that are local and there was a very comfortable vib to this place. read more

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I'm calling it. This place is going to outgrow this spot in record time. If opening night is any indication, they are going to do very, very well here. We stopped in on opening day (11/30) thinking that most folks may not know that this little gem had opened. Well, we were very, very wrong- this place was PACKED. Despite it being opening day and being literal butts to elbows, the service was great and somehow managing it. Great servers with great attitudes. Now, we have never actually been to Boese Bros or Desert Dogs but have heard good things about them. There's a lot of breweries in ABQ these days. There's a lot of awesome breweries, even. I'm happy to report that Boese is pretty darn solid and can hold it's own. The beers are actually memorable for the quality. Nothing too weird, just solid brews. The ciders from DD are pretty awesome as well and I'm a cider snob. Not too sweet, high octane- just the way I like them. I have a theory that you have to start with a place's pilsner- if it's good then it's a good indicator the rest will be. If it's bad, well, the rest is a crap shoot. The pilsner, my friends, is excellent. So is the IPA. And the mango cider too even though I fully recognize that sounds weird and disgusting (which is precisely why I tried it). It's DELICIOUS and I was pleasantly surprised. These guys tapped into (pardon the pun) a major need up in the heights/foothills area. There is absolutely no breweries up here. Marble NE is great but having some variety in the rotation nearby is desperately needed and even still, it's a bit of a drive away. Next closest is Canteen on Cloudview and I think Star Bros. Neither of which are particularly close. Another bonus? They got food. Sammys and such but those are some darn good sandwiches. My boo got the chicken club and I tried a tasty bite...er...3. Nom nom nom. So, giver 'er a try and I promise you'll be back. Welcome to the 'hood, Brahs!!! read more

Boese Bros - Brewpubs Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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For those of us in this corner of ABQ, Boese on Tramway has been a god send! A cozy, friendly neighborhood tap room serving beer, cocktails and a terrific sandwich menu. The Burque Turkey and Ruben are my personal favorites, and hard to beat the German pretzel and cheese dip for a light snack. Nice selection of beers and very friendly service! read more

Great little place with friendly, attentive staff. Beer was excellent - we had the blueberry sour and hazy beer. Food was also fantastic - we had the soft pretzel (which comes with a really nice cheese dip and mustard sauce) and green Chile grilled cheese. All staff members were wearing masks, checked on us frequently to make sure we were happy, and brought out our beers quick! read more

Boese Bros - Blueberry sour and hazy beer - Brewpubs Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Much better trivia night than The Enchanted Circle offers. The soft pretzel and margs are really good as confirmed by Jimi's old lady. Bonus cones awarded to the team that answers any bonus question correctly. Metallica rules!!! 5 stars read more

Many other breweries in town use cheap hops and lots of it, just to speed up the brewing process. That in turn makes beers taste bitter and extremely hoppy. This is not the case for Böse Bros. Böse Bros intend to cover a broad variety of different taste with just a few different selections, from a very light Mexican Lager via Pilsener, Ales and Stouts to IPA. A few ciders are there as well. I tried a few of them and must say that especially the Pilsener (Tru Blu) and dark Lager (Duke City) are very good. The Mexican Lager was a little too sweet for my taste. But, I've seen many women ordering it. And, even the food is great for a pub. Overall, I was/am very satisfied with the quality and taste of the beers. Being German, I know what I'm talking about ;) read more

Boese Bros - German night: Bierbrezn & Pilsener - Brewpubs Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Beer is fine. This is a small neighborhood brewery. If you're in the area it works. Wouldn't go out of my way. Staff is okay. Not overly friendly. read more

I've eaten here many times over the years going back to when they first opened. During the governor's lockdowns we would sit outside in the freezing cold to support the local watering hole. I miss the old menu. The food has become far, far too salty. I can't take it anymore. I go home and have to drink at least a gallon of water throughout the night, which is nothing other than a sleepless night, thanks to the insane amount of salt in their food. Beers and cocktails are good, but the food has gone way downhill, thanks to the insane amount of salt. If the amount of salt were to be cut in half, it would still be far too much salt compared to other burger and sandwich restaurants. read more

This is a cute little gem, Great sandwich, cider on point and the most amazing view. The art on the wall is fun and tasteful. There is not Much in the Sandia Heights to see or Or places to eat so this is a great little spot for all your needs. Food, drinks and a great view. Ginger and mango cider it's where it's at. read more

Boese Bros - View from the patio - Brewpubs Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Wandered in here on a whim and soooo glad we did. Comfortable pub in the foothills. Haven't tried their downtown location but have heard it's amazing too. Service here is awesome. We sat at the bar and ended up chatting with one of the owners. He was very down to earth and kind. The beers were all really good but the porter blew the doors off. Truly the best porter I've ever had. I have gone back a few times for this beer alone. read more

Welcome to the NE Heights, Boese Bros! Your delicious brews -- including a few fine IPAs and a magnificent cherry wood-aged porter -- and several cider choices, along with a great selection of tasty sandwiches make me a happy Yelper! Top that off with friendly, knowledgeable servers and you have a recipe for a successful addition to ABQ's effervescent craft beer scene. Swing by for a beer or three and enjoy the mellow vibe and stellar view of our majestic Sandia Mountains. Cheers! read more

Boese Bros - Solid selection of beer, cider and wine - Brewpubs Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A great spot in an area of town that is missing having breweries. The beer is great, my favorite is the duke city lager and cherry sour. They have an awesome sandwich menu as well with the best Rueben you will find in town. read more

Boese Bros - Brewpubs Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Finally, a brewery near our home! This place is small but not too small that it can't accompany a large crowd. The beer was pretty good and cool. We didn't get a chance to have any food but we will the next time. Have a great time in this place to anybody that's looking for something different in a good different type of group. read more

My husband and I love this place! I not a beer drinker but the food is excellent! We love the outdoor patio in the shade looking at the Sandias! read more

Very friendly staff. The hazy, blueberry sour, and green Chile grilled cheese were excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Boese Bros - Hazy IPA and Blueberry Sour - Brewpubs Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Took a lovely pit stop here while riding my bike on tramway. Great location and much needed for this part of town! I go to the other location downtown often and it's kinda like the Boese downtown but maybe a more beautiful older sister version of the downtown location. There is excellent service and a great view of the mountain. They have deli sandwiches which are actually very delicious. I would recommend the green chili grilled cheese. They offer a selection of beers, a cider and wine which is always a good sign. Lots of people were there for a Saturday afternoon as well! read more

I had been looking for a place on Tramway in addition to BBQ and this brew pub is A+. I tasted about 6 beers and settled on the Duke City lager. The Mexican lager was great too. Several great IPAs too. I am a Guinness originalist and the Stout while pleasant did not move me. The Pretzel with spicy must and beer cheese sauce was unreal and I enjoyed the Reuben. The place was busy on late Saturday afternoon. I will be back. read more

Boese bros is one of my favorite breweries, and I'm so happy to see them expanding. They've got a perfect atmosphere for this part of town, cool art, and good food options. They've also got cool sound dampers hanging from the ceiling, so it's not like sitting in a tin can, like some other spots. Last, but not least, the bar itself is a beautiful wood that really ties the room together. read more

I've been here a couple of times & have had only positive experiences. This last time we were here for their new taco Tuesday. Choice of beef or black bean- $2.00 a piece. Can't beat that! It's a nice neighborhood beer bar. Small but cozy with great beer choices. They also have a food menu w mostly sandwiches. read more

Great beers and ciders, excellent sandwiches. Limited menu at this time. The people are very friendly and the service is excellent!

So, not familiar at all with their beers and the menu looked lack luster. Went through a porter, 2 different IPAs and the sour. Not swept off my feet but found each to be very tasty, particularly the kriek. Thanking my wife for sharing the "chefs special" that was a pulled pork sandwich, I was swept off my feet this time. I smoke my own because everyone else's tends to be mild. This was smoke up front and bold with maple pickles to blow your mind. YUM!! I have to mention Anthony and the superb service. His partner was his equal.. Great experience, coming back soon. read more

We just moved into this area. Have been here three times in the last week. All have been great visits. The beer is superb, Dr. Stragehop one of the best IPAs in town. Wife likes the Blackberry Sour. Food is very good too. Staff friendly and professional, great music playing and the game is on TV. So a nice atmosphere. We will be back! read more

Love this little place close to home! Good food, beer vibe and servers!! Our one request was a low top table in the main dining area and the next day it was done! We will be back! read more