Update: Trying to keep it local, came out to have a beer and Stuffed Lust sopapillas. Yum BTW... Service was awesome, beer was great. Loved the patio. So glad we gave it another chance. Will be back. Let me start by saying when we first arrived it was a really cool vibe. The bartender was super nice and attentive. A little while later, all he'll broke lose. About 20-25 kids of all ages are brought in and left in the chalkboard corner. They were very loud, pushing and shoving each other and throwing chalk around etc. Very minimal adult supervision. People were leaving their indoor seats to go sit outside. People couldn't pay fast enough to get out of there. I'm not sure if that is normal but I am debating on if we want to give it another try or not. I feel very sorry for the girls trying to set up a painting group because you couldn't hear a thing. The beer selection was very good and the Fiesta food truck was awesome. That might be the one thing that might bring us back for a se read more

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Local brewed, great bar tenders have quite a few suggestions as needed for drinks to try, local band gig happens.

Like most I visited Brew Lab for the Breaking Bad theme. The decor, merchandise, and glass designs are like no other. I highly recommend the Blue Sky Cider, it honestly taste like a blue berry/green apple jolly rancher! Overall the service was welcoming, I plan on coming back! read more

Brew Lab 101 - Forgot to take a before picture! Highly recommend the Blue Sky Cider! - Breweries Near Me - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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its a hit or miss atmosphere depending what day. Today was empty and no food truck. We have one waiter she wasn't there but she the best and treats her customers well. She balance all her customers and keep up with new incoming traffic. read more

Brew Lab 101 - Hazy IPA - Breweries Near Me - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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Just left brew lab. Beer was excellent. The X ipa was so good. The last server not so much. Had a beer book that we got as a gift for Christmas to try new breweries. The server made us feel so uncomfortable. To use it like it would affect her tip. It would not affect her tip except her attitude towards us affected it. Lesson learned don't treat customers poorly especially older people. you never know how much money they have to share. read more

This place is amazing all around. From Custer service to, beer, to the amazing events going on here. Always a good time when we come to Brew Lab. They always have amazing food trucks too! Their beer is priced reasonably and is so good. Definitely recommend!! read more

Brew Lab 101 - Breweries Near Me - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Brand new spot in rio rancho... science nerds will walk in and be amazed! Those of you who flunked high school chemistry will cringe! From a former high school science teacher, I walked in and was ready to perform experiments and immediately looked for the safety equipment lol! All said, I loved the decor! And the openness! Was a bit loud but that's expected. The wide open space and large chalk walls are available for kids... Met the owner and brewmaster, and was good to hear the story of the place... good to see the owner mingling ! Now... the beers. There are three house beers and two ciders on tap. We tried all of them. They were all decent beers and ciders. The ipa lacked character and needs some work. The stout was good... a little on the crisp side, and the cherry cider was good... I don't usually drink cider but according to my boss... ahem... wife... it was good. The Amber was the stand out of the group, and was a good neutral beer with some Carmel aromas. The don't serve food but they have food trucks. You can order local and surrounding area food and they'll deliver. Overall, it was a good first experience... there is room to grow and based on our convo, I think that it will... I look forward to the next visit. read more

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The Brew Lab just opened recently, it's really a nice atmosphere. When the weather allows, they open the doors to the patio. A really nice neighborhood feel. They do not serve food at Brew Lab, but they do have food trucks that frequent there. You have the option of ordering from the local restaurants in the shopping center or you can bring food in with you. The beers, IPAs & ciders are pretty good. There's pretty much something for everyone. They are pet & family friendly. There's a huge chalk board for the kids draw on. They have a wall that they have new local artists post their art work at the Brew Lab 101. read more

Brew Lab 101 - Breweries Near Me - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

It's a fun and chill place to go for a drink and games, they have trivia nights, song bingo, a few other things. They don't serve food but you're able to have something ordered and delivered to the bar, they also had a food truck outside but it didn't have many options. read more

Stopped in today to try the Lavender cider. It is fantastic! Too bad it's only around for a couple of months. Service was great, if you like root beer be sure to try theirs. The had a food truck with Caribbean food that was really good. read more

This is one of the best breweries. Blacxican cocina was serving food outside and they are the bomb. I love i too oh can download an app and play music from the app in the lab. The staff is super friendly and defiantly recommend this gem in RR. read more

I've been to many breweries throughout the years. I've gotta say, this is by far the best one I have ever been to. The staff is amazing and the beer is great quality...kudos to the ownership, staff and brewers. Over the years, I have introduced many family/friends to this place and they continue to come back. This will ALWAYS be my place to go. If you haven't been, you need to check this place out. If Maddie or Erin are working, ask for either of those to ladies...most attentive bartenders I've ever had...they're AWESOME!!!! read more

Hannah and April were some the best bar tenders we have had. Very personable and constantly checked on us. Would definitely recommend visiting. We will definitely be back. read more

Brew Lab 101 - Breweries Near Me - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Definitely walking in for the first time I got the Breaking Bad nostalgia vibe. The lights above the bar were inside of large scientific beakers. The walls had scientific notes to give you the sense their brews are down to a science. The logo even reminds you of the great Breaking Bad show. All it needed was Heisenberg! The floors had an orange color similar to that of the under ground meth lab they cooked in. Every-time you ask for a sample they bring you a small beaker. The Sassy Brunette Amber ale had to be my favorite of their own brews. They had a small selection of their own taps and filled in the rest with guest breweries. I wish they would have a larger selection of their own home brews. I'm not much of an IPA guy so I steered clear but I have to say the Amber was my favorite. They had a band playing and food truck outside serving brick oven pizza. I tried the pizza it was pretty good! Overall I am very impressed with this place, the environment, and the brews. I am definitely coming back. I wish the grower would've been a large beaker like the ones on their lights, I would've bought one! Very cool relaxing place in Rio Rancho by the old Albertsons. read more

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Fun place with a lab like environment and a little Breaking Bad mixed in! Unique take! Good beers and guest beers! The Ales are spectacular as is their stout! They have food trucks and a play area chalkboard for the kids! I met one of the owners; extremely nice gentleman! He even asked what we thought they could do to improve the place! Cool place and highly recommend! They have beaker samplers and planks! Beaker lights! Next time the Amber! Gotta try em all out! read more

This place is on the other side of town from me, so it's been on my list for awhile. I'm glad i finally got out here! The staff was so welcoming and friendly, the Wicked Pissa hazy IPA was delicious, and the atmosphere was cool. But the part that knocked it out of the ballpark was what sets this brewery apart from the other 7,521 breweries in the ABQ area: Cider Cocktails, y'all. Game changer! There are about 10 on the menu & they do a new specialty cocktail every week. There's no hard liquor involved, but they're mixtures of ciders and syrups and fruits to create signature cocktails, and it's genius deliciousness. Get here to try some ASAP! read more

Brew Lab 101 - Cider cocktail - Breweries Near Me - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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Awesome atmosphere and drinks, loved the cider cocktails! Beer was cold, music was good, bartender was cool! Highly recommend!

Great place! Trivia on Wednesday was fun! Lots of beers to choose from. Food truck outside for those who want or bring your own food. Kids welcome and they have sodas on tap. Madison was the best server! read more

Great staff! So thoughtful and wonderful! Fun events and good beer We love having the food trucks outside as well! I think they're doing great for being open for such a short amount of time. Definitely recommend stopping by! I love that it is kid and dog friendly it makes it such a great environment to be at! read more

Omg!! What a cool spot!! This place produces awesome beer and cider!! I had the Stout and enjoyed to the last drop!! Ordering the IPA next. Love the science theme....well because it is!! The blueberry cider was silly good too. And a shout out to Wing it Up. The eats were so tasty!! Boneless teriyaki or sweet potato fries!! Yay. Great time at BL101 brew lab. Thanks all. read more

Brew Lab 101 - Balloon basket for Top gun competition on display - Breweries Near Me - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Service sucks , the wait staff does not stay on top of there tables and the manager / owners walk Rt by and see there are three empty glasses on the table and just keep walking . I am done with this place. Such a shame I try and support local businesses. I will go to turtle mountain or West side brewery instead . Every time I come here I am disappointed with the service.. The owners / mangers are both walking around with beers. What does that say . read more

I'm a huge Breaking Bad fan, so right off the bat I was excited to see that this place had popped up in Rio Rancho (out of all places!). As soon as I walked in, the huge chalkboard wall caught my attention - it has the science of brewing beer written all over it, which provides an interesting read. The place is the perfect size for a brewery with both indoor and outdoor seating. I tried the Jane's Addiction, which was a deliciously fruity pomegranate cider. While the place is not outrightly affiliated with Breaking Bad, its provides a cool atmosphere that reminds you of Walter and Jesse's story. read more

Love the atmosphere and vibe. Staff is friendly, personable and tentative. Great beer.

Staff and service was GREAT! Not a lot of bells and whistles, but worth a try and I would go again. We went for opening weekend. They definitely have a Breaking Bad theme. There are a few tvs, a patio and small stage for performers. They have a couple of their own brews and cider along with keeping other local beers on tap. They don't serve food, but food trucks were in the parking lot this Saturday. They also will allow you to order from 1-2 food places next door. read more

Interesting space with a good selection. The beer garden was a bit strange during Covid, but hopefully this has improved. Staff is always nice. read more

This might be my new favorite brewery! The food was good and the drinks were good the service was good and the live band was good too! Definitely going to be visiting again! 10/10 read more

We always stop in here. It is a very nice group of people who own this business. They will take the time to sit and have a conversation with you at anytime. The bartenders are fantastic! They are friendly and keep on top of the drinks when empty. They food trucks are great. Sunday NFL ticket is fantastic to have when we stop in for a couple cold drinks. If you have not stopped in here I would recommend it. If you have you already know this is a great place to come and socialize. read more

With the amount of breweries in town these days it's easy to become a little jaded, but I really liked this one. It's got the whole breaking bad theme going for it and it has some really good ciders. If you're one of those people that likes to get a shirt or merch from every brewery you visit, they have you covered with some cool items. Haven't been there when they have music but they do have live music quite a bit. A very cool brewery in Rio Rancho. read more

We visited lab 101 2 wks ago, very nice area great views and friendly staff . Food truck was awesome too , and the 101 is dog friendly. Hope they do well. The beer was awesome !! read more

Great environment. I always love drinking a great IPA under the stars. I did enjoy 'the bull' as others have noted. My sister recommends the janes addiction a pomegranate cider (if you are into that sort of thing) the owner is trying and met with several of the guests. We will be back. read more

I went to brew with my buddy. We was looking for some good beer and good times. Well you know what we ran into. A good beer and a goooood time. Always a must wit a food truck! read more

Place is great, I'm not a drinker but my fiancé is , and she loves the cider! We dig the atmosphere, the servers are friendly and the decor is on point especially the long wood seat it's so comfortable. It's nice to have a spot like that in Rio Rancho!! read more

Great Space with a Creative Theme! Lead bartender Becca was very helpful in helping me select the perfect beer for my selective palate! I enjoyed the atmosphere and the service very much! Highly recommended and I plan on visiting again soon!! read more

Great beer, great space, and great service! The Bull IPA is well balanced and would be a serious competitor in any IPA challenge. The Amber is one of the few examples I actually like (I usually find them too malty). The Stout is very well done as well. They do also have ciders for those that prefer. read more

Atmosphere is chill and relaxing. The service is friendly. More of a bar scene, fun to come to if preference is drinks and no food.

Always a good time, customer service has never been anything but awesome and quick. I highly recommend the Wicked Pisa or The Bull, I always throw in a splash of a cider because why not! read more

A new addition to the greater Albuqerque brewery scene, providing Rio Rancho with a chill space to relax, bring the family, toss back some delicious brews, & maybe hear a local musician at work. Had the hazy IPA - absolutely fantastic!!!! It's fruity, full, & deeply flavorful. One of the best local examples of the style. Next up- the Event Horizon stout, fairly dry, chocolatey, easy drinking & flavorful beer. I definitely recommend this place to beer lovers if you're over on the west side. read more

My family & I love this place; the baby is so entertained with the the toys & chalk board & the food is great, with lots of options. Gotta try the blue nebula read more

It was our first visit. I received a sample of the cherry bomb cider in a beaker that was rimmed in someone else's lipstick. Not a great way to start. Our daughter has been dying to go hear. We went on a Friday evening and met there are 6 pm. We were able to get a table right away. It did fill up quickly. A lot of table space was marked reserved. We ordered pizza from the food truck on site and that was pretty good. There is a corner set aside for kids. My daughter knew about this because she called and asked before bringing her two kids. Personally, I do not feel that a brewery should be a kid hangout. It quickly filled up and became very crowded and VERY NOISY. The ceiling just seems to echo the noise. We were 4 adults at a table and could not even carry on a conversation without a lot of leaning in and talking very loudly. Half the time, I gave up even trying to hear what was being said. We could not even carry on a table conversation. No food is done on site, unless a food truck is there. A waitress from another establishment brought a menu to our table, from a restaurant in the same strip mall. I found the cleanliness questionable and the atmosphere just not a relaxing place. read more