I had a blast at this brewery. This brewery stays opened the latest in Carlsbad. Friendly patrons. Wonderful bartenders. Bartender Louise let me ring the GONG for final call. ( Never "gonged" before!) They also serve wine. There are cans of soda and other libations in their glass fridge. No food. Lots of parking. 2 large seating air-conditioned seating areas. A great place to have a conversation, taste special beers and play boardgames. read more

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I HATE BEER! But.... We were visiting the national parks nearby and were craving a refreshing drink after our hike & Milton's brewing did the job. They had a cider available as well as a sour. I sampled the sour and it was pretty tasty (for someone who hates beer). On top of that, the woman who poured my glass was very friendly, hospitable, and I felt the most welcomed to Carlsbad, so I truly appreciate that. Overall, I'd recommend this brewery in downtown Carlsbad. Ps. Looks like they have rotating food vendors outside & they seem to update their instagram pretty regularly in case you need updates :) read more

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This was a nice local brewery downtown in a great location to local attractions, really nice atmosphere, very friendly server, worst beer we've EVER had. We tried 4 in a flight and we couldn't drink them. I'm fairly certain something was actually wrong with the kolsch, like it had gone bad it was so off. We routinely seek out small local breweries and we've never experienced anything like this before. Maybe they just had a bad batch :-/ yikes. read more

Milton's Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

Fun little brewery in the middle of town. I was there in a Wednesday so it was a little quiet. This just gave the bartender time to chat with me and she was delightful. She gave me a little history of the area and talked about growing up in Carlsbad. The beer was pretty good. Prices were fair. read more

Great brewery spot! The bartenders are so sweet. We accidentally spilled one of our beers and the bartender helped us clean up and gave us a new one. They have lots of board games to choose from and their bathrooms are clean and big. read more

Really neat little spot on the square! Dog friendly and the bar tender was a really kind read more

Milton's Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

No food, just beer. Bartender was friendly and recommended restaurants since we were from out of town. Good vibe with some locals. We tasted a few beers and settled on the IPA. Cool logo. read more

Milton's Brewing - IPA and Amber - Breweries Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

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We stopped in for an afternoon beer (they serve wine and canned mixed drinks as well) at Milton's last week and found the service friendly and the beer cold! The bartender mentioned that "open mic night" was happening that night so we returned later in the evening. The place was packed and the entertainment so fun! Definitely would put this little place on the list when visiting Carlsbad! read more

Milton's Brewing - live music in bar - Breweries Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

Delightful little find! IDK who Milton is, but I'm guessing he's a pretty chill dude!

Highly recommend the beer flights! Tell the bartender about your tastes and they will recommend the best beer for your flight. Great place to spend a hot afternoon in Carlsbad! read more

A mixed bag. Friendly servers who were eager to answer questions and give a taste of any brew. Disappointing that the 62/180 IPA was not available even though it is listed on the website as an "everyday brew". Now the "Red Stapler" was a fantastic brew and proved a deliciously capable sub! My primary issue was the odor when we walked into the establishment. It was a dirty diaper odor that kept us from ordering any more beer after the first round. read more

Cool location downtown. They have guest beers and house beers, about 10 total. My fiance got the ipa which was almost west coast mixed with american. I got the guest ipa from santa fe and liked it. Didnt love the selection. read more

We like to come here for trivia. The service is great. The decor and ambiance is great. The beer that is brewed at Milton's makes me sad. The only beer I like has been the knights ale (scotch). It ran out and then I have to fall back on guests brews. Which I don't mind but I hope to have some good Carlsbad brewed beer soon. read more

Atmosphere was great, friendly bar tender! Their beer was great we tried all 8 of them on 2 different flights!! It was hard to pick out which one to order a pint of! People are super friendly and knowledgeable about different restaurants we asked about! read more

Stopped by while in town visiting the caverns. They ha a decent selection of taps from around the state and a few of their own. Would have a beer at again. read more

Highly recommended...super friendly staff, generous with samples, good beer. Octoberfest, kola hope, cider all above average. Hospitality and atmosphere...off the chart. If you are in Carlsbad and like b read more

Milton's Brewing - Good beer, good people, fun stop. - Breweries Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

I wish I had asked the name of our bartender because she was terrific! She was knowledgeable about the beer, local eateries, hiking trails and even gave us a recommendation on music. Oh, the beer was good too . Clean, well decorated space. read more

love this FAMILY-friendly brewery! the beer and live music amazing! Will be coming back with the whole family!

Great beer. Very friendly. Cool old building. Trivia night is fun. Try the Stapler Red.

Rude women bartenders that talked shit about about us (two women) when we ordered a flight with an IPA. They were snarky about us not going to like it just because it was an IPA. They also talked down on us asking if we even knew what a brewed beer was. Not a vibe. Left as soon as we finished ALL our beers, even the damn IPA. read more

Great beer period And BTW sample away til you get the right brew I love the strong jaw ESB read more

We enjoyed out stop at Milton's Brewing talked with the owner and the brewer. The beer was excellent, tasted Bellydragger brown an American Brown and had the Red Stapler an American Red. Both very good. read more

Cool little spot with some great beer options! We came in for trivia night and had a great experience!

One easy metric for a place you haven't visited before is how many good breweries they have and what the vibes are there. Milton's is great - downtown (sorta, by Carlsbad's standards), good beers (I had the Kolsch and the Red Ale, both excellent), friendlies behind the bar, lotsa nice people drinking, cool old space with the tin ceiling you expect. I'll be back! read more

Stopped by for a midday beer. It was a quick stop but the beer was decent. Loved the board games available to pass the time!

We needed to wet our whistles after a day of hiking in Guadeloupe National Park. A Sunday there were a few places closed but Milton's was open so we stopped for a beer. I choose the bellydragger brown ale and Jill picked the Hefeweizen. We both loved our beers. The bar tender was super friendly and allowed us to not only sate our thirst but also our curiosity by. Tasting a few of the other beers on tap. Overall a fantastic visit. Highly recommended in you are visiting Carlsbad. read more

Milton's Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

Verdict: Milton's has decent beer game for being the only game in town. Albuquerque has become the land of microbrews and while Milton's might struggle against that amount of competition, they still make a good a beer. It would be all too easy to be complacent so I was glad to see that they cared. I was also glad to see some guest beers from the ABQ area and that Milton's was somewhat integrated into the larger NM brew culture. I went here after receiving a tip from the hotel manager on duty. Milton's was only about a mile from the hotel and making the walk meant I could explore a bit (and drink a bit more too). The building is unassuming and well off the main drag. Being the only microbrewery in a tiny town like Carlsbad, everyone local still knows they exist. Those of us from out of town would miss it and that's where Yelp (or a local tip) comes in handy. Like many smaller breweries, Milton's hosts good trucks to complete the food and drink combo. The pizzas coming in looked good but I had other plans for the night. read more

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Good place! Nice beer choices with Milton's brews as well as some guest taps. I guess they have a food truck occasionally but not the night we were there. Great spot if you're thirsty for a good, cold beer! read more

Great line of beer...62/180 IPA was amazing.I rate it right next to the famous Pseudo Sue IPA.Nice friendly atmosphere even for an out of towner.As good as the beers were nothing made you feel at home as much as Sam the Bartender.Again to quote Al Pacino in Scent of a Women.."I've been arrrround!"Sam definitely one of the most friendly,knowledgeable and personable Bartenders my wife and I have come across.Stop in enjoy a good beer and say hi to Sam. read more

We were excited to find a craft brewery half a block from the hotel. Went in and zero face masks during Covid despite the mandate and HIGH numbers, not inside, outside or the staff. A gong on the wall said "Wuhan, China"... the to-go cans for their own beers were squished and the friendly enough bartender said it was due to the nitrogen. I worked in a craft brewery and that's not a thing if you're canning and pouring correctly. Their own brews were mediocre at best and limited in selection. Their stock of other beers were all from Santa Fe so nothing new to us. Being glared at for wearing a mask was really something out of a dystopian novel. If you believe in science I'd steer clear of this joint for the next decade. I did snap a couple photos. Will add later... read more

Lovely brewery, decorated with large comfy chairs and metal barstools. Music is pleasant, beer is tasty. read more

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I love Milton's and send all my Airbnb guests here whether it is for happy hour, an awesome food truck dinner, or after dinner drinks you can't go wrong with Milton's. The bartenders, crowd, and most importantly the amazing beer in this local gem make it a 5 star experience! read more

Milton's Brewing - NM TRUE!! - Breweries Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

Fun atmosphere . Free live music. Loved the Red Stapler. Personable though busy. bartenders.

Carlsbad's only microbrewery delivers excellent beer in a quaint spot a few blocks off of the main drag. There is nothing fancy here - no elaborate decor, no "theme" to speak of, and no pretentious hipsters to pull a pint. Just good beer and local flavor. Live music on weekends and food trucks out back with the beer garden. Friendly service and good beer. If you're staying in town or just driving through after a visit to the Caverns, you should stop in for a pint with the locals at Milton's! read more

In town just for a night, and this place was comfortable and had a friendly crowd. I drank the IPA on tap, and it was good. If you are looking for a place to hang out after a day at the Caverns, this is a good choice! read more

In Carlsbad for just a few days but thought we would try this place out and we weren't disappointed. The beer was good and Dee, the gal behind the bar, was very personable and gave us some tips on what to see while we were here. It was so good came back the next day for another round. read more

Friendly place, excellent staff. Tried several beers all were very tasty. Also try the cider very nice. Above average brewery. Someone was teaching a beer and watercolor painting class. They also sold their beer to go. Patrons seemed very happy again the staff was awesome read more

Milton's is a great spot. So happy Carlsbad has a local brewery, and one with a great atmosphere and friendly feel to boot. I'm from Carlsbad originally but have been in Abq for the past 10 years. I frequent many of the breweries in Abq, and to have an option when I come home to visit is so awesome. Beer is ok, and they have other NM beers on tap also. The BBQ truck in the back is fantastic. Bartendresses were nice and other patrons were fun to talk to. Will definitely come back next time in town, and probably every time after that. read more

Milton's Brewing - Beers, good logo design and great BBQ. - Breweries Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

One of the reasons I chose Carlsbad over Midland. True story. Great place. If this place were in Austin the line would go for blocks. Great folks. read more

This is my favorite place in Carlsbad! The beer is solid, but it's the people that won me over. Everyone on staff is super friendly and welcoming. They have a rotating mix of food carts out back with a large fenced-in area featuring tables, firepits, games (cornhole, jenga, etc) and a small stage for live music. The live acts play inside depending on the weather. The regulars are also a lot of fun. I highly recommend stopping in. read more