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I wish they had food. It's a massive cool looking place. They also don't have a lot to say in the way of greeting when you enter.
I bet this spot gets massive crowds on the weekend nights. I stopped in in the afternoon on a Sunday though. There was a few other people that must have decided that a beer in the 105 heat was the way to go. I pulled up to a sharp looking building. I could see they had a large outdoor area with a bandshell even, so they must have bigger activities now and then. The inside was an expansive place. All the beer making equipment was right there behind the bar area. I got a flight from the gal there. She tried to be friendly, but it wasn't totally in her nature. She found time to complain about Taos and the area and how Santa Fe is just as bad. The negative vibes was a turnoff but she probably won't even be working there by the time you read this review. The beers were great! I could have gone for a pilsner but that wasn't one of their current offerings. I checked out he merch a little afterwards then was down the road. Hopefully I'll check out the downtown location next time around.
What a neat place. We drove past on the way to our Air BnB and decided we definitely needed to stop in before we left. The outside is super cool, and is exactly what I would expect from something known as the "Mothership." I'm not really sure how to rate the experience, because The beer itself was excellent. We shared a flight of six four oz. pours, and they were all great. My personal favorite was the German IPA. You could choose which ones you wanted by writing them down, one through six, on a piece of paper, which you then gave to the person serving you. They gave that paper back with the flight to keep things labeled, which I though was a seriously efficient process! The experience was not as great. We were a little confused how it worked, and the staff was not very warm or friendly while explaining it to my confused self. We also didn't see the beer list or description anywhere except behind the bar, and it was hard to see with people waiting in front of the bar, the staff behind it, and my bad eyesight. There also was very little seating, though it looked like they were reserving open floor space for dancing since a band was setting up. We were able to share a table with someone else, so it all worked out, it was just a little uncomfortable because we wanted to talk and our table partner was trying to read a book.
Love this place for an intimate music venue. They are mostly a brewery, but also have food, and they have a full service coffee truck. The grounds are like a rambling garden, with pathways leading to fire pits and intimate seating areas. There's copious outdoor seating, much of which is shaded, and there is an indoor and an outdoor stage. Even with hundreds of people attending the concert, I somehow never waited in line for a restroom. Quick shoutout to the brewery's T-shirt's... they're amazeballs. Softest soft cotton, with super cool designs and only $20 or something. Got one for my husband and it's his new favorite T! Oh, and the IPA is pretty tasty too.
This is another one of those Taos must-dos. (TMB now has a tap room in Taos proper, but make the trip out to this vast complex!) You can see the artistically imagined quonset hut from the highway. Pull in to see all the venues. (The day we were there, they were actually getting ready to host an event---I think a wedding---in event tents set up in the back.) This is a great place to chat and meet the locals. If weather permits, definitely sit outside so you can admire the views. There's a stage inside and one funky one outside for lots of musical events. Open mic night is supposed to be fun as well. Your order food and beverage inside and then the food is delivered to your table. I remember a bit more variety on the menu from a previous trip (about two years ago) but now it's mostly tacos. But, what tacos these are. I did the veggie ones with lime creme and they were delicious!!!! We also tried the chicken tacos. Awesome as well. It's weird that they come with fries, but whatever. They were good as well. Tastings are available if you ask. It's a great spot to spend the afternoon. (Dog friendly if on leashes.) Go hike the rim at the gorge and come back here to relax and refresh! Aside: Behind the brewery campus, it looks like there will be vintage camping available---air streams and other retro campers were being set up with permanent decks---all facing the majestic view.
We are staying next door at Hotel Luna Mystica and stopped in while we waited to check-in for our stay. We arrived just when happy hour (hoppy hour, they dubbed it) started. Since they don't have a liquor license, they offered an agave wine margarita. I ordered that and my husband had a blood orange drink (I can't remember the name). We ordered chips & salsa (just $1 during hoppy hour - I posted a pic of that menu for reference for other prices), and a taco dish. That came with two tacos and fries. The tacos were okay(I am guessing cooked in a crockpot because they were fairly greasy), but the fries were really good! We will be back to see what their dinner menu has to offer! The staff was polite and prompt and they have glasses setting out with a free water tap. There are service dogs welcome, but pets are only welcome on the patio. The music was reasonably loud (although we went at 3 pm - and saw they had a mega stage there for live performances). They had a TV with National Geographic playing which seemed fitting for Taos. All-in-all, a great stop!
We stopped in to the brewery a few times when we were traveling through the area. We had a salad which we liked and a few pints and tasters. They've got pool tables and a stage inside. For us, the outdoor patio was where it was at. A lot of space out there, another bar, a place for a band, many tables and even a frisbee golf setup. Good times. There we sat sampling our flight and checking out my pics of the Bighorn sheep we'd just seen at the gorge. As for the brews, the Pale Ale, Brown Ale and Scottish Ale were best of show. Cheers.
Decent brewery in the middle of nowhere. In all honesty I stopped here in the middle of the day on a Friday when it was empty so I'm not sure I got the full experience. I saw a stage which is probably awesome when they have live music, and the outside area looked cool on a nice day. I grabbed a couple beers and had chips and salsa/queso and everything was pretty good. If I ever am back in New Mexico I will check this place out at night when they have a band so I can get the full experience and re-review the brewery.
My boyfriend and I were staying at the Hotel Luna Mystica and decided to try this for happy hour. We were not disappointed! Beers were $3 (as long as they were below 6% alcohol- $4 if over). My boyfriend got some pork sliders and we shared the sweet fries. We also ordered the chips and salsa for $1- which included the pineapple salsa! It was snowing when we came, but they had a patio that looked nice when it's warm out. There was even a stage inside! Next time I would like to stop again for a show!
I stopped by here this past Thursday with my wife. We happened to pass by Taos Mesa Brewing while on our way to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and so decided to stop on the way back. This brewery is massive whenever you consider both their inside and outside seating. Even though we didn't go outside, we could see plenty of seating and open space, a lot of art as well as a place for bands to play. The inside was similar with a bar on one side, then some seating before open space and a stage on the other. Since it was right before Halloween the bar here was decorated with white and orange pumpkins as well as skulls. As I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to go with a flight here. They were 4 oz pours and I could choose between 4-6 different beers at 1.50 a pour. Pretty reasonable if you ask me! Anyways I went with the Rosetta Probe Comet Smash IPA, session IPA, Pale Ale, Jonesy's Cross Eye rye, Dr. Okto (Octoberfest) and How Now Brown. Then my wife and I also decided to split a basket of sweet potato fries. The fries here were up in no time at all and were pretty decent. I had a few that probably could have been cooked a little longer but the ones that were cooked well had a nice flavor. I especially appreciated the larger than usual granules of salt on the fries. All of the beers were good representations of their styles with my favorites being the Smash IPA and Rye with my least favorite being the Dr. Okto, not that it was bad. The bottom line for me is that I would stop by here again in the future. Taos Mesa Brewing has a cool space and their beers are pretty good too.
I was staying at Hotel Luna and they gave me a voucher for a free beer at this place. Decided to get some dinner. I ordered tacos and their version of a blonde beer. They brew their own beer. The beer was yummy and cold. The tacos were cold and sad. This place also felt like a major hippie hangout place. Nothing wrong with if you are I'm just sayin. They have a stage for local bands to play at and an outside patio. Like the other reviewers mentioned. Dogs are everywhere like I love me some dogs but come on this is a good establishment. Next tome f in area I hope to bring my own food or eat in Taos but as for beer this is the spot.
Beer is good, had the black widow porter and hubby had the kolsch. Meager veggie options. Had the calabacitas and black bean tacos. Tasty. Playing was sloppy, my side of sweet potato fries were in the taco. But those were tasty as well. I liked the atmosphere. Cool venue for shows!
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I bet this spot gets massive crowds on the weekend nights. I stopped in in the afternoon on a Sunday though. There was a few other people that must have decided that a beer in the 105 heat was the way to go. I pulled up to a sharp looking building. I could see they had a large outdoor area with a bandshell even, so they must have bigger activities now and then. The inside was an expansive place. All the beer making equipment was right there behind the bar area. I got a flight from the gal there. She tried to be friendly, but it wasn't totally in her nature. She found time to complain about Taos and the area and how Santa Fe is just as bad. The negative vibes was a turnoff but she probably won't even be working there by the time you read this review. The beers were great! I could have gone for a pilsner but that wasn't one of their current offerings. I checked out he merch a little afterwards then was down the road. Hopefully I'll check out the downtown location next time around. read more
What a neat place. We drove past on the way to our Air BnB and decided we definitely needed to stop in before we left. The outside is super cool, and is exactly what I would expect from something known as the "Mothership." I'm not really sure how to rate the experience, because The beer itself was excellent. We shared a flight of six four oz. pours, and they were all great. My personal favorite was the German IPA. You could choose which ones you wanted by writing them down, one through six, on a piece of paper, which you then gave to the person serving you. They gave that paper back with the flight to keep things labeled, which I though was a seriously efficient process! The experience was not as great. We were a little confused how it worked, and the staff was not very warm or friendly while explaining it to my confused self. We also didn't see the beer list or description anywhere except behind the bar, and it was hard to see with people waiting in front of the bar, the staff behind it, and my bad eyesight. There also was very little seating, though it looked like they were reserving open floor space for dancing since a band was setting up. We were able to share a table with someone else, so it all worked out, it was just a little uncomfortable because we wanted to talk and our table partner was trying to read a book. read more
Love this place for an intimate music venue. They are mostly a brewery, but also have food, and they have a full service coffee truck. The grounds are like a rambling garden, with pathways leading to fire pits and intimate seating areas. There's copious outdoor seating, much of which is shaded, and there is an indoor and an outdoor stage. Even with hundreds of people attending the concert, I somehow never waited in line for a restroom. Quick shoutout to the brewery's T-shirt's... they're amazeballs. Softest soft cotton, with super cool designs and only $20 or something. Got one for my husband and it's his new favorite T! Oh, and the IPA is pretty tasty too. read more
This is another one of those Taos must-dos. (TMB now has a tap room in Taos proper, but make the trip out to this vast complex!) You can see the artistically imagined quonset hut from the highway. Pull in to see all the venues. (The day we were there, they were actually getting ready to host an event---I think a wedding---in event tents set up in the back.) This is a great place to chat and meet the locals. If weather permits, definitely sit outside so you can admire the views. There's a stage inside and one funky one outside for lots of musical events. Open mic night is supposed to be fun as well. Your order food and beverage inside and then the food is delivered to your table. I remember a bit more variety on the menu from a previous trip (about two years ago) but now it's mostly tacos. But, what tacos these are. I did the veggie ones with lime creme and they were delicious!!!! We also tried the chicken tacos. Awesome as well. It's weird that they come with fries, but whatever. They were good as well. Tastings are available if you ask. It's a great spot to spend the afternoon. (Dog friendly if on leashes.) Go hike the rim at the gorge and come back here to relax and refresh! Aside: Behind the brewery campus, it looks like there will be vintage camping available---air streams and other retro campers were being set up with permanent decks---all facing the majestic view. read more
7 years ago
We are staying next door at Hotel Luna Mystica and stopped in while we waited to check-in for our stay. We arrived just when happy hour (hoppy hour, they dubbed it) started. Since they don't have a liquor license, they offered an agave wine margarita. I ordered that and my husband had a blood orange drink (I can't remember the name). We ordered chips & salsa (just $1 during hoppy hour - I posted a pic of that menu for reference for other prices), and a taco dish. That came with two tacos and fries. The tacos were okay(I am guessing cooked in a crockpot because they were fairly greasy), but the fries were really good! We will be back to see what their dinner menu has to offer! The staff was polite and prompt and they have glasses setting out with a free water tap. There are service dogs welcome, but pets are only welcome on the patio. The music was reasonably loud (although we went at 3 pm - and saw they had a mega stage there for live performances). They had a TV with National Geographic playing which seemed fitting for Taos. All-in-all, a great stop! read more
2 years ago
We stopped in to the brewery a few times when we were traveling through the area. We had a salad which we liked and a few pints and tasters. They've got pool tables and a stage inside. For us, the outdoor patio was where it was at. A lot of space out there, another bar, a place for a band, many tables and even a frisbee golf setup. Good times. There we sat sampling our flight and checking out my pics of the Bighorn sheep we'd just seen at the gorge. As for the brews, the Pale Ale, Brown Ale and Scottish Ale were best of show. Cheers. read more
Decent brewery in the middle of nowhere. In all honesty I stopped here in the middle of the day on a Friday when it was empty so I'm not sure I got the full experience. I saw a stage which is probably awesome when they have live music, and the outside area looked cool on a nice day. I grabbed a couple beers and had chips and salsa/queso and everything was pretty good. If I ever am back in New Mexico I will check this place out at night when they have a band so I can get the full experience and re-review the brewery. read more
My boyfriend and I were staying at the Hotel Luna Mystica and decided to try this for happy hour. We were not disappointed! Beers were $3 (as long as they were below 6% alcohol- $4 if over). My boyfriend got some pork sliders and we shared the sweet fries. We also ordered the chips and salsa for $1- which included the pineapple salsa! It was snowing when we came, but they had a patio that looked nice when it's warm out. There was even a stage inside! Next time I would like to stop again for a show! read more
I stopped by here this past Thursday with my wife. We happened to pass by Taos Mesa Brewing while on our way to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and so decided to stop on the way back. This brewery is massive whenever you consider both their inside and outside seating. Even though we didn't go outside, we could see plenty of seating and open space, a lot of art as well as a place for bands to play. The inside was similar with a bar on one side, then some seating before open space and a stage on the other. Since it was right before Halloween the bar here was decorated with white and orange pumpkins as well as skulls. As I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to go with a flight here. They were 4 oz pours and I could choose between 4-6 different beers at 1.50 a pour. Pretty reasonable if you ask me! Anyways I went with the Rosetta Probe Comet Smash IPA, session IPA, Pale Ale, Jonesy's Cross Eye rye, Dr. Okto (Octoberfest) and How Now Brown. Then my wife and I also decided to split a basket of sweet potato fries. The fries here were up in no time at all and were pretty decent. I had a few that probably could have been cooked a little longer but the ones that were cooked well had a nice flavor. I especially appreciated the larger than usual granules of salt on the fries. All of the beers were good representations of their styles with my favorites being the Smash IPA and Rye with my least favorite being the Dr. Okto, not that it was bad. The bottom line for me is that I would stop by here again in the future. Taos Mesa Brewing has a cool space and their beers are pretty good too. read more
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8 years ago
I was staying at Hotel Luna and they gave me a voucher for a free beer at this place. Decided to get some dinner. I ordered tacos and their version of a blonde beer. They brew their own beer. The beer was yummy and cold. The tacos were cold and sad. This place also felt like a major hippie hangout place. Nothing wrong with if you are I'm just sayin. They have a stage for local bands to play at and an outside patio. Like the other reviewers mentioned. Dogs are everywhere like I love me some dogs but come on this is a good establishment. Next tome f in area I hope to bring my own food or eat in Taos but as for beer this is the spot. read more
8 years ago
Beer is good, had the black widow porter and hubby had the kolsch. Meager veggie options. Had the calabacitas and black bean tacos. Tasty. Playing was sloppy, my side of sweet potato fries were in the taco. But those were tasty as well. I liked the atmosphere. Cool venue for shows! read more
7 years ago
This place one of the most fun places I've ever stopped to grab a bite to eat while charging my car. There was live music, dancing, and the staff was super friendly! We sat outside on the patio with my dog and I have to say there patio is one of the most gorgeous places for a sunset. If I'm ever in the area again I'm definitely stopping by for another drink! read more
9 years ago
What a super fun place! In a converted airplane hanger next to the airport, this beer hall is definitely one of a kind. We were staying across the road at Hotel Luna Mystica and this was a perfect dinner and drinks spot. They have a great space and a lot of beers and food to choose from. As a vegetarian, I appreciated that there were a lot of options for me as well as my non-veg counterpart. We were able to walk over here, which is a huge draw, as was their awesome happy hour, which featured a bunch of highlights from the menu from $1-$3. I had the conspiracy burger as a veggie burger and it was GREAT! so much flavor and the green Chile was a huge kick of flavor. I loved the fries and the chips and salsa had a smoky, homemade flavor. Everything we ate was great, but for us the standout was the kolsch beer. So delicious, probably the best we tried on this trip, and unfortunately at this time only sold in this location! As it was Monday night they had a casual DJ, ping pong and were supposed to have karaoke which didn't happen, maybe because the bar wasn't super full. I bet it's hopping on Tuesday nights for trivia. read more
9 years ago
7 years ago
Great selection of beers and unique atmosphere and patio. We enjoyed a play there and unfortunately we didn't try any food from the menu. I highly recommend the alt beer. The rotating tractor berry cider was also amazing! Pets are welcome which is nice. Next time I'll try some chow. read more
7 years ago
Mad max meets desert nomad. Taos Mesa delivers in original style and great tasting beers. Nothings as good as a craft beer after a day at the Pueblo and hiking the gorge. I will definitely be back here any time I'm in the area. read more
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11 years ago
If I could ask the management of Taos Mesa Brewing one question it would be 'why the scaled back effort??' Seriously! This review is tempered by declining recent experiences in an establishment that had once held so much promise. First off, I love the offbeat 'Mesa-mode' aesthetic that merges a 'Mad Max/Post Apocalyptic 'Alt' style into an epically great landscape... It's an American original! But I've gotta ask, 'where's the love??' TMB opened 3 years ago with imaginative food offerings, a generous selection of 'house' and regional craft brew that matched the expansive landscape and alt architecture, transcending the usual brewpub fare. That trajectory continued to rise thru the past year but this year hasn't been kind; gone is patio table service of any kind, along with at least 75% of the more interesting menu items. Today's choices essentially are mediocre burgers and fries (not cooked to order), and a shockingly limited selection of beers that today didn't include anything approaching an IPA! I left disgusted and hop deprived, pulling a Marble IPA out of the fridge at home to temper my disappointment. My three stars are generous; partly because I hope they can turn around what was once delightfully unique, but likely because of the Marble IPA that's taken the edge off my visit this afternoon... Where is the love?? read more
13 years ago
What I liked most about this place was the space and the exterior look. It seems to have been built in an old airplane hangar and is in a prime location just next to the Gorge bridge and with a 360 degree view of the surrounding area. It's really beautiful. The interior has a big stage and the brewery hosts a lot of great musical events. In the two days before our visit there were cool reggae acts that I would have liked to check out. This is one thing I wish more breweries had: big stages and great live performances. Now, I know Marble has their stage and music, but it gets so damn crowded and the acts are usually small-time and of the folk strain. But still, being in Albuquerque, I always feel crammed in any brewery I'm in. I WANT MORE SPACE! Anyhow, Taos Mesa Brewing has that space. Outdoors is a patio that will seat about fifty and then beyond that is a huge open space where I suppose people can stand around, toss beanbags and otherwise find trouble while sipping beers. But, I wasn't so enthused with the service and beers. First off, our waiter disappeared after bringing me a flight of beers, thus ensuring that we couldn't put in the order of food we wanted. I thought maybe the guy was just a slacker, but then some other waitress came out and tended other tables and then when I went in to use the bathroom I saw our guy waiting tables inside as well. So it seemed there was either some confusion or the two waiters were overstretched, but either way our service suffered as a result. On to the beers: The star is the Hopper IPA. It's got a good hoppy nose and a blend of citrusy, floral flavors and is quite easy-drinking. I sipped one down a day later at Five Star Burger and was shocked how quickly I finished it. Lunch Pale Ale- Decent, but lacking a strong flavor profile. Kolsch 45- This was not at all enjoyable and I almost feel I got a bad one. The beer itself seemed confused. Great Scot Scottish- This one was one of the more enjoyable of the beers. It had a good malty nose and a sweet bready taste to it. I could have ordered a pint of this if the waiter wasn't slacking. Superstitious Stout- Pretty plain and I felt the body lacked. Knight Rider Imperial Stout- Ok, so this one was really peculiar to me. First of all, the nose was hoppy!!! What? A hoppy Imperial Stout? Yup, that's exactly what it was. If it had been called a black IPA I probably would have enjoyed it more because that's what it tasted like. But I thought I was getting a big Imperial Stout so the hoppy confusion threw me off. Wheeler Peak Wheat- This wasn't bad. Easy-drinking wheat. Cross-Eyed Rye-Unfortunately, I didn't take notes, but I remember enjoying this a bit more than others. Overall, the beers were a mix of decent and good with a couple odd or bad apples that threw me off. Bottom line, go with the Hopper IPA and you'll be safe and enjoy this place. read more
If you are visiting the area, on a skiing trip or a local and enjoy a good beer then you should definitely stop by for a beer!!! I think the first night in Taos we stopped by for a beer and a bite, to be honest I can barely remember what I ate (I think it was good), but the beer was pretty delicious! I don't really consider myself a beer aficionado so I'm just goinna say, have the flight of beers, see which one you like the best and then buy a growler and take one home to share with family and friends!!! They also have live entertainment here. read more
11 years ago
The exterior of the building is impressive. There is a stage and large wooden floor in the inside for dancing when bands play. I arrived for an early lunch and ordered spicy tofu lettuce wraps with sweet potato fries. The plate came with two lettuce wraps but I had already eaten one wrap before the photo was taken. I wish the plate came with an extra wrap and less fries. I wasted half the fries. Both the tofu wraps and fries were fresh and delicious. read more
13 years ago
This is a very nice brew pub that's housed inside a shiny new aircraft hanger. The building itself sits on a large flat piece of land that appears to be in the middle of nowhere (it's on a mesa like its name indicates). I was hoping to see a few airplanes on the lot but supposedly the building was built to be a brewery from day one. So bummer, no airport. Outside there is a nice large patio and stage for musical acts during the summer months. On the night I visited a reggae band was setting up to play but unfortunately I had to leave before they ever took stage. However the whole place seemed like a very cool place to hear music. Every table was occupied by patrons. I hear they get a loyal following for their musical acts. The Kolsch 45 beer was great. I've had the real thing, Kolsch beer, in Cologne Germany and I didn't like it over there. Taos Mesa's version was much better and more palatable to my taste. My bartender was terrific too. The only downside, and it's really quite minor, is that everything seemed a slight bit too polished. Supposedly the place is owned by a lawyer, a developer, a music man, and a brewer.... so it sort of has a corporate look to it. But it all comes together nicely and the place seems to be big hit with the locals. At least everyone seemed to be local when I visited (myself being the token tourist). I once lived in a similar rocky mountain resort town and I like to think I can still spot the difference between a local and a tourist. :-) read more
7 years ago
My wife and I returned from a long day of sightseeing around Taos. If you can, make this place a priority. The service is excellent. The brews on tap are crazy awesome. The layout is chill. read more
8 years ago
Love Love Love the Mothership! When I jumped on yelp I noticed some negative reviews but mostly positive ones. Guess not everyone is having good day leaving negative review but whatever. My experience is nothing short of amazing especially after spending most of the summer here. I attended most of the epic festivals and listened to lots of the incredible musicians that roll through like Stephen Marley and the Desert Dwellers! Wow! So much fun! Besides they have MATCHA green tea and Kombucha! A must visit with a hot springs just down the street! *****10 Stars***** read more
8 years ago
This is such a unique brewery! It is so large, with an outdoor amphitheater, lots of tables to sit at both inside and outside, as well as live music. The beer is reasonably priced and good! Not the best I've had at a local brewery like this, but this place is definitely worth a stop for both the atmosphere and the sweet potato fries - so good! read more
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