Highest-rated beer in New Mexico, according to BeerAdvocate

(STACKER) – If you drink beer—any beer—you’re probably familiar with the craft beer explosion that began in the late 2010s, and you likely fall into one of two camps: IPA warrior or lager loyalist. The great thing about a beer-related revolution is that there is no wrong side. Whatever your preference, cheers to you.

The brewery business is indeed a revolution by many counts. According to the Brewers Association, the number of breweries in the United States grew by 567% from 2003 to 2023—all while beer consumption, on average, was declining. For the first time since 1999, beer shipments fell below 200 million barrels in 2023, making it the lowest amount of beer consumed in the U.S. in a generation.

Like all revolutions, this began as a desire for change—as an overthrow of the old and the monopolistic. When combined, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Molson Coors (formerly MillerCoors), two of the largest beer companies in the world, comprised roughly 72% of total beer sales in the U.S. around 2013. A decade later, that share dropped to 65.7% in 2023, with smaller brewers claiming a larger share.

With a taste of the innovations and variety coming out of craft breweries, consumers are demanding a higher-quality product—and are willing to pay more for it. Over the last decade, between May 2014 and May 2024, beer prices have risen 21% overall.

But how can you determine the best craft beers in an increasingly crowded market? If you’re curious about the most popular beers in your home state, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated beers in New Mexico using ratings from BeerAdvocate. A maximum of five beers per brewery were included.

#24. Lloyd’s 3 O’Clock Kolsch

– Rating: 3.94 (13 ratings)
– Type: Kölsch
– ABV: 5.00%
– Brewery: Steel Bender Brewyard
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#23. Agua Fria Pilsner

– Rating: 3.96 (10 ratings)
– Type: German Pilsner
– ABV: 5.30%
– Brewery: Second Street Brewery
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#22. Easy Cactus

– Rating: 3.97 (12 ratings)
– Type: Vienna Lager
– ABV: 5.00%
– Brewery: Bow & Arrow Brewing
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#21. Scenic West

– Rating: 3.98 (11 ratings)
– Type: New England IPA
– ABV: 6.50%
– Brewery: Bow & Arrow Brewing
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#20. Pendejo Porter

– Rating: 3.98 (11 ratings)
– Type: American Porter
– ABV: 8.20%
– Brewery: Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery – Silver City
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#19. Scotia Scotch Ale

– Rating: 3.96 (62 ratings)
– Type: Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
– ABV: 8.40%
– Brewery: Bosque Brewing Co.
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#18. IPA

– Rating: 4.0 (13 ratings)
– Type: American IPA
– ABV: 6.10%
– Brewery: High Desert Brewing Company
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#17. 2920 IPA

– Rating: 3.99 (18 ratings)
– Type: American IPA
– ABV: 6.90%
– Brewery: Second Street Brewery
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#16. Exodus IPA

– Rating: 4.0 (48 ratings)
– Type: American IPA
– ABV: 7.50%
– Brewery: Canteen Brewhouse
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#15. Chocolate Milk Stout

– Rating: 4.02 (42 ratings)
– Type: Sweet / Milk Stout
– ABV: 5.40%
– Brewery: Boxing Bear Brewing Co.
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#14. Marble Red Ale

– Rating: 4.0 (280 ratings)
– Type: American Amber / Red Ale
– ABV: 6.50%
– Brewery: Marble Brewery
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#13. Double White Ale

– Rating: 4.01 (168 ratings)
– Type: Witbier
– ABV: 7.00%
– Brewery: Marble Brewery
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#12. Sucker Punch Double IPA

– Rating: 4.07 (17 ratings)
– Type: Imperial IPA
– ABV: 8.50%
– Brewery: Boxing Bear Brewing Co.
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#11. Germophile

– Rating: 4.11 (20 ratings)
– Type: Berliner Weisse
– ABV: 5.00%
– Brewery: Rowley Farmhouse Ales
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#10. Imperial Java Stout

– Rating: 4.04 (1,085 ratings)
– Type: American Imperial Stout
– ABV: 8.00%
– Brewery: Santa Fe Brewing Company
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#9. Marble IPA

– Rating: 4.05 (513 ratings)
– Type: American IPA
– ABV: 6.80%
– Brewery: Marble Brewery
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#8. Double IPA

– Rating: 4.06 (170 ratings)
– Type: Imperial IPA
– ABV: 8.00%
– Brewery: Marble Brewery
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#7. Desert Fog

– Rating: 4.1 (52 ratings)
– Type: New England IPA
– ABV: 6.80%
– Brewery: Marble Brewery
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#6. Project Dank Autumn Edition

– Rating: 4.29 (19 ratings)
– Type: American IPA
– ABV: 7.50%
– Brewery: La Cumbre Brewing Co.
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#5. Tonal Bliss

– Rating: 4.37 (12 ratings)
– Type: New England IPA
– ABV: 7.20%
– Brewery: La Cumbre Brewing Co.
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#4. Scale Tipper IPA

– Rating: 4.24 (51 ratings)
– Type: American IPA
– ABV: 6.20%
– Brewery: Bosque Brewing Co.
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#3. Father Nelson

– Rating: 4.33 (182 ratings)
– Type: Imperial IPA
– ABV: 10.60%
– Brewery: La Cumbre Brewing Co.
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#2. Elevated IPA

– Rating: 4.34 (1,638 ratings)
– Type: American IPA
– ABV: 7.20%
– Brewery: La Cumbre Brewing Co.
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#1. Project Dank

– Rating: 4.4 (917 ratings)
– Type: American IPA
– ABV: 7.50%
– Brewery: La Cumbre Brewing Co.
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