Background
Tractor Brewing was conceived in 1999 as a “beer farm” by Herb Pluemer. It was initially established in the rural community of Los Lunas, New Mexico. Pluemer restored vintage tractors and placed them around his brew house, attracting customers.
The business had a downturn in 2008 during the Great Recession, nearly closing. Pluember brought in Skye Devore, an MBA, and new brewer David Hargis, who revitalized the company. The business grew and expansion into the Albuquerque craft beer market came in the summer of 2011, when Tractor opening a taproom in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque.
Pluember decided to close down the Los Lunas brewery and open a combined brewery, taproom and restaurant just north of downtown Albuquerque in 2014.
Experience
Who doesn’t like tractors? That’s their theme and they have a lot of them, not to mention a lot of excellent beers. Very comfortable bar with some great artwork. I’ll also have to mention great music. Had to get a couple of flights to make a dent in their large selection. No food available but it appears they have food trucks visit. Enjoyed the Berliner Weisse – light fruit, sour. Tractor has created several interesting Stouts- Ebony & Ivory is marriage between a Pale Ale and a Stout, quite different, Brass Monkey is an orange chocolate stout and a delicious espresso heavy stout.
Tractor brewing has two locations in Albuquerque. We enjoyed the Brewing location in Wells Park at 1800 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. they also have a tap house in the Nob Hill area at 118 Tulane Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Tractor is one of our new favorites when in Albuquerque.
No nearby lodging noted.
When in Albuquerque check out Dialogue Brewing and Marble Brewing.
