2026 NM IPA Challenge - FINALS - Albuquerque

THE FINALS!

16 of New Mexico's greatest IPA's are going head-to-head for the 2026 New Mexico IPA Challenge!

The FINAL ROUND will be held at BOXING BEAR- FIRESTONE in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, August 1st from 12p-6p.

The finals are broken into 3x 2-hour long sessions with the final votes announced at the end of the 3rd session. Please make sure you select the correct session that you wish to attend, tickets are only good for the 2-hour session on the ticket and cannot be swapped for a different session.

*This is an indoor & outdoor event (based on seating)

Ticket purchase includes a commemorative pint glass, samples of all 16 IPA finalists, and one pint of your favorite IPA.

Your vote is the only thing that will decide the winner of this year's IPA Challenge so make sure to get your ticket early!

With beers from:

Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op

Bow & Arrow Brewing

Boxing Bear Brewing Co

Canteen Brewhouse

Downshift Brewing Co

Ex Novo Brewing Co

FLIX Brewhouse

Gravity Bound Brewing

Icebox Brewing Co

Ponderosa Brewing

Quarter Celtic Brewpub

Second Street Brewery

Sidetrack Brewing Co

Thirsty Eye Brewing Co

Tractor Brewing Co

Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery

Tickets will be available at the doors based on occupancy.

*THIS IS A 21+ EVENT

*POURING AND VOTING STOPS 30 MINS BEFORE THE END OF EACH SESSION