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

Round 1 will be held at Second Street Brewery- Rufina in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Saturday, July 18th from 12p-3:00p. *This is a indoor/outdoor event with shade

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

DD Ticket gets you in the door.

Second Street will be closed for regular service and will offer a limited menu to IPA Challenge attendees.

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 AT 2:30PM

Contact the host of 2026 NM IPA Challenge - R1 Santa Fe