IPA Challenge- Santa Fe
IPA Challenge- Santa Fe
Hops, competition, and bragging rights—it's time for the New Mexico IPA Challenge! Breweries from across the state are bringing their best IPAs to battle it out in a blind tasting competition, and YOU get to be the judge! Sample, sip, and vote for your favorite hop-forward brew as we crown this year’s Best IPA in New Mexico! 🏆 SAVE THE DATE! 16 of New Mexico's greatest IPA's are going head-to-head for the 2025 New Mexico IPA Challenge!
This event is hosted by the New Mexico Brewers Guild. ROUND 1- 2025 IPA Challenge presented by Santa Fe County Economic Development & Santa Fe County Tourism
Round 1 will be held at The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co. in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Saturday, July 12th from 12p-2:30p. *This is a indoor/outdoor event with shade.
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!
*participating breweries determined 7/5/25. *THIS IS A 21+ EVENT *POURING AND VOTING STOPS AT 2:00PM
Date: July 12, 2025
Time and Location 12pm-2:30pm. at The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co.,35 Fire Place,Santa Fe,NM 87508
Tickets: Purchase Early Bird Tickets at Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/r1-ipachallenge-presented-by-santa-fe-county-economic-development-tourism-tickets-1267638303289?aff=oddtdtcreator
Also, Tickets will be available at the doors based on occupancy.
Event Information
Location: The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co.,35 Fire Place,Santa Fe,NM 87508
https://nmbeer.org/events/ipa-challenge-round-1-santa-fe
Cost: Starting at $33.85 per person(includes online purchasing fees)
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