Brewery Profile

Ale Republic

In Cedar Crest’s scenic East Mountains, this brewery gives visitors a local beer stop that feels separate from Albuquerque’s busier city taproom circuit while still being close enough for an easy outing. When guests walk in, they can expect a welcoming place centered on house-crafted beer and a casual food menu rather than a production-focused visit. The setting is part of the draw: it is a mountain-community stop with a relaxed pace, suited to people who want a pint with a meal, families looking for an easy place to sit down, or beer travelers adding one more local taproom to a New Mexico itinerary.

Travelers in this part of the state often look for beer experiences that pair well with a drive into the hills, a day outside, or a quieter meal away from the city. Ale Republic fits that pattern by combining its own beers with brick oven pizzas and fresh salads, which makes it more than a quick tasting stop. The specific lineup of beer styles is not listed in the known details, so visitors should treat the taproom board as the best source for what is pouring that day. For those who value setting as much as style, the East Mountains location gives the visit a different feel from an urban brewery crawl.

The brewery is about twenty minutes from Albuquerque, making it practical for a lunch, dinner, or low-key detour when heading through Cedar Crest. Its confirmed food offerings include brick oven pizza and salads, so it works well for groups that need more than snacks with their beer. Other visit details, such as current hours, seating options, to-go availability, events, or specific amenities, are not established here and should be checked directly with the taproom before making plans. For beer selection in particular, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours.

Tucked away in Cedar Crest's scenic East Mountains, Ale Republic offers a refreshing escape just twenty minutes from Albuquerque. This welcoming spot pairs its selection of finely house-crafted beers with the perfect complement: top-notch brick oven pizzas and fresh salads. It’s the ideal destination for families and enthusiasts looking to enjoy quality brews and delicious food in a relaxed, mountain setting.

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28 Arroyo Seco, Cedar Crest, New Mexico, 87008

Phone: +1 (505) 281-2828

Website: http://www.alerepublic.com

Hours: Mon – Sun 11am – 8pm Music on Sundays 4-7ish April-Oct