The renowned Bosque Brewing Company has announced the closure of all its taproom locations following the dismissal of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. The New Mexico-based brewery will cease operations on December 28, 2025, marking a significant end to its 13-year history in the craft beer industry.
The Chapter 11 case was dismissed by a federal judge on December 22 due to the brewery’s inability to reorganize its finances, primarily stemming from excessive debt. According to reports from KOB-TV 4 in Albuquerque, this dismissal may lead Bosque Brewing to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation unless they can reach an agreement with creditors outside of court.
The brewery’s owners communicated their decision through a heartfelt message on their website, stating, “With heavy hearts, we are closing all Bosque branded Public Houses.” The message confirmed that the final closures would occur at 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, with the last operational locations including Bosque North in Bernalillo and several others in Albuquerque and Las Cruces.
In a challenging market, the craft beer industry has seen a dramatic increase in closures. The Brewers Association reported a historic wave of over 385 craft brewery closures in 2023, with projections indicating that more than 250 additional breweries closed in the first half of 2025. Several factors have contributed to this trend, including rising ingredient and labor costs, decreased taproom traffic, and heightened competition in retail sales.
Among the breweries that recently filed for Chapter 7 liquidation are Dissent Craft Brewing from St. Petersburg, Florida, Iron Hill Brewery LLC from Exton, Pennsylvania, and Strike Brewing Company in San Jose, California. Each of these establishments faced similar financial hurdles that hindered their operations.
The closure of Bosque Brewing has led to the shutdown of its 11 locations, including recent closures of its establishments in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The brewery’s owners expressed gratitude to their community for the support over the years, noting, “Bosque has been built on community, and we are forever grateful to everyone who supported our taprooms.”
Though Bosque Brewing will no longer operate its own locations, its beer will continue to be brewed and sold through Marble Brewery in Albuquerque. Some former staff from Bosque Brewing will also transition to Marble, ensuring that the brand’s legacy endures in a different form.
Bosque Brewing’s beer lineup included popular selections such as Weekend Trails Southwest Pale Ale, Riverwalker India Pale Ale, and Elephants on Parade Wheat Ale With Fruit. Despite the closures, the brewery’s offerings remain available through Marble Brewery, providing a glimmer of continuity for fans of Bosque’s craft beers.
The story of Bosque Brewing underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the craft beer industry, with many breweries grappling with financial instability. As the market continues to evolve, the hope remains that the community will rally to support the remaining local breweries amidst the shifting landscape.
