Restaurant
Unclaimed profileQuarter Celtic Taproom
Albuquerque, NM · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Quarter Celtic Taproom pairs an award-winning house beer program with a compact cocktail, spirits, and wine list. The Vienna Lager took gold at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival, and the Whiskey Sour uses blue corn bourbon. Cocktails run $10–$11.50, wines are all $9.50, and local spirits start at $10.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Vienna Lager, a German-style lager with biscuit malt character that earned a GABF gold medal. For a cocktail, the Whiskey Sour made with blue corn bourbon at $11.50 is a local twist worth trying.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate a lineup with multiple award-winning house brews, including lagers, IPAs, and stouts. Those who prefer cocktails or wine will find modest but affordable options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $10.00 to $11.50, spirits from $10.00 to $12.00, and all wines by the glass are $9.50. Beer prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The taproom's own beers have earned international recognition: Vienna Lager won gold at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival, and Crimson Lass took silver at the 2026 World Beer Cup. The cocktail menu also leans local with a blue corn bourbon Whiskey Sour.
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Cocktails
A compact list of classics with a few local touches: Margarita, Jalapeno Margarita, Whiskey Sour, Whiskey Cola, Irish Coffee, and Moscow Mule. Prices are moderate, and the blue corn bourbon in the Whiskey Sour adds regional character.
Menu strengths
- — Classic cocktails include a spicy Jalapeno Margarita and a Whiskey Sour made with blue corn bourbon.
- — Irish Coffee can be made with hot or cold brew coffee, offering flexibility.
- — Moscow Mule comes with refreshing ginger beer and mint garnish.
Standout selections
- — Whiskey Sour — $11.50 — with blue corn Bourbon
- — Jalapeno Margarita — $11.00 — make it spicy!
Pricing: $10.00–$11.50
Wine
A straightforward by-the-glass list featuring red, white, and rosé from New Mexico wineries like Sheehan, Vinos Unidos, and Mission. All glasses are uniformly priced at $9.50, making selection easy.
Menu strengths
- — All wines are priced at $9.50 per glass, simplifying the choice.
- — Includes both red and white varietals from local wineries.
Standout selections
- — Cabernet Sauvignon — Vinos Unidos — $9.50; Pinot Gris — Mision Winery — $9.50
Pricing: $9.50 per glass
Beer
House-brewed beers have earned major awards, including a GABF gold for the Vienna Lager and a World Beer Cup silver for Crimson Lass. The lineup spans lagers, IPAs, stouts, and seasonals, with descriptions highlighting malt and hop character.
Menu strengths
- — Vienna Lager won Gold at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival and European Beer Star.
- — Crimson Lass won Silver at the 2026 World Beer Cup.
- — Eight house-brewed styles are listed, from a Mexican Lager to a Nitro Irish Dry Stout.
Standout selections
- — Vienna Lager — award-winning German-style lager with biscuit malt character
- — Crimson Lass — Irish Red Ale with toffee and biscuit flavors
- — MacLomas Stout — Nitro Irish Dry Stout with coffee and dark chocolate notes
Pricing: Not listed
Spirits
A Local Spirits section offers bourbon, vodka, rum, and gin, with some served as simple cocktails like a Tom Collins or Cuba Libre.
Menu strengths
- — Bourbon is offered neat or on the rocks for $12.00.
- — Rum and gin are featured in classic cocktails, the Cuba Libre and Tom Collins.
Standout selections
- — Bourbon — $12.00 — on the rocks or 'neat'
- — Tom Collins — $11.00 — gin with lemon simple syrup and soda water
Pricing: $10.00–$12.00
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