about Us
Born Out Of
A Love Of Beer
Red River Brewery & Distillery, founded in 2018, is Red River's first and only brewery & distillery. Born out of a love of great beer and spirits, Red River Brewery & Distillery is a locally owned and family run business with strong roots in this special mountain town we call home. Locals and tourists alike flock here to spend time with old friends, and meet new ones. Offering great beer and cocktails, fantastic food, and top-notch service served up with the best atmosphere in town, Red River Brewery & Distillery is your newest Red River tradition.
Beginning as a booming mining camp in 1895, Red River is rich with character and history. Gold, silver, and copper attracted hopeful miners from all over the west. Today, Red River is equally as rich but now with outdoor activities, beautiful wildlife, and family fun. The addition of Red River Brewing Company in 2018 helps tell more of the story of Red River. The brewery building mimics the aesthetic of an old mining town, while the beer and dish names hint some of the local legends and specials.
Meet The Team
Michael Calhoun
Owner, General Manager
First of all, this is the man behind the whole brewery. Born and raised in Red River, Michael knows this town like the back of his hand. In 2015 he had a new-found dream of bringing a brewery to his hometown. Every minute since then has been spent making that dream come true. Michael will make sure the operation keeps going and the local beer keeps flowing.
Sharon Calhoun
Owner, Operations Manager
The glue holding the Red River Brewing Company family together, Sharon is a true team player here at this New Mexico pub. By keeping the staff happy and organized, she makes sure every visitor's experience is as great as it can be! Certainly, Sharon is here to make sure your local family dining experience is perfect.
Gavin Whealy
Head Brewer and Distiller
Meet Gavin! He works long and hard to make sure we always have lots of delicious handcrafted beer and spirits to satisfy your thirst. Originally from Indiana, he and enjoys riding dirt bikes, snowboarding, snowmobiling, wrenching on his machines, pack-rafting, hiking, and his favorite RRBC drink is our Kia Ora NZ IPA.
David Protz
Director of Sales
David leads our sales effort. His goal is to establish and grow the wholesale distribution market for our handcrafted spirits and beer to its full potential. David is very "seasonal" in his food and drink choices. In the winter he leans towards Whiskey. In the summer he's all about Agave and Sotol mixed together in a Marghita with a Sotol float! Fav activities- Hanging with his wife (enjoying my favorite drinks) and his dogs!!
Contact David (
David@RedRiverBrewing.com) if you're interested in selling our products.
Shane Elliott
Kitchen Manager
The best kitchen manager a brewpub could ask for! Shane and his crew will make sure you and your family keep coming back for more!
Janie Kovach
Front of House Manager
Meet Janie, our new Front of House Manager. You may recognize her from around town since she's been in Red River since 2017. With over 10 years of restaurant experience, we are excited for her to lead our team!
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Hiring Information
So you're interested in joining our team? Smart move - Red River Brewery and Distillery is a great place to work!
Are you passionate about providing the best possible service to our customers? Do you love great craft beer and great food (or are you willing to learn)? Would you enjoy working as part of a top-notch team in a brand-new building with state-of-the-art equipment?
We are currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time servers, kitchen, and bartender positions. If you think you've got what it takes, please complete a job application.
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Current Vacancies:
- Full-Time and Part-Time Cooks
- Full-Time and Part-Time Servers
- Full-Time and Part-Time Bartenders
- Full-Time and Part-Time Bussers
- Full-Time and Part-Time Hosts
- Full-Time and Part-Time Dish Washers
