Our Story

How We Started

Tucked into the heart of historic downtown Aztec, just behind Rubia’s, 550 Brewing Company & Taproom is a local gathering place built on family, community, and a love for good beer.

What started in 2013 as a small beer trailer and garage brewing setup quickly grew into something special. Founders Mike and Sean Paschall began crafting original recipes that earned awards and built a loyal local following throughout the Four Corners region.

In 2015, after seeing the brewery’s growing popularity, the City of Aztec approached the family about opening a permanent downtown location. From there, 550 Brewing became more than just a brewery — it became a place where locals could gather, relax, share stories, and enjoy handcrafted New Mexico beer in a welcoming atmosphere.

550 Brewing has always been family-owned and operated. In 2020 Ericah Boyd and Micah Fiske purchased the brewery from Sean Paschall and ran it with their father Mike until 2024. After Mike fell ill, the taproom temporarily closed for a year before reopening in May 2025 , with Mike and his daughter Micah re-building and renovating the brewery side by side. Mike passed away in January 2026 and the brewery is now under Micah Fiske’s leadership, continuing the vision and spirit the brewery was built on.

Today, 550 Brewing proudly serves original recipes brewed onsite alongside New Mexico-made craft beer and spirits in a laid-back, community-focused space that welcomes everyone — locals, travelers, families, friends, and dogs included.

Whether you're stopping in for live music, grabbing a drink after work, meeting friends for a game of pool, or checking out one of our community events, we’re proud to be part of downtown Aztec and the Four Corners community.