Greetings New Mexico craft beer lovers, this is E-Rock, back to bring you this installment of The Week Ahead in Beer. This column is hand-crafted to keep you up to date on all of the seasonal beers, news, and events served up at breweries and taprooms in New Mexico.

The first red ales of the season are starting to make their way to breweries and taprooms across the Land of Enchantment. Kaktus Brewing and Chama River are the first out of the gate with new seasonals, while Marble, Santa Fe Brewing Company, Sandia Chile Grill, and other breweries offer reds all year long. You can expect a mini red ale challenge to be conducted by the Dark Side Brew Crew in the near future.

Right now in the Duke City, Broken Bottle Brewery is serving their Renamed Roasted Rye Brown and Knight Rider Black Wheat. Chama River has their new imperial red, Big Head Red, on tap. The Il Vicino Canteen is now offering a sampling of hops from the other side of the globe with their Southern Hemisphere Pale Ale. Kaktus Brewing is releasing their new Red Ale and Honk Ale this week. La Cumbre is currently pouring glasses and growlers of Pogue Mahone (Irish-style Dry Stout) and Doppelbock. Marble will host the 111 Farmhouse (Saison-style ale) Release Party at the Downtown Pub today (Wednesday), featuring pairings with Old Windmill Dairy Goat Brie and musical guests. Tractor is now serving their Apple Cider at both of their Albuquerque taprooms. TMBC is currently featuring their Maximus IPA (100 IBU, 7.88 ABV), Belgian Dubbel, Steam, and Rye on tap, and they are featuring the Triple Play Pale Ale on cask.

In the City Different, Blue Corn Brewery has Lakeside Summer Ale and a Milk Stout on tap this week. This week, Santa Fe Brewing Company’s Small Batch Saturday features the Bulldog ESB by Duskin Jasper. Second Street Brewery is currently serving their Millennial Pale Ale and Rod’s Best Bitter.

That is just a small sample of what is going on in the Land of Enchantment. Continue reading for all the news that is fit to blog for the week of March 3.

To break down each “capsule,” I listed the brewery (with Web page linked), its phone number and hours of operation. Under “Beers” are the new or seasonal beers on tap for this week.

ABQ Brew Pub — (505) 884-1116

(Mon–Thurs 11 a.m.–midnight, Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–midnight)

Beers: Petrus Aged Ale, Petrus Aged Red. Petrus Aged Ale and Red are high alcohol barrel-aged sours from a family owned brewery in Flanders. Several times a year ABP serves up the latest creation by local brewing hero and winner of the Samuel Adams Longshot competition, Ben Miller, or seasonal releases by Monks Brewing.

Back Alley Draft House — (505) 766-8590

(Hours 4 p.m.-11 p.m. daily)

Beers: IPA, Pale Ale, Red Ale, Belgian White. Back Alley Draft House has their full complement of house beers back on tap. In addition to their own brews, BADH is also serving Stone’s Matt’s Burning Rosids, an imperial saison brewed in tribute to Matt Courtright, as well as Lips of Faith Cigar City, Stone Double Bastard, Deschutes Hop Henge Imperial IPA, and the Rogue XS Old Crustacean Barley Wine.

Blue Corn Brewery — (505) 438-1800

(Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.)

Beers: Milk Stout, Lakeside Summer Ale, Bankrupt Brown (Imperial Brown), Plaza Porter.

News: Blue Corn is currently serving a rotating Nitro beer.

Blue Heron Brewery — (505) 579-9188

(Sun-Tues noon–6 p.m., Wed-Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.)

Beers: Penasco Porter, Lava Rock Pale Ale, Blue Heron Blonde, Tarantula Trek Red Ale, Cascabel IPA. The lineup is unchanged from last week. The Cascabel is an English-style IPA, though with more hops than most beers in that genre. Blue Heron also has many of its beers for sale in bombers.

Bosque Brewing Company — (505) 750-7596

(Mon–Thurs 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun noon-8 p.m.)

Beers: Nestordamus Belgian Dark Strong, Imperial Wheat IPA, Mellow Brit. Pale Ryder and Oatmeal Stout have replaced Old Bosky as year-round offerings. Not surprisingly, Stoutmeister gives thumbs up to the Oatmeal Stout, which he described as “big and bold, almost like a hybrid of a dry stout and an oatmeal. It’s not for wimps.”

News: Bosque is brewing a batch of Bosque’s Burn’n Red right now, which will mark the return of their Adoption Ale series and should be on tap within two weeks.

The last of Bosque’s new brewing equipment has arrived, and they have started moving equipment into the new brew space. They expect their expanded brewery and new taproom to be in place in the near future.

Bosque has a happy hour running from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and all day on Sunday. Look for a revamped menu and get $1 off your favorite pints.

Broken Bottle Brewery — (505) 890-8777

(Mon–Weds 4-11 p.m., Thurs-Fri 4 p.m.–midnight, Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon–10 p.m.)

Beers: Renamed Roasted Rye Brown, Knight Rider Black Wheat, Sickle and Hammer Imperial Red (8.0% ABV), Rosemary’s Baby (4.3% ABV, a rosemary porter).

News: B3 will have a new batch of Sol Rosenberg Sunflower Ale on tap in the near fututre.

Events: B3 has $3 beers every Tuesday from open to close. On Wednesday, B3 will be hosting their open mic from 8-10 p.m., with signups starting at 7:30 p.m. Check out B3’s karaoke night every Thursday starting at 8 p.m. B3 will have live music Friday Featuring John Allen at 8 p.m. and Saturday featuring Brandon Gomez at 8 p.m.

Cazuela’s Seafood & Mexican Grill — (505) 994-9364

(Open daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m.)

Beers: Cabrocito (Pale Ale), Papa Cabra (Double IPA), Acapulco Red, Panama Red, Acapulco Gold (Mexican Lager) (5.2% ABV), Hefe Weizen (5.5% ABV), Robusto Porter (5.9% ABV), Chupacabra IPA (7.2% ABV), Pastizal Oatmeal Stout (5.5% ABV), Piedra del Fuego Stoned Cream Ale (5.0% ABV), ESB (5.2%). First there was the Chupacabra IPA, then Papa Cabra Double IPA, and now Cazuela’s is pleased to announce the arrival of the newest addition to the Cabra family, the Cabrocito Pale Ale. Try them all. Stoutmeister and I had a chance to sample the Piedra del Fuego Stoned Cream Ale, which we both recommend. According to Cazuela’s menu: “This cream ale uses red-hot stones to super caramelize the sugars, creating a nutty, toffee-like flavor.”

Events: Cazuela’s now features a live guitarist every Friday.

Chama River Brewing Company — (505) 342-1800

(Sun–Thurs 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–midnight)

Beers: Big Head Red (7.3% ABV, 120 IBU, $5.50 Pints), India White Elephant (7.2% ABV, 70 IBU), Cacao Stout (5.5% ABV, 20 IBU), Union Jackalope (5.8% ABV, 65 IBU), Son of Slap (4.9%ABV, 40 IBU). Chama had this to say about Big Head Red: “Named after the head brewer’s 100 lb. canine and its massive cranium, both the dog and the beer are big, bold and one of a kind. This hoppy red ale has dominant pine and tropical hop flavors with a sharp yet satisfying bitterness.” Chama also had this to say about India White Elephant: “Our India White-style ale, produced with big additions of aromatic hops and malted wheat, has a hazy golden hue and a tongue-coating hop tang that creates the perfect pre-spring drinking experience.”

Comanche Creek Brewing Company — (575) 377-2337

(Wed-Sat noon–6 p.m.)

Beers: Touch-Me-Not IPA, Deadman Pale Ale, Homestead Amber Ale. According to Comanche Creek’s website: “Touch-Me-Not IPA is a tantalizing American style IPA flavored with Chinook, Centennial and Cascade hops. This bold IPA is named for the majestic mountain that overlooks our brewery!” Homestead Amber Ale was on hand when Stoutmeister and I visited Comanche Creek in 2012. The Homestead is often bottled and served at establishments in the Eagle Nest/Angel Fire area.

Duel Brewing Company — (505) 474-5301

(Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Mon–Tues 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Wed–Sat 11 a.m.–midnight)

Beers: Ensor 14 (Flemish Brown Ale), Goya Stout (13.6% ABV), Manikin (Scottish ale, 3.9% ABV), Titian (Belgian golden strong ale, 8.2% ABV), Grunewald (imperial porter, 12% ABV), Dark Ryder (Belgian strong dark ale, 11% ABV), Bad Amber (Belgian amber, 6% ABV), Fiction IPA, Non-Fiction Pale Ale. Duel had this to say about their new Ensor 14: “Beginning with fine aromas of Raisin, Pecan and Apricot, this well-bodied beer transports you to the northern areas of Belgium. This well balanced sour style let’s you travel through the flavors of tart cherry and hints of chocolate. With the unbelievable ABV of 11%, you’ll find yourself wandering in thought and peering into the depths of this limited release beer.” Duel describes the Goya Stout (13.6% ABV) thusly: “Smokey pear on the nose. Ethereal mouth feel. A true journey for all the senses!”

News: This week, Duel will be hosting live music by Chris Chickering on Thursday from 7-10 p.m., 50 Watt Whale on Friday from 7-10 p.m., MüShi on Saturday from 7-10 p.m., and Foxtails Brigade on Sunday from 5-7 p.m.

Events: The life drawing session is $25 and is held each Sunday morning from 11-1 (although they are not open to the drinking public till 1 p.m. on Sun). You get the beverage of your choice, a Brussels-style waffle made with their own yeast and beer and then served with a Grunewald Syrup. Everyone then draws from a nude model. People can sign up through the website or call the brewery to reserve a spot.

Eske’s Brew Pub — (575) 758-1517

(Mon–Thurs 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sun noon-10 p.m.)

Beers: Rio Red Ale, Naked Apricot Ale, Green Chile IPA, Chemist Ale, Seco Stout, Blonde Betty. The Green Chile IPA got a big write-up in the Albuquerque Journal‘s revamped Friday entertainment section. The Chemist Ale is one of the few gluten-free beer brewed in New Mexico.

High Desert Brewing Company — (575) 525-6752

(Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–midnight, Sun noon-10 p.m.)

Beers: Wheat Ale, Peach Wheat, Bohemian Pilsner, IPA, Rye Beer, Anniversary IPA, Amber Ale, Steam Beer, Imperial Stout, Barley Wine. The lineup is unchanged from last week. High Desert Brewing Company is located at 1201 W. Hadley Ave. in Las Cruces.

Il Vicino Brewing Canteen — (505) 881-2737

(Sun–Thurs noon–10 p.m., Fri–Sat noon–midnight)

Beers: Southern Hemisphere Pale Ale, Black Hops IPA, Rye PA, Smooth Operator (a cherry-chocolate doppelbock), Belgian Blonde, Vienna Lager, Sweet Sandarine Porter. Franz Solo recommends the Smooth Operator. He and Stoutmeister will try the SH Pale Ale as part of their ongoing New Brew Thursday series, which was inspired by the badge on Untappd.

News: The Canteen is now serving Stout Floats. For $6 the Canteen adds vanilla ice cream to a pint of their Dark-N-Lusty Stout, creating the perfect dessert to satisfy the inner child of even the most jaded beer snob.

Kaktus Brewing — (505) 379-5072

(Hours Mon-Thu 11:30-8, Fri-Sun 11:30-10)

Beers: Red Ale, Honk Ale, American Brown, Dark Abbey, Black Out Stout, Donkey Hop IPA, Helles Lager, ESB. Located at 471 South Hill Road in Bernalillo, Kaktus is one of the state’s newest breweries. It is a small, casual place, similar to Blue Heron in appearance and comfort factor. Stoutmeister recommends the ESB and any and all of their lager-style beers. Kaktus owner Dana Koller said fans can expect the nanobrewery to go through its most popular styles quickly, though they will always have something new and exciting available as a replacement.

Cask: Kaktus is now serving their ESB on cask.

News: Kaktus will be closed Saturday from 6pm till 10pm for a private party. To encourage their customers to come in beforehand, they are offering $4.50 brats/dogs up until the closing time.

Events: Kaktus hosts live music by original song writers every Monday night from 6-8 p.m., and they are also offering $3 pints every Monday.

La Cumbre Brewing — (505) 872-0225

(Open every day at noon)

Beers: Pogue Mahone (Irish-style Dry Stout), Doppelbock, Pecos Porter, Southern Cross Pale Ale, Full Pint Pale Ale (a collaboration with Oskar Blues). The Southern Cross is made entirely with hops from the Southern Hemisphere, giving it a very unique flavor that was a big hit upon its release. Stoutmeister recommends the Pogue Mahone, calling it the beer that Guinness should be.

News: Look for the new Red Ryeot, Project Dank, and Cafe Con Leche bottles at your local stores. A Slice of Hefen and Malpais Stout 16-ounce cans are also on store shelves.

Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery — (575) 956-6144

(Open Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday) from 11 a.m.-11 p.m., staying open late on Friday/Saturday.)

Beers: Helles Lager, IPA, Amber Ale, Robust Porter, Oatmeal Stout. These are all beers in the regular rotation. I will add seasonal brews as I learn about them.

Marble Brewery — (505) 243-2739

(Mon–Sat 1 p.m.–midnight, Sun 1 p.m.–10:30 p.m.)

Beers: 111 Farmhouse Ale, Stout Americano, Azacca Pale Ale, Abbey Darkness, Tripel, Double White, Imperial Red, Imperial Stout, Reserve Ale. 111 Farmhouse is a Saison-style ale spiked with brettanomyces.  It has a light tartness accompanied by the horse blanket and barnyard aromas desirable in this style. Azacca is an experimental hop that imparts the Azacca Pale Ale citrus notes balanced by a subtle earthiness. Abbey Darkness is a Belgian-inspired strong, dark ale featuring fruity aromatics with a dried fruit and caramelized sugar palate.

 (8.7% ABV, $5.50 16oz Goblet) This year’s batch of Imperial Stout finds a nice balance between the bourbon flavors from the barrels and the strong stout base, or so says Stoutmeister, who has already gone by multiple times to enjoy this powerful elixir. He also recommends the Imperial Red, which is not as overly hopped as years past. Franz Solo wrote up his thoughts on the Stout Americano. Brewer Kyle continues to tinker with the Stout Americano. Marble will tap a new and improved version of the Stout Americano as supply allows.

Cask: Check out Marble’s cask (a.k.a. “real” ale) selection on tap every Friday at the Downtown Pub.

Events: Marble will host the 111 Farmhouse Release Party at the Downtown Pub today (Wednesday). Next 2 the Tracks will perform from 6-9 p.m., and Marble will be serving Old Windmill Dairy Goat Brie with a 111 Farmhouse 13-ounce glass for $10.

On Saturday the Supper Truck Returns to Marble Brewery. They will be serving patio-side as well as hosting a private dinner in the brewery. On the patio stage- Sage and Jared’s Happy Gland Band will play from 2:30-3:45 p.m. and Le Chat Lunatique will perform from 4-6 p.m. Rio will be playing from 6-8:30 p.m. for the private event in the brewery.

Brewery Tours occur at the Downtown Pub every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Mimbres Valley Brewing Company — (575) 544-2739 (Deming)

(Deming Brewery Hours: Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun closed)

(Las Cruces Taproom Hours: Mon–Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon–9 p.m.,)

Beers: Liquid Nap, Belgian Wit, Silver Spike IPA, Beer Goggles, New England Hard Cider. Liquid Nap is a Belgian Style Tripel. While being a strong beer, it is sneaky smooth. Hard Ciders have grown increasingly popular in recent years, yet they are still pretty hard to find on-tap. The MVB Hard Cider is brewed with apples, brown sugar, and honey and has a high ABV of 8 percent. Because of the high alcohol content, the Hard Cider is served in 10-ounce glasses only. This dry cider is different from most other ciders. Mimbres Valley has a brewery in Deming and a taproom in Las Cruces. Both locations feature $7 tasting flights, and both locations carry the brews listed above.

New Mexico Craft Brewing Co. — (505) 426-6079 (brewery), 203-521-7908 (pub)

(Sun–Thurs 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–midnight)

Beers: Imperial Stout, RyePA, IPA, X Hop Pale, Brown. I am told that the Imperial Stout is well worth the trip to Las Vegas. Business has been nuts over at NMCBC, so beers are changing out rapidly on tap.

News: NMCBC’s new pub, The Old Town Draft House in Las Vegas, is open for business. They have 10 NMCBC taps and some cider. At least for a while, their hours are high noon until close, seven days a week.

Nexus Brewery — (505) 242-4100

(Sun–Thurs 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–midnight)

Beers: Simcoe Session IPA (4.8% ABV), Barley Wine, Imperial Stout, Chocolate Porter, Imperial Cream. Imperial Cream is high in alcohol content and flavor. It is one of my favorite beers and pairs well with chicken and cornbread waffles when you are up for a decadent brunch.

Cask: Nexus will be featuring their Scottish on cask this week.

News: Nexus’ Imperial Stout should be out late this week or next, and their Irish Red is currently brewing and it will be tapped on Saturday.

Events: Nexus serves up Happy Hour All Day on Tuesday featuring $3 pints. Also on Tuesday, Nexus will be hosting their comedy open mic, Young Dumb and Full of Comedy, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Sun Room.

Roosevelt Brewing — (575) 226-2739

(Sun 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Mon closed, Tues–Thurs 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.)

Beers: Eleanor’s Blonde Ale (5.5% ABV, 21 IBU), Portales Pale Ale (5.5% ABV, 45 IBU), Clovis Point IPA, Dirt Town Brown Ale (4.0% ABV, 23 IBU), Happy Heifer Hefeweizen (4.9% ABV, 17 IBU), Big Stick Stout, Cole Espresso Porter. Roosevelt Brewing is located at 201 S. Main Street in Portales. Our own Porter Pounder stopped by while working on a film crew that was shooting in Portales and reviewed several of Roosevelt’s beers.

Events: Wednesday night is Open Mic Night at Roosevelt Brewing.

Sandia Chile Grill — (505) 798-1970

(Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.–6 p.m.)

Beers: Red, Rattlesnake IPA, Rio Negro Milk Stout (7.6% ABV), Barb’s Barrel Hefeweisen (5.5% ABV), Gold Rush Pilsen (6.8% ABV). The current batch of Rio Negro Milk Stout offers up a unique hybrid of the creamy milk stout and more of an Irish dry stout. And a big welcome back to the Gold Rush, a medal winner at the New Mexico Cup last year.

News: Sandia Chile Grill will be helping Desert Water Winery and Brewery open soon just outside Artesia.

Santa Fe Brewing Company — (505) 424-3333

(Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m., closed on Sunday)

Beers: Bulldog ESB, Irish Red, Black IPA, Saison ’88. This week, Small Batch Saturday features the Bulldog ESB by Duskin Jasper. SFBC’S Irish Red Ale is officially on tap and on the shelf. The Saison ’88 was brewed in honor of SFBC’s 25th anniversary. It is also available for sale in cans just about everywhere you can find SFBC products.

Events: $1 Off Growler Refills in the Tasting Room on Mondays. $2 Tuesdays at the Eldorado Taphouse. On Wednesday, there is a $2 Pint Special in the SFBC Tasting Room, and the Sangre de Cristo Craft Brewers’ Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Tasting Room as well. On Thursday, there will be $1 Off Growler Refills at the Eldorado Taphouse.

News: SFBC is purchasing a 7.5-acre farm in Northern New Mexico where they will begin growing their own hops. SFBC has also purchased property adjacent to the brewery with plans to eventually expand brewing operations from 30,000 barrels per year to 200,000 barrels.

Second Street Brewery — (505) 989-3278 (Railyard), (505) 982-3030 (original location)

(Mon–Thurs 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday noon-9 p.m.)

Beers: Millennial Pale Ale, Rod’s Best Bitter, Railrunner Ale, Citra IPA, Winter Warmer, Cream Stout, British Mild, Kolsch, IPA. Rod’s Best Bitter is back on tap at SSB. Winter Warmer is brewed with the same Ringwood yeast as the Outlier. The British Mild is nearly out.

News: The next Cask & Curry night is set for March 13. Kidder Special Bitter will be the night’s beer selection. Second Street will also host a party on St. Patrick’s Day weekend from Saturday through Monday. All month long look for special Irish-themed beers including Jordy’s Irish Red, Imperial Stout, and U2 Dry Stout.

The Stumbling Steer — (505) 792-7805

(Sunday-Wednesday 11 a.m.-midnight, Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.)

Beers: Blonde, Pale, IPA, Red, Brown, Double IPA, Imperial Stout. While the brewery is being built in the back of the Steer, all of their house beers are being brewed off-site, but still using brewer Kirk Roberts’ recipes. The DIPA and the Stout are limited to two per customer, due to their high alcohol content (10% and 9.5% ABV, respectively). The Crew has already made two separate visits to the Steer to review the beer and food. We enjoyed it all.

Taos Ale House — (575) 758-5522

(Mon–Fri 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat noon-10 p.m., Sunday noon-8 p.m.)

Beers: The Mosaic Lollipop, Simple Porter. Mosaic Lollipop is a super tasty new single-hop pale ale. TAH also has a few guest beers on tap as well.

News: Mogul IPA will be back on tap next week.

Production of TAH house beers is down because they are in the process of building a kitchen. They are partnering with The Burger Stand out of Lawrence and Topeka, Kan., to bring you the best burgers and fries you’ll ever eat!

Events: Taos Ale House will be pouring their beer at Brewfest in the Taos Ski Valley on Saturday. Look for a preview of the event on our site Thursday, including what beers TAH is bringing to the gathering.

Taos Mesa Brewing — (575) 758-1900

(Daily 11 a.m. – close)

Beers: Amarillo Rojo, Imperial Honey Oat Porter, Big Brown, Hopper IPA, Kolsh 45, Lunch Pale Ale, Notorious ESB, Old 96 Sticke Alt, Rainy Day IPA, Superstitious Stout. The Rainy Day IPA (7.6% ABV) and Superstitious Stout are back on tap. New to the lineup is the Imperial Honey Oat Porter, a big (9.5% ABV) beast of a beer that almost sounds like a porter mixed with that honey oat cereal you loved as a kid. If anyone gets to try this, let us know how it tastes. There is also one guest tap featuring Marble Red Ale.

Three Rivers Brewery — (505) 325-6605

Beers: India Pale Ale, Papa Bear’s Golden Honey Ale, Animas Pale Ale, Red Apple Flyer Cider, Orchard Street Raspberry Wheat, S.M.A.S.H. – EPA, German Pilsner, IBUsive Black-Eye PA, Violator Doppelbock (X-Beer), Longshot Light, La Plata Pale Ale, 3 Rivers Scottish Ale, Arroyo Amber Ale, Mother’s Milk Stout. The Arroyo Amber Ale (5.0% ABV) is the local favorite. It is copper-red in color, medium bodied, and is brewed with caramel malt with a nice hop balance. The newest beers on tap are the IBUsive Black-Eye PA (6.4% ABV, 100 IBUs) and the La Plata PA (4.6% ABV).

Cask: Three Rivers is now featuring the Brandy Oak Rasputin’s Imperial Stout. Next up will be the Coconut Wheat.

Tractor Brewing Company — (505) 433-5654 (Nob Hill Tap Room), TBA (Wells Park)

(Nob Hill is open Monday-Wednesday 3 p.m. to midnight, Thursday 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday-Saturday 1 p.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to midnight; Wells Park is open Monday-Thursday 3 p.m. to close, Friday-Sunday 1 p.m. to midnight.
 Last Call 30 minutes before close. 
No package after midnight.
 Brewery tours Saturday at 1:00 p.m.)

Beers at Nob Hill: Apple Cider (6.2% ABV), Pilsner #15 (6.8% ABV), Berry Cider (7.2% ABV), Black Eye’d PA (6.2% ABV), ESB (6.0% ABV), Javi Lager (5.0% ABV), C+C IPA (6.5% ABV), Chocolate Milk Stout (5.5% ABV).

Beers at Wells Park only: Luna De Los Muertos imperial stout (9.2% ABV), Barley Wine (9.5% ABV), Sticky Fingers Brown Ale (7.6% ABV), Barn Storm Ale (6.2% ABV), Adebisi Black Lager (5.2% ABV), Cherry Blonde (6.5% ABV), L4 IPL. All of the Nob Hill seasonals are also at Wells Park, which has 24 total taps (Tractor’s five regular beers have two taps apiece). The Crew highly recommends the Luna De Los Muertos, it’s one of our favorite imperial stouts in town. It’s not barrel-aged, but it still packs a punch. There are so many beers on tap at both Tractor locations that they will cover all types of beer lovers.

News: Tractor’s Wells Park taproom, located at 1800 4th Street NW, is now open for business.

Events: On the first and third Thursdays of each month, Tractor’s Wells Park taproom will show love to the local music scene. One dollar from every pint bought during the time the musician is playing will serve as payment for the night’s worth of musical entertainment.

This Thursday Tractor begin their new band concert series called pLoud music. For their inaugural concert, Tractor welcomes The Kevin Herig Trio Freaturing Kyle Ruggles at 8 p.m. at the new Wells Park Tap Room. This event is free.

Turtle Mountain Brewing Company — (505) 994-9497

(Kitchen hours: Mon–Tues 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Wed–Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Reminder: TMBC closes early when business dictates.  Please call.)

Beers: Maximus IPA (100 IBU, 7.88 ABV), Belgian Dubbel, Steam, Rye, Grandma’s Brown, Triple Play Pale Ale, Oatmeal Stout, White Knight Belgian Golden Ale, Red Rye, Cabo Lager, Low-Gluten Amber, Hybrid IPA. Revelation IPA, which is an offshoot of TMBC’s Genesis IPA, is brewed using Pils malt and hopped with Simcoe, Summit, Falconer’s Flight, and dry hopped with Simcoe. (7.3% ABV, 100 IBU) TMBC also has their Oblivion Express Barleywine back on tap. This tribute to the more-malty and less-hoppy English-style barleywines is one TMBC’s favorite recipes. (8.7% ABV, 60 IBU)

Cask: TMBC is currently featuring the Triple Play Pale Ale on cask.

The Wellhead — (575) 746-0640

Beers: Wellhead Pale Ale (5.3% ABV), Roughneck Red Ale (4.8% ABV), Roustabout Porter (4.8% ABV), Cisco Canyon Blonde, Indian Basin Wheat. The Wellhead is located in Artesia. The Roustabout Porter is available in the summer months replacing the stout. The brown-colored porter was originally developed in the 18th Century for the working class or ‘porters’ of London. The malt and hop ingredients are simple and well-balanced. The Roughneck Red is as sweet malty Irish Red ale. The Chinook, Cascade, and Mount Hood hops create a wonderful aroma and flavor combination. Try this microbrew with spicy dishes or steak and the turtle cheesecake dessert.

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That’s all for this week! If you have any questions or comments, leave them below or contact us on our Facebook page.

Cheers!

— E-Rock