So when the Crew first met the folks from Broken Bottle earlier this year, we were blown away by their pride and their creative and unique ideas for beer. So it is no surprise that when Chris and Donovan posted on their Facebook page about a Sunflower Seed Ale and an Irish Coffee ale, we…
Month: September 2012
Saturday Night Sixer—An autumn starter session
Greetings brew fanatics! Brandon, a.k.a. Cryptogrind here with this week’s installment of Saturday Night Sixer! Is a weekend bonfire in the works? Need something to calm the rage from that Monday Night Football match-up this past week?? Planning on spending a weekend in the mountains before the cool fall weather and wanting that perfect brew to complement…
The Week Ahead in Beer—Oktoberfests are back again!
The Oktoberfests are finally here! I see that I am getting ahead of myself. Hello beer lovers. For those of you who don’t know, my name is E-Rock and I am here this fine autumn Monday to keep you up-to-date on current information pertaining to music, events, and seasonal beers served up in and around…
Bosque Brewing barrels toward its grand opening
Stoutmeister here, fully recovered from Septemberfest (the sun was brutal this year, but the beer was delicious, so that made up for the heat). Before I trekked down there with my friend Cassie on Saturday, I took E-Rock and Shilling over to Bosque Brewing last Thursday. Before anybody is confused, no, you did not miss…
Beer Notes: Septemberfest kicks off the weekend
Stoutmeister here, trying to clear out the mental notebook of beer (sure, I could write stuff down, but instead I prefer using my hands to lift pints) before trekking down to Marble’s Septemberfest on Saturday. Speaking of Septemberfest, this year’s edition kicks off at noon, features the added bonus of Red Light Cameras on stage,…
The Week Ahead in Beer—It’s finally fall … no, wait, it’s still summer
Greeting fellow lovers of all things brewed (and by all things brewed, I mean beer)! I am E-Rock and I am here, as I am almost every Monday, to bring you the most current information on music, events, and seasonal beers served up in the Duke City and the surrounding area. The seasons seem to…
Saturday Night Sixer: Left Hand Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest
Greetings beer boys and gals! Brandon Daniel, a.k.a Cryptogrind here, back from a long summer sabbatical from work, education and living life. I bring to you a new series called the Saturday Night Sixer! Unsure of what malty, hoppy beverage to grab for your weekend shindig? Having trouble deciding on what brew would be enjoyed…
A new brewery sneaks into NE Heights
A few weeks back at Hopfest both Shilling and I, Stoutmeister, were surprised by the appearance of the Sandia Chile Grill. First off, we had never heard of it, and secondly, we had heard nothing about such a place brewing its own beer. Intrigued, and backed by the recommendation of a friend who worked at…
The Week Ahead in Beer—Eagerly awaiting autumn
Greetings brewers, beer drinkers, and beer blog aficionados. For those who don’t know, my name is E-Rock and I am here this Monday, as I am nearly every Monday, to fill you in on the most current information on music, events, and seasonal beers served up in Albuquerque metro area breweries and tap rooms. Septemberfest…
Looking back, looking ahead after one year at Nexus (part two)
Click here for part one on Nexus’ history. The Present: Finding Nexus’ niche in the brewing community When E-Rock and I visited Nexus on a Thursday, there was a small but lively crowd forming, a mix of younger and older customers, some there for the beer, some for the food, most for both. Yet the…
DARK SIDE BREW CREW 