Editor’s note: Sorry this is coming out so late on a Tuesday, folks. E-Rock’s on the road, and when he finished it this afternoon, I was busy covering high school softball in Valencia County. Hopefully we’ll be back on a normal schedule for TWAIB next week. At least I know I’ll be in the comfy press box at Isotopes Park, as opposed to the cold wind and dust outdoors. — Stoutmeister

Greetings Burque beer drinkers, this is E-Rock here in Austin, Texas, to bring you a laid back Tuesday installment of The Week Ahead in Beer. As always, this column is hand-crafted to keep you up to date on all of the seasonal beers, music, and events served up in and around the Albuquerque metro area.

Beer Week is upon us once again. It’s like Christmas for Albuquerque area craft beer connoisseurs! There are a lot of great things going on this week and next week. I will attempt to keep you up to date on all of the new beers on tap so you know when and where to let the festivities begin.

The big news this week is Marble’s five-year anniversary celebration on Wednesday and the second annual 505-5 collaborative beer release featuring input from Chama River, Il Vicino, La Cumbre, Marble, and Nexus.

Several breweries are featuring multiple seasonal beer releases in conjunction with sanctioned Beer week events. Il Vicino is will be serving Hops-pitality IPA, Belgian Strong Golden, and Belgian Dark Strong this week. La Cumbre has Proprietary Pale Ale, Project Irie, and VMO #2 now on tap. Marble has their new Rye Somethin’ Else currently on tap. Sandia Chile Grill will have a new batch of their Hefeweisen on tap by the end of the week. Turtle Mountain is now serving their new Yardsale Blonde and IPA Cubed.

That is just a small sample of what is going on in and around the 505. Continue reading for all the news that is fit to blog for the week of April 22.

To break down each “capsule,” I listed the brewery (with Web page linked), its phone number (all are area code 505, for out-of-state readers) and hours of operation. Under “Beers” are the new or seasonal beers on tap for this week. And for those breweries that play host to musicians, I made sure to list who’s on the week’s set list.

ABQ Brew Pub — 884-1116

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

Beers: Pecan Ale. ABP carries beers from Sierra Blanca/Rio Grande Brewing and Monk’s Brewing. Most of their beers are on tap all year long. Several times a year ABP serves up the latest creation by local brewing hero and winner of the Samuel Adams Longshot competition, Ben Miller.

Back Alley Draft House — 766-6973 (NYPD)

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

Beers: Belgian White, Apricot IPA, IPA, Red, Barley Wine. Fresh new batches of the Belgian White and IPA will be on tap this week.

Events: BADH’s “Tower Of Sour” will be on Friday from 5-8 p.m. featuring four NEW Belgian Sour Ales on draft. More details to come for this ABQ Beer Week event!

Celebrate Dollar off Tuesdays on your favorite beers. Industry people always get a dollar off; show your server certificate or some other proof that you work in the crazy restaurant/bar industry. (Kitchen peeps TOO!)

Bosque Brewing Company — 750-7596

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

Beers: Valley Fog (California Stream), Engaano Hefeweizen, Mellow Brit English Brown, Bosque’s Burning Red Rye. Bosque is taking $1 per pint purchased of Engaano and donating it to adoption agencies (see news entry below for details).

News: Bosque Brewing Co. is excited to announce their “Adopted” line of specialty ales! Periodically, they will release 7-barrel batches of seasonal ales and $1 of each pint sold will be donated to the ABBA Fund, an organization that extends zero-percent interest loans to families aspiring to adopt domestically and internationally. Their first Adopted Ale is the Engaano Hefeweizen.

BBC has several beers in the works including a new pale ale, a new steam, and a new beer that will benefit the NM Chapter of the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Stay tuned for more details as we receive them.

Music: Mon — The American Rails 6-8 p.m.

Broken Bottle Brewery — 890-8777

(Mon–Fri 4 p.m.–midnight, Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon–10 p.m.)

Beers: BrokenBerry Brown, Hoppy Birthday, Sickle and Hammer Imperial Red, Nacho Brau. Hoppy Birthday is an extra hoppy IPA that was brewed to celebrate B3’s one-year anniversary. The BrokenBerry Brown was named by B3 customer Steven Concho. This special strawberry and chocolate beer was put up for naming as part of a special contest last weekend.

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. On Thursday, B3 will host World Tavern Poker (it’s free to play and you can earn points, prizes, and a shot at the World Series of Poker).

Music: Sat — The American Rails 8-9 p.m.

Cazuela’s Seafood & Mexican Grill — 994-9364

(Hours of operation are not yet posted.)

Beers: Porter (5.9% ABV), Inebriator (Doppel Bock) (8+% ABV), Chupacabra IPA (7.2% ABV), Cerveza Por Mis Cavallios Oatmeal Stout (5.5% ABV), Tomazula Brown (5.2% ABV), Tierra del Fuego Cream Ale (5.0% ABV), P.J.’s Amber, and an ESB. Cazuela’s newest beer is the Porter. Stoutmeister is still the lone Crew member to head out there. He highly recommends the Tomazula Brown and the ESB. The former is sweet and full-bodied, while the latter is dry but not bitter. Once we get through the madness of Beer Week, the Crew will head over to Cazuela’s to do a formal review and full tasting. For those who can’t make it to Rio Rancho, Cazuela’s will have a booth at Blues & Brews on May 4.

Chama River Brewing Company — 342-1800

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

Beers: The Big Lebrewski (Double IPA), Chama Märzen, Irish Red, Nobel Session PA. The Big Lebrewski is a sweet in taste and golden in color. The Chama Märzen is dark in color and smooth and malty in flavor. Several members of the Brew Crew enjoyed this beer at our monthly meeting yesterday. Also on tap is Chama’s Irish Red. The Brew Crew reviewed the Irish Red as part of our mini Irish Red Challenge. You can find a review of Chama’s Irish Red here.

Farside Brew Pub — 918-2337

(Mon–Thurs 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Sun 4–8 p.m.)

News: Sad news from Farside was posted on their Facebook page earlier today: “Sorry to everyone. We may not be opening again. Too many setbacks and unforeseen problems. Changing our course this late in the game may have cost us dearly. We loved the support and the great company you all provided. But! You may found the brews later else where, the game is not up yet. Thanks Again”

Il Vicino Brewing Canteen — 881-2737

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

Beers: Hops-pitality, Belgian Strong Golden, Belgian Dark Strong, 505-5, Just Esteem, Saison, Black IPA, Raspberry Wheat, Odin’s (Imperial) Red, Cascade Pale Ale. Hops-pitality is back, and this year it was brewed with Motueka and Topaz hops. The folks at the Canteen has assured me that making Hops-pitality with unique hops once a year is now officially an annual tradition. Odin’s Imperial Red is a beer fit for the Norse god, made with five pounds of Simcoe hops per barrel (10.25% ABV, 100+ IBU).

Cask: The Black IPA is on tap for Cask Wednesday and the Apricot Saison, will be on cask Saturday.

Events: On Saturday at the Canteen, IV will host their Double Barrel celebration featuring Belgian Strong Golden aged in cabernet barrels, Belgian Dark Strong aged in bourbon barrels, and Apricot Saison on cask. This is an official Beer Week event.

Music: Tues — Famous Martini Tones (Lounge/Swing) 6-9 p.m., Sun — Chris Murray(Ska/Rocksteady) 3-6 p.m.

La Cumbre Brewing — 872-0225

(Open every day at noon)

Beers: Proprietary Pale Ale, Project Irie, VMO #2, 505-5, Barley’s Wine (10.8% ABV, 100 IBU), Gracias por Fumar (Smoked Porter), Irish Red Lager. Proprietary Pale Ale is the first beer in New Mexico to be made with a new South African strain of hops, and it clocks in at 5.6% ABV and 50 IBU. Project Irie is part of the same series as Project Dank, which made its debut at Cask Fest last month and took second place in open voting. La Cumbre’s website had this to say about the Barley’s Wine, “It’s not wine; trust me. What it is is an incredibly strong American ale of epic proportions. The beer pours a deep amber with a lasting off-white head. Rich, piney American hops are front and center in the aroma. Digging deeper, you’ll find rich caramel, figs, and freshly baked rum-cake? The initial sip is mouth-filling to say the least. Sweet malt is there in spades, but it’s backed up by an obscene amount of spicy hops. The beer coats the tongue with a plethora of beery complexity; hops, hops and more hops, hugely rich malt, and finally alcohol. Ahh… the alcohol. It’s well hidden, until you swallow and then the warmth creeps back up your esophogas letting you know this is no normal beer. This monster finishes with an incredibly drying and lasting bitterness that accomplishes it’s goal of balancing out all that malt.” (10.8% ABV, 100 IBU)

Cask: La Cumbre usually offers a couple beers on cask. As of the time of this post, this week’s cask beers are yet to be determined.

Food: The Rustic Food Truck parks at La Cumbre on Tuesday, and The Supper Truck parks there Thursday.

Music: Wed — Chris Dracup 7-10 p.m., Sat — The Gregg Daigle Band 7-10 p.m.

Marble Brewery — 243-2739

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

Beers: Rye Somethin’ Else, Stout Americano, Double White, Tripel. Marble’s website had this to say about Rye Somethin’ Else, “Bright hops lead the way for the earthy rye and spicy Belgian yeast character to shine through in this quenching, golden delight.” (5.9% ABV) The Stout Americano is back for a second round. Stoutmeister and I had pints last week; it has a strong coffee flavor again but is not overpowering. It has a nice, smooth finish similar to the Oatmeal Stout.

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

News: Marble’s Double White should be back on tap some time next week.

Events: Join Marble for their five-year anniversary party on Wednesday with the Gregg Daigle Band and Robert Jon and the Wreck, winner of Best Live Band at the 2013 OC Music Awards. Free swag while it lasts!

On Thursday from 6-10 p.m. at the Downtown Pub, the Native Guitars Tour presents Under the Native Stars, an artist gathering. The concert will coincide with the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, so don’t miss this special opportunity to mingle with your favorite artists. The evening will feature performances by Native countries premier artists including Gary Farmer & the Troublemakers, The Jir Project, and Scatter Their Own with an all-star jam finale.

Food: Tamale Loco and the Supper Truck will be at the Downtown Pub on Wednesday, and the Supper Truck will be at the Downtown Pub again on Saturday from 1 p.m.-late. Chicharroneria Don Choche will be at the Downtown Pub on Thurday and Friday. Soo Bak Foods and Big Juicy BBQ will be at the Downtown Pub on Sunday

Nexus Brewery — 242-4100

(Mon–Thurs 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sun 11 a.m.–midnight)

Beers: Oatmeal Stout, Belgian Dark Strong (10.2% ABV), Imperial Red, Imperial Cream Ale, Belgian Golden (5.8% ABV), Extra Pale Ale. Nexus is premiering their second Belgian ale this month. The Oatmeal Stout is making its first appearance on tap at Nexus. Stoutmeister and Franz Solo both give it high marks and recommend it to anyone who likes a burly, big stout. Belgian Dark Strongs are loaded with malts and have a sweet taste that even a stout drinker would love.

Cask: Nexus is currently featuring their Red on cask this week.

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. They also have Ladies Night on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. featuring $3 pints for the ladies.

Sandia Chile Grill — 798-1970

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

Beers: Hefeweisen, Rattlesnake IPA, Amber, Red Ryder Imperial Irish Red, New Mexico Gold Rush Pilsen. SCG’s Red Ryder Imperial Irish Red is comparable to a Scottish ale, but it is darker in color with a sweet-to-dry flavor profile. Sitting at 7 percent ABV, the Red Ryder is a heavy hitter, so be careful or you will poke your eye out! SCG’s New Mexico Gold Rush Pilsen recently took first place at the New Mexico Cup competition. This is one crisp and tasty beer that is not to be missed.

News: SCG should have their new Rio Negro Milk Stout on nitro by the end of next week.

Tractor Brewing Company — 433-5654 (Nob Hill Tap Room)

(The tap room opens most days around 3 p.m. and stays open as late as 2 a.m.; it opens earlier on weekends)

Beers: Chocolate Stout, Ox Bow Scotch, Barnstorm Ale, Goat Head Hater Doppel Bock, Duchess (Imperial) Pale Ale, Tractor Hard Cider. Tractor had a post on their Facebook page that had this to say about the Goat Head Hater Doppel Bock, “a doppelbock is a German style bock (lager) that was traditionally brewed in the late fall, lagered (stored in the cellar) over the winter and served in late winter or early spring. We adhere to this tradition here at Tractor; this doppelbock was brewed in November and has been lagering until now.” The Tractor Hard Cider is sweeter than their usual cider. Stoutmeister recently called the Chocolate Stout “my new addiction.” It has a drier, more mocha-style profile than the more prolific milk chocolate-style stouts at most breweries these days.

Turtle Mountain Brewing Company — 994-9497

(Kitchen hours: Mon–Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.)

Beers: Yardsale Blonde, IPA Cubed, Dubbel Trubbel, Cherry Wheat, Hopduster IPA, Ol’ Brown Eyes, Celtic Brown, Nitro Irish Stout, Belgian IPA, Imperial Pilsner, Steam+, Hybrid IPA, Cabo Lager, Red Rye. TMBC’s website has this to say about the IPA Cubed, “Cubed is hopped with over 20 pounds of hops to reach the 125 bittering units. This awesome amount of hops is balanced with the nearly 1000 pounds of grains.” (7.75% ABV, 125 IBU, 1.072 OG) TMBC’s website also has this to say about Dubbel Trubbel, “Here’s a perfectly brewed Belgian Dubbel to close out our Belgian series of beers. Candied sugars help bring out those oh-so-distinct flavors. Cheers!” (6.0% ABV, 20 IBU, 1.060 OG)

Cask: TMBC is currently featuring Mr. Hoover’s Steam on cask.

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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