ABQ Beer Week: No rest for the weary on Day 7

There are nine total events going on for Day 7 of ABQ Beer Week. NINE. Here is hoping you all have some energy to tackle this day.

Seven days old and the events keep increasing in awesomeness.
Seven days old and the events keep increasing in awesomeness.

Actually, one of the events is already over. Kegs & Eggs was at Cazuelas in Rio Rancho this morning at 7 a.m. We should have included it with Tuesday’s events list; sorry to anyone that missed it due to our oversight.

In another bit of bad news, Desert Fish, the Nob Hill bar/eatery where Hot Sunner Nights was going on all of Beer Week, is no more. Yes, they shut their doors right in the midst of Beer Week. Bummer. The good news is we are not out of Sunner Kolsch if you missed your go chance to try this classic German beer. See below. The New Belgium Lips of Faith series at Geckos will continue, however, at both the Academy and Nob Hill locations.

None of the Crew was able to make it out to any of Tuesday night’s four events. Yeah, I know, shame on us, but I had baseball, Brandon worked late, and the others were busy with various things as we’re all trying to clear our schedules in advance of the Beer Groups Meet & Greet at Marble on Thursday, the Dark Ages show on Friday at ArtBar, and Blues & Brews at the Pavilion on Saturday.

Those of us not covering baseball tonight will be out and about. If you see a Crew member, say hello. They’re friendly. Especially when they have a pint in hand.

What: Abita Tasting. Where: Quarters on Wyoming, just north of Montgomery. When: 4 to 7 p.m. Cost: $20. Details: Louisiana’s top brewery will bring several of its beers for you to try at Quarters. Food will be provided and you get a souvenir glass with your $20 payment. Why you should go: One of the best breweries in the South compels you to come to Quarters. Plus, you can go next door to the restaurant afterward and wolf down some ribs or steak.

What: Marble Brewery Food Truck Rumble. Where: The downtown pub. When: 4 to 8 p.m. Cost: $20, reservations required. Details: It’s like a giant speakeasy, so dress up 1930s style and head on down to the pub. There will be four food trucks (The Supper Truck, Soo Bak Foods, Talking Fountain Kitchen, The Boiler Monkey) pairing up one food dish apiece with one specific pint. Supper’s Spring Shrimp ‘n Grits is paired with Triple. Soo Bak will serve porter-braised short ribs with Double IPA. The other two trucks’ pairings were TBA as of this morning, but I’m sure they will be delectable. Why you should go: Great food paired with Marble beers, plus a chance to dress up like you’re hanging with Al Capone in Chicago (minus the whole baseball bat-to-the-head thing). Plus, Zoltan the Incredible and His Royal Two Man Pirate Circus Band will be performing throughout the event. You can buy tickets online here.

What: Widmer Special Release. Where: Fox & Hound. When: 5 p.m. Cost: No cover charge. Details: The Oregon brewery is bringing down some of its Kill Devil Brown Ale. Get ready for a brown ale with a Caribbean twist. Sweet Barbados and Blackstrap Molasses are among the ingredients for this beer, which is aged in Puerto Rican rum barrels. Why you should go: This is not the type of beer that you can find at your local liquor store. Plus, there are about 8,000 televisions inside Fox & Hound so you can start watching the Pittsburgh Penguins begin their march to the Stanley Cup.

What: Stone Beer Tasting. Where: O’Niell’s in Nob Hill. When: 5 to 7 p.m. Cost: No cover charge. Details: There shall be great beers from Stone for you to enjoy. Need we say more? Why you should go: Dude, it’s Stone. Do you really need a reason?

What: Rogue Beer Tasting. Where: O’Niell’s on Juan Tabo. When: 5 to 7 p.m. Cost: No cover charge. Details: There shall be great beers from Rogue for you to enjoy. Need we say more? Why you should go: Dude, it’s Rogue. Seriously, Franz Solo is losing his mind trying to decide between Rogue and Stone. It’s almost unfair.

What: Beers of the World Flight Event. Where: Sister Bar on Central downtown. When: 5 to 8 p.m. Cost: $12. Details: Get ready for some rare European beers, served to you in 2-ounce sample glasses, plus you get a full-sized pint of your favorite. The beers in question are Sunner Kolsch (Germany), La Trappe Witte Trappist (Netherlands), Gavroche Red Ale (France), Petrus Aged Pale Ale (Belgium), Hobgoblin English Ale (England), and Delirium Tremens Trippel (Belgium). Why you should go: Odds are you have never had these beers before. Annoy or impress your friends by earning multiple badges on Untappd when you drink these.

What: Left Hand Special Tapping. Where: Two Fools. When: 5 p.m. Cost: No cover charge. Details: Those wonderful folks up in Longmont, Colo., are bring their Twin Sisters Double IPA to tap in Nob Hill tonight. There will be brewery representative(s) on hand if you want to talk about this beer and all the other good ones they make. Why you should go: A double IPA goes great with fish & chips. Plus, you could meet Left Hand staffers. Just don’t run up and hug them like I would. It’s probably a good thing I’m at the Isotopes game tonight.

All right, that’s it for today, but it’s plenty. We will have an extended preview of Thursday’s events, plus a look at what you’re in for at the Dark Ages event on Friday.

Cheers!

— Stoutmeister

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