Last week I had the opportunity to watch some awesome history in the making. Santa Fe’s Second Street canned their first beer inside their brewery. “Why is that awesome?” I hear you asking yourself. Besides the fact that we can now pick up a canned version of their Pivotal IPA and take it along on…
Month: August 2014
PINTS pours out some info on its sister brewery Ponderosa
Editor’s note: This is the last of Amy O’s stories from Portland, but it has a pretty significant ABQ connection. She, Franz Solo, and possibly Jason are headed over to Ponderosa Brewing around the time you’re reading this to get a full tour and see what the new brewery is all about. I would have…
The Week Ahead in Beer State Edition: All quiet on the western front
Greetings, New Mexico craft beer lovers. Stoutmeister here with the second half of the now-divided Week Ahead in Beer. This edition covers all the breweries outside of Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties. From Taos to Santa Fe to Farmington to Las Vegas in the north, to Portales, Artesia, Silver City, and Las Cruces in the south,…
The Week Ahead in Beer Metro Edition: Marble-ous times are here again
Greetings, New Mexico craft beer lovers. Stoutmeister here with the Metro Edition of The Week Ahead in Beer. This column covers all the breweries in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties, giving you a list of their current beers on tap as well as any special events going on in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Bernalillo. Look for…
All hail the Pod People!
Editor’s note: Amy O from the Brew Crew Bullpen continues her series of articles from her recent visit to Portland. This time around she finds that those wacky Oregonians have gone and taken the great combination of craft beer and foot trucks/carts one step further. Think it will ever happen in New Mexico? Share your…
A Rose City by any other name tastes just as sweet
Editor’s note: Bullpen member Amy O recently went to Portland and found just a few things to write about. I know, big shock, lots of beer stories from Portland. Here’s the first article about a beer festival that’s being added to my personal beer bucket list. — Stoutmeister Rose City (or City of Roses), Rip…
Hefeweizen Challenge ’14 — A tournament of refreshment
The Dark Side Brew Crew gathered last weekend for a blind taste test to determine the best hefeweizen in the ABQ metro area. Mrs. Solo and I hosted the event with Stoutmeister, E-Rock, Porter Pounder, and Brandon present from the original Crew. Only Shilling was absent due to his job. Brandon’s awesome girlfriend Taylor handled…
The Week Ahead in Beer State Edition: Distribution days are upon us
Greetings, New Mexico craft beer lovers. Stoutmeister here with the second half of the now-divided Week Ahead in Beer. This edition covers all the breweries outside of Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties. From Taos to Santa Fe to Farmington to Las Vegas in the north, to Portales, Artesia, Silver City, and Las Cruces in the south,…
The Week Ahead in Beer Metro Edition: A little spell of relaxation
Greetings, New Mexico craft beer lovers. Stoutmeister here with the Metro Edition of The Week Ahead in Beer. This column covers all the breweries in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties, giving you a list of their current beers on tap as well as any special events going on in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Bernalillo. Look for…
Brewology: The Crew births a new darkness … an Imperial Black IPA
Greetings homebrew aficionados and newcomers alike! Brewology is a series of articles by members of the NMDSBC about the art and science that goes into every pint we churn out. We will go through recipes, techniques, equipment, and anything else related to brewing some of your favorite libations. Feel free to submit feedback or discussion…
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