Marble’s Imperial Porter is a beast

A snowy hump day here in the Duke City — slow times at the job, overcast skies, and the world’s worst drivers all add up to the perfect recipe to use a sick day and watch Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes on Netflix Well, I didn’t get to do that, but it sure sounded…

Bikes, Beer, and Coffee…

…what a concept. It seems like those three things truly go hand in hand.  I’ve done it — ride all day, then go to the bar, and then drink coffee the next morning to kill my hangover. Well this is our first out-of-town post and it takes place at the Denver Bicycle Cafe in, where…

Coming Soon: Broken Bottle Brewery

Looking to fill the void of the “neighborhood bar feel”, Chris Chavez and Donavan Lane are setting up shop on Albuquerque’s west side. Broken Bottle will be the third microbrewery out on the ever-expanding west end of ABQ along with well-known companies Il Vicino and Turtle Mountain Brewing Company out in Rio Rancho. Go check…

NM Dark Side Brew Crew Presents: The Super Bowl of Stouts

Ah, Super Bowl Sunday.  A day where two teams battle it out on the gridiron, corporations drop millions of dollars for 15 seconds of airtime, and bar food is a staple for at least two of your meals.  Super Bowl Sunday is truly an American “holiday”. That is why the Brew Crew is going to…

Starting 2012 Off with a… Beerfest?

That is right folks, February 3 is Winterbrew, the state’s first beer festival of 2012. Winterbrew is happening at the Santa Fe Farmers Market starting at 4 p.m. Some of the state’s finest breweries will be on hand for your sampling pleasure.  This list includes all three Santa Fe locals — Blue Corn, Second Street, and…