When one thinks of Pagosa Springs, one thinks of a ski resort-based mountain town and not necessarily good beers. In the two trips that I’ve made to this wonderful place for a few days of soaking in the natural hot springs, I’ve had the pleasure of imbibing in some excellent micro brews as well. Pagosa…
Author: Franz Solo
Beer is the game, and it is awesome.
Belgium has arrived, and challenges you to a Duel!
At long last there is an all-Belgian beer pub in the state of New Mexico! Tucked away off of Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe is our newest brewery to grace the land of enchantment, Duel (as in, we challenge you to a duel). We of the Dark Side Brew Crew have been patiently waiting for…
Sold my soul for stout at Il Vicino
On a recent Wednesday, I, Franz Solo, happened to stop by the Il Vicino Canteen for some libations after a long day at work. My initial intent was to do a couple samples of some of the newer seasonals and fill a growler with the much-hyped Milk Chocolate Cherry Stout, but, much to my delight,…
Kellerbier aus Deutschland und Amerika
Editor’s note: Franz Solo recently found some time in his busy, busy life to write about some of the beer he’s had recently. Let us all give thanks for this rare but wonderful contribution to the blog, especially when a certain editor is buried under baseball box scores. — Stoutmeister Hails and Horns for good…
Drinking your way to the heartland of America
Editor’s note: Franz Solo does not have much time to write these days between working full-time, being married, owning a house, and all that grown-up stuff, but he was able to find all the info he needed (and the pics to go with it) to finally recap his late-2012 trips to locales beyond ABQ. Sometimes…
Chatoe Madness
Rogue, thou art glorious. It was a chance purchase that introduced me to the awesomeness of the Chatoe line of bombers crafted at Brewers on the Bay in Newport, Ore., northwest capital of beer, Rogue Nation. First impressions of the OREgasmic Ale: nice, delicious coppery looking color; has a pretty good-sized head; the scent gives…
La Cumbre: American Torpedoes
Dinner: Until this past Saturday evening, I had not had a decent American ale since the bomber of Rogue some months ago. Enter La Cumbre’s Barley’s Wine! A glorious combination of hops and a multiplicity of flavors all harmonized together in a crisp finish. This is a beer lover’s beer. The abundance of alcohol, as…
DARK SIDE BREW CREW 