As this is Memorial Day, it is also the lightest day in terms of events. Take a moment to reflect, take a moment to relax, take a moment with family and/or friends, and when that is all over, come join the Crew. No, really, keep reading. Featured Event Every day we will pick what we…
ABQ Beer Week: Day Four offers up more beyond the big fest
Yes, it is Blues & Brews day, but there are still some other options for those either not attending or just looking for a little pre-game fun. We posted the beer lists for Blues & Brews on Saturday, so click that link if you’re curious. Otherwise, kick back and enjoy! You earned the break. Featured…
ABQ Beer Week: Get your Blues & Brews beer lists here
We have the updated local beer lists for Sunday’s ABQ Blues & Brews festival at Sandia Resort & Casino. Early admission (we seriously recommend you pay extra for it) gets you in at 2 p.m. Otherwise, join the masses at 3 p.m. The event runs until 6 p.m. Purchase your tickets online or at either…
ABQ Beer Week: The 505 flows free on Day Three
After Friday’s events, we can understand if some of you want to take it easy today. Beer Week, though, has no concept of mercy, because it’s gonna be a big one. The 505 Collaboration beer is releasing all over town, O’Niell’s is throwing a Beer Olympics, Santa Fe is having a party, Rio Bravo is…
ABQ Beer Week: Pucker up for Day Two brews
Did you survive? Did you make it through all of it? No, not Day One of ABQ Beer Week, but the Penguins’ double-overtime victory over Ottawa in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Just ask anyone at Quarter Celtic last night, half the Crew almost died several times over. But, we digress, for it…
ABQ Beer Week: Jubilation ups its game for 2017 edition
Local favorite Jubilation Wine & Spirits is known for their frequent tastings of new and rare beers. So, how are they going to make things special for this year’s Albuquerque Beer Week? I spoke (technically emailed) with beer manager and Brew Crew emeritus member Adam Auden about what we can expect. SheNerd: What makes Beer…
ABQ Beer Week: Day One is loaded with almost too much fun
All right, people, it’s go time! Make sure you have your Lyft and/or Uber accounts up to date, and then start checking off the events you can’t miss. The Crew will be here for you every day with info on every single event. We also have separate previews for the events at Ponderosa Brewing, Tractor…
Upslope throws down for ABQ Beer Week 2017
Our previews for ABQ Beer Week continue with a few special events from Colorado’s Upslope Brewing. Many of us have tried Upslope now since they’ve been available in New Mexico for a couple years, so we know they make good, solid beer. Well, for those who second that notion, and for those who aren’t yet…
The Week Ahead in Beer: Feast like royalty at Nexus anniversary party
Greetings, New Mexico craft beer lovers. Stoutmeister here with The Week Ahead in Beer. This column covers all the breweries in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties, with Santa Fe’s six breweries, one in Los Alamos, and one in Moriarty also joining the party. One of our favorite annual events that happens during ABQ Beer Week, but…
ABQ Beer Week: Tractor sticks with tradition and rolls out multiple events
No local brewery dives into ABQ Beer Week quite like Tractor, which once again will load up on the fun throughout the 11-day series of events. To make sure I had all the necessary information, I was able to sit down with the incredibly busy dynamic duo of Jeremy Kinter and Carla Bryant to go…