Anyone else need a vacation after the three-day weekend? Yeah, it was jam-packed with beer events, from the two festivals Sunday to Monday’s Battle of the Beer Geeks II (congrats to the Babes in Brewland on their victory). Now it’s back to a simpler slate of tastings and tappings across town. Today features special events…
Tag: ABQ Beer Week
ABQ Beer Week 2015: Yes, there is other stuff to do besides just Blues & Brews on Day Four
The biggest event of ABQ Beer Week is today when Blues & Brews kicks off at 2 p.m. for VIP, 3 p.m. for general admission. We already covered what to expect from the humongous festival, but feel free to go back and reread it to better plan your afternoon. However, we know not everyone is…
ABQ Beer Week 2015: Brace yourselves for the Blues & Brews experience
One of the highlight events for ABQ Beer Week every year is Blues & Brews, a gigantic festival held at Sandia Casino. This year’s event is set for Sunday afternoon, starting at 2 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 3 p.m. for the general public. It is an unlimited sampling event, so make sure to…
ABQ Beer Week 2015: Celebrate a big anniversary on Day Three
Welcome back to ABQ Beer Week, though technically it never left. After Thursday’s surge of events contrasted with the terrible weather, we expected more Friday, but the sun kept the rain at bay for a change. So we have that going for us, if nothing else. Today’s lineup kicks off with a golf tournament and…
ABQ Beer Week 2015: The beer abides on Day Two, dudes
The rain be damned, that was a pretty damn fine start to ABQ Beer Week on Thursday. Whether you were indulging in some beer and cheese (and other foods) at Marble, or snagging a pint of the Strawberry Cream Malpais at Two Fools, or the Oak Aged Wake Up Dead at Nob Hill Bar &…
ABQ Beer Week: We reach the end on Day Ten
Another ABQ Beer Week is about to wrap up Saturday. After 80 or so events, I think we’re all ready for our long summer’s nap. Don’t fret, the Crew will be back with more coverage of our ever-expanding local beer scene as Boxing Bear Brewing, Pi Brewing, Red Door Brewing, and many others get closer…
ABQ Beer Week: Almost at the end of the line on Day Nine
So many events down, so many beers consumed. C’mon, troopers, let’s gear up. The end to this glorious time is nearly in sight. We shall not go out with a whimper, but a cosmic bang worthy of the elder gods. To that end, Friday is Day Nine of Ten, and it shall be a valiant…
The Week Ahead in Beer: One crowded Canteen
Editor’s note: Pardon the delay, but E-Rock’s new summer work schedule at CNM collided with my Beer Week responsibilities. Hopefully we can reorganize how we do this column and start getting it to you on Tuesday now instead of Wednesday. If any brewer or brewery rep who serves as our email contact is reading this,…
Storm’s a brewin’ at Blues and Brews ’14
Owing to the fact that I (Franz Solo) had a birthday on Monday, my review of 2014’s ABQ Blues and Brews was a tad delayed (This is Brew Crew-speak for “I was really, really hungover” — Stoutmeister), so without further ado: On a rainy Sunday (perfect beer weather, in my opinion), Mrs. Solo and I…
ABQ Beer Week: Find a slice of heaven on Day Seven
It’s another big day for ABQ Beer Week as there are nine total events going on Wednesday, including two beer dinners and a beer breakfast before that. Featured event What: Stone Beer Dinner. Where: The Stumbling Steer. When: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $65. Details: How does a five-course meal with lots of delicious Stone…
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