It seemed like a good of a time as any to clear out the small pile of beer news that has begun to assemble on our proverbial “desk.” For a change in 2020, we are leading off with some good news. If you have any news, good or bad, that needs to be shared, drop…
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Black Snout Brewhouse hopes to get even more dog friendly next year
The last time I visited a few weeks after their June opening, Black Snout Brewhouse only had one of their own beers on tap. They reported selling out quickly because they have a small system. Owner Josh James said they are consistently keeping at least five on tap now. They do still have a few…
Black Snout Brewhouse grand opening is a successful start to summer
On the first day of summer, a steady flow of thirsty people made its way to Black Snout Brewhouse when the newest Northeast Heights watering hole on Juan Tabo and Menaul opened its doors to the public on Friday. Since our last visit a little over a month ago, the finishing touches have been put…
The quick guide to every brewery and taproom that recently opened
All of us in the Crew figured we would have a nice, relaxing June after ABQ Beer Week ended. Then, a new brewery opened. And, another one. And, another one. It has left a lot of people’s heads spinning, trying to remember what is open, and what is still on deck. To help out everyone…
Beer Notes: Taproom boom, more awards and one big party
Now that I am back at work (yay, money), the beer news is starting to pile up, so let us get to a few pertinent items. First, though, in a moment of self-promotion, I will be giving a free talk about the history of brewing in Albuquerque this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Special…
Black Snout Brewhouse enters final turn toward finish line
It is the same story, but different. A new brewery seeks to open in Albuquerque. It optimistically targets a specific event-filled weekend as when it wants to open. Then it learns the hard way that the permitting and regulatory process involving the City of Albuquerque is a grueling process that takes far longer than it…
Beer Notes: The brewery taproom boom is not slowing down
It is a relatively quiet week out there, spring winds aside, so it felt like a good time to dust off the old beer notebook. New brewery updates We keep waiting for the number of forthcoming breweries to dwindle down, but that has not happened yet. There are currently five breweries with active small brewer…
Beer Notes: Flix Brewhouse earns more medals while new breweries rev up again
Here on this blustery Friday, it feels like a good time to stay indoors and catch up on some local beer news as we empty the notebook yet again. Flix picks up four medals at Best of Craft Beer Awards If there is a theme early on in 2019 to some of the beer competitions…
Beer Notes: Partial federal shutdown does have an impact on breweries
Most of us are aware of, yet personally unaffected by, the current partial shutdown of the federal government. Leaving the politics aside, it has nonetheless made things difficult on both federal employees and those businesses and people who rely on certain federal agencies. It did not occur to any of us in the Crew how…
Black Snout Brewhouse sniffs for its spot in local craft beer scene
The surge of breweries opening in the Albuquerque metro area has finally slowed to a trickle. Only five new pending small brewer licenses are listed with the State of New Mexico, and two of those (BLUE, Brewstillery) have been pending for so long, they might just be dead projects. We know that Ex Novo Brewing…
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