First, we are terribly sorry for that rhyming headline, but, we could not resist. Moving on … As we inch closer to the second and final weekend of Beer Week, the number of events takes a jump today. There are two beer dinners on opposite sides of town, a special collaboration beer release from two…
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Bell’s rings up the season of decadent darkness for New Mexico
It was pretty awesome and all when Bell’s Brewery started distributing in New Mexico last month. After the initial excitement just to get beers like Two Hearted and Kalamazoo Stout here, plenty of folks started asking that one, inevitable question: “Where are the seasonals?” Oh, they are about to arrive in a big, big way….
ABQ Beer Week 2015: That’s a wrap in photos
Greetings, everyone. Hope you are all well-rested now. If not, get on that. ABQ Beer Week was bigger and better than ever, but after 11 days of beer events, we all have to admit we are pretty darn tired. It was an exhausting affair. At least it was fun. So much fun. So much fun…
ABQ Beer Week 2015: Feeling zen with a little collaboration on Day Ten
Teamwork is always a good thing, but when is it at its best? Simple, when two breweries get together and collaborate on a beer. That is happening more than once here on Saturday as Canteen and Bosque team up for Hoppiness Envy IPA, while La Cumbre and Odell have Paridisal Pale Ale down at Sister…
ABQ Beer Week 2015: Reviewing the Sierra Nevada Sausage and Cheese event
Editor’s note: Meet Vicki, another of our correspondents, who went to review the Sierra Nevada Sausage and Cheese event at O’Niell’s Juan Tabo from last week. She was delayed in sending this to us, so in the end I figured, hey, why not run this review the day they are holding a second event at…
ABQ Beer Week 2015: Where there is smoke, there is great beer on Day Eight
It can be hard to single out a theme on each day of Beer Week, but sometimes there are things that stand out amid all the various tappings, tastings, and food/beer pairings. For instance, today there are two chances to learn from brewing representatives about the beer you are drinking. Head to Chama River 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: We’re looking for a few good correspondents
Greetings, everyone! Only a few days remain before the epic madness of ABQ Beer Week 2015 descends upon us. All the participating members of the NMDSBC have worked out what events we can attend and provide coverage of, but needless to say with 160-plus this year, we cannot get to all of them. So we…
ABQ Beer Week: Day Eight looks sweet with a dozen events
It was fun to get back to ABQ Beer Week on Wednesday and meet some new beer lovers at the Left Hand tasting at O’Niell’s Nob Hill. With all that done, it’s time to move on to a busy Day Eight on Thursday. Yours truly will be at Tractor Nob Hill, plus maybe some other…
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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