A few quiet months have passed for Red Door Brewing since the last announcement regarding a taproom. In this case, though, it is not a new taproom on deck, but a taproom on the move. Confused? Well, we sat down with owner Matt Biggs and brewer Matt Meier to figure out just what is going…
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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…
Summerfest returns to Pajarito Ski Area with 13 breweries on hand
Pajarito Ski Area outside of Los Alamos has a handful of big events throughout the year, and it’s time for another as Summerfest will be held this Saturday. If you haven’t been up to visit yet, this would be a great time to do so. If summer finally kicks in, you can rest assured that…
ABQ Beer Week: Day Eleven puts a wrap on the whole darned thing
Well, this is it. Eleven days of fun have come down to one final day’s worth of events. The final slate includes a sold-out golf tournament, a breakfast special, a brunch, an anniversary party, a celebration of casks, a unique charity drive, and one final sensory experience to close it all out. Thanks for being…
Our Metal Mayor shows his support for the local craft beer scene
Sometimes, to get what you want, it really is all about who you know. In our case, we just needed long-time friend-of-the-Crew Carlos Contreras’ help to land an interview with Mayor Tim Keller. After a careful negotiation of our schedules (mainly his), we were able to sit down with our Metal Mayor over a pint…
ABQ Beer Week: Red Door hosts lecture on effects of climate change on brewing
From shifting weather patterns to the decimation of wildlife habitat, potential concerns surrounding climate change are continuously being brought to light with new research. Now, two local researchers are working to determine the effects of climate change on the beer brewing process. They will present their findings and discuss future directions in a lecture to…
ABQ Beer Week: Day Seven unleashes a Rebel (Donut) yell
As we move into the second half of Beer Week, variety is the spice of life. Today’s events include the original beer-and-donut pairing, a special sampling/tasting, a tap takeover, a beer dinner, some beer trivia, and a special educational lecture. Add it all up and there should be something for everyone. Featured Event Every day…
ABQ Beer Week: Day Five calls for feasting, music and more
After running ourselves ragged over the last four days, we all need a day to kick back a little. This is that day. Whether you’re feasting, dancing, singing, or whatever else you feel like doing from the list below, have a great time out there. Featured Event Every day we will pick what we consider…
ABQ Beer Week: Day Three offers up plenty of tasty treats
Every day of Beer Week seems to have a different underlying theme that covers most of that day’s events. If there is one to be found today (Saturday), it is food. Yes, today is the day of beer and food pairings galore. There’s a brunch with beer, two separate donuts-and-beer pairings, more beer-and-cheese pairings, and…
ABQ Beer Week: Food trucks prepare for battle at Red Door
As Beer Week approaches its opening weekend, calendars fill up, and schedules start to get hectic. It’s nice to take a step back and consider the important questions — specifically, who is going to win this year’s Red Door Food Truck Battle? The battle goes down from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Red…
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