txag2008 said:

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Looks great. Any idea on the color/name?

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Looked back at the bid when we remodeled. Its actually quartz - viatera lento. Have had it for about 4 years. Zero scratches or stains.

Appreciate you looking that up

Ok, now back to the beer...

Monkish/side project barrel aged pluot wild ale
Pretty good

Looks good. I am definitely a fan of pluot in beers.

Stout SZN. Hen House Oyster Stout great stuff, especially at 4.5%.

I was just thinking about grabbing some of that for the fridge here soon! Great beer.

Heading to Angel Fire later this week. I know there's a brewery there and in Red River, but what should I be on the lookout for when in the area up there?

reminder for those who don't know...i don't like IPAs or Sours.

AggieOO said:

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Heading to Angel Fire later this week. I know there's a brewery there and in Red River, but what should I be on the lookout for when in the area up there?

reminder for those who don't know...i don't like IPAs or Sours.

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I don't know what their distro is like, but Rowley pumps out some awesome Saison's. Marble and La Cumbre would be more likely to be available in that area. Malpais Stout by La Cumbre is world class IMO.

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AggieOO said:

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Heading to Angel Fire later this week. I know there's a brewery there and in Red River, but what should I be on the lookout for when in the area up there?

reminder for those who don't know...i don't like IPAs or Sours.

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I don't know what their distro is like, but Rowley pumps out some awesome Saison's. Marble and La Cumbre would be more likely to be available in that area. Malpais Stout by La Cumbre is world class IMO.

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I echo this. Enchanted Circle was actually a pleasant surprise.

You can sometimes find Rowley in the odd bottle shop. Everything La Cumbre does is great. Marble is a nice contingency that's usually available.

Odell is really heavy up there. Santa Fe Brewing is usually a last resort for me. Ex Novo has started distributing heavier in that area, but it's their IPAs that I've liked.

If you make it to Taos, The Cellar is a nice little bottle shop just north of town. They have a good selection including Rowley, La Cumbre, and Bow & Arrow.

appreciate the responses. The general NM "larger distro" stuff isn't new to me, but just never been all the way up to Angel Fire and the surrounding area. We've done Santa Fe and several trips down to the Cloudcroft/Ruidoso area.

AggieOO said:

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appreciate the responses. The general NM "larger distro" stuff isn't new to me, but just never been all the way up to Angel Fire and the surrounding area. We've done Santa Fe and several trips down to the Cloudcroft/Ruidoso area.

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The Taos Mesa taproom in town is worth a visit if you make it to Taos. Avoid the mega hippy one outside of town though.

New Belgium is making clutch again?

Jock 07 said:

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New Belgium is making clutch again?

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Probably an old shelfer

Edit: oh, I see

AggieOO said:

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appreciate the responses. The general NM "larger distro" stuff isn't new to me, but just never been all the way up to Angel Fire and the surrounding area. We've done Santa Fe and several trips down to the Cloudcroft/Ruidoso area.

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Then you know what to expect. Outside of ABQ, New Mexico doesn't really have the same type of regional distribution you see in Texas. If you're outside the city, you'll mainly see those same big brews statewide.

If you make it down to Taos, The Cellar is your best bet for different stuff. The Burger Stand usually has a good selection (you might see Second Street, Bosque, or Steel Bender on the menu) . Taos Ale House (brewery) is decent with variety and some guests. Their mothership location is cool.

jah003 said:

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AggieOO said:

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appreciate the responses. The general NM "larger distro" stuff isn't new to me, but just never been all the way up to Angel Fire and the surrounding area. We've done Santa Fe and several trips down to the Cloudcroft/Ruidoso area.

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The Taos Mesa taproom in town is worth a visit if you make it to Taos. Avoid the mega hippy one outside of town though.

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what's wrong with the mega hippie one? weird people don't bother me, unless there's something logistical that makes it a nightmare.

edit - doesn't matter, looks like it was damaged in a fire and its not open anyway.

CDub06 said:

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AggieOO said:

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appreciate the responses. The general NM "larger distro" stuff isn't new to me, but just never been all the way up to Angel Fire and the surrounding area. We've done Santa Fe and several trips down to the Cloudcroft/Ruidoso area.

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Then you know what to expect. Outside of ABQ, New Mexico doesn't really have the same type of regional distribution you see in Texas. If you're outside the city, you'll mainly see those same big brews statewide.

If you make it down to Taos, The Cellar is your best bet for different stuff. The Burger Stand usually has a good selection (you might see Second Street, Bosque, or Steel Bender on the menu) . Taos Ale House (brewery) is decent with variety and some guests. Their mothership location is cool.

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i'm mostly just looking for some stuff to enjoy while there. Don't need to bring a bunch of stuff back.

jah003 said:

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AggieOO said:

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appreciate the responses. The general NM "larger distro" stuff isn't new to me, but just never been all the way up to Angel Fire and the surrounding area. We've done Santa Fe and several trips down to the Cloudcroft/Ruidoso area.

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The Taos Mesa taproom in town is worth a visit if you make it to Taos. Avoid the mega hippy one outside of town though.

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COME ON! The mega hippie one is the cool one! I didn't realize it had burned though... bummer.

AggieOO said:

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jah003 said:

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AggieOO said:

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appreciate the responses. The general NM "larger distro" stuff isn't new to me, but just never been all the way up to Angel Fire and the surrounding area. We've done Santa Fe and several trips down to the Cloudcroft/Ruidoso area.

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The Taos Mesa taproom in town is worth a visit if you make it to Taos. Avoid the mega hippy one outside of town though.

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what's wrong with the mega hippie one? weird people don't bother me, unless there's something logistical that makes it a nightmare.

edit - doesn't matter, looks like it was damaged in a fire and its not open anyway.

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Oh... I'm cool with weird people. I mean. I live in Austin.

I've only been once, but my bartender must have been having a real bad day or something. She seemed annoyed that I was asking about beers and finally told me just to "pick one already". I was about to ask for a taster too... but I think she would have thrown that in my face.

AggieOO said:

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you pissed her off so much she burned the place down!

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Dang! All of my lone pint glasses are broken.

That's some Page 1 **** right there.

BSD said:

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That's some Page 1 **** right there.

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I was nostalgic fo sho - plus the guy at D&Q pointed out my Clutch hat to match

Really liking getting to try more Modern Times.

How do you like that one? Don't think I've had it since the recipe and slight name change recently. Loved it when it was a hopped up malty amber ale though!

Chipotlemonger said:

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How do you like that one? Don't think I've had it since the recipe and slight name change recently. Loved it when it was a hopped up malty amber ale though!

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Its really good, but now I'm sad that it's not the hopped up malty amber.

I honestly have no clue how much the recipe was changed or how perceivable the differences are! For reference though here's a pic of mine of it from a few years ago.

This is nice. Tastes exactly like it says.