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Pliny the Elder on tap at Lady Falconburgh’s

Jeff — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:36:02 +0000

Many hop heads agree that Russian River Brewing Co.’s Pliny the Elder is one of the best IPA’s out there. It’s not big news in most Western cities when Pliny is on tap at a local bar. But here in the Four Corners we don’t see Pliny too often. I’ve never seen Pliny on tap anywhere around here, and finding it in bottles is also pretty rare. Star Liquors used to have it in bottles every once in a while, but I haven’t seen it lately.

Pliny the Elder went on tap this past week at Lady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange and even at $7 a pint it’s sure to go quick.

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Pliny the Elder on tap at Lady Falconburgh’s

Deschutes The Abyss Imperial Stout on Tap at Lady Falconburgh’s

Jeff — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:04:01 +0000

Lady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange tapped a keg of the much sought after Imperial Stout, The Abyss, from Deschutes Brewing Co. in Oregon last night. I was told by management to expect it to last about a month. I’m not sure of the pricing on it (there was an error on the menu so the lucky few that had it last night got quite the deal) but I expect it to be around $6 and probably served in a 10 or 12 oz glass — but that’s all speculation on my part.

This was my first time ever tasting The Abyss, which is currently ranked #3 in the world on Beeradvocate.com. I didn’t take any tasting notes, or even think about what I’d write about it while drinking it, I just sat back and enjoyed, so I don’t have much to say right now other than that as expected it’s a top notch brew.

I’ll definitely stop in to Lady Falc’s to try it again before it runs out.

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Deschutes The Abyss Imperial Stout on Tap at Lady Falconburgh’s

BeerTap TV Comes to Durango

Jeff — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:36:00 +0000

The Beertap TV guys came to Durango last week to visit Ska Brewing Co. World Headquarters, Lady Falconburgh’s and film an episode of their Taste Buds show with some of the Ska guys and Greg Koch of Stone Brewing Co. who was in town visiting Ska and hosting Stone night at Lady Falc’s.

I went down to Ska Brewing Co. and met up with the group to have lunch, chat about beer and watch a bit of the filming of Taste Buds. Getting to chat with Greg Koch was a treat, as Stone Brewing Co. was the first craft brewery I really took notice of (living in San Diego at the time that’s not uncommon), he’s a really nice guy. It was also my first time meeting Dave Thibodeau of Ska Brewing (I’ve emailed with him a bunch, but never met face to face), we couldn’t ask for a more awesome guy running an awesome brewery in our town. And the Beertap TV guys were great, it’s always fun to sit down and geek out with someone you share common interests with, and these guys love craft beer.

Greg Koch of Stone Brewing Co. and Jeff Hammett

Here’s a link to the Beertap Tv episode of Taste Buds filmed at Ska Brewing Co. They did a taste test of Modus Hoperandi in cans and bottles from the same brew batch and no one could taste a difference.

Beer N Bikes is featured as the Beer Blog of the Week on Beertap TV’s Beer Buzz show this week. You can see that episode here.

Eli Shayotovich of Beertap TV is also the Southern Colorado Beer Examiner for Examiner.com. While in town he went to Lady Falconburgh’s and had nothing but good things to say about it.

You can see a few more pictures on flickr.

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BeerTap TV Comes to Durango

Fourth of July Beer Happenings in The Four Corners

Jeff — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:25:45 +0000

The big highlight of the weekend for me is happening at Lady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange on Friday night. Greg Koch, CEO and founder of Stone Brewing Co. will be in town for Stone Night at Lady Falc’s. According to Beer at 6512 they’ll be tapping a keg of the 2009 Imperial Russian Stout as well as have Stone Ruination IPA and Levitation on tap, as well has have some Stone mugs and possibly other merch. If you haven’t had a chance to try too many Stone beers on tap, or already love Stone, make sure you get down there. In my very limited interactions with Greg he seems to be an outstanding guy. Checkout this interview with him about I previously blogged about.

If drinking some of the best beer around with the founder and CEO of the brewery isn’t your thing, or you just want to hit up a brewpub as well while you’re downtown Friday night, head over to Carver Brewing Co. (and check out their newly redesigned website… lookin’ good!) where they’re having some live music to kick off the holiday weekend. Carver’s is hosting the Titanium Spork Tour’s stop in Durango, named because of their primary mode of consumption, the tour consists of singer/songwriter Carter Sampson opening for The Souvenirs. whose members include Oklahoma’s Joe Mack and Durango’s own Chris Lee Becker, formerly of Rock & Rye. The show starts at 8pm on Carver’s Patio and is free! While you’re there try the seasonal Powerhouse Porter, or if a lighter beer is more your thing, the La Plata Pilsner is on tap now.

On the Fourth at 9pm Liquid Cheese and Nosotros will be taking the stage at Steamworks Brewing Co. in Durango, $7 cover. Both bands are playing the night before at the Abbey Theater for a $10 cover. Word is Steamworks has a vanilla bean oatmeal stout right now. I haven’t confirmed this, but it sounds good, stop in and get one as it’ll probably go fast.

Steamworks Brewing Co.’s Bayfield Beer Factory is hosting a Humaine Society Fundraiser BBQ on the Fourth. Their website is low on details, but their location makes them a great place to watch the fireworks in Bayfield, not sure what time the BBQ is or what the cost is, but if you’re in Bayfield for the day or night this will probably be the place to be.

Silverton Brewery up north in Silverton will be hosting a fireworks afterparty (although I’m sure the partying will be happening most of the day up there). The night of the Fourth they’ll be having specials on red, white and blue jello shots and possibly more.

Out in Pagosa Springs at the Pagosa Brewing Co. The Wild Blooms Trio from Austin, Texas will be playing both Friday and Saturday under their heated festival ten. Friday they’re playing with Pagosa’s own The Flying Elmos from 7-9:30pm, $10-15 admission, Mug Clubbers get in for $5. The day they’ll be back on stage (this time with The Flying Elmos) from 3pm-5pm for $10.

If anyone knows of events going on at Three Rivers Brewery in Farmington, Ska Brewing or any of the other local breweries please leave a comment below!

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Fourth of July Beer Happenings in The Four Corners