So there you have it in a nutshell.  If you stop by, please don’t be afraid to ask for me and say hi.  I can’t wait to meet all the people who have made 3RB what it is today.  So, come on down…  Say hi…  and lets drink some beer.

Cheers,

Ryan

What: Tasting and Judging Session of Scottish-style Ales
When: Tuesday, July 20 at 6:30 PM
Where: Three Rivers Banquet Hall – limited to the first 20 people!!!!
Contact Telephone: For more info, call Daniel Sawyer at ubru – 505/327-3000 or 505/486-4212
3RB along with Daniel Sawyer of ubru Home Brewing & Wine Making Supplies (1408 N. Hutton in Farmington) and Walter Danver will be hosting a tasting session of both homebrewed and commercial Scottish-style Ales. These are the smaller ales for which Scotland is famous, genarally known as “Scottish” Ales (as opposed to the big “Scotch” Ales, or Wee Heavies). This time around we will do a “directed judging” of the various Scottish Ales, which means we will judge these beers as a group and see how they stack up against each other. It’s a great way to learn about this classic family of beer styles and how beers are judged. Come and join us!

Daniel Sawyer of ubru Home Brewing & Wine Making Supplies ( 1408 N. Hutton in Farmington) will be brewing a Light 60/- (which means 60 schilling) Scottish Ale. He’ll be demonstrating how to brew from a homebrew kit using extracts (which is the best and easiest way to learn). Walter Danver, who has won numerous homebrewing awards, will be brewing an all-grain batch of Export 80/- Scottish Ale. Since it’s a longer process (essentially, Walter will be making his own extract) he’ll be starting at about 2:00 PM. For an all-grain brewing experience you should come down early and watch (and talk!) to Walter.

Either way, though, come on down and see how beer is made. And see how you can brew your own beer at home. Daniel and Walter know a lot about homebrewing and would love to share what they know. While you’re at the Tap Room, try one of 3RB’s Scottish-style ales — either the 90/- Scottish Ale or the bigger Hop Scotch Ale, whichever is pouring — or one of the 10 or 11 other beers on tap. See you then!

1. We’ll be giving free Brewery Tours Monday-Friday. Just ask Bob Beckley or one of the brewers (Daniel or Peter) to schedule a tour.
2. The designated style for American Craft Beer Week is “Craft Beer Wheat”. So we’re bringing back our Red Mountain Wheat! Even better, it’ll only cost you $4 a pint the entire week! (That’s 75¢ off!)
3. Check out the “Declaration of Beer Independence” posters hanging in the Pub, Pizzeria, and Tap & Game Room. Better yet, SIGN IT!
4. We’ll be offering hand-outs of the “Declaration of Beer Independence” for you to take home and hang on YOUR wall!

Listen to what the Brewers Association has to say about American Craft Beer Week:

Beer lovers, craft brewers, homebrewers, beer distributors, retailers, and even U.S. Congress are all making special plans for the annual American Craft Beer Week taking place across the country May 17-23. The “Mother of All Beer Weeks”, organized by the Brewers Association, celebrates small and independent craft brewers and highlights all that America loves about craft beer. In 2006, the week became the largest national effort focusing on American craft brewers and remains so today.

A House of Representatives resolution, H.R. 1297, was introduced on April 22 to recognize and support the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week. This Congressional effort highlights the valuable role that small and independent craft brewers play through community citizenry, economic contributions—including the estimated 100,000 jobs in the industry–and the resurgence in a rich brewing culture not seen since before Prohibition.

So come on in and help us celebrate the best beer week in America, and see what makes the U. S. of A. the best country in the world for BEER!

This is the second GLBT dance of 2010 at the Three Rivers Banquet Hall. The first one was great, and by all indications, it looks as though this one will be even better. There will be music and games, friends new and old, and 3RB hospitality. Of course, 3RB beer will help get things rolling. Beer will sell for $4 a pint, wine for $5 a glass, and non-alcoholic drinks $2 a glass. Put this one on your calendar!

This is a wonderful event for a wonderful cause, and for the price of admission you will receive: a 5 oz. logo taster glass, lots and lots of great beer from your favorite Four Corner breweries (including Three Rivers!), music by Ralph Dinosaur, and hors d’ouvres! It’s a great reason to make the short trip up to Durango.

That’s right! We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo the right way! You’ll get TWO build-your-own tacos, TWO great 3RB beers (yes, NM Colona will be on tap), and lots of fun for the price of entry! It’s a GREAT deal. And wait until you taste the food!
The Taco Bar will include:
Fresh local corn tortillas
Chorizo y Carne de Puerco Para Taquear
Pulpaen Cuadritos Chicoz
Barbacoa
Shredded Beef & Red Chile
Carne Adobada
Napalitos en Carne Molida y Chile Rojo
Arroz Frito
Arroz Amarillo con Elote
Arroz al Horno
Frijoles Rancheroz
Frijoles Refritos
Salsa Verde
Hot Salsa
Pico de Gallo
Postre de Mango

So many choices. So many great flavors. There’s no way you CAN’T build great tacos with this selection. All the food is prepared by some of the most incredible ladies in our kitchen who KNOW how make it all authentically. (Thank you Maria, Socorro, and Patty!)

There will be several 3RB beers on tap that we feel will complement the food, take away the heat, and satisfy your thirst. And of course GAMES. It’ll be a great way to spend an evening with old friends or to meet new ones. We’ll see you here!

This event will be open to everyone free of charge. You’ll meet new people and learn Beginning and Intermediate brewing techniques. Want more information? Contact Daniel Sawyer, the owner of ūbrü, at (505) 327-3000. Better yet, drop in and see him at his store, ūbrü Home Brewing & Wine Making Supplies, at 1408 N. Hutton (that’s between E. Main St. and 20th Streets). See you here!

The “Big Beer” part is easy; all of the beers will be “bigger” beers. No light-weight Natty Light knock-offs or Corona clones. No sirree. These babies will be packed with flavor, and yes, a bit more alcohol than the normal stuff.

And the “Gathering” part is easy too because it’s a gathering of beers from a bunch of breweries. Think of it as a mini beer festival for all our friends in the Four Corners area and beyond. We’ll have bodacious beers from our brewing brethren north of the border as well as from our brewing buddies in ‘Burque and Rio Rancho. Carver, Durango, Pagosa, Ska, and Steamworks Breweries will be represented, as will Chama River, Il Vicino, and Marble Breweries from Albuquerque and Turtle Mountain Brewery from Rio Rancho. And, of course, 3RB’s own big, bodacious beers will be there too!

The price of admission gets you tasters of the 10 beers on tap, a glass of  your favorite, and FOOD! As always with Three Rivers events, there will be loads of 3RB fun. So whether you’re Irish or not, stop by the Banquet Hall on St. Paddy’s Day for some GREAT BEER and FOOD.

NOTE: There will be NO GREEN BEER served at this event!