Blue Corn Cafe & Brewery, 4/21/08

Blue Corn Cafe & Brewery
Santa Fe, NM
Mon. 4/21/08, 2pm
[open]

House Brews:
Vigilante ESB (J)
Rio Chama Amber Ale (B)
Broken Spoke Honey Wheat
Atomic Blonde Lager
High Altitude Pale Ale
End of the Trail Brown Ale
Sleeping Dog Stout ('07 Gold at GABF)
Road Runner IPA

Rio Chama Amber Ale: Clear deep amber. Medium white foamy head. Gentle malt aroma - not hoppy scented at all. Flavor is pretty basic - start with malts and finish with gentle hops. Body is crispt and mouthfeel is refreshing. Beer actually has good balance and a nice finish. It's entrance (aroma) is somewhat lacking. It's well-made but not particularly memorable. It would be a great session beer. 8.4

Vigilante ESB: According to Becky, it "smells like fire". Color is brownish-copper. No real head to speak of. The malts show up when you put the beer in your mouth, and the hops show up when you swallow. Body is good - maybe a tad on the light side. Tasty. 8.5