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    Time for a cold one!
    Enrique S.

    Excellent beer. Excellent food. This was my first time here so I tried a beer flight first. Ended up getting a pint of the Marzen which was delicious. The beers I tried were all very well balanced and flavored. The sandwich I had was very good. The vegetables were crisp and fresh and the bread seemed homemade. It was light and flavorful. I'm disappointed that it took me this long to come here - I feel like Ive been missing out for a long time. The service was great and the music is good. The tables are open and the place is welcoming. I would definitely recommend coming here for a good beer and some good food.

    Pleasant decor
    Marie X.

    If this isn't a neighborhood bar(brewery), I don't know what is! It is definitely off the beaten path. I've driven by Boese Bros a few times and decided to stop in to try it one night. Got there around 9pm and it was not crowded. Hmm. Turns out that they have a lot of their business closer to normal lunch and dinner times because many of their customers live in that neighborhood. It isn't exactly the kind of place that gets a lot of drive-by business. However, through word-of-mouth, and of course Yelp, I'm sure it won't stay a neighborhood secret for long. The waitress was sweet and happy to explain the drink menu to us. I liked that they had flights of four 4oz drinks you could order to get a true sample of their choices. My dinner companion and I split that so we had two each. I got the Apple Cider and the Cherry Sour Ale. My companion got Tru Blu Pilsner and the Duke City Lager. The ale really was very tart. The Apple Cider tasted like champagne, as the waitress explained. I like champagne and I preferred the cider over the ale. My companion enjoyed both of his drinks. They had a pretty large food menu for a brew pub. I ordered the tuna melt. On the sandwich was cheddar cheese, onion and tomato and it was served on sourdough. It came with chips and a pickle. Everything about the sandwich sounded perfect to my taste, but I don't think I'll order it again. The tuna was just a bit fishy for my taste. I know that sounds odd, but it wasn't a flavor I was used to and I've had my share of tuna melts since it is my favorite sandwich. On the other hand, my companion ordered the Reuben and he thought it was exceptional. So no problem, I'll definitely go back again. I'll just order something different and with all the choices, I'm certain to find some favorites. I love businesses that are local and there was a very comfortable vib to this place.

    Jenna E.

    I'm calling it. This place is going to outgrow this spot in record time. If opening night is any indication, they are going to do very, very well here. We stopped in on opening day (11/30) thinking that most folks may not know that this little gem had opened. Well, we were very, very wrong- this place was PACKED. Despite it being opening day and being literal butts to elbows, the service was great and somehow managing it. Great servers with great attitudes. Now, we have never actually been to Boese Bros or Desert Dogs but have heard good things about them. There's a lot of breweries in ABQ these days. There's a lot of awesome breweries, even. I'm happy to report that Boese is pretty darn solid and can hold it's own. The beers are actually memorable for the quality. Nothing too weird, just solid brews. The ciders from DD are pretty awesome as well and I'm a cider snob. Not too sweet, high octane- just the way I like them. I have a theory that you have to start with a place's pilsner- if it's good then it's a good indicator the rest will be. If it's bad, well, the rest is a crap shoot. The pilsner, my friends, is excellent. So is the IPA. And the mango cider too even though I fully recognize that sounds weird and disgusting (which is precisely why I tried it). It's DELICIOUS and I was pleasantly surprised. These guys tapped into (pardon the pun) a major need up in the heights/foothills area. There is absolutely no breweries up here. Marble NE is great but having some variety in the rotation nearby is desperately needed and even still, it's a bit of a drive away. Next closest is Canteen on Cloudview and I think Star Bros. Neither of which are particularly close. Another bonus? They got food. Sammys and such but those are some darn good sandwiches. My boo got the chicken club and I tried a tasty bite...er...3. Nom nom nom. So, giver 'er a try and I promise you'll be back. Welcome to the 'hood, Brahs!!!

    Blueberry sour and hazy beer

    Great little place with friendly, attentive staff. Beer was excellent - we had the blueberry sour and hazy beer. Food was also fantastic - we had the soft pretzel (which comes with a really nice cheese dip and mustard sauce) and green Chile grilled cheese. All staff members were wearing masks, checked on us frequently to make sure we were happy, and brought out our beers quick!

    German night: Bierbrezn & Pilsener
    Mic L.

    Many other breweries in town use cheap hops and lots of it, just to speed up the brewing process. That in turn makes beers taste bitter and extremely hoppy. This is not the case for Böse Bros. Böse Bros intend to cover a broad variety of different taste with just a few different selections, from a very light Mexican Lager via Pilsener, Ales and Stouts to IPA. A few ciders are there as well. I tried a few of them and must say that especially the Pilsener (Tru Blu) and dark Lager (Duke City) are very good. The Mexican Lager was a little too sweet for my taste. But, I've seen many women ordering it. And, even the food is great for a pub. Overall, I was/am very satisfied with the quality and taste of the beers. Being German, I know what I'm talking about ;)

    View from the patio
    Tiffany L.

    This is a cute little gem, Great sandwich, cider on point and the most amazing view. The art on the wall is fun and tasteful. There is not Much in the Sandia Heights to see or Or places to eat so this is a great little spot for all your needs. Food, drinks and a great view. Ginger and mango cider it's where it's at.

    Solid selection of beer, cider and wine
    Shelly A.

    Welcome to the NE Heights, Boese Bros! Your delicious brews -- including a few fine IPAs and a magnificent cherry wood-aged porter -- and several cider choices, along with a great selection of tasty sandwiches make me a happy Yelper! Top that off with friendly, knowledgeable servers and you have a recipe for a successful addition to ABQ's effervescent craft beer scene. Swing by for a beer or three and enjoy the mellow vibe and stellar view of our majestic Sandia Mountains. Cheers!

    Nicole W.

    A great spot in an area of town that is missing having breweries. The beer is great, my favorite is the duke city lager and cherry sour. They have an awesome sandwich menu as well with the best Rueben you will find in town.

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    Great beers and ciders, excellent sandwiches. Limited menu at this time. The people are very friendly and the service is excellent!

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    Great location near Tramway that makes it easy to stop here on the way back from a hike for a pint!

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    La Reforma Brewery

    La Reforma Brewery

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    What a fun new place! (New for me!)…read more The burrito was a whopper, and the tacos we got were filling as well. Loved the brownie dessert and the mango guava agua Fresca too! All in all, great meal and a great price. Two drinks, two dinners and a dessert for $48 before top.

    We read a lengthy glowing review of La Reforma in a recent ABQ Journal issue and had high hopes of…read morefinding something similar to the tacos we used to get in and near Cuernavaca, Morelos where we lived 2008-13. Sadly, we found kind of a mixed bag. First, the standout items. The margaritas were fantastic; some of the best we've had in the USA and extremely generous. The pinto bean sides were some of the best we've had since returning to the States in 2013. Perhaps not quite as great as those of the shuttered El Cotorro but still stellar. Next, the tacos. We tried only two of the several tacos on offer - The El Pastor and the Pescado. Both were served in what was called "corn tortillas" but these differed from virtually any corn tortillas we've ever had in Mexico or elsewhere. They were at least twice as thick as your typical corn tortilla found in just about all Mexican taco places in Mexico and elsewhere. The consistency and taste were quite different from your normal corn tortilla also. In fact, they really didn't seem to have much taste at all, of corn or anything else. Now to the fillings. At the aforementioned El Cotorro, the meat for the Al Pastor tacos was cooked on a vertical rotating spit which was the only way we ever saw it cooked in Mexico. The meat La Reforma used in their al pastor tacos was more chunky and way drier than any we ever had in Mexico or at El Cotorro. It didn't taste similar to any al pastor tacos were ever had in Mexico. It also kind of seemed like it wasn't cooked recently whereas in Mexico you can watch the cook with a large knife carve off the meat from the vertical spit right in front of you. Usually the time between the carving and it sitting in front of you is under 10 seconds. The fish taco at La Reforma was disappointing. The fish resembled a fish stick but one without much flavor. We wouldn't order it again. We gave the mini-churros a try for dessert. Because they were so small, they were way crispier than your typical regular-sized churro. We might return but we'd skip the al pastor and the fish tacos and try some of the other tacos. But we strongly suggest that they dump their current "corn tortillas" because they're not that good. Way too thick and virtually tasteless. Lo siento. Kudos for the margaritas and the beans. The rest of what we tried didn't live up to the recent glowing review in the ABQ Journal.

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    While in Albuquerque recently, we were on the hunt for our favorite brewery. Bow and Arrow filled…read morethe bill! From the moment we arrived, the service and ambiance were warm, welcoming, and where we wanted to be! Large and open, Bow and Arrow is spacious for folks to come for pint, small groups, as well as large groups and company events. We sat at the bar for more face-to-face service and had a great experience. We each got a flight and loved the ability to try four different beverages each since the menu is so extensive, creative, and delicious! I got the "Dos Arrows," "Wildly No. 1," "Bury My Heart," and "Lav Letters to the SW." I listed them in order of my favorites. Each beverage was complex, unique, and delicious! I would have enjoyed a full pint of each drink! Alas, 4 5oz beverages was enough! Prices are reasonable for such high quality beverages! We also loved that the brewery recognizes Indigenous land rights and supports Native American initiatives. Euro-Americans have much to learn from Native peoples, the original stewards of this land. But first, relationships, listening, and reparations are needed! We loved Bow and Arrow Brewing. We look forward to visiting again next time we are in town!

    Pub Crawl Trilogy Episode 3 "Who knows what tomorrow…read morebrings.. In a world where few hearts survive.. All I know is the way I feel If it's real I'll keep it alive The road is long.. And there are mountains in our way.. But we climb a step everyday.. We settled into the Bow and Arrow Brewing Mid Afternoon.. We found a hidden room in their back, That we were able to keep it, just for ourselves until this.. Pub Crawl ended.. We shared 4 Goblets of Beer Samplers... 1. Denim Tux Pilsner; 2. Proper Pumpkin Imperial Stout; 3. Farmhouse Ale; 4. Buffalo Plaid Porter.. Our Fav of our Pub Crawl Trilogy, "drum roll please" was their "Buffalo Plaid Porter", "A very enjoyable beer crawl climax"..:) "Some hang on what used to be.. They live their lives, looking behind.. When all we have is here and now.. All our lives up there to find The road is long.. And there are mountains in our way.. But we climb a step everyday"..:) Best, Avram BuffySt.Marie Jr.

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