Finding a comfort zone at local breweries and taprooms

For those who don’t follow us on social media, we asked for some reader ideas for stories on Thursday, what with the current news lull around our craft brewing scene. One of the best ideas came from our good friend Karim, whose regular hangout is the recently expanded/renovated Marble Westside Taproom. While the rest of us have not been that far west since the renovations have been completed, the pictures alone show a much more spacious, comfortable place to drink good beer.

That got Karim thinking, and then us thinking, which brewery or taproom is the most comfortable place to enjoy a pint in ABQ? And by that token, which places are most in need of a renovation to benefit their customers?

This is not about the beer itself, but rather the environment in which to enjoy the beer. For different people, it can be about different aspects of the experience. For some it is all about the patio space, for others it’s more about in

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