The King Has Returned

Not that it was ever even here. Jester King, the hugely popular Austin, TX brewery known largely for their wild ales, is trying the NM market. About time! I remember finding a bottle of Black Metal in Chicago back in 2013, but it's taken a little longer to make it one state over. So far, I've seen 16 oz. 4-packs or their Helles, Pilsner, Texas High Desert IPA (farmhouse/IPA hybrid), and Handmade American IPA, with Sabro, Mosaic, and Citra hops. Of the 4, I've ony had the Pilsner, which I found very enjoyable. It will be interesting to see how the beers sell in Albuquerque, which out-of-state breweries have found to be a tough market for their beers. The price point won't be much help, as all the two lagers are going for $14.99 and the IPAs $17.99, both at Jubilation Wine and Spirits. It also remains to be seen if we'll ever see some bottles of Fen Tao or Atrial Rubicite, or any Jester King bottles at all. We can hope!