Road Trip: MN to Texas

Brakeman_Brewing · 01-02-2008, 06:56 PM

So sometime in the next few months I am going to be travelling from Minneapolis, MN to Killeen, TX to visit my brother at Ft Hood.

I want to do this as a road trip and see some stuff along the way. Brewpubs, Breweries, Historic landmarks, etc.

I just googled

"Minneapolis to Killeen Texas"

but that isnt my set route. Im hoping some fellow HBTers could take a look at that link and get a general idea of whats along the way. This will be my longest road trip as of yet, the longest being from Minneapolis to Missoula Montana. Ive never been further south than Iowa in regards to the central states.

Any input is well appreciated! Maybe we will share a brew along the way!

**EdWort** · 01-02-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_stimey

This will be my longest road trip as of yet

Ah, it's just down I-35 a ways. Since you are driving all this way, you need to come on down to Austin, see the Capital of Texas, 6th Street, Live Music, Barton Springs, Uncle Billy's Brew & Que, etc.

If you come down this way, I'll send you back with some brew, but ya gotta drop off a case for a buddy in Chanhassen.

Brakeman_Brewing · 01-02-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by EdWort

If you come down this way, I'll send you back with some brew, but ya gotta drop off a case for a buddy in Chanhassen.

Chanhassen MN? I work near there so that wouldnt be a problem, I did in fact plan on going to Austin so I may have to take you up on that deal!

**EdWort** · 01-02-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_stimey

Chanhassen MN? I work near there so that wouldn't be a problem, I did in fact plan on going to Austin so I may have to take you up on that deal!

Ok, you betcha! Give me a couple months notice so I can brew a batch for my ice fishing buddies up dare, dont'cha know.

Uffda!

Brakeman_Brewing · 01-02-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EdWort

Ok, you betcha! Give me a couple months notice so I can brew a batch for my ice fishing buddies up dare, dont'cha know.

Uffda!

You must have a killer Hamms recipe laying around then, eh?

This will probably be taking place in late March or April. Once I find out for sure I will let you know.

Rhoobarb · 01-02-2008, 08:16 PM

Stop in KCMO for BBQ and a stop at Boulevard Brewing for a tour and tasting. Also, try your best to stop by the 75th Street Brewpub.

Brakeman_Brewing · 01-02-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhoobarb

Stop in KCMO for BBQ and a stop at Boulevard Brewing for a tour and tasting. Also, try your best to stop by the 75th Street Brewpub.

Great idea. I worked in an award winning BBQ pit for a few years it would be cool to see some true KC BBQ.

**Chriso** · 01-02-2008, 08:43 PM

If Kansas City MO is theoretically your dinner stop in a 2-day trip, then you should make Omaha, NE your lunch stop for that day. I've never been to Upstream but I've heard it's fantastic. Lazlo's are my homeboys from Lincoln, but they have a location in Omaha too that is supposed to be just as fantastic. Try the Beer Quest Coffee Porter by Bob Catherall, one of the guys from my brew club.

Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - Omaha
2425 S 192nd Ave., Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-5840
http://www.telesis-inc.com/empyrean/restaurants.html

Upstream Brewing
http://www.upstreambrewing.com/

Brakeman_Brewing · 01-02-2008, 11:17 PM

Omaha may be a tad out of the way, but I have family in Lincoln so Ill probably be heading there sometime in the near future anyways, Ill check those places out at that point.

**Chriso** · 01-02-2008, 11:20 PM

Well if you're coming to Lincoln anyways, then just go to the original Lazlo's downtown, the beer's fresher.

PM me whenever you make it to town, we'll have a beer.