The TEXAS thread!

[Phischy1]

You're missing ABGB!

Pick up a Barks For Beers passport. Killer deal for a good cause and it'll be worth it if you're hitting a bunch of breweries: http://divinecanines.org/barksforbeers/

May do a bottle share that weekend if you're interested - open invite to everyone else too.

Went to the site but can't figure out how this works. Do you have to buy a beer glass at each brewery? Where do you buy/get the passport?

 

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Went to the site but can't figure out how this works. Do you have to buy a beer glass at each brewery? Where do you buy/get the passport?

At the breweries.

http://divinecanines.org/barksforbeers/

That shows the status of glasses. You really just need the pawsport, each brewery will give you a pint in their own glass. Some breweries limit what you can get (Lazarus, 4th Tap, Zilker) but most don't. Remember to tip $1/beer.

Austin Beerworks isn't selling glasses or pawsports, but are participating. There's a pretty interesting story about that that I probably shouldn't tell on the internet.

Also apparently South Austin Brewing is closing their taproom for renovations for the summer. Uh, if anyone cares? (They're on the pawsport)

 

[jrstar96]

Austin Beerworks isn't selling glasses or pawsports, but are participating. There's a pretty interesting story about that that I probably shouldn't tell on the internet.
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Well now I want to know the story, I don't think I have heard it.

 

[Phischy1]

How much is the pawsport? We might be able to hit 12 breweries over 3 days.

 

[IndianaJones]

I wrote my Texas Senator regarding HB3287, how they voted in favor and how I was disappointed. I'm sure it'll go to auto-trash, but so it goes

 

[Lutter]

How much is the pawsport? We might be able to hit 12 breweries over 3 days.

$20.00

 

[Lutter]

I wrote my Texas Senator regarding HB3287, how they voted in favor and how I was disappointed. I'm sure it'll go to auto-trash, but so it goes

Luckily my senator, Charles Schwertner, voted against the bill.

Unlike my ****** Representative Larry Gonzales who apparently don't give a ****.

 

[Phischy1]

Hit a lot of breweries. Hops & Grain was by far the favorite. St Elmo has a lot of promise being so young. Spent a lot of time driving.

 

[air]

Agree, Saint Elmo seems on the right track and they're my favorite out of the recently opened breweries here. Nice diversity in styles and their core kolsch is solid.

 

[Phischy1]

We hit 10 breweries. Was a fun time.

 

[Lutter]

Hit a lot of breweries. Hops & Grain was by far the favorite. St Elmo has a lot of promise being so young. Spent a lot of time driving.

Karl Kolsch is my go-to beer along with Live Oak Hefe when I want something low ABV and refreshing at the bar.

 

[THRILLHOUSE1]

Hit a lot of breweries. Hops & Grain was by far the favorite. St Elmo has a lot of promise being so young. Spent a lot of time driving.

Yeah, I like what they are doing at St Elmo. The guys who run it were previously from Austin Beerworks, so I had high expectations and so far they've exceeded those in this short time they've been open.

 

[Lutter]

Going to Corpus Christi tonight for my brother in law's high school graduation....

... gonna try to check out a few breweries tomorrow/Sunday....

... can anyone report if any of these breweries have actually gotten good? Last time we went we stopped by Lazy Beach Brewing (supposedly the best in town... packaging brewery and everything) and A) their beer sucked and B) their taproom was setup like a Russian discotecha.

 

[Chadzero1]

I've heard decent things about Goliad, which is on the way.

 

[THRILLHOUSE1]

WTF is Juice and Alpha Beta IPA tapped today at Pinthouse South Lamar.

 

[Lutter]

I've heard decent things about Goliad, which is on the way.

Hmmm... maybe I can get Katherine to stop there tonight. They're not open Sunday, unfortunately, and not really near Corpus (but on the way there/back).

 

[mwbbq]

Going to Corpus Christi tonight for my brother in law's high school graduation....

... gonna try to check out a few breweries tomorrow/Sunday....

... can anyone report if any of these breweries have actually gotten good? Last time we went we stopped by Lazy Beach Brewing (supposedly the best in town... packaging brewery and everything) and A) their beer sucked and B) their taproom was setup like a Russian discotecha.

Also been to Lazy Beach...was disappointing. I know this is too late, but I liked Lorelei Brewing for something to check out on your next trip down there. Small place but beers were better than Lazy Beach, and also better than the 3-month-old IPAs that they have sitting on warm shelves in Corpus.

 

[mwbbq]

Also, had my first sighting of LO Berliner cans at Mueller HEB today! They are still cold...so tempting to crush one at work.

 

[JGlitz87]

Also, had my first sighting of LO Berliner cans at Mueller HEB today! They are still cold...so tempting to crush one at work.

Seeing this knowing that they just stopped distro to DFW makes me a whole lot of mixed emotions...

 

[Lutter]

Also, had my first sighting of LO Berliner cans at Mueller HEB today! They are still cold...so tempting to crush one at work.

We're going to the release party on Friday at the brewery.

Should be fun.

 

[wolfman1201]

Hefe, Pilz, and Berliner all available in cans. Its going to be a good weekend trip to the lake...

Edit - has anyone tried Independence Brewing Illustrated Man? Any good?

 

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Edit - has anyone tried Independence Brewing Illustrated Man? Any good?

My wife loves that beer. It's got a nice tartness to it without being overly sour.

 

[JGlitz87]

Hefe, Pilz, and Berliner all available in cans. Its going to be a good weekend trip to the lake...

Edit - has anyone tried Independence Brewing Illustrated Man? Any good?

If I had to choose between it and Blue Owl, I would choose Blue Owl. However it was worth a try for sure.

 

[SirDickButts]

This oat wine bb18 is bangin.

 

[wolfman1201]

Any of you Austin folk happen to be going out to JK and can snag a few Foudreweizen for me? I can venmo/paypal and supply a label. Or reciprocate with trade. Or touch your tip. Whatever works.

 

[ExPimp]

Any of you Austin folk happen to be going out to JK and can snag a few Foudreweizen for me? I can venmo/paypal and supply a label. Or reciprocate with trade. Or touch your tip. Whatever works.

It's on shelves in Austin, and I thought I had read some was headed to Houston or already there. I'm a little busy and leaving the country this weekend though, so unfortunately I can't help right now.

 

[wolfman1201]

It's on shelves in Austin, and I thought I had read some was headed to Houston or already there. I'm a little busy and leaving the country this weekend though, so unfortunately I can't help right now.

It was very limited in Houston. Wasn't able to get any unfortunately. Had prior commitments.

 

[Hookemhops13]

It was very limited in Houston. Wasn't able to get any unfortunately. Had prior commitments.

FYI if it's still there not this weekend but the next I will be in Austin and can grab some then.

 

[wolfman1201]

Any of you Austin folk happen to be going out to JK and can snag a few Foudreweizen for me? I can venmo/paypal and supply a label. Or reciprocate with trade. Or touch your tip. Whatever works.

One last shot. Anyone help me out? I can offer Pringles and Kit Kats for payment...

 

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One last shot. Anyone help me out? I can offer Pringles and Kit Kats for payment...

I'll look this weekend to see if bottles are still around at any stores. And hey I'll be in Houston next weekend.