The TEXAS thread!

[nathanmiller]

Why does anyone think this is about money?

 

[reverseapachemaster1]

TABC regulators are dumb enough to think implementing this plan is somehow a good way to stop unlawful transfers of alcohol within the state (trading) after seeing Pennsylvania make some moves to the same end.

I have no insider information that is the intended goal; it just wouldn't surprise me.

 

[thejukes]

I assume the TABC personnel involved are not new hires for this specific purpose. They are probably salaries employees who would otherwise just be busy not approving labels and licenses in a timely manner.

 

[Lutter]

TABC regulators are dumb enough to think implementing this plan is somehow a good way to stop unlawful transfers of alcohol within the state (trading) after seeing Pennsylvania make some moves to the same end.

It's only for international arrivals .... right now...

Eventually they knock on your door and ask to see your cellar and the receipt for that bottle of Pliny you've been aging.

 

[reverseapachemaster1]

It's only for international arrivals .... right now...

Eventually they knock on your door and ask to see your cellar and the receipt for that bottle of Pliny you've been aging.

Seems like Jester King successfully lobbied rules to keep out lambic after HORAL got mad about methode gueuze.

 

[boogercrack]

Fly to Houston, drop beers off with me. I'll give you a ride to Austin. You can choose the radio station. I'll buy the kolaches on the way.

Better be Hruska's

swoons

 

[wolfman1201]

Better be Hruska's

swoons

Of course. There isn't another option IMO.

And then Weikels for a cinnamon roll for dessert...

And Bastrop Buc-ees for some jerky and maybe a taco...

Its a miracle I'm not 500 lbs.

 

[Lutter]

And Bastrop Buc-ees for some jerky and maybe a taco...

If you haven't banged these yet they're spectacular.

 

[wolfman1201]

If you haven't banged these yet they're spectacular.

I don’t allow myself to buy them anymore because I can’t stop eating them. There is so much good stuff at Buc-ees that i can’t stay in there more than 10 minutes or I’ll end up leaving with $100+ worth of candy, snacks, trinkets and random crap.

 

[Lutter]

https://www.austin360.com/entertain...-officially-the-works/iIjQVfzS8233i0OycPBecI/

Alpine Brewing is setting up shop in San Antonio.

Uh. I uh. Used to buy their Hefe when Live Oak wasn't available?

 

[thejukes]

https://www.austin360.com/entertain...-officially-the-works/iIjQVfzS8233i0OycPBecI/

Alpine Brewing is setting up shop in San Antonio.

Uh. I uh. Used to buy their Hefe when Live Oak wasn't available?

*Big Bend

Isn't Alpine/Green Flash having massive problems?

 

[Lutter]

*Big Bend

Isn't Alpine/Green Flash having massive problems?

Dur. Big Bend in Alpine, TX. heh.

And yes, they were foreclosed and liquidated to another owner last week. Virginia brewery closed and liquidated. Barrel aging brewery shuttered. They also pulled out of 30+ states a month or two ago (still coming to TX and they're still operating right now).

 

[Chadzero1]

ABIA pub location for Live Oak?

(Link to media)

 

[Lutter]

ABIA pub location for Live Oak?

(Link to media)

Austin Beerworks supposedly has something coming there too but they’ve been kinda mum about it.

(For all I know those plans changed and switched to Live Oak... it’s been a while)

 

[FishPondManager]

ABIA pub location for Live Oak?

(Link to media)

Flying in to ABIA tonight. Wish this was open! Oh well, maybe come football season.

 

[reverseapachemaster1]

Makes huge sense. They can just throw kegs over the fence into the airport from the brewery.

 

[Lutter]

Flying in to ABIA tonight. Wish this was open! Oh well, maybe come football season.

Makes huge sense. They can just throw kegs over the fence into the airport from the brewery.

The brewery is literally across the street.

 

[FishPondManager]

The brewery is literally across the street.

I know. But literally across from my gate is better.

 

[JGlitz87]

So Lonestar just announced that they got some Cantillon Gueze. Is this a thing now in TX?

 

[austinbridges]

So Lonestar just announced that they got some Cantillon Gueze. Is this a thing now in TX?

Was wondering that myself.

 

[Lutter]

So Lonestar just announced that they got some Cantillon Gueze. Is this a thing now in TX?

Was wondering that myself.

Jester King helped them get a license so they could have a proper Zwanze Day with bottles available to go and additional pours available (proceeds from ZD ticket sales paid for half and Jester King paid for the other half iirc)....

They turn up about ever 6 months at Jester King and get sold instantly.... I've seen D&Q Beer Station down in Houston get a few bottles here and there as well.

So yes, legit. Flood distributes them.

Have I ever seen one on the shelf though? Nah. I keep wondering if I'll catch one at Spec's sometimes in the dusty lambic section next to Gueuze Mariage Parfait.

 

[JGlitz87]

Jester King helped them get a license so they could have a proper Zwanze Day with bottles available to go and additional pours available (proceeds from ZD ticket sales paid for half and Jester King paid for the other half iirc)....

They turn up about ever 6 months at Jester King and get sold instantly.... I've seen D&Q Beer Station down in Houston get a few bottles here and there as well.

So yes, legit. Flood distributes them.

Have I ever seen one on the shelf though? Nah. I keep wondering if I'll catch one at Spec's sometimes in the dusty lambic section next to Gueuze Mariage Parfait.

I knew about Zwanze, but figured it would always be a JK only type thing. Living in Dallas it will be nice to get teased up here every once in a great while...

 

[reverseapachemaster1]

I knew about Zwanze, but figured it would always be a JK only type thing. Living in Dallas it will be nice to get teased up here every once in a great while...

Flying Saucer in DFW had kegs every once in a while

 

[boogercrack]

Specs and even some restaurants and such have gotten them in Houston too, through Flood.

My last meal at Oxheart I passed on the wine pairing and opted for a 750 of Kriek.

 

[Lutter]

Hahah... I really shouldn’t look down the rabbit hole that far. Uh. I got a phone call and an answer ... I’m going to have Gene delete my last 2 posts.

DM me if you’re really curious but, uh, yeah. If we could table that discussion, lol.

 

[reverseapachemaster1]

FWIW the bottle shop around the corner from my office got in a few bottles of Cantillon gueuze. Rumor has it several other shops around DFW are getting a small amount.

Not sure if any is getting out to Austin or Houston. We usually have different distribution up here.

 

[pldevo]

I had the guy at the bottle shop near my office call Flood to ask if they had any more being delivered and they said they only received 2 cases and it was already gone.

 

[THRILLHOUSE1]

Zilker Third Space is fantastic. One time only release though. If they brewed it regularly it would probably be my 2nd favorite Austin IPA behind Electric Jellyfish.

 

[Lutter]

Zilker Third Space is fantastic. One time only release though. If they brewed it regularly it would probably be my 2nd favorite Austin IPA behind Electric Jellyfish.

Unfortunately it seems I missed it.

Lame.

 

[jupiter6xx]

Going to be in Dallas for a few days in late June for a work conference... I assume Live Oak is still not distributing cans in DFW?