Spec's

An insider guide to your next cider for July!

Beer, Beer Reviews, Entertain, Pairings
By Zach Dehghanpoor After years of enjoying the hops-mania that’s been surging in the beer community, cider is coming in as a real game changer and palette cleanser. Gluten free, dry and sweet, and so, so easy to drink – the cider side of craft and local beer is what Apples to Apples is here to explore! With summer just getting started, what better way to quench your thirst in this hot sticky Texas heat than a nice, ice-cold glass of pink lemonade Cider! Houston Cider Co. is ma... Read More

Ooh, Grill!…

Entertain, Beer, Spec’sology Blog
“One of my favorite times and places to drink a beer during the Summer is with friends and family at a barbecue. There is something comforting and classic about the smells and flavors of the grill alongside a crisp, cold and refreshing beer. Big name cold bubbles are sufficient enough grilling fuel, but a good helles is the better option!” What Is Helles? Helles is a pale golden lager centered on the subtle grainy sweetness of pilsner malt, accented by spicy, floral hop aromatics with ... Read More

Austin Tastings July 1

Entertain

BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

7/3
Michelob Ultra
Texas SouthWind
Old Hickory Blended Whiskey
Heroes Vodka
Coleto Creek Rye Whiskey
JDCC Downhome
Simple Vodka
7/4
Deep Eddy Straight Vodka
New Amsterdam Vodka
Pabst Brewery
Open Menu
Luc Belaire
Herradura Tequila
Chambord Liqueur
Cointreau
Bon & Viv Spiked
7/5
Dulce Vida Tequila
Absolut Vodka
Altstadt
Makers Mark Bourbon
Checkerbark Gin
WildJune Gin
Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon
Waterloo No.9 Gin
Kula Hawaiian Rum
Ocean Vodka
7/6
Second G... Read More

Dallas/Fort Worth Tastings July 1

Events

Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these DFW area locations for our in-store samplings.

WALNUT HILL @ 75 – 9500 N Central Expy

7/3
Rhone to the Bone
Silver Star Vodka &Whiskey
Hahn Vineyard
Old Hickory Whiskey
Heroes Vodka
JDCC Downhome
DASH Vodka
Kula Hawaiian Rum & Vodka
7/4
Deep Eddy Straight Vodka
Phukitlist Rum
Simple Vodka
New Amsterdam Vodka
Not Your Father’s BOURBON
Luc Belaire Vineyard
Herradura Tequila
Chambord Liqueur
Cointreau
El Jimador Tequila
7/5
Dulce Vida T... Read More

San Antonio Tastings July 1

Events

Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these San Antonio area locations for our in-store samplings.

LIVE OAK – 14623 IH 35 N

7/3
Toro de Lidia Tequila
Austin Cocktails
JDCC Downhome
Dulce Vida Tequila
The Leader Vineyard
Oxford Landing Vineyard
Carpene Vineyard
Gregorina Vineyard
7/4
30-30 Tequila
1010 Premium Drinks
NUVO SPARKLING LIQUEUR
Ryno Tequila
7/5
Distinguido Tequila
Absolut Vodka
Toro de Lidia Tequila
Coleto Creek Rye Whiskey
30-30 Tequila
Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon
Waterloo No.9... Read More

El Paso Tastings July 1

Events

Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these El Paso area locations for our in-store samplings.

EL PASO SUPERSTORE -655 Sunland Park

7/3
JDCC Downhome
7/5
Western Son Vodka
Heineken

EL PASO EAST – 2036 N Zaragoza Road

7/3
JDCC Downhome
7/5
Koloa Rum
Heineken

NORTH MESA – 7933 N Mesa
7/3
JDCC Downhome
7/5
Koloa Rum
Heineken

Austin Tastings June 24

Entertain

BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

6/27
Arra Vinyards
Devils River Bourbon
6/28
The Goose Vineyard
OMAS CHERRY INFUSED VODKA
Casareyna Vineyard
1010 Premium
Red Eye Rye
Tequila Uno Por Favor
Slane Irish Whiskey
Glendronach
Uncle Billy’s
Omission
Lone Star
Bayou White Rum
Pinnacle Vodka
Devils River Bourbon
Black Feather Whiskey
Cat Tequila
Uncle Billy’s
6/29
QUI Platinum
Michelob Ultra
Barossa Vineyard
Oyster Bay Vineyard
Marchesi Incisa
Roscato Rosso Vineyard
Playa Real Tequila
Saint ... Read More

Dallas/Fort Worth Tastings June 24

Events

Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these DFW area locations for our in-store samplings.

WALNUT HILL @ 75 – 9500 N Central Expy

6/27
Barossa Vineyard
Oyster Bay Vineyard
6/28
Ilegal Mezcal Tequila
Casareyna Vineyard
Uno Por Favor Tequila
Hells Half Acre 1885 Vodka
Old Hickory Straight Bourbon
Heroes Vodka
Babe
Sterling Vineyard
Marchesi Vineyard
Slane Irish Whiskey
Glendronach
Elouan Vineyard
Hahn Vineyard
Dulce Vida
Frida Kahlo Tequila
Smirnoff Vodka
Aviation Gin
Sombra Mezcal
Black ... Read More

San Antonio Tastings June 24

Events

Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these San Antonio area locations for our in-store samplings.

LIVE OAK – 14623 IH 35 N

6/27
High Noon Sun Sips
Slane Irish Whiskey
6/28
Uno Por Favor Tequila
Caffe Del Fuego Coffee Liqueur
Pinnacle Vodka
Dulce Vida Tequila
Deep Eddy Straight Vodka
Red Eye Rye
Ilegal Mezcal
6/29
Mezcal Zunte
30-30Tequila
Ilegal Mezcal
Dos Equis
Cascade Whiskey
Frida Kahlo Tequila
1010 premium Drinks
30-30 Tequila
Lone Star
Ballotin
Western Son Vodka
Bushmills Whiskey
... Read More

El Paso Tastings June 24

Events

Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these El Paso area locations for our in-store samplings.

EL PASO SUPERSTORE -655 Sunland Park

6/28
Devils River Bourbon
Uno Por Favor Tequila
Dos Equis
6/29
Crown Royal
Red Eye Rye
Rhone to the Bone
Absolut Vodka

EL PASO EAST – 2036 N Zaragoza Road

6/28
Karbach Brewery
Uno Por Favor Tequila
6/29
Devils River Bourbon
Dos Equis
Devils River Bourbon
Western Son Vodka

NORTH MESA – 7933 N Mesa
6/28
Uno Por Favor Tequila
Firestone Walker
6... Read More