Beer
Best Oktoberfest Beer
Spec’sology Blog, BeerBest Gluten-Free Beers – The Spec’s 2023 Insider
Spec’sology Blog, BeerTop 7 German Beers For Oktoberfest
Spec’sology Blog, Beer5 Texas Craft Breweries to Visit This Summer
Spec’sology Blog, BeerIs it really summer without a road trip to some Texas breweries? The answer is no. So, if you’ve never made a day of hitting the taps across Texas, you’ll want to check out some excellent breweries listed below and start plotting your course to Lonestar refreshment!
Spoetzl Brewery – Shiner, Texas
Located in Shiner, Texas it’s the oldest independent brewery in the state. They produce a diverse line of Shiner beers with the most popular being Shiner Bock. They also have a wonderful ... Read More
Alcohol Marinades: Memorial Day Recipes
Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Entertain, SpiritsMemorial Day is here and that means it’s time to drag your grill into the kitchen and put it to use! OK, you should probably skip the dragging inside part, but either way, your grill will definitely be the center of attention this holiday weekend. And where there’s grilling, there’s marinating!
Everyone has their preferred method of marinating meats, and one of the most popular ways to do it involves alcohol. A bourbon marinade is an excellent choice for chicken or steak, but there are ... Read More
Top Ten Texas Beers
Spec’sology Blog, BeerNew Beverage Products For Texas
Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Seltzers, SpiritsTexans are in for a treat with these new products hitting shelves just in time for spring! From spirits to seltzers and everything in between, Spec’s keeps you in the know when exciting new beverages become available in Texas.
Bud Light Next
Bud light dropped a new zero carbs, super crisp light beer called Bud Light Next. Bud Light Next is made with malt, rice and hops, so getting it down to zero carbs was extremely challenging. In fact, Bud Light says they’ve been working on thi... Read More
Texas Distillers, Wineries, & Breweries To Visit
Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Spirits, WineTexas Independence Day weekend is the perfect time to raise your Texas spirits with a trip to a Texas brewery, distillery, or winery! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorites from across the state. These offer not only outstanding products but an excellent atmosphere for learning and fun!
Please celebrate responsibly and don’t drink and drive by planning ahead.
Breweries
Jester King – Austin, Texas
Jester King offers an outdoor dining & drinking experience which inc... Read More
A Taste of Texas – Wines, Spirits & Beers From The Lonestar State
Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Spirits, WineAs a Texas family-owned business, Spec’s makes a point to bring you the latest and greatest made-in-Texas items! We develop special relationships with Texas wineries, distilleries, and breweries to ensure our shelves are stocked with Texas-made items. Supporting local businesses like our own is just one of the many ways Spec’s puts Texas first!
Join us on a tour of some tasty Texas towns with a collection of local favorites from across the Lone Star State.
William Chris Skeleton Key Propr... Read More
Oktoberfest – Top 5 German Beers
Spec’sology Blog, BeerWe all know what Oktoberfest is and which country it takes place in, but do we know why it even occurs in the first place? Sure, Germany makes some world-class beers, but is that the reason for the season? Turns out, this beer bash was born out of another party; a wedding party to be precise.
Back in 1810, the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, opted to turn the traditionally stuffy, private, nobles-only wedding celebration into a massive public festival complete with a huge... Read More
Pool Friendly Drinks For Summer
Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Entertain, SeltzersWhether it’s a pool, river, lake, or the beach, water and a Texas summer just go hand in hand. But no matter how hot you get; glass bottles are a big no-no when it comes to keeping you cool in the water. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of delicious refreshments that’ll keep your summer wet and wild without the hazards of glass.
Not only are these all glass-free, but all the beers are lower in alcohol so you can get the most out of your time in the water! We even threw in some ... Read More