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Austin Tastings July 15

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24 7/18 Shiner Brewery Pura Vida Tequila 7/19 OMAS CHERRY INFUSED VODKA Frankly Vodka Marchesi Incisa Jim Beam Bourbon Red Eye Rye Zignum Mezcal Tequila Don Q Rum Dulce Vida Tequila Bailey’s Perfectomundo Tequila Simple Vodkanew 7/20 Inifinte Monkey Vineyard Bulleit Bourbon Bud Light Playa Real Tequila Fire Oak Vodka Fire Oak Bourbon Ole Smoky Moonshine Bulleit Bourbon Simple Vodka 1010 Premium Drinks Bushmills Whiskey Captain Morgan Rum Uno Por Favor T... Read More

Pour de France: Zone 2

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Welcome to the second week of Spec’s Le Pour de France wine tour! We’re following the riders across France and giving you a rundown of the wine regions they’re in so as they’re pedaling you can be pouring glasses of regional favorites.  We begin this week with the longest stage in the tour, stage 7, which is also the beginning of the delicious Burgundy wine region and then takes us into the Southwestern France wine region for some hidden gems!Burgundy RegionStage 7: Friday, July 12,... Read More

Austin Tastings July 8

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

7/12
Uncle Billy’s
Jim Beam Bourbon
Pinnacle Vodka
Uncle Billy’s
Bushmills Whiskey
Tanteo Tequila
Flying Man
7/13
1010 Premium
Messina Hof
BENHAM’S GIN
REDWOOD EMPIRE WHISKEY
Western Son Vodka
Old Forester
Suntory Haku Vodka
Suntory Roku Gin
Budweiser
Austonian Whiskey & Bourbon
Number Juan Tequila
Haak Vineyard
Open Menu
Fire Oak Vodka & Bourbon
Cat Tequila
Caffe Del Fuego Coffee Liqueur
Western Son Vodka
Ballotin Whiskey
Kaapzicht Vineyard... Read More

An insider guide to your next cider for July!

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By Zach DehghanpoorAfter 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 making some big st... Read More

Memorial Day Beer Pairings for Grilled Burgers

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The delicious hamburger is an American staple invented by Fletcher Davis of Athens, Texas, in the 1880s. Of course, Fletcher’s claim is one of many in a long list of hamburger inventors, but he’s from Texas, so that’s what we’re going with. Regardless of where it may have been created, the reason for its staying power is rather simple – it’s delicious. But why? It’s just meat, bread, and cheese at its most basic, right? Well, there’s actually a scientific name for what makes them... Read More

Ooh, Grill!…

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“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 a soft b... Read More

Austin Tastings July 1

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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

Let’s Get Ready-To-Driiiiiiiink

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Pre-Mixed Cocktails for SummerNow that summer is here, you’ll be spending more and more time outside. Be it a camping trip, a pool party, or just your own backyard. Wherever you venture to, one thing is certain – you’ll be bringing some booze. Most outdoor places have rules against glass bottles so, you’re either lugging a case of beer up a mountain, which is no one’s idea of a good time, or you’re the one casually sipping on a plastic handle of Señor Bob Tequila to the dismay of ev... Read More

9 Summerrific Beers

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It’s time to queue up your favorite summertime soundtrack and start enjoying long days and hot nights because summer is officially here! Barbeques will become more frequent, parties will happen on weekdays, and clothing will become an issue of less is more. And there’s no better way to welcome the joys of summer than with a few good summerrific beers! You could spend precious time searching for a new summer favorite, but we went ahead and put together a list of our favorites to ensure you do... Read More