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Austin Tastings July 22

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24 7/24 Opolo Vineyard 7/26 Western Son Vodka Russian Standard Vodka Qui Tequila Lake Vineyard Jameson Whiskey Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer Western Son Vodka Suntory Haku Vodka, Gin & Whiskey Red Eye Rye WildJune Gin Ballotin Whiskey Crown Royal Qui Tequila 7/27 Rekorderlig Cider New Amsterdam Vodka Johnnie Walker Tyku Sake Austonian Whiskey & Bourbon OMAS CHERRY INFUSED VODKA Gold Bar Whiskey 1010 Premium Drinks Cat Tequila Ketel One Vodka Bushmills ... Read More

VIVE LA FRANCE

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Bastille day might be the French National Day, but we’re happy to celebrate this historic day here in Texas! And what better way to toast to this auspicious occasion than with a bottle of French wine? We’re taking the guess work out of which label to share with friends, both local and international, for raising a glass with Liberation de Paris wines! At the heart of Liberation Wine’s production is the French passion for quality, sharable wine. Variety, flavor and affordable prices come ... Read More

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 ... 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 Region Stage 7: Friday, ... 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 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

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 ... 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 ... Read More