Pecan. Porter. That is all. Okay, fine, it’s not all, but the deal is that local brewery (512) is having their winter open house this Saturday from 2-5pm. You know after you’ve done harried mall runs for Christmas presents, you really need a beer. Why not make it a Pecan Porter? Get three free tastes. Buy…
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Austin: Weekend!
How excited are you for Step Up 3D? I’m seeing it tonight. After happy hour where I plan on trying some new Thirsty Planet beer. Yep, Austin has a new brewery–Thirsty Planet–that has three beers: a super-hoppy Buckethead IPA (I won’t be trying that), a 50/50 barley/red wheat Yellow Armadillo, and a malty Thirsty Goat…
Aspen: Chili Pepper & BrewFest
In an event you’d think you’d see in Texas, Snowmass is hosting the 7th annual unofficial summer kick-off, The Chili Pepper & Brew Fest. The chili is legit–it’s part of the International Chili Society’s chili competitions and tastings in Snowmass, while microbrewers face off in a prestigious summer ale competition featuring 50 plus breweries (listed…
Live Oak Brewery’s 13th Anniversary
Big Bark. Live Oak Pilz. Hefeweizen. One of Austin’s original breweries is celebrating its lucky 13th anniversary with a blowout–free food, cheap beer, lots of music, including nerdy fave The Lennings. Live Oak Brewery 3301 East 5th Street Saturday April 17th, Noon to 5p (Lennings go on at 4p)
CrossFit Portland
Stopped into CrossFit Portland this morning for a strength workout: WOD 3/10/2010 post load and J’s best quotes to comments A) Hang Squat Snatch – advanced: work up to a max single; then 1-1-1 @ 80% of today’s max beginner: 6-8 sets of 3; focus on skill. B) OH Squat – 3 attempts at max…
Austin is a Beer Town
Beer Connoisseur Magazine makes its national debut with its Spring Issue Release Party at Independence Brewing Company in Austin! Saturday Feb 27 there’s a pre-party at the Ginger Man from noon-4pm (50 cents off draft beers, $2 off pitchers) with sober shuttle service available to Independence Brewery for the big party, which is from 4-8pm.…
VERMONSTERS in danger!
1. I often use the term Vermonster for my favorite man from Vermont. 2. I just returned from Vermont, where I thoroughly enjoyed myself some Rock Art beer. More than Switchback, which my Vermonster says is his favorite. 3. I love people that stand on principle. 4. Little known fact: I effing hate YouTube videos.…
Jester King Free Beer Tasting
Yeah, the flyer pretty much says it all. Really wish I was in town for this, love trying new beers! Plus look at the food sponsors … A smidge more: Jeffrey Stuffings, a homebrewer with dreams of going pro, has started raising funds to make those dreams come true. Operating under the name of Jester…
(512) Brewing Spring Open House
As if SXSW didn’t offer enough free booze and tunes, local brewery (512) is having their Spring Open House on Saturday. Taste ALL the (512) Ales plus the latest offering, the (512) ALT from 2-5 pm. Live Music with Danny Fast Fingers 407 Radam, F200 Austin, Texas, 78745, between South 1st & South Congress, 1…
Drink Local
Sure, Edible Austin magazine is hosting its Eat Local Week this week in Austin, but while they have events every night, I’ve culled the best for you below. Ok, ok, so it’s the two free ones that involve alcohol. Drink Local. TUESDAY, 12/9: Drink Local Night at The Monarch, 6–9 pm A celebration of locally…