Although a chain, they are a small chain and as a result, each location has its own individuality. Here’s a link to a recent article I did about them on UpTake
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A new gastropub has recently opened up in San Antonio, adding to what is becoming a respectable craft beer scene in San Antonio. A little over a week ago, The Monterey, a gastropub focusing on craft beer and high end wines, opened in South San Antonio a little more than a week ago.
I had the occasion to stop by last Friday. Here’s a re-post of my review for UpTake.
Craft beer dinners are becoming more and more common. What’s not so common though is the acceptance of a beer dinner being as culture shaping as a wine tasting or an art show. many high end restaurants would rather stay clear than be associated with beer. Never fear! Some finer restaurants are getting the message and Brenner’s on the Bayou on Houston, Texas is on such place. Here’s a re-post of an article I did about them.
I love these guys. Great people, great brews and just an all around great attitude! Paul, Kim, Tyson and Angela from Nebraska Brewing Company are passionate and caring about their beers and the craft beer culture. You’d be hard pressed to find a better group than these folks! Here is a repost of an article I did on them for on UpTake:
Originally posted by myself Sep 12, 2010 22:02 on UpTake.com
The Vine Street Pub in Denver, Colorado has craft beer enthusiasts clamoring to visit from all over the city and state. An off shoot of the Mountain Sun and The Southern Sun brewpubs in Boulder, Colorado, Vine Street has quickly cemented it’s own reputation in Denver. Although presently the brews available are brought in from the Mountain Sun location in Boulder, events in Denver have recent made it possible for the fine brews available at the Boulder locations to be brewed at Vine Street. Nestled smack in the middle of the neighborhood surrounding City Park in Denver. Home to, among other things, the Denver Zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science.
Cillin’ on the Patio
Walk right of to Vine Street and you get the picture perfect patio feel. Tables and chairs set up for for relaxation, good times with friends and of course finely crafted local beers. The neighborhood only adds to the incredible vibe going on here. Upon walking in here, you are greeted with a warm of “I’ve been here before”. The night I came here, I’d just left The Falling Rock Tap House in downtown Denver with some of my family. This was the perfect balance to the high energy Falling Rock brings. A perfect end to a great evening.
This was originally published 04, 2010 21:09 – on UpTake By: Jeremybanas
Austin, Texas has an allure than no other city in Texas has. Live music as far as the ear can hear; fantastic blend of Texas food mixed with bits of styles from all over the globe; a care for the outdoors that all that live here seem to enjoy. Austin has that California meets Colorado meets Texas feel to it. The best of many influences. Folks seem to always be outside enjoying the weather, the multitude of running and biking trails, art and music that makes Austin an all around great town.
I decided to make the trek from San Antonio up to Austin today to attend ,what is well known to the locals and those who live in South Texas, as the 1st Saturday Brewery Tour and Beer tasting at Independence Brewing Co in Austin. Austin has grown quite a reputation in the beer world as a very up and coming, free thinking town when it comes to craft beer. Independence started back in 2004 with the thought to “brew flavorful, deliciously easy-drinking beers for the people of Austin..”, but now distribute throughout central and south Texas.
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As I sit here on my 39th birthday, I must ponder where I’m at. Yes, it’s more common to do this when you to turn 40, but I’m feeling the vibe now.
We all have been through a lot in our lives, many adventures, both good and bad. I’m no different. After considering all I’ve I’ve been through, growing up in Colorado, living in Vegas and Hawaii, finally getting my degree and all other events in between, all I seem to really care about these days is my family and friends, my boys in particular.
As corny as this sounds, they truly are all of the best parts of me. If I do nothing else right in my life, I want my boys to be the only achievement I have.
I will not digress, so thank you everyone, for being a part of me.
Orignally posted by moi on Uptake August 16, 2010
One conjures up images of the snow capped mountains, running streams and a cool breeze when thinking of the Rocky Mountains. You’ll get all of these and more when you meander through the area of Lyons, Colorado. Lyons is located a little south of Estes Park, Colorado at one entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. A beautiful area to be sure, and the icing on the preverbal cake is a must visit to the original Oskar Blues brewpub: Oskar Blues Grill and Blues.
It took a few minutes to find, but once I pulled in, you could tell from the patio outside that this was going to be one fun place to visit. Mountains in the background, music making its way through the place outside and folks talking it up on the patio. I grew up in Colorado and had been through Lyons many times, but never able to stop in. With Oskar Blues being one of my favorite breweries, I had to stop at the brewpub that started it all. They’re not just known for their beer though, all though they are somewhat recognized for kick starting the trend of canning again in craft beer. They are also known for their grub.
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This up an coming brewery nestled in the heartland is quickly becoming nationally known! Expansion!
Article was orignaly published on June 27, 2010 20:24 – By: Jeremybanas on UpTake.
Texas is a big place. I know.. you are shocked. So would it be any surprise to find that their is a little town tucked away in the Texas Hill Country, known as Wimberley? I thought not. Although Wimberley, Texas was home to many Native American tribes over the last several thousand years, it wasn’t until the mid 1800’s after Texas won it’s independence and received statehood in 1845 that we first see a written record. Wimberley has remained small over the last 150 years or so and certainly not lost it’s Hill Country charm. Located within a two hour drive of both San Antonio and Austin, Texas, it has quite a lot to see and enjoy. For the spring and summer, you can enjoy their market days; head over to nearby Cypress Swimming Hole in Woodcreek. Much of the area remains unchanged over the years from its humble origins.
A sign of the times however is the recent addition of the Wimberley Brewing Company. The self proclaimed smallest micro-brewery in Texas has a down home feel, hand-crafted ales and pure Texas hospitality.
The Wimberly Brewing Co
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