Monthly Archives: March 2010

Belgians in San Marcos, visiting Darkside Brewing-The Root Cellar

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Brother Spargealot

A drive to San Antonio allowed for the opportunity to stop in the Root Cellar Cafe and pick up some of the newest craft beer in the hill country (http://www.rootcellarcafe.com). The Root Cellar is a locally renowned restaurant (closed Mondays) … finish reading Belgians in San Marcos, visiting Darkside Brewing-The Root Cellar

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Largest Homebrew Competition in the Southwest

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Brother Spargealot

OK, so the American Homebrew Association racks up a whopping number of entries that normally total over 4,000, but last week in snowy Irving Texas the Bluebonnet Homebrew Competition hosted by a number of area clubs took in a record … finish reading Largest Homebrew Competition in the Southwest

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See Your Homebrew Take Center Stage in 2010

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Brother Spargealot

It seems as if the brewing industry is always looking for the next big thing. Recently we have seen wave after wave of Belgian IPA’s, and other Belgian hybrids, followed by a rash of black IPAs. So what will be … finish reading See Your Homebrew Take Center Stage in 2010

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Austin Homebrew Supply Grows and Plans a Party!

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Brother Spargealot

Seems like everyone has a post on the Austin Homebrew Supply move, but I thought maybe I had something to add including a few behind the scenes pictures. The shop is now just north of the previous location in a … finish reading Austin Homebrew Supply Grows and Plans a Party!

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Southern Star and Purple Possum Meadery Update

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Brother Spargealot

A quick update, Southern Star in Conroe is running flat out and looking for more fermenters. One of the owners is flying to California next week to possibly purchase as many as five more to keep up with demand which … finish reading Southern Star and Purple Possum Meadery Update

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Beer Connoisseur Second Issue Party Responds to Poor Showing

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Brother Spargealot

To follow up a previous posting about the lack of breweries represented at Beer Connoisseur Magazines Second Edition party I am pasting a reply they sent that implies the breweries dropped out without reason, which seems highly dubious and contrary to what … finish reading Beer Connoisseur Second Issue Party Responds to Poor Showing

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St. Arnold Hosts AHA Rally and Shows off Newery

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Brother Spargealot

Over 200 people showed up for an AHA rally on Sunday. Alas no sign of Charlie this year, but Brock Wagner gave personal tours of the shiny new brewery, or as they labeled it, their “newery”. The 120 bbl brewhouse … finish reading St. Arnold Hosts AHA Rally and Shows off Newery

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Beer Connoisseur Second Issue Party Woes

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Brother Spargealot

Atlanta based Beer Connoisseur Magazine chose Austin as the site to celebrate the second issue of their new glossy publication and the wonderful people at Independence hosted the event, but some oversights put a damper on the evening for those … finish reading Beer Connoisseur Second Issue Party Woes

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