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Austin Beerworks Heavy Machinery IPA series to release in cans soon
Austin Beerworks started the new line of seasonal IPAs earlier this spring with the Black IPA. The second release, a double IPA, will be distributed in cans in June.
Jester King raspberry sour announced
The new sour beer from Jester King was made with several hundred pounds of raspberries.
Garrison Brothers new Bourbon is big, bold and expensive
There's a new Texas whiskey out on the market. Straight out of the Hill Country, the latest release from Garrison Brothers (and the first since their flagship Bourbon in 2010) is unlike anything else coming out of the Lone Star state. And with that claim comes a hefty price tag. ...
New Mezcal launches in Texas
The story of how Mezcal Vago made it's way out of Mexico and into the states begins unusually: with a Colorado surf bum and an ear infection. Originally from Boulder, Colorado, Judah Kuper became enamoured with Oaxaca over the course of many surfing trips south of the border. After struggling to ...
VIDEO: Lucinda Hutson on tequila
Few people in Austin know as much about tequila as Lucinda Hutson does. She's spent the last 30 years learning about Mexico's agave-based spirit, and now has two books on the subject under her belt. The latest book "Viva Tequila!" hits shelves this month, so Addie Broyles and I decided ...
Liquid Austin: A May drinking calendar
Here are some alcohol-themed events happening in the second half of May. More libation-related news and reviews at austin360.com/liquid.Friday: 5 to 8 p.m. Twisted X Brewing Co. ChupaHopra IPA release. Come to the Cedar Park site, 3200 West Whitestone Blvd., to taste the new beer, and bring something made of ...
Pinthouse Pizza throws Belgian Beer Festival
Austin has its fair share of beer festivals. While a lot of them end up blurring together (how many Texas-specific or just "craft" festivals take place every year, with more popping up all the time, it seems), recently, some businesses are starting to narrow down the focus to feature only ...
Movie openings and now playing, May 9-15
OPENING FRIDAY“The Great Gatsby”Rated: PG-13 Runs: 143 minutesStory: An aspiring writer leaves the Midwest for New York City and lives next door to a mysterious millionaire.Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel EdgertonPlaying: Alamo Slaughter, Alamo Lake Creek, Alamo Village, AMC Barton Creek, Cinemark Cedar Park, Cinemark Round Rock, ...
Janzen: Argus Cidery release summer cider
It’s shaping up to be a busy season for Argus Cidery. Their newest cider will be released this weekend. Designed specifically for summer sipping, the Idalou Brut is composed of 2012 Red and Golden Delicious Apples, 2011 Pink Lady and Jonathan apple wine, and a barrel of High Planes Reserve ...
Summer cider from Argus Cidery launches
It's shaping up to be a busy season for Argus Cidery. First, their newest cider will be released this upcoming weekend. Designed specifically for summer sipping, the Idalou Brut is composed of 2012 Red and Golden Delicious Apples, 2011 Pink Lady and Jonathan apple wine, and a barrel of High ...
Real: Cool, clean cocktail from Clark's
In this month's issue of Real Magazine, I highlight a light-bodied and delicious cocktail from Clark's Oyster Bar. Here's an excerpt from the story: New to the menu this spring, the Clark’s Crush falls under the spritzer category, but it’s far more complicated than your average sparkling wine cocktail. Upon first ...
Movie openings and now playing, May 2-8
OPENING FRIDAY “Trash Dance” Rated: NR Runs: 68 min. Story: Documentary about Austin sanitation workers joining together to perform in front of thousands. Stars: Allison Orr Playing: Violet Crown Cinema “Iron Man 3” Rated: PG-13 Runs: 129 min. Story: Industrialist Tony Stark must face a notorious terrorist known as Mandarin. ...
Deep Eddy releases Ruby Red Vodka
Deep Eddy Vodka, champions of easygoing summer sipping, have released a new vodka to their portfolio (you might already be familiar with their straight vodka and Sweet Tea vodka). Labeled as "grapefruit-infused vodka," Ruby Red is made from Texas sweet corn and sweetened with cane sugar and grapefruits from Texas, California ...
May Drinking Events Calendar
Thursday, May 2. Sherry and Small Plates dinner at Fino. Six courses paired with sherry. $55. Reservations: 512.474.2905. Thursday, May 2 from 7-10 p.m. Annual American Whiskey Festival at Opal Divine's Penn Field. Taste over 60 American whiskies including selections from Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Canada and more. $30 online, $35 at the ...
Saint Arnold Icon Green out Wednesday
Some of the best beers are the ones that are brewed for love. Saint Arnold Brewing's new release -- an Amarillo Hefeweizen called Icon Green -- was crafted by brewer Sam Wright as a wedding gift for his sister. In the press release, Wright is quoted as saying "My sister asked for ...
Austin Food & Wine Festival: For The Love of Beer
While wine might have been a bit too much early in the morning on Saturday, a packed house showed up for the For the Love of Beer panel first thing Sunday, proving that there's nothing like a breakfast beer to set the tone for a good day. Alamo Drafthouse Beverage ...
Austin Food & Wine Festival: Cocktails with Tony Abou-Ganim
The atmosphere was tangibly more jovial at the Food & Wine fest Saturday afternoon, when Tony Abou-Ganim took the stage in front of a packed house in the Oak Tent (myself parked on the grass near the tent, and others gathered outside the barriers), to present on classic Ernest Hemingway ...
Austin Food & Wine Festival: Texas Wine Ready For the Main Stage
If the sparse crowd in the Cedar Tent this morning was any indication, 10 a.m. might be too early for most people to start a wine tasting. Luckily, people steadily trickled in for Texas Wine: Ready for the Main Stage as the tasting progressed, and by the end, almost all ...
Zach Theatre steps up hospitality with cocktail program
When the Zach Theatre re-launched last September after a significant makeover, the management added a much-needed feature to the space -- a full bar program. Prior to the redesign, the theater only offered beer and wine, served by volunteers. Now, before shows, during intermission, and after shows, patrons can order ...
Complex cocktail at Clark’s refreshes without overpowering
As spring dissolves into summer, locals scramble to enjoy patio weather before the heat renders the ritual unbearable. For many, a cold cocktail is a necessary accessory to complete the experience, and elements like bubbles, herbs and citrus can be called upon to deliver cool, clean flavors to stimulate the ...
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