Southerleigh’s Piccadilleigh beer features pickles, Hawaiian Punch and other childhood flavors. Photo: Southerleigh, used with permission.
Southerleigh introduces a fun new beer that features nostalgic flavors sure to make locals feel like a kid again in the form of an adult beverage. Head Brewer, Les Locke, has created Piccadilleigh to bring out locals’ inner child with sour and funky flavors many San Antonians grew up to love. The playful, new beer’s ingredients take the juices that many enjoyed as kids and incorporates Cherry Kool Aid and Hawaiian Punch into the batch. The inventive brew also uses 55 gallons of pickle juice and Meyer Lemon purée, an end result that delivers a powerful punch to patrons. The glass is finished off with a Chamoy rim and Tajin – two San Antonio favorites. Piccadilleigh is available now for $6 per 12 oz. pour. (Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, 2019)
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, helmed by San Antonio Chef Jeff Balfour, brings a modern take on Texas’ cross-cultural cuisine to Pearl. Influenced by the coastal classics of Chef Balfour’s upbringing in Galveston married with the comfort of southern cuisine, Southerleigh boasts a curated, seasonally shifting menu that reflects Chef Balfour’s innovative craftsmanship. Southerleigh houses a custom manufactured brewery designed by Portland Kettle Works, bringing brewing back to Pearl with up to twenty different beers on tap.
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
136 E Grayson St., Ste 120
San Antonio, TX 78215
The 2019 Red, White and Bourbon will be this Saturday November 9. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Garrison Brothers Distillery recently announced the 2019 edition of Red, White and Bourbon, a collaborative event aimed at raising funds for the Admiral Nimitz Foundation. The Admiral Nimitz Foundation was established in 1971 as a 501(c)(3) and provides development funding for the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, a museum dedicated to telling the human story of WWII in the Pacific. Since 1971, the Foundation has built a well-established and respected institution, which annually welcomes more than 100,000 visitors, including 15,000 middle and high school students from across the state. (Garrison Brothers Distillery, 2019)
To observe Veterans Day and to honor those who have served, Garrison Brothers will partner with several neighboring businesses for a day-long celebration on Saturday, November 9. Distillery regular Mike Walsh will trumpet Reveille to kick off the event at 11a.m. and blow Taps at 4p.m. to conclude the event. Red White and Bourbon will take place at Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas. Guests can enjoy bourbon barrel-aged craft beer from Family Business Beer Co., hamburgers from Fischer & Weiser, cold drinks from Coca Cola and a variety of red, white and rosé wines from William Chris Vineyards, Cicada Cellars, Calais Winery and Hye Meadow Winery. 100% of sales of beer, wine and food will go directly to the Admiral Nimitz Foundation. Habana Cowboy will also be on site with a mobile cigar lounge. Garrison Brothers would like to thank this year’s Red, White and Bourbon sponsors – Tecovas, Mercedes of Boerne and HEB.
Patrons can dip their own red, white, and blue wax bottles at the gift shop and a portion of proceeds from the sale of each bottle will also be donated to the Admiral Nimitz Foundation. The museum will also have living history displays set up showcasing WWII weapons and equipment.
Only 800 tickets are available (600 online, 200 at the distillery) and are priced as follows:
$20 for adults
$10 for kids (ages 3 to 12)
$10 for Admiral Nimitz Foundation members
$5 for veterans
“The National Museum of the Pacific War is a Texas treasure. We’re incredibly fortunate to have such a distinguished neighbor in our sister city of Fredericksburg. We’re excited to partner with Mercedes Benz of Boerne and Family Business Beer Co. to present Red, White, and Bourbon. They share our passion for honoring and appreciating those who have served.” – Dan Garrison, founder and proprietor of Garrison Brothers Distillery.
Garrison Brothers Distillery
1827 Hye Albert Rd
Hye, TX 78635
Space Case Highboy is one of the new beers Independence Brewing Co is releasing for the fall season. Photo: Julia Keim, used with permission.
Independence Brewing Co. recently announced the release of two seasonal beers just in time for fall: a double IPA dubbed “Space Case Highboy” and a Redbud Berliner Weisse infused with strawberries and raspberries. The specialty releases come just before the brewery’s 15th anniversary and just after the passage of the beer-to-go sales amendment, which enable manufacturing breweries to sell up to one case of beer to-go per person, per day. The brewery will be celebrating their 15th anniversary with an all-day art and music festival at the brewery on Saturday October 19. (Independence Brewing Co., 2019)
As part of Independence’s rotating Berliner Weisse series, the new Strawberry Raspberry Redbud is a flavorful iteration that delivers an unmistakable mélange of sweet strawberry and tart raspberry. The beer has a jammy aroma of hand-picked berries and a subtle maltiness on the palate. The finish is long, crisp and fruit-forward to celebrate peak berry harvest season in the Lone Star State. It is perfect for sipping as the temperatures begin to drop and the days begin to shorten.
Space Case Highboy is the latest addition to Independence’s rotating 16-ounce double IPA series. The intergalactic inspiration for the beer’s name comes from the variety of hops head brewer Brannon Radicke used; Comet for citrusy notes, Galaxy for tropical notes and Apollo for a thrust of bitterness. He designed the beer to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s moon landing.
As of September 1, fans of Independence Brewing Co. can visit the brewery to purchase up to one case of canned beer, or the equivalent of 288 fluid ounces, to take home per day. Patrons can bring their own growlers to be filled in the tap room and the brewery has plans to sell crowlers in the near future.
Both seasonal brews are available on a rotational basis at the taproom and at local retailers throughout Texas. Cans are hard to miss on store shelves, with bright pink and purple graphics against Independence’s recently redesigned matte-black backdrops.
As one of the longest standing craft breweries in Central Texas, Independence is proud to continually release new brews alongside their core lineup, Austin Amber, Stash IPA, Power & Light Session IPA, Redbud Berliner Weisse, Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout, and Native Texan Pilsner.
Twin Liquors, Texas’ fine wine and spirits retailer, is pleased to announce the Great Whiskey Release, a raffle opportunity to win a chance to purchase fine and rare whiskey. The whiskey offerings and lineup are unique to each marketplace location and can be previewed on Instagram and Facebook. Participants must be present to enter and win. The raffles start at 5:30p.m. and each attendee will be able to enter once. The raffle closes at 6:45p.m. and raffle drawings start at 7p.m. sharp.
Highlights of the Twin Liquors San Antonio Great Whiskey Release include:
Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year
Pappy Van Winkle 10 Year 107
William Larue Weller
Old Forester Birthday 2017
Old Forester Birthday 2018
Twin Liquors San Antonio Marketplace
12955 San Pedro Ave
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 403-2322
For the month of September, Twin Liquors is offering free delivery on e-commerce orders over $30. Photo: Twin Liquors, used with permission.
Twin Liquors, Central Texas’ fine wine and spirits retailer, recently launched a delivery service in San Antonio with a limited time offer. Throughout the month of September, Twin Liquors customers in the San Antonio area will receive free delivery on all online or in-app orders over $30. Customers can shop online or the Twin Liquors app, available to download on iOS and Android app stores. Online store hours: Monday – Saturday, 11a.m to 7p.m. (Twin Liquors, 2019)
Founded in downtown Austin, Texas, Twin Liquors began as one small store and has emerged as a successful “home-grown” Austin company. Its unique and well-respected reputation throughout the United States comes from having impeccable team members, outstanding customer service, conveniently located stores, an extensive selection of fine wines and premium spirits from around the world as well as substantial community involvement. Twin Liquors currently operates over 80 neighborhood stores in Central Texas.
Twin Liquors’ summer 2019 Dollar Sale begins Thursday August 29. Photo: Julia Keim, used with permission.
Twin Liquors, Central Texas’ fine wine and spirits retailer, has announced the dates for its summer 2019 Dollar Sale which offers incredible deals on wine and spirits. The highly anticipated sale will take place from Thursday, August 29 through Saturday, August 31, 2019. The fine wine and spirits retailer will be offering deals at highly-discounted prices. (Twin Liquors, 2019)
The Dollar Sale will take place at all 85 plus Twin Liquors locations. Twin Liquors’ Dollar Sale will feature incredible savings on wine and spirits 750 ml and larger. Prices will drop down to the absolute lowest plus a dollar. Shoppers can look forward to amazing prices on collectible wines, rare whiskies and other popular spirits.
Highlights of the sale include:
Product (750ml)
Retail
Dollar Sale Price
Savings
Suntory Toki Japanese Whiskey
$37.99
$27.00
$10.99
Casamigos Blanco Tequila
$46.99
$35.33
$11.66
Macallan 12yr Double Cask Single Malt Scotch
$68.99
$49.59
$19.40
On Thursday, starting at 10a.m. shoppers at all Twin Liquors Marketplace locations can expect Deep Eddy Betty’s to be serving Bloody Mary’s featuring Deep Eddy’s Lemon Vodka as well as complimentary breakfast tacos provided by Deep Eddy Vodka. Marketplace locations include: College Station Marketplace, Hill Country Galleria Marketplace, Hancock Marketplace, South Lamar Marketplace, and San Antonio Marketplace.
On Saturday, starting at 10a.m., shoppers at select Twin Liquors Marketplace locations will be treated to Lunazul Tequila Sunrises and breakfast tacos provided by Lunazul Tequila. The select Twin Liquors Marketplace locations include: College Station Marketplace, Hill Country Galleria Marketplace, and Hancock Marketplace.
Tips for shoppers:
Tip #1: Arrive early: This might be obvious for Dollar Sale vets but arriving after doors open can be a lethal mistake. Get in line early before the store opens and grab a cart for all of your favorite goodies. If you arrive late, you may end up missing out on the best deals or your favorite products entirely.
Tip #2: Know your store: It is best to familiarize yourself with your local Twin Liquors store layout. Know where your favorite wines and spirits are. The morning of, you do not want to be scrambling as Dollar Sale pros zoom past you beelining for your favorites.
Tip #3: Wear comfortable shoes: The last thing you want to worry about is slipping while heading towards your favorite spirit or wine. Throw on your favorite tennis shoes and get to it.
Tip #4: Preview the sale on Twin Liquors’ Facebook Live: The evening before Dollar Sale begins, Twin Liquors staff will host a Facebook Live event where you will l be able to ask about specific prices and products. Have your questions ready and be sure to take notes.
Tip #5 Shhh…Super exclusive insider only tip: The evening before Dollar Sale, visit your local store about an hour before the store closes. If you are lucky enough, you may be able to get a leg up on last minute planning and catch a glimpse of store employees beginning to price products.
Twang’s new michelada cocktail mix will be available in August. Photo: Twang, used with permission.
Twang Partners, Ltd. announces the launch of its first-ever liquid product, Twang Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix, to be available starting in August 2019. The formula is 85% juice-based and is made with all-natural ingredients including a seven-vegetable blend, organic Worcestershire sauce, ancho chilies, real lime juice and no preservatives or corn syrup. This premium product is a top-shelf option for consumers and retailers looking for an authentic, south of the border, Mexican cultural beer drinking experience. (Twang, 2019)
Twang’s new high-quality mix can be used to quickly and conveniently create the perfect michelada, the popular beer cocktail that is native to Mexico, well regarded in Texas, and quickly gaining fans throughout the United States. The prepared mix works best with Mexican beers and domestic lagers and is commonly referred to as a milder version of its American cousin, the Bloody Mary. A michelada, known in Mexico as a “cerveza preparada,” is often made with beer, lime juice, sauce, spices, tomato juice and chili peppers. It is typically served in a chilled, salt-rimmed glass. Twang’s michelada mix takes out all of the guesswork and hassle by having already created a perfectly balanced blend.
The package design for Twang Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix features classic calaveras (skeletons) Mexican art, which gained fame during the Mexican Revolution and has seen a recent resurgence in popularity. Bottles range in size and price, including $5.99 to $6.99 for a 16 oz. glass bottle and $8.99 to $10.99 for a 32 oz. glass bottle, ideal options for at home gatherings, bars and restaurants. There is also a small plastic bottle that is a perfect single-serve option and will range in price from $1.99 to $2.49 and will be available at convenience, liquor and select grocery stores.
Twang Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix provides consumers with an authentic Mexican recipe, produced in Texas, that allows at-home bartenders to garnish the drink, based on personal preferences and create their own customized version. While originally created to be combined with beer, the mix has versatile uses and can also be mixed with a variety of spirits and non-alcoholic beverages to create a delicious, spirit-free cocktail. The rollout of Twang Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix in Texas is slated for the beginning of August and will be available in stores such as Spec’s. Aside from Texas, Twang has future plans to launch in the Southwest sometime in 2020.
“We’ve been perfecting this formula for quite some time but with our 33-year reputation on the line, we wanted to make sure we got it right. We’re excited to provide fans with this unique, convenient michelada mix inspired by our family’s favorite recipe.”- Elysia Treviño-Gonzales, Chief Executive Officer for Twang
New cocktail menu featuring ‘San Anto Stories.’ Photo: Giant Noise, used with permission.
Downstairs at Esquire Tavern, the 2016 basement addition to the James Beard nominated Esquire Tavern in San Antonio, has launched a new cocktail menu. Curated by Beverage Director, Houston Eaves, each drink of the eight-part cocktail series, named ‘San Anto Stories,’ is inspired by a tale that ties into San Antonio’s 300+ years of history. After all, The Esquire Tavern withstands the test of time after opening in 1933 to celebrate Prohibition ending. In true South Texas fashion, the drinks are packed with spirits and flavors popular to its own region as well as Mexico’s, like Ruby Red Grapefruit and Oaxacan Rum. (Downstairs at Esquire Tavern, 2019)
La Tierra De Viejitas ($12) – sun-drenched & oxidized wine, Oaxacan rum, lemon, orgeat
Slayer of Jack Harris ($12)– slayer rum blend, oloroso sherry, butter, honey, lime
Johnson’s Jumper ($12) – championship rum blend, banana, lemon, almond. The championship rum blend is composed of 8 different rums that come from Jamaica, Guyana, Martinique, Panama and the Dominican Republic. Inspiration: Avery Johnson made the game-winning jump shot to secure the San Antonio Spurs first NBA championship in 1999. The image in the menu is as Cruz Ortiz, the artist who designed the menu, recalled watching that momentous game at the longest bar in Texas.
People of Reason ($14) – manzanilla sherry, pineapple, carrot eau de vie, absinthe
Pavol Real ($14) – cherry & grape brandies, coffee-fernet, lime, ranch cherry wine, egg white
Fiesta Babies ($12) – high-proof tequila, pasubio, grapefruit, pear, tonic water Inspiration: This festive cocktail was inspired by the uptick of San Antonians born in January each year as a result of their parents’ enjoyment of the revelry of Fiesta, San Antonio’s biggest annual party, the previous April. There are entire families whose children are all born in January, and their parents lovingly refer to them as their Fiesta Babies.
Flood of 1921 ($60)
The Flood of 1921 is punch service for a group of guests. The recipe changes every week or so as Downstairs at Esquire prepares a new batch and bottle of it for service. Currently, the bar is serving a colonial-era inspired punch utilizing cognac, bourbon, rum, sherry and oleo saccharum. Inspiration: The Flood of 1921, is the greatest disaster Antonio has faced in modern times. More than 1,000 acres city were underwater up to 12 feet deep, including the future site of The Esquire Tavern. It took the magnitude and devastation of the Flood of 1921 to spur the development and creation of what we know today as the world-famous, San Antonio River Walk.
These are just a glimpse of the stories inspiring this one-of-a-kind cocktail program. The entire ‘San Anto Stories’ is a collaboration between Downstairs at The Esquire Tavern, led by Beverage Director, Houston Eaves and San Antonio-based artist, Cruz Ortiz of Snake Hawk Press. Each menu was stained with tequila and hand silk-screened to make each their own singular piece of art.
Twin Liquors’ Dollar Sale starts Thursday February 28. Photo: Twin Liquors, used with permission.
Twin Liquors, Central Texas’ fine wine and spirits retailer, is pleased to announce its Winter 2019 Dollar Sale, offering incredible deals on wine and spirits. The Dollar Sale will take place at all 85 plus Twin Liquors locations from Thursday February 28 to Saturday March 2. To locate the store nearest you, visit Twin Liquors online. (Twin Liquors, 2019)
Twin Liquors’ Dollar Sale will feature incredible savings on wine and spirits 750 ml and larger. Some exclusions apply. Prices will drop down to the absolute lowest plus a dollar. Shoppers can look forward to rock bottom prices on collectible wines, rare whiskies and popular spirits. Shoppers can look forward to deals such as Jameson Casksmates IPA for only $26.17, instead of the normal price of $33.99 or Herradura Silver Tequila at only $41.99 instead of $32.85.
In celebration of the sale, Deep Eddy Vodka will be on-site at four Marketplace locations, including Austin’s Hancock and South Lamar Marketplaces and the San Antonio and College Station Marketplaces starting at 10a.m. on Thursday, February 28. They will be providing complimentary bloody Marys and breakfast tacos.
Southerleigh’s new brewery is coming to Brooks this summer. Photo: Nick Simonite, used with permission.
Southerleigh Brewing Co. is excited to announce a new brewery coming to San Antonio to be located at Brooks on the Southeast side of San Antonio, TX. The popular eatery and brewery will continue to brew from its Pearl location but this Brooks location will allow for even more beer production. The second Southerleigh Brewery will be located off of Sidney Brooks east of South New Braunfels and is slated to open in Summer 2019. (Southerleigh, 2018)
Last year Southerleigh announced a second restaurant location which will also be located at Brooks and will open in Fall 2019. The brewery will be located in a different area of Brooks and will function as a separate space. Southerleigh’s new brewery will be a 6,000 square foot facility and will include a 40-seat tap room with additional outdoor seating. The brewery will feature 10 rotating taps that will change seasonally to offer a wide selection of Southerleigh brews. Southerleigh Brewery will offer guests tour facilities and will be open Monday through Sunday. Guests will be able to see the brewing process and tanks from both the tap room as well as the exterior of the building.
The brewery will be located adjacent to a tasting room, which will be a redeveloped chapel built in 1941. Brooks is a leader in adaptive reuse like Historic Hangar 9 and Aviator apartments, taking spaces that had limited public accessibility and giving them new life for the community to enjoy, and are excited to have a partner like Southerleigh that shares the vision of redeveloping the space while maintaining the integrity of the original structure.
“We’re thrilled to be adding another local staple to the Brooks campus. With the second Southerleigh restaurant location opening at the heart of The Greenline in 2019, the addition of this brewery will create even more energy around our thriving south San Antonio community.” – Brooks President and CEO Leo Gomez
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