AltWeeklies Wire
Grilling with the Prosnew
When it comes to grilling, there are really only two things to master: seasoning and heat.
San Antonio Current |
Travis E. Poling |
06-21-2012 |
Food+Drink
Old Boxcar gets rollingnew
Old Boxcar Brewing Co., which will become San Antonio's second microbrewery when it opens later this year, pays homage to the founder's grandfather.
San Antonio Current |
Travis E. Poling |
04-05-2012 |
Food+Drink
Proposed Mexican Legislation Alarms Small Tequila Producersnew
Tequilaphiles unite!! (Mezcal lovers too.)
San Antonio Current |
Travis E. Poling |
03-22-2012 |
Food+Drink
Shiner's Wild Harenew
The good folks at the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner have explored many German and Czech lagers since they launched their annual anniversary brew series seven years ago, but on the occasion of their 103rd year of making beer for Texans the brewery has made its first ale.
San Antonio Current |
Travis E. Poling |
02-08-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: beer, shiner beer
Micro- to Middle-Brew Pubs Kicking Up Dust Need to Cling to that Vision Thingnew
Those who have caught the fever for brewing beer often become like little kids picking what they want to be when they grow up. And like most youngsters who want to be firefighters, ballerinas, astronauts, or benevolent dictators, home brewers aren’t quite sure what it takes to achieve the dream until they are in deep.
San Antonio Current |
Travis E. Poling |
12-15-2011 |
Food+Drink
One Part Perspiration, One Part Experimentation = Beers that Hit, Miss, Bewitchnew
It's not unusual for beginner home brewers to make a few mistakes even when playing it safe, but experienced brew-kettle commandos intentionally pushing the envelope have their own tales of woe and victory to share, too.
San Antonio Current |
Travis E. Poling |
12-15-2011 |
Food+Drink
Sushi, Pigtails, and Hopsnew
Who puts wasabi in beer? Brewers who are trying to pair their creations with those of a top San Antonio sushi chef.
San Antonio Current |
Travis E. Poling |
12-07-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Wasabi Beer
Thanksgasm at Ranger Creeknew
Texas Girls’ Pint Out (self-described as “Gals into grolsch. Ladies into lagers. Princesses into pilsners. Angels of ale,” etc.) and Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling Co. have teamed up for a second year to give thanks for beer and food ... and food made with beer.
San Antonio Current |
Travis E. Poling |
11-10-2011 |
Food+Drink
Drink for Rain, Drink for Fallnew
Beer isn’t just for fancy food pairings, but also for special occasions. Thankfully the season offers special occasions galore.
San Antonio Current |
Travis E. Poling |
09-21-2011 |
Food+Drink
