Canadian coming to San Antonio

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  1. PEIBeerGuy

    PEIBeerGuy Initiate (0) Aug 25, 2009 Canada (PE)

    Hey,

    I'm coming to San Antonio from Atlantic Canada (PEI, of course) in June. I'll be in town for several days for a conference, and will be staying downtown - near the Alamo, I think. I will be without transportation, and can really only get to things that I can walk to in the eve or maybe for lunch (so, Blue Star seems possible, while Freetail is out, for example).

    Any tips / spots that I should know about where I can get some stuff to bring home and/or have some good stuff on tap / by bottle?

    Cheers,

    Steve
     
    #1 PEIBeerGuy, May 22, 2013
  2. Madoo25

    Madoo25 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2013 Texas

    I'm from Newfoundland and live in Houston and all I know is that the beer selection in Newfoundland is so bad you can pretty much walk into any beer store in Texas and you are full of a world of wonders. I think there is a 24 bottle limit on how much you can take back to Canada though.
     
    #2 Madoo25, May 22, 2013
  3. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Friendly Spot is walking distance from downtown locations, and has probably the best bottle/tap selection down there. No idea on bottle shops that might be accessible downtown, though
     
    #3 kmello69, May 22, 2013
  4. Show

    Show Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2011 Texas

    find a way to get to Freetail. one of the best brewpubs in the US!
     
    #4 Show, May 22, 2013
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  5. turfy

    turfy Pooh-Bah (1,872) Mar 17, 2010 Texas
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    I'll be the first.... It's worth cab fare to Freetail. You will not regret it.

    **beaten to the punch!!
     
    #5 turfy, May 22, 2013
  6. PEIBeerGuy

    PEIBeerGuy Initiate (0) Aug 25, 2009 Canada (PE)

    I was just looking at Freetail's site again, and looking at their on-tap selection... def. looks tempting!!
    Friendly Spot was one I looked at, too... prob. make an effort to just get to it and Blue Star, at least. Maybe Alamo if time (only one beer, though). Gotta say that only being able to get Freetail at the brewery is a pull factor to try and make it out there for sure... I think it's 14miles away or something like that, though... wonder how much that cab'd be?
     
    #6 PEIBeerGuy, May 22, 2013
  7. aschwab

    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

    The cab would be expensive to say the least.

    I will be the first to say this, and I am sure others will agree. It is not worth going to Blue Star. They are a subpar place with bad food and mediocre beer. I want it to be good, but just don't bother.
     
    #7 aschwab, May 22, 2013
  8. Bierwuver

    Bierwuver Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Texas

    Stella Public House. New place just opened only a few steps from Blue Star. Really good artisan pizza and nice beer selection. Taps and bottles. I agree with aschwab, youll probably be disappointed with Blue Star.
     
    #8 Bierwuver, May 22, 2013
  9. jl28r1

    jl28r1 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2011 Texas

    Send me a mail, I will get you out to Freetail. I have lots Family in PEI and would love to help.
     
    #9 jl28r1, May 22, 2013
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  10. aschwab

    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

    And someone comes through for Freetail.
     
    #10 aschwab, May 22, 2013
  11. jl28r1

    jl28r1 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2011 Texas

    The only problem would be that the OP might have be seen drinking a beer with me. Well...... everything comes with a price.
     
    #11 jl28r1, May 22, 2013
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  12. PEIBeerGuy

    PEIBeerGuy Initiate (0) Aug 25, 2009 Canada (PE)

    It never ceases to amaze me... the amount of good will and willingness to help others, especially strangers, when it comes to us craft beer folk. I'll be messaging you in the near future!
     
    #12 PEIBeerGuy, May 22, 2013
  13. FUNKPhD

    FUNKPhD Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2010 Texas

    He's not that good, he just needs someone to go to Freetail with him so he's not drinking alone.
     
    #13 FUNKPhD, May 22, 2013
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  14. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    That's never bothered him before......
     
    #14 kmello69, May 22, 2013
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  15. jl28r1

    jl28r1 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2011 Texas

    This is true.. Me and Freetail have had plenty of solo time. I need to share.
    God that sounds creepy! oh well.....
     
    #15 jl28r1, May 22, 2013
  16. aschwab

    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

    There is truth to this on here. Same thing happened to me when I needed a good beer in Colombia.
     
    #16 aschwab, May 22, 2013
  17. Bierwuver

    Bierwuver Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Texas

    If you don't mind let me know when you guys will be at Freetail. Maybe I can join you all for a beer.
     
    #17 Bierwuver, May 22, 2013
  18. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    I read this thread title as "Cantillon coming to San Antonio".

    ... speed reading is apparently not my strong suit. That or 'Loons on the brain.
     
    #18 Lutter, May 22, 2013
  19. pwsoldier

    pwsoldier Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2007 Minnesota

    Apparently, Miikezombie heard from a very reliable source that this is true.
     
    #19 pwsoldier, May 22, 2013
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  20. jl28r1

    jl28r1 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2011 Texas

    True but it will all be trunk aged. :-(
     
    #20 jl28r1, May 22, 2013
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