Best San Antonio Selection?

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  1. Jursh

    Jursh Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2012 Texas

    Hey Friends,

    Headed to San Antonio from Fort Worth for the weekend for a wedding. Looking to pick up some brews while I'm in the area. What beer store has the best selection? Also, is Karbach available in San Antonio?

    And, yes.... I'm going to Freetail on Friday afternoon! :slight_smile:

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Jursh, Jun 26, 2013
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  2. EA728

    EA728 Initiate (0) Jul 17, 2010 Texas

    Have you heard of the Friendly Spot? :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #2 EA728, Jun 26, 2013
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  3. bccocx

    bccocx Pooh-Bah (1,576) Jan 13, 2007 Texas
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    I really like the Gabriels on 1604.
     
    #3 bccocx, Jun 26, 2013
  4. Grendle

    Grendle Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Texas

    Karbach is not in SA at the moment but will be having some tap takovers with in the coming weeks before they officially arrive in October I believe. As for beer stores I would recommend Gabriels at The Vineyard since you will already be in the area and it's near Freetail.
     
    #4 Grendle, Jun 26, 2013
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  5. jamescain

    jamescain Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Texas

    Make sure you ask to see the trunk collection at Gabriels
     
    #5 jamescain, Jun 26, 2013
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  6. Texas_Speed

    Texas_Speed Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2012 Texas

    Good timing on this thread. I will be heading to San Antonio on the 11th from Houston. Thanks for the replies guys.
     
    #6 Texas_Speed, Jun 26, 2013
  7. Jursh

    Jursh Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2012 Texas

    Thanks everyone! Looks like I'm headed to Gabriel's! Also, hope to make it by Friendly Spot as well.
     
    #7 Jursh, Jun 26, 2013
  8. cfh64

    cfh64 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Aug 16, 2005 Texas
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    Not saying you would but for your own safety I wouldn't eve use B and A in the same word while at the Friendly Spot and don't forget to "be friendly" while you're there.
     
    #8 cfh64, Jun 26, 2013
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  9. Grendle

    Grendle Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Texas

    Make sure to get a SA BB3 while there... :sunglasses:
     
    #9 Grendle, Jun 26, 2013
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  10. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    If you're not following the jokes, the Friendly Spot has been "in the news" around this forum lately for not advertising their prices properly and charging exorbitant mark-ups on "rare" beers, so just make sure to ask the price of anything there before you commit to it, because they will not tell you up front.
     
    #10 kmello69, Jun 26, 2013
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  11. nickmc

    nickmc Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2009 Texas

    Check out Big Hops Growler Station on Broadway just inside 410.
     
    #11 nickmc, Jun 26, 2013
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  12. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    The OPs name doesn't look familiar, so he's probably not in on the joke. BB3 is like $15 bro, make sure you ask prices before you order.
     
    #12 starkmarvelo, Jun 26, 2013
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  13. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    Glad we're on the same track.
     
    #13 starkmarvelo, Jun 26, 2013
  14. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    Specs Live Oak is also a good spot. Whatever you're not gonna find at Gabriel's, you'll be able to get at Specs.
     
    #14 starkmarvelo, Jun 26, 2013
  15. reverseapachemaster

    reverseapachemaster Zealot (722) Sep 21, 2012 Texas

    I like the Branchline beers out of SA. I'd give those a go if you can find them.
     
    #15 reverseapachemaster, Jun 26, 2013
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  16. Texas_Speed

    Texas_Speed Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2012 Texas

    I think you meant to quote the OP and not me, but either way I have been around long enough to know what's going on in SA and know all the inside information about said spot.
     
    #16 Texas_Speed, Jun 26, 2013
  17. petrolhead

    petrolhead Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2010 Texas

    Definitely check out Big Hops if you're looking to sit down and have a few pints or get a growler. They have some bottles as well. Gabriel's on 1604 and Blanco is a good stop, but I've had more luck at the Specs at I10/DeZavala lately for new releases and harder to find beer. Usually have to ask what's in the back.
     
    #17 petrolhead, Jun 27, 2013
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  18. miikezombie

    miikezombie Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2010 Texas

    Pfft. It's not hot enough to even bother with trunk aged beers. Noob.
     
    #18 miikezombie, Jun 27, 2013
  19. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    Does Gabriels have any trunk-aged Rose de Gambrinus left?

    I heard they got an exclusive distributorship with Russian River and they'll be carrying them very soon!

    (old jokes are old )

    Gabriel's DOES seem to have a good selection of Jester King whenever I'm down there.
     
    #19 Lutter, Jun 27, 2013
  20. miikezombie

    miikezombie Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2010 Texas

    That's my gimmick.
     
    #20 miikezombie, Jun 27, 2013
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