DFW Area

I would also seek out Community Mosaic IPA (basically, a DIPA at 8.6% ABV - https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30949/97319/), as well as any of the 4pk cans from Martin House...by then, their Big Hoppa NE-Style 12% DIPA should be out. Looking forward to what you may put on the trade boards. Cheers!

 

Yellow Rose will be difficult to find in DFW in a bottle, check out Tap Hunter and you can find it on tap somewhere. I recommend you peruse thru some of the other threads about where to buy beer and see if any of them are close to the airport and make that your first stop. And yes, traffic will suck big time around 5. Tap Hunter is your friend if you are looking for specific beers to try. @JJFoodie was right when he mentioned Community Mosaic IPA, it is great IPA and different taste profile than Yellow Rose, also love the one that was aged on oak spirals. BA Legion always seems to be available somewhere, checking specsonline.com there are a couple of stores that have it, one between Ft Worth and Dallas and the other below Ft Worth. Have fun

 

No crowlers unless it is a brewery, so no at T&C. Let's just say our alcohol & beverage commission in Texas is "antiquated". You also won't be able to buy any beer to go from a brewery unless it is licensed as a "brewpub". Again, thanks TABC.

 

If you're in Grapevine, hands down you need to check out Whip In #117 in Flower Mound. It's an unassuming gas station, but it is filled with craft goodies. They should have everything you're looking for and then some.

It is not far from Grapevine ~10 mins, and open until 11pm.

2240 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028

Not sure if you're flying in to Love Field or DFW airport, but if it is DFW airport, Grapevine isn't far. You will likely hit some traffic on 121, but it won't be too bad.

If it is Love Field - you have a bit longer of a drive and will likely run into some congestion depending on what route you choose. GPS should put you on 183 > 114 > 121.

 

BBQ - Pecan Lodge in Deep Ellum, but if you want something closer to where you are staying, Meat U Anywhere BBQ in Grapevine has some great 'cue (get the brisket or a beef rib).

Flower Mound Whip In will also have some Jester King offerings, if you're looking to haul back.

 

Big Hoppa isn't scheduled to release till the end of September... : (

 

I believe you may have already messaged me on Facebook, but nevertheless come see me at Lone Star Bev & Taps and Caps...you won't need any other places ; )

Rick

 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

 

Lone Pint distro seems to be nearing critical mass. Was in DFW earlier this week. YR and 667 (DIPA) both available at Central Market (HEB) Plano. I did not make it to the mid-cities, so can't speak for the Southlake location which would be closer to the Gaylord. AND @lonestarbev had it last time I was in there. I would think you will be able to find this, no prob.

caveat emptor on the YR bottles

 

I know some people do not like the place. But if you are staying in Grapevine, there is a restaurant/bar/music venue called Tolberts in 'downtown'. Their chili is very good and they usually have a good assortment of cold IPA's. Not sure they post the list anywhere online though. Use this place if you need something quick and close and go with low expectations. I have been pleasantly surprised with things like BCBS.

 

In the Grapevine area there are a few places I would recommend. Tolberts is one of the closer options to the hotels and has a decent selection as well as reasonable prices. Drunken Donkey in Lewisville typically has some Bishops Barrel bottles along with some other rarities though is probably the most expensive of options. I also very much like Lonestar Taps & Caps as well as The Ginger Man in Southlake.

As far as barbecue close to the hotel I would also have to recommend Meat U Anywhere. The parking lot can be challenging at times but if you didn't want to deal with it it would be a cheap uber trip.

 

Kool Keg has Yellow Rose, BBH, BA Legion, Some variants of Temptress, and BB 11 to 14 on the shelf. Let me know if you are coming by and I will put whatever aside for you.

Beer:
Yellow Rose
Cedar Creek Dankasauras
Deep Ellum IPA
Karbach BB Hellfighter (say posts from late june, guessing it is gone, would love regular or variants)
Community BA Legion
Lakewood Temptress
St. Arnold's Bishop Barrel (an of these around?)

Locations:
Total Wine - Is any one of them better than the other? Best one, worst one?
Whole Foods - Same questions, any that are better or worse for selection?
Hall's - not far from Grapevine at all so I will stop in.
Kool Keg ?
Lone Star Beverages ?

Don't know if i'll have time to stop at an actually brewery unless it is near a good place to buy beer and not super out of the way.

sidenote: my flight gets in around 4. How screwed am I going to be around the city for rush hour? Just a small idea of how bad it gets would be so helpful.

I'll probably put some trade posts up too if there are any amazing regional beers that have come ad gone based on people's suggestions, and bring some Michigan stuff down.[/QUOTE]

 

If you go to Drunken Donkey, make it clear to your waitress right off that you don't want to buy any of their t-shirts or other merch (unless you do) or she will hound you all night about it. They also run some BS contests between the waitresses that cause them to badger you to buy ridiculously expensive drinks.