This should really be called Mugs & Places ... or Glasses & Places.
On April 7, 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Cullen Harrison Act into law. It was the first part of the repeal of the Volstead Act (or the 18th Amendment) which limited the sale and production of alcoholic beverages.
Depending on your tastes, today is a good day for a drink. So raise a glass ... your favorite glass ...
Some quick suggestions (since it's almost noon in Texas).
Houston area ... The Stag's Head Pub, Hearsay, Flying Saucer, Harp and Ginger Man all come to mind. Saint Arnold Brewing has a 3:00pm tour. It's easy to find a spot in Mid-Town (Maple Leaf or The Dog House), Rice Village, or along Washington Avenue (Taps Room). The Whole Foods in Sugar Land has their Kegerator installed and they have $3 pints for of Austin's Jester King Blonde.
Austin area ... Draught House, Ginger Man, Bess Bistro, Lovejoys, Uncle Billy's Brew n 'Cue, NXNW, and Black Star would top my list. Really, I'd hang out east and west of the Driskill Hotel on Sixth Street, not to mention north and south on Congress or Guadalupe. If you know where (512) is located, maybe you could sneak by there. Great wine by the glass is also available at Mandola's Italian markets (two locations) as Damian is brining back his own label through the McPhearson Vineyards.
Speaking of Sixth Street, the Bar Lamar at the Flagship Whole Foods is a great place for beers and wines on tap and on cask. They also sell by the bottle, can and growler.
Austin is also home of Tito's Vodka as well as Paula's Orange and Lemon Liquers. All are fine Texas spirits that would not be possible with Mr. Cullen and Mr. Harrison.
Hill Country ... Becker Winery and Duchman Winery get my nod as the best. There are several others you will find to stop and enjoy in your travels. The Hill Country is also home to Dripping Springs Vodka.
San Antonio ... Ranger Creek is both a brewery and distillery, or "brewstillery." Take your choice with beer or bourbon (but the bourbon won't be ready for a few years).
Dallas and Ft Worth ... Each city has a Flying Saucer and a Ginger Man, plus there's Trinity Hall. Rahr Brewing has a special tour today. There are several colleges in the Metroplex and they seem to generate places all their own.
Speaking of college towns, I would make suggestions for College Station, San Marcos, Huntsville and Nacogdoches, but y'all know your spots. Gig 'em. Growl, Roar, and Axe 'em!!!
From Houston to Beaumont, Corpus to Austin, nothing beats Spec's Beer, Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods. Sorry they are not in Dallas or San Antonio. Open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 9 pm, the maximum hours as allowed by state law.
Today is a great day to celebrate American history in Texas. Please do so with responsibility!
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