07.23.2024

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🍻 San Antonio-centric craft beers

Local libations: A round of San Antonio-centric craft beers

Grab pint of locally brewed beer at Black Laboratory Brewing. | Photo by Black Laboratory Brewing

Did you know San Antonio is home to 20+ great craft breweries? Local brewers are constantly tapping their creative juices to drum up crafty collaborations, standout recipes, and fun names for their frothy masterpieces.

As we celebrate Drink Up Week, we’d like to raise a glass to four San Antonio-centric brews with names that draw inspiration from our city’s history, communities, and culture.

San Antonio Pale Ale | Freetail Brewing Co.

This beer’s name gets straight to the local point — and we respect that.

Style + flavor: This 5.8% ABV brew features fruit + floral aromas and pairs well with meals like fajitas and chile relleno. It’s hoppy but less bitter than an IPA.

210 Blonde Ale | Busted Sandal Brewing

The name of this brew calls out the numbers that matter most — San Antonio’s area code. Busted Sandal Brewing says it was “crafted with our hometown of San Antonio in mind.”

Style + flavor: The brewery describes this 6.1% ABV year-round beer as “delicate” and “lightly sweet,” with a clean + crisp finish.

Rodeo Tea | Black Laboratory Brewing

OK, so this is a seltzer — but we wrangled it up anyway. The name was inspired by the annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, which takes over the Frost Bank Center + Freeman Coliseum each February.

Style + flavor: According to the brewery, this seltzer “tastes just like sweet tea… but with a 5% ABV kick.”

Alright, Alright, Alright | Roadmap Brewing Co.

Ah, we can just hear it now: Matthew McConaughey’s iconic catchphrase as David Wooderson in the Texas-based flick, “Dazed and Confused.” With its groovy can art, this 1970s-style pilsner is a mood. Fun fact: This beer won gold at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival.

Style + flavor: This 4.5% ABV beer combines pilsner malt + lager yeast for a clean, crisp finish and “refreshing vibes for days.”

Asked

What other San Antonio breweries do you enjoy visiting?

This is a sampling of local craft brews with San Antonio-related nods to their names. If we missed your favorite, share it with us.

Drop your local brewery recommendations

Events

Tuesday, July 23

Tails & Tales | Tuesday, July 23 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Twig Book Shop, 306 Pearl Pkwy. #106, San Antonio | Free | Bring the kiddos to meet animal ambassadors and stay for a storytime.
Service Industry Swim Night | Tuesday, July 23 | 3-10 p.m. | Ranch Motel & Leisure Club, 3101 Broadway, San Antonio | $5 | Hang out with Stable Hall + enjoy gourmet hotdogs from Lord of Dog Town, music by DJ Catwalk, drinks from the bar, and a dip in the pool.
Frost & SAFC Olympics Celebration | Tuesday, July 23 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | S.T.A.R. Soccer Complex-Field 2, 5103 David Edwards Dr., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate the start of the 2024 Olympic Games with complimentary food, sweet treats, face painting, skills + drills stations with an SAFC player, bubbles, and more.

Wednesday, July 24

Paletas & Programs | Wednesday, July 24 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Miller’s Pond Park, 6175 Old Pearsall Rd., San Antonio | Free | Enjoy a popsicle while learning about energy-saving resources + programs from CPS Energy.
National Tequila Day | Wednesday, July 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Lunatique Rooftop Bar, 875 E. Ashby Place, Suite 1215, San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Celebrate this alcoholic spirit at the city’s newest rooftop bar featuring cocktails like Ranch Water, Pineapple Cilantro Margarita, and The Paloma.
“Shrek The Musical” | Wednesday, July 24 | 8 p.m. | H-E-B Performance Hall, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio | $36-$90+ | Everyone’s favorite ogre is here performing a Tony Award-winning musical of a fairy tale adventure through song and dance.

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News Notes

Development

Hemisfair announced the main connection between Civic Park Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be completed this week. Visitors can see the newly-installed Mature Monterey Oaks in the Zócalo area. Next steps include pouring concrete for the Origin Fountain and the sub-slab for the Italian Tile.

Trending

UTSA graduate and Texas native Serena Page won big on “Love Island USA” Sunday night. The show — based off a UK version — follows singles around who couple up to compete in various games + challenges. Page was crowned the champ alongside other Texas native, Kordell Beckham. (MySA)

Ranked

Former Spurs player Tim Duncan is ranked No.16 out of 100 on ESPN’s “Ranking the top 100 professional athletes since 2000.” The sports news outlet cites Mr. Fundamental’s two-time Finals MVP status, Basketball Hall of Famer, and being a four-time NBA champion — to name a few.

Shop

The San Antonio Missions’ Copa de la Diversión team, the Flying Chanclas, released new merchandise. Browse online through 16 new hats in various colors + styles, and two new Columbia-branded shirts. Not familiar with the team? Learn about its history.

Eat

Laika Cheesecakes released a new flavor: Meet Macho Man. Dive into Matcha + Mango Cheesecakes on a homemade Graham Crust with Matcha Cream and Passionfruit Caramel, topped with Puffed Rice Matcha Crunch. Grab yours today at one of its Alamo City locations.

Plan Ahead

Weathered Souls and The Brewery Cat are hosting a Paint + Sip Social: Cans & Plants Edition on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guests at this 21+ event will get to paint some fun plants in your favorite beer cans. Tickets are $29.

Drink Up

Thirsty? Well (or top-shelf), the wait is over — Drink Up Week has arrived. We’re celebrating our city’s vibrant beverage culture through Friday, July 26 with buzzy deals from local businesses including Bar 601 at the Tower of the Americas. Find a deal + toast to San Antonio entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and drinks.

Sports

Listen to how rookie Harrison Ingram helped the Silver and Black go 4-1 at the NBA Summer League. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Wellness

This hearing device is not for everyone… because not everyone wants to talk to other people. (We’re sometimes in our introvert era, too.) But if you do want to have clear conversations, meet the first hearing aid designed with conversation in mind. Bonus: It’s so small, it’s basically unnoticeable.*

Open

🍕 Rollin’ in the dough

New pizzeria opens at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

SATXtoday: FIAMME Pizzeria JW MARRIOTT SAN ANTONIO HILL COUNTRY RESORT & SPA

Check out the newest Alamo City pizzeria located inside the JW Marriott San Antonio. | Photo by JW Marriott San Antonio

You might be familiar with The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa and how it’s a great way to cool off this summer.

The resort in north San Antonio is dishing out a new food concept. Let us introduce you to its newest dining outlet called FIAMME Pizzeria. Meaning “flames” in Italian, the restaurant is serving a selection of Neapolitan pizza, Italian-inspired appetizers, salads, and desserts.

Not familiar with Neapolitan pizza? Reigning from Naples, Italy, this style of pizza is typically made with simple + fresh ingredients. It’s baked at 900 degrees for at least two minutes in a Morello Forni dome mosaic pizza oven. This creates the light, fluffy crust with a crispy outside layer that we know and love.

Don’t miss: Try the resort’s signature Hill Country Honey Blonde Beer or the Desert Door Paloma Preserve at the pizzeria.

Know before you go

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

One of my favorite local breweries to visit is Alamo Beer Company. I like to order a pint of its Golden Ale and catch up with my friends. If you sit outside when the weather is nice, you can enjoy the view of the iconic Hays Street Bridge. My dog Benny occasionally joins me on a trip — we’re overdue for an outing.

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