Dak & Dončić headlining The Throwdown at Rollertown

Image credits: Rollertown Beerworks, The Haymaker Network.

Dallas-Fort Worth’s sports universe collides this Saturday as two true icons take center stage in a can’t-miss live event. Presented by Rollertown Beerworks of Frisco and The Haymaker Network, The Throwdown at Rollertown will feature Luka Dončić vs. Dak Prescott for The Cornhole Championship of the Universe.

This free, fan-first experience brings together basketball and football royalty for a high-energy, unscripted showdown that celebrates the passion of D-FW sports fans.

The event also marks Dončić’s final visit to Dallas this season ahead of Sunday’s NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.

A noted Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott super fan, Dončić steps into Rollertown’s Backyard not just as an NBA superstar, but as one of us - embracing the culture, the fans, and the energy that makes D-FW special. 

With NBA MVP conversations heating up, this is a chance for D-FW fans to rally behind Dončić, to celebrate his impact, and to make sure he understands how much he means to the Metroplex.  

Also of note, Dončić will experience Rollertown’s signature Kölsch and tribute to Dirk Nowitzki, The Big German, for the first time in a nod to his mentorship and friendship.

Event details:

Rollertown Beerworks
6450 Main Street, Frisco, TX 75033 

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. (doors open at 11 a.m.)
Complimentary valet parking available.

The Throwdown at Rollertown is free to the public and open to all ages, but capacity is limited and access will be granted on a first come, first served basis. 

Black Fox closes brewery in Denton

Image credit: Black Fox Brewing Co.

Black Fox Brewing Co. has announced its closure in Denton.

Michael Velasco opened Black Fox in October 2023 after taking over a space previously occupied by Howling Mutt Brewing at 205 N. Cedar St., just steps away from the Downtown Denton Square.

The product portfolio at Black Fox featured a kind of back-to-basics feel, with classic styles leading the way. Black Fox Stout, a straightforward American-style stout, was the highlight, being a beer Velasco first introduced while taking part in the Homebrewers League at Barley & Board of Denton.

From a social media post:

"We want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for [your] continued support and patronage.  Serving this community as well as those from afar has been an incredible experience, and we are truly grateful for the relationships and interesting conversations we’ve experienced along the way.

Sadly, we have made the extremely difficult decision to shut the doors at our location on N Cedar St. effective immediately.

While this chapter is coming to an end, we want to share that this is not goodbye, rather simply, 'see you later'.

Keep following us on social media and stay tuned, you never know what’s next!"

Odd Muse expanding to Historic Downtown Plano

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Odd Muse Brewing Co. of Farmers Branch has announced the upcoming opening of Odd Muse Craft & Kitchen, a new satellite taproom and full-service kitchen concept set to launch in Historic Downtown Plano in Spring 2026.

Set to be located at 1001 14th St., Suite 500 (in a space formerly occupied by Voodoo Brewing Co. of Pennsylvania), Odd Muse Craft & Kitchen will bring the brewery’s acclaimed lineup of craft beer to one of the region’s most vibrant dining and entertainment districts.

According to a press release, the new spot features approximately 3,000 square feet of interior restaurant space and an additional 1,000 square feet of patio seating, creating an inviting indoor-outdoor destination for beer lovers and food enthusiasts alike.

Odd Muse Craft & Kitchen will offer up to 23 rotating taps of its award-winning beer, including flagship favorites, seasonal offerings, and limited-release specialties. The Plano taproom will also feature a full beer-to-go program, giving guests access to packaged releases available for off-premise enjoyment.

In addition, for the first time, Odd Muse is pairing its craft beer experience with a dedicated kitchen program. The food menu will spotlight elevated comfort favorites, including smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings, hand-cut fries and more, designed to complement the brewery’s diverse beer portfolio.

“Odd Muse has always been about creating welcoming spaces where community and creativity come together over great beer,” says Bobby Diaz, founder and managing member of Odd Muse. “Downtown Plano gives us an incredible opportunity to expand that experience into a new neighborhood, with a concept that stays true to our brand while offering something fresh through Craft & Kitchen.”

For Odd Muse, which originally debuted in 2019, the Plano expansion represents a strategic next step, leveraging the brewery’s established production facility in Farmers Branch while expanding its direct-to-consumer presence in a high-traffic, walkable market.

As for the timeline, renovations are currently underway at Odd Muse Craft & Kitchen, with an anticipated opening window between April 1 and April 15.

On eleven, and another spicy little number at On Rotation

Image credit: On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen.

I just happened to be going over some numbers related to On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen of Dallas when I got a message from owner Jacob Sloan about a few things they've got going on at the brewpub over the next few weeks.

At that moment, the number five was foremost on my mind, considering it's how many awards - five silver medals - the company's Jalapeño Saison has won at major competitions over the years. Not only that, it's a beer we've been drinking for at least twelve years, if you consider it was first poured at Brew Riot in 2014, which happened the year before On Rotation opened for business in early 2015.

Of course, this brings up the number eleven and On Rotation's upcoming Eleven-Year Anniversary Party on Saturday, March 7. The festivities will take place...you guessed it...eleven years to the day since On Rotation released their first beers commercially. And did you know being eleven makes them the oldest continuously operating brewpub in the City of Dallas?

As for event details, Sloan says it'll be an an all-day Stranger Things-themed affair featuring Stranger Things trivia at 5 p.m., and a Steve Harrington's "6 Little Nugget" Basket for $1.10 all day.

There will also be a few new beers (adding to 450+, the number of different beers On Rotation has released historically), one of which is Chaotic Evil, a Belgian dark strong ale. In fact, Chaotic Evil will be aligned with the brewpub's Dallas Dry Beer (a dry saison) to create "a never-before-seen take on a black & tan [they're] calling the Upside Down."

But, getting back to the thought process that got this whole thing started, those five Jalapeño Saison medals include four from the Texas Craft Brewers Cup (TCBC) and one from the Great American Beer Festival. Plus, Jalapeño Saison is only one of three beers (by my count) to have been honored four separate times at the TCBC.

With that, I keep coming back to one question. Given the history, recognition and longstanding commitment to excellence, isn't it about time we label Jalapeño Saison as iconic in the lexicon of original North Texas beers?

Discuss amongst yourselves (while making plans to attend the anniversary party).