Pegasus City trots out Texican in cans

Pegasus City uses a unique yeast blend to create a mix of Mexican

and German lager flavors in Texican (Pegasus City Brewery).

Fans of Pegasus City Brewery in Dallas can now enjoy #porchapproved products on their own porch, now that the company has begun canning its year-round offerings.

Earlier this week, Armadillo Mobile Canning was on-site at Pegasus City to package Texican Black Lager. That's just first beer that will roll out in the new format, though, according to Adrian Cotten, co-founder and creative director at the brewery.

"Texican is the first to be canned, with Highpoint Porch Ale coming next in mid-to-late October," says Cotten. "Eventually, we want to can all five of our core beers (including Cannoneer Bold Amber, Sixth Floor Easy Porter and Nine Volt D.P.L. Tripel), and we will be launching a crowdfunding campaign to help us do so in the next few weeks."

As for where you can pick up cans of Texican today, six-packs are on shelves at a number of accounts in Dallas.

"We wanted to make sure we got into some local stores first, so we are already at North Oak Cliff Beer & Wine in the Bishop Arts District, as well as River Cut Rate Liquor and Last Stop/Stop-N-Save in The Cedars," says Cotten. "We will be delivering cans to Total Wine, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's locations very soon."

Details on future shipments, along with particulars related to the aforementioned crowdfunding campaign, will be posted on Pegasus City's social media channels as they become available.

Go beerserk with Rabbit Hole's newest brew

Graphics for Shield Biter recall the rooks of the the Lewis chessmen - a set of game pieces
discovered on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland during the year 1836 (Rabbit Hole Brewing).

Are you ready to go beerserk? If so, then you'll want to reach for the latest offering from Rabbit Hole Brewing of Justin.

Shield Biter is a strong Scotch ale (otherwise known as a wee heavy) that's described as an animalistic 8% ABV brew, with notes of lightly-toasted bread and biscuity malt complimenting ruthlessly rich caramel and dark fruit flavors.

Signature Shield Biter glassware will be available while supplies last at
launch events occurring on Thursday, September 14 (Rabbit Hole Brewing).

According to a pre-release note, the inspiration for the beer is drawn from the Viking Age - a period that dates from the late 8th century to the mid-11th century in Northern European and Scandinavian history.

"Old Norse literature paints the picture of a Berserker, a near mythical warrior, as wild and fierce as an animal. So resilient, their skin was said to be able to resist fire and iron, and so savage, they are traditionally depicted as gnawing on their own shields!"

Look for Shield Biter to be available on tap for a limited time beginning Thursday, September 14. Launch parties are scheduled at a number of establishments on Thursday as well, with festivities set to occur at Dallas Craft Co. Keller, East Side Denton and LUCK.

Eno's to host inaugural TEXtoberfest, September 24

Image Credit: Eno's Pizza Tavern.

Known for its involvement in the annual Brew Riot Homebrew Competition, Eno's Pizza Tavern is introducing a new event this fall to be held at its location in the Bishop Arts District.

TEXtoberfest is being billed as a festival that will celebrate Oktoberfest season in true Texas style. In preparation for the affair, Eno's will transform its back lot into a festive biergarten, where local breweries will sample their wares to the tune of live local music.

Those attending the celebration will receive a commemorative mug and sampling card, allowing them to enjoy brews from Peticolas, Deep Ellum, Four Corners, Oak Highlands, Community, Bishop Cider, Tupps and The Manhattan Project. Each guest will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite seasonal brews, with the winning beer in each category to be named a TEXtoberfest Peoples' Choice winner.

As for other attractions, Eno’s plans to expand on its regular menu of pizzas and pastas for the event, with a sausage and charcuterie-inspired popup serving treats to pair with the craft beer offerings. In addition, TEXtoberfest will feature a best boots competition, as well as stein-hoisting and pretzel-eating contests.

Tickets for TEXtoberfest are on sale now at bit.ly/enostextoberfest. Advance tickets are $25 per person, with the amount increasing to $35 if purchased at the door.

Visit local breweries to help victims of Hurricane Harvey

For those seeking a way to assist families affected by Hurricane Harvey, look no further than your local brewery for ways to help. A list of breweries known to be either accepting donations or hosting events to benefit victims of the storm is given below.

If you have questions on what to bring to certain locations, please contact the brewery/brewpub directly.

Cheers!


3 Nations Brewing, Farmers Branch

• Collecting donations, Monday-Friday at the brewery (refer to the list in the image above).

Audacity Brew House, Denton

• Collecting donations at the brewery through Thursday, September 7 (refer to the list in the image above).

Bitter Sisters Brewery, Addison

• Thursday-Friday, September 1-2: The brewery will donate 10% of taproom sales to the American Red Cross.

Chimera Brewing Co. Fort Worth

• Collecting donations, daily at the brewpub (non-perishable foods, clothes, shoes, diapers and personal hygiene products).

Community Beer Co., Dallas

• Donate time, money or tools through the brewery's The Greater Good initiative (click here to help).

Deep Ellum Brewing Co., Dallas

• Buy a ticket to Sunday's Labor of Love event, and DEBC will donate an amount equivalent to the cost to relief funds for those affected by the storm (click here to purchase tickets).

Denton County Brewing Co., Denton

• Friday, September 1: The brewery will donate 20% of taproom sales to Hurricane Harvey relief funds.

Good Neighbor Brews, Wylie

• Friday-Sunday, September 1-3: The brewery will match all donations made to the Houston SPCA.

Grapevine Craft Brewery, Grapevine

• Collecting donations at the brewery through Saturday, September 2 (personal hygiene, baby items, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and shampoo).

HopFusion Ale Works, Fort Worth

• Collecting donations at the brewery for the next two weeks (non-perishable foods, diapers, water, flashlights, batteries, pet food, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, toilet paper, baby wipes).

Lakewood Brewing Co., Garland

• Sundays in September: Proceeds from every pint sold will go to a Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund set up by the Greater Houston Community Foundation.

Legal Draft Beer Co., Arlington

• Saturday, September 16: Collecting donations and setting aside 20% of beer sales to support relief funds for those affected by the storm.

Noble Rey Brewing Co., Dallas

• Now through Monday, September 11: The brewery will donate a portion of the proceeds from all package sales, plus $1 from every pint of Sex in a Canoe and Tactical Combat Firefighter sold in the taproom to Hurricane Harvey relief funds.

Oak Highlands Brewery, Dallas

• Friday, September 29: The brewery will donate 10% of the sales, plus all tips, from its monthly Family Night event to Hurricane Harvey relief funds.

Panther Island Brewing Co., Fort Worth

• Friday-Sunday, September 1-3: The brewery will donate $10 from every tour package to J.J. Watt's Houston Flood Relief Fund.

Pegasus City Brewery, Dallas

• Saturday-Sunday, September 2-3: The brewery will donate all proceeds from the sale of its Beer Floats to Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts.

Peticolas Brewing Co., Dallas

• Friday-Saturday, September 1-2: The brewery will be collecting donations (water, non-perishable foods, toiletries, baby items and pet food).

Rabbit Hole Brewing, Justin

• Friday-Saturday, September 1-2: The brewery will be collecting donations (diapers (both children and adult), wipes, formula, paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, flashlights, batteries, body soap, shampoo and conditioner, dish soap, cleaning supplies, canned goods, non-perishable foods, water, towels, clothes, tampons and pads, medicine (pain reliever, fever reducer, antacid, etc.), toys, first aid kits, shoes, chainsaws, trash bags, gloves, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, brooms, baby items, blankets and cots).

Revolver Brewing, Granbury

• The brewery is working to create a special beer to benefit victims of the storm, with 100% of the proceeds from sales to be donated to the American Red Cross and select Houston charities.

Shannon Brewing Co., Keller

• Collecting donations daily for the next two weeks.

Small Brewpub, Dallas

• The brewpub is donating 100% of sales from Oak Cliff Ale to help victims of the storm.

Texas Ale Project, Dallas

• Saturday, September 2nd: The brewery will be collecting donations (new clothes, shoes, pillows, pillow cases, towels, blankets, toiletries, diapers, pack n’ plays and other baby items).

Wild Acre Brewing Co., Fort Worth

• Now through Wednesday, September 13. The brewery will be collecting donations (non-perishable food, diapers, water, flashlights, batteries, pet food, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, toilet paper, baby wipes, baby formula, and hand sanitizer).

Note: A number of breweries ( Braindead - via Bowls & Tacos, Collective, Martin House, Tupps) have already collected and passed along donations.