Hold My Beer, Me too

To all my ladies out there, bravely admitting it's happened to them too. I'm with you. I see you. We're all in this together. 

 I'm writing this for my three daughters and my one son. I'm writing this for every little girl that was never told what life had in store for her. For every girl that was only told ¨boys only want one thing¨; but, never told how far they would go to get that thing or how relentless they would be in pursuit of it. 

I'm writing this for that little girl I used to be, before it happened so many times I forgot my purpose and who I was.  Before it happened so many times, I thought it was normal. 

For every woman that's ever been told to just relax, let it happen, don't be scared, stop being prude. #metoo

For every woman who's ever had an unwanted hand graze across her chest or her bottom. Who's questioned if it happened on purpose...#metoo 

For every woman that's had to leave a job because a co-worker messaged her every day, made sexual comments and advances. #metoo 

For every woman who's gotten graphic pictures or detailed descriptions of what someone would do to you...or just letting you know that they're thinking about you, right now. #metoo 

For every young girl who is enjoying being young. Letting her guard down and trusting her friends. That drinks a little too much and falls prey to the guy just waiting to take advantage of you. #metoo 

For every woman that has to look down or away. Who has to avoid eye contact from an aggressive stranger that's nodding at them or whistling at them, calling at them. #metoo 

For every woman who's "no" was ever dismissed. That pulled away; but, didn't feel strong enough to avoid their kiss or their hands....or worse.  #metoo 

For every woman who ever walked away thinking it was her fault. Questioning if she smiled too much, wore the wrong thing...led them on...#metoo 

For every woman that has felt vulnerable or afraid. #metoo 

For every woman that has ever been made to feel pressured or wrong about not wanting the same thing. #metoo 

For every woman that has told herself, it's fine. It is what it is. Just put up with it. #metoo 

For every woman or girl that has felt less than and small. It's not you, it's them. You are strong, smart and beautiful. They are small-minded and weak. 

For every man that says to get over it. To stop being so dramatic. That it doesn't happen to all of us. We asked for it. We knew what we were getting into. For every eye roll and sigh of dismissal.  #fuckyou 

ON SALE NOW: TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS FESTIVAL RETURNS SEPT. 30

AUSTIN, Texas (June 29, 2017) — The Texas Craft Brewers Festival, the state’s largest beer event focused exclusively on Texas-brewed craft beer, returns to East Austin's Fiesta Gardens September 30, 2017. The event, which is organized by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild and co-presented by Whole Foods Mart and Craft Pride, will feature more than 65 Texas craft breweries with nearly 200 handcrafted beers available for sampling. "Showcasing beer exclusively from small, independent Texas breweries, the Texas Craft Brewers Festival is a celebration of an industry that continues to thrive and grow," Texas Craft Brewers Guild Executive Director Charles Vallhonrat said. "We love bringing together new breweries and perennial favorites from across the state for our craft beer fans to enjoy in a relaxed, Texas atmosphere.” Kicking off Texas Craft Brewers Festival weekend this year will be the addition of a new event—Partners in Craft. Promising to be a uniquely Texan celebration of collaboration, this intimate evening sampling event highlights the close-knit camaraderie and community-oriented spirit of the Texas craft beer industry with a unique lineup of handcrafted Texas beers brewed with help and inspiration from a wide variety of community collaborators—like other Texas breweries, musicians, non-profits, artisans, and more. Held in the courtyard on the East Side of Fiesta Gardens, Partners in Craft will also feature local food vendors, live music, a variety of local artisans presented by the Austin Flea, and a beautiful view of sunset on Lady Bird Lake.

TICKET OPTIONS ( Now on Sale!)

•VIP: $75 (☆12PM access☆)

Includes: Commemorative tasting cup | 8 sample tickets | Commemorative festival T-shirt | Souvenir festival glassware |

Two hours early entry for first access to beers & quality mingle time with the brewers.

•GA (Early Bird Rate): $30 (☆2PM access☆)

Includes: Commemorative tasting cup | 8 sample tickets

Each sample ticket is redeemable for a 3-ounce pour.*

Special Early Bird Rate available before August 1st. After that, GA tickets are $35.

• TCBF DESIGNATED DRIVER: $10 (☆2PM access☆)

12PM access permitted if accompanying a VIP ticket holder

Includes complimentary non-alcoholic beverages & snacks.

•PARTNERS IN CRAFT TICKET $55

Friday, September 29th | 5:30pm | Fiesta Gardens East Side

Includes: Commemorative tasting cup | 8 sample tickets

•VIP + PARTNERS IN CRAFT COMBO: $120

Partners in Craft:

Friday, September 29th | 5:30pm | Fiesta Gardens East Side

Includes: Commemorative tasting cup | 8 sample tickets

Texas Craft Brewers Festival 2017 Participating Brewery List:

(512) Brewing Company • Adelbert's Brewery • Alamo Beer Co. • Altmeyer & Lewis Brewing Company • Austin Beer Garden Brewing

Co. • Austin Beerworks • B-52 Brewing Co. • Big Bend Brewing Co. • Black Star Co-op • Blue Owl Brewing • Bluebonnet Beer Company

• Braman Brewery • Brazos Valley Brewing Company • Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School • Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co • Cedar Creek

Brewery • Celis Brewery • Circle Brewing Co. • Community Beer Company • Flying Man Brewing Company • Four Corners Brewing Co.

• Freetail Brewing Co. • Friends and Allies Brewing Company • Holler Brewing • Hops & Grain Brewing • Idle Vine Brewing Company •

Infamous Brewing Company • Jester King Brewery • Last Stand Brewing Company • Live Oak Brewing Co. • Lone Pint Brewery •

Lorelei Brewing Company • Martin House Brewing Company • New Braunfels Brewing Company • Nine Band Brewing Co • No Label

Brewing Co. • North by Northwest • Oak Highlands Brewery • Orf Brewing • Oskar Blues Brewery Austin • Pedernales Brewing

Company • Pegasus City Brewery • Peticolas Brewing Company • Pinthouse Pizza • Rabbit Hole Brewing • Real Ale Brewing Co. • Red

Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. • Rentsch Brewery • Saint Arnold Brewing Company • San Gabriel River Brewery • Southern Star

Brewing • Spoetzl Brewery • St Elmo Brewing Company • Strange Land Brewery • Texas Beer Co • The Collective Brewing Project •

Thirsty Planet Brewing • Thousand Oaks Brewing Co. • TUPPS Brewery • Twin Peaks Brewing Co. • Uncle Billy's Brewery • Whistle

Post Brewing Co • Whitestone Brewery • Zilker Brewing Company. (list subject to change)

Crafty Raspberry BeerMosa Recipe

Easy breezy Crafty  BeerMosa Cocktail

1. Crush Raspberries
2. Pour Raspberries into your favorite 2Qt pitcher
3. Add 2 cans of your favorite craft #beer lager
4. Fill the remainder of the pitcher with orange juice
5. Pour and garnish with raspberries and orange slices
 

Branchline Brewing Company - Tap Room Grand Opening and Bottle Release

San Antonio, Texas- What are you doing the weekend of August 20th? I'll tell you what you're doing, you're getting your ass over to Branchline Brewing Company in San Antonio, Texas. 

One of our favorite breweries and She's Crafty: Drunk for Teacher educators were recently
approved by TABC for a brewpub license. 

What does that mean? It means you can drink your beer and take it home too! Right from the brewery! 

Our buddies at Branchline are going to open their brewpub to the craft beer loving masses on August 20th. Beer enthusiasts can come to the brewpub from 2-9pm to get their fill of golden brewed heaven, both on premises and to take home. " The celebration will have a few specialty cask-conditioned ales, a few new small batch releases, and year-round and fall seasonal favorites". (Branchline Brewing Company) 

On the same day, Branchline will be releasing it's first "brewpub exclusive" release that day. This new brew will be available in 16.9 oz specialty bottles, crowlers, and growlers...and guess what? You can take that sh*t home. 

Wondering how you'll find the time to enjoy all this craft beer awesomeness? No worries, Branchline has you covered. They're expanding their tap room hours to be open from 2-9PM daily from Tuesday through Sunday each week, starting August the 20th. 

No excuses, y'all. Get your Texas craft beer loving asses over to Branchline Brewing, this month. And grab me a growler...or two.  

Branchline Brewing Company is located at 3633 Metro Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78247. The brewery tap room is open to the public every Friday (4-9PM) and Saturday (2-8PM).  Beginning August 21, 2016, the brewery tap room will be open 2-9PM daily every Tuesday-Sunday.