Hello Friday.
April 19 2024
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Let’s talk about beer. Fort Worth has had a rodeo of a time corralling the beer industry + while we might not have a Lone Star-sized brewing history like San Antonio, we’re familiar with fermentation. From pre-Prohibition lagers to a lite beer giant to contemporary craft brewpubs, we’re pouring out a pint of Panther City history.
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Stop in to Cowtown Brewing Co. at 1301 E. Belknap St. for a cold one. | Photo by @FTWtoday.
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Way back when
Fort Worth’s first brewery supposedly opened during the Civil War and was owned by Nathaniel Terry, but it didn’t last very long — if it even went into business. Breweries had a rocky start in Cowtown because creating cold lager required ice and the first ice house didn’t open in Fort Worth until 1878. Until then, ice had to be shipped by rail line from St. Louis to Dallas where it was brought to Cowtown on a stagecoach.
By 1900, there was only one brewery in town: the Texas Brewing Company, which opened in 1891 at 1001 Jones St. — where the Fort Worth Central Station is now. It closed in 1918 with the onset of Prohibition. Beer production slowly picked up again around 1950.
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Meet Miller
In 1964, Canadian brand Carling Brewing opened a facility in Fort Worth off I-35W + just two years later sold it for $5.5 million. Enter Miller Brewing Company — the Milwaukee-based brewery started operations in September 1969 and is the region’s oldest active brewery. The brewery started producing Miller Lite in 1975, jump starting the low-calorie beer revolution with those ubiquitous retro white cans.
The craft beer comeback
Despite its size, Miller doesn’t have a monopoly on beer in Fort Worth. In 1993, Texas legalized brewpubs — restaurants that sell beverages that were brewed on the property — and the beer scene went crazy. There are now over a dozen craft breweries in Cowtown + you can visit them all with a self-guided tour of the Fort Worth Ale Trail.
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Today
- Story Time with NBC 5's Laura Harris | Thurs., July 28 | 10:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Southwest Regional Library | Free | Story time just got better with special reading guest and NBC 5 morning anchor Laura Harris. 📖
- Rockin' the River | Thurs., July 28 | 5-10 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion | Free | Kick back in an inner tube for concerts from Triston Marez, Austin English, and the Squeezebox Bandits.
- Red Clay Strays | Thurs., July 28 | 9-11:45 p.m. | Magnolia Motor Lounge, 3005 Morton St. | $12 | Catch the country blues with performances by the band + Landon Hoffman. 🎵
Friday
- Happy Hour + Tour | Fri., July 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Kimbell Art Museum | Free | Socialize with fellow art enthusiasts as you tour through the Language of Beauty in African Art. 🖼️
- Tales and Tunes | Fri., July 29 | 7-9 p.m. | MUTTS Canine Cantina, 5317 Clearfork Main St. | Cost of purchase | Bring your furry friend to kick back and relax with live performances from local musicians.
- Ted Nugent | Fri., July 29 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | See the Motor City Madman in the heart of the Stockyards. 🎵
Saturday
- Homebuyer Education Workshop | Sat., July 30 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Housing Channel Office, 2900 Airport Fwy. | Free | Walk through the process of getting a loan, inspecting + insuring your new home. 🏡
- Wine Club | Sat., July 30 | 3-6 p.m. | Winehaus, 1629 Park Place Ave. | $20+ | Treat yourself to a tasting of eight wines + small bites for two.
Drink Up Week
- Cool Cocktails | Thurs., July 28-Sat., July 30 | Lockwood Distilling Co., 411 W. Magnolia Ave. | Mention FTWtoday to be cool as a cucumber + get $2 off the “Benedict Cucumberbatch” cocktail. 🍸
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Hampton Farms has been in biz for 75+ years, so you know they’ve got the snacking thing down. | Photo provided by Hampton Farms
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We’re four days into FTWtoday’s first Drink Up Week — and we’re loving every second. Here’s something else to add to your plate: Hampton Farms gourmet peanuts — because the only thing better than a drink is a drink + a snack.
Here are three of our go-to pairings:
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Weather
- 103º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain
Opening
- A new high-tech Dunkin’ Donuts will open in Cowtown tomorrow. The New England coffee and doughnut chain will open a “Next Generation” model at 7367 N. Beach St. with digital kiosks for ordering and paying. In addition to a drive-thru, the store will have cold brew on tap. 🍩 (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Arts
- The Fort Worth Biennial is returning after a two-year hiatus. The art exhibition at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center (1300 Gendy St.) is open to Tarrant County creators. The show will be juried by curator Lilia Kudelia + artist applications close on Sun., Aug. 14. Apply today. 🎨
Stat
- Last month the average price for a newly-built home in DFW was $501,327, according to a new report from HomesUSA.com. This is the first time the price has surpassed the $500,000 mark, rising 20.5% since June of 2021. 🏡 (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Environment
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Save the date for the fall Tarrant County Water District Trash Bash. The twice-annual Trinity River clean up will take place on Sat., Sept. 17 + will be followed by an after party. Register now for the clean up crew at Lake Bridgeport and keep an eye on the TRWD Trash Bash Instagram page for updates. 💧
- Three cheers for the watergoats. Yes, you read that right. A watergoat is a litter trap that collects trash off the surface of a body of water without harming wildlife. Since the beginning of 2022, UpSpire has collected 6,000+ lbs of trash from local waterways using six grant-funded watergoats. 🐐 (Fort Worth Report)
Award
- Kendrick Lamar’s “N95” music video is up for the best cinematography award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. The video, released in March, features prominent Fort Worth locations + was produced in part by local Red Productions. The VMA’s will take place on Sun., Aug. 28. 🎥 (The Dallas Morning News)
Drink Up Week
- This is un-beer-leavible — Funky Picnic Brewery & Cafe (401 Bryan Ave.) is teaming up with us for Drink Up through Sun., July 31. The brewery is offering 10% off during its new beer launch for Hypnotically Caucasian, an Imperial Berliner with kiwi and mango. Find more drink up specials. 🍻
- Sit back, sip cocktails, and enjoy the view. The Oasis is perched on a cliff 450 ft. above Lake Travis in Austin and provides the perfect backdrop for panoramic-style eats + drinks. We recommend the OASIS Cooler. 🍹 *
Plan Ahead
- The Build Fort Worth Expo will hold its sixth anniversary on Fri., Aug. 19 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. The construction and contracting event hosted by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Hispanic Contractor Association allows businesses to network with 125+ exhibitors. Register now.
Jobs
- Looking for a new position? Hunter Brothers H3 Ranch, a Stockyards staple that recently reopened after an ownership change, is hosting a hiring fair today. Head over to 109 E. Exchange Ave. from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. + 2-4 p.m. to interview for openings. 🍽️
Finance
- When beginning the journey of buying a home, getting pre-approved should be the least of anyone’s worries. Opendoor recently announced a financing app that enables consumers to get a mortgage pre-approval in less than two minutes. It’s currently available to CA customers, with availability in additional states coming soon. 🏡 *
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Move over box wine, we’re introducing you to the adult version of Capri Sun — meet the frozen cocktail pouch. Next time you plan to spend a day at the pool stop by these five local spots for a frozen treat that will have you feeling like a kid again.
🍹 WineHaus | Frosés (frozen rosé) packaged in a pouch to-go
🍹 Paloma Suerte | Frozen margaritas served in four different flavors
🍹 Lockwood Distilling | Bramble, sidecar, froze, and espresso frozen cocktails
🍹 Eskimo Hut | Grab your favorite daiquiri flavor in a pouch to-go
🍹 Social House DFW | Tanteo cocktails ready to take on the road
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