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  Howling Mutt, Denton’s New Nanobrewery, Is a Welcome Blast from a Humble Past

  October 15 at 4 a.m.

  It wasn’t that long ago when trying a local craft beer most likely meant having to personally visit a local brewery. As recently as 2012, beer coolers in North Texas grocery stores might’ve had some Rahr & Sons choices available, but that was about it, really. And even more to...

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  It’s Sour Week at Strangeways: Here’s What We’re Tasting

  October 10 at 4 a.m.

  There’s a celebration of sour beer this week at an East Dallas neighborhood bar. You may know it well enough to remember The Great Crash through the front. You may have sped by every day and never noticed, but there it stands. It’s an institution among bars. And the first...

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  Eat This: The Hot Dog at Mike’s Gemini Twin Is Ideal Bar Food

  October 3 at 4 a.m.

  There are certain components that make a bar one worth being your neighborhood go-to  — whether that's in your neighborhood or you have to drive to another one to get there. For me, that involves low lighting, solid staff, a jukebox and at least one food item that is superb...

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  3 Nations’ Move to Carrollton Makes Way for Large Taproom and Small-Batch Brews

  October 1 at 4 a.m.

  A new chapter is beginning for 3 Nations Brewing Co. as it decamps its original brewery in Farmers Branch for new, larger digs in Carrollton. The 4-year-old brewery is moving to 1033 E. Vandergriff Drive on the historic downtown square, just a mile and a half from the original spot...

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  Oktoberfest Season Kicks Off in Addison

  September 26 at 4 a.m.

  This is a fantastic time of year. Maybe you're the type who rushes to the Starbucks drive-thru when the pumpkin spice latte comes out. Perhaps you're one who starts wearing sweaters when we finally escape from triple digits. It could be you're one who's stoked for the State Fair of...

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  Westlake Brewing Opens in Deep Ellum With a Little Encouragement from Friends

  September 25 at 4 a.m.

  Receiving a tremendous amount of energetic encouragement from those closest to you is always a positive (unless they're cheering on your plans to commit suicide, maybe, or invade Poland, or your friend's name is Giuliani, but broadly speaking, yeah). For a budding brewery owner hoping to turn a longtime hobby...