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Specs vs. Total Wine - Houston
Posted on 1/14/19 at 11:39 am
Posted on 1/14/19 at 11:39 am
Who has the best craft beer selection?
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Posted on 1/14/19 at 11:50 am to Cash
Between the ones close to me, Total Wine.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 11:52 am to Cash
TW generally doesn’t have good turn over and has a bunch shelf aged IPAs. Smith St Specs has freshies, but not all Specs are made equal. HEB in Montrose is solid. D&Q also great too, but a little pricy.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 11:54 am to weskarl
Posted on 1/14/19 at 12:09 pm to Cash
Specs on Smith is comparable to Total Wine. Maybe even better.
But your average neighborhood specs isn't. And total wine's mix and match beer wall is amazing. It's been a game changer for me since it opened in Pearland.
But your average neighborhood specs isn't. And total wine's mix and match beer wall is amazing. It's been a game changer for me since it opened in Pearland.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 12:17 pm to MSMHater
I’ll be on the north side near the Total Wine on Cypress Creek.
Just trying to figure out if it is worth going out of my way to Smith St.
Just trying to figure out if it is worth going out of my way to Smith St.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 12:34 pm to Cash
you will probably find what you are looking for at HEB. they have stepped up their inventory to keep up with whole foods
total wine is more wine than anything, but it will probably be about the same selection as specs
total wine is more wine than anything, but it will probably be about the same selection as specs
Posted on 1/14/19 at 1:20 pm to Cash
I would do Total wine or a big HEB before making a trip in to the Smith St. Specs.
Are you currently in Vail, don't see that as a location on here, got me curious? I grew up in the valley.
Are you currently in Vail, don't see that as a location on here, got me curious? I grew up in the valley.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 1:53 pm to Cash
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I’ll be on the north side near the Total Wine on Cypress Creek (AKA FM 1960)
In this order:
HEB Vintage SEC SH 249/Louetta (no more growler fills)
Whole Foods Champions-SEC Louetta/Cutten (they also do growler fills and have a bar area)
Total Wine-FM 1960 across from Willowbrook Mall. I found they have a decent selection but it seems to disorganized and have some out-of-date beers.
The best Specs in the area is SEC SH 249/Spring Cypress. The one on Cutten/FM 1960 next to Target sucks for beer selection.
11 Below is a decent brewery just off Cutten Road on Bourgeois. Nothing mind blowing but they have some "consistent" beers.
Depending on when you'll be up here Parish brewing is doing their Houston launch this week. Thistle Draft on FM 2920 will be hosting Wednesday 1-16. That's an easy 20 minute drive from FM 1960.
This post was edited on 1/15/19 at 10:21 am
Posted on 1/14/19 at 1:55 pm to bleeng
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bleeng
Thank you sir!
Posted on 1/14/19 at 3:26 pm to bleeng
quote:Nice enough to actually trek to? I work in The Woodlands, but that's still a decent chunk out of my way since I'm heading down 45.
The best Specs in the area is SEC SH 249/Spring Cypress. The one on Cutten/FM 1960 next to Target sucks for beer selection.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 4:21 pm to MSMHater
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It's been a game changer for me since it opened in Pearland.
I was skeptical when it opened but I was so wrong.
Posted on 1/15/19 at 10:15 am to Louie T
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Louie T
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Nice enough to actually trek to?
Louie: I personally wouldn't take the drive there unless you're looking for something very specific and call ahead.
I don't know much about the Woodlands beer scene but the HEB next to the mall has a good beer selection (as you probably know).
I've heard nothing but good things about the Whole Foods in the Woodlands also.
FYI: Parish brewing is doing their Houston launch this week. Thistle Draft on FM 2920 will be hosting Wednesday 1-16.
This post was edited on 1/15/19 at 10:23 am
Posted on 1/15/19 at 10:30 am to bleeng
Appreciate the info.
I only work in The Woodlands but live inner-loop, so I visit Specs Smith St, D&Q, Craft Beer Cellar, & Post Oak WF regularly.
I might have to do Thistle for lunch tomorrow.
I only work in The Woodlands but live inner-loop, so I visit Specs Smith St, D&Q, Craft Beer Cellar, & Post Oak WF regularly.
I might have to do Thistle for lunch tomorrow.
This post was edited on 1/15/19 at 10:33 am
Posted on 1/15/19 at 11:02 am to Louie T
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I might have to do Thistle for lunch tomorrow.
FYI the launch at Thistle is 7-9 PM tomorrow.
You hit all the all the good spots..a lot more choices inside the loop..
And I wouldn't want that commute...ha
Posted on 1/15/19 at 11:03 am to bleeng
quote:will try to stop in
FYI the launch at Thistle is 7-9 PM tomorrow.
Posted on 1/15/19 at 11:23 am to weskarl
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TW generally doesn’t have good turn over and has a bunch shelf aged IPAs. Smith St Specs has freshies, but not all Specs are made equal. HEB in Montrose is solid. D&Q also great too, but a little pricy.
^ pretty much nailed it. Total wine is ok for beer. Been pretty hit or miss in my experience
D&Q and smith street are the go to.
D and Q’s ipas will turd too but their stout and sour selection is top of the line. Taco truck ain’t bad either
Posted on 1/15/19 at 11:44 am to Dire Wolf
West Grand Parkway South Total Wine in Richmond/Fulshear is the best store I've seen. Try to stop twice a month just to look around. I used to be a Specs Homer but the game has passed them by. TW is where I go for everything. They don't hold back on beer or liquor special releases, they just put it on the shelf.
Posted on 1/15/19 at 12:31 pm to List Eater
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West Grand Parkway South Total Wine in Richmond/Fulshear is the best store I've seen.
Well then I need to stop off over there. That’s the one near Cinco, right?
Central Market HEB on Westheimer is pretty darn good for beer selection as well.
Posted on 1/15/19 at 12:35 pm to List Eater
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West Grand Parkway South Total Wine in Richmond/Fulshear is the best store I've seen. Try to stop twice a month just to look around. I used to be a Specs Homer but the game has passed them by. TW is where I go for everything. They don't hold back on beer or liquor special releases, they just put it on the shelf.
I guess I need to give them another shot. There is just 3 specs closer to me than the nearest TW. The TW on bellaire is more wine/booze focused
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