Wise Monkeys Belgian Golden Strong is the latest in my reviews of the craft beers brewed in Texas. The Pour Poured from a 12 ounce can into a pint glass Wise Monkeys produced a thick white head on a bright, crystal clear golden ale. The head retains at a cap and leaves behind some lacing.
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Half-Life Hazy IPA
I first had Half-Life Hazy IPA on tap at the Firehouse Gastro Park in Grand Prairie Texas. I am usually not an IPA guy, but Half-Life surprised me. This was a happy accident that I ordered. I did not know at the time it was an IPA. I heard good things about it and since
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Globe Life Field Texas Rangers Baseball
A few weeks ago my son and I got the chance to attend the public preview event at Globe Life Field. This is the new indoor ballpark that will be the home of the Texas Rangers. This new 1.7 million square foot facility will have a retractable roof and many fan amenities. Construction The Rangers
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George W. Bush Presidential Library
Located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum display a permanent exhibition that uses artifacts and interactive experiences to relate the decisions and key events of the Presidency of George W. Bush. The 14,000 square foot main gallery is framed around the principles that
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A family day at Six Flags Over Texas
As we started our family road trip this summer we made our way to Dallas Texas. Since we had time, we spent a checking a few rollercoasters off of my oldest sons to do list at Six Flags Over Texas. Six Flags over Texas is the first park in the Six Flags family. Opened in 1961, Six themed sections,
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A Quick stop at the State Fair of Texas.
With the old saying, everything is bigger in Texas in mind I tried to do the State Fair of Texas in an afternoon. First let me say this is easily the biggest fair I have ever been to. Second, this was the most crowded fair I have ever been to. Both of those having been
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