tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22580343.post2726991220789917604..comments2024-02-18T08:48:13.823-06:00Comments on Barley Vine: Texas Beer CultureBarleyvinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621247772269283238noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22580343.post-86969232252446971122008-06-04T18:35:00.000-05:002008-06-04T18:35:00.000-05:00I can't speak too authoritatively for the state, b...I can't speak too authoritatively for the state, but as far as the RGV is concerned, the beer culture is pretty dormant.<BR/><BR/>It's not for lack of trying, though. When Feldman's Market Center opened, it has a sizable collection of beers, but with each passing month the macros have been encroaching and the selection has gotten smaller and smaller.<BR/><BR/>A few HEBs have tried to keep up solid selections, but with one notable exception, they all have waved the white flag.<BR/><BR/>A BJ's Brewhouse opened about ten months ago, but it's been experiencing a dip in business since about January. (No doubt due largely to the new restaurants that have opened up in the area.)rwmontyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10744371108097691607noreply@blogger.com