Beer drinkers unite for one of our own

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

This might explain why Scott hasn't invited us for poker lately.

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http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/beer/archives/2007/08/freetail_will_b_1.html

August 03, 2007
Freetail will be second S.A. brewpub

Scott Metzger wants to wow San Antonio residents and visitors with fresh beer from a brewpub in the fast-growing North Central part of the city.

Freetail Brewing Co. is slated to open in the second quarter of 2008 on the northeast corner of Loop 1604 and Northwest Military Drive in the Hill Country Plaza retail development now under construction.

Metzger, an economist at Valero Energy Corp., took up homebrewing with his father about six years ago after world and domestic travels exposed him to great beer. Now he lives across the street from the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium and is slowly amassing brewing equipment and recipe ideas.

Metzger said he plans to have eight to ten beers on tap created by him and a staff brewer. He wants to do at least three Belgian styles, some barrell-aged brews, India pale, golden ale and wheat beers. "And Imperal IPA, I can't get enough of them," he said.

He also will have Texas-bottled craft beers on hand from breweries such as Real Ale Brewing Co. from Blanco and Saint Arnold Brewing Co. from Houston. He also will seek out the best offering from Texas wineries. "I'm a proud Texan, just like all Texans," he said of the selection.

Freetail gets its name from the Mexican free-tailed bat ubiquitious in South and Central Texas. The original name was Wandering Butcher -- "metzger" means butcher in German -- but he ultimately decided to use a name that tied the brewpub to the region.

While the brews will be the star of the show for most beer enthusiasts, Metzger said he will showcase food from a wood-fired pizza oven.

"I'm a man of pretty simple needs," Metzger said. "I like beer. I like pizza. I like sports. But I like some of the finer things too. People should be able to get a pepperoni pizza, but they should also be able to get a spinich and artichoke pizza."

Since The Laboratory Brewing Co. shut down in the Alamo Quarry, the only brewpub in San Antonio is the Blue Star Brewing Co. Joey Villarreal has kept the spark alive for more than 10 years with solid brews that include hand-pumped, cask-conditioned ales and a big, big barleywine available year round. But with most of the upper-income population growth in North Central San Antonio, another brewpub was needed to spread the gospel of fresh beer.

"I hope to spark a little beer revolution in San Antonio," Metzger said. "If I'm successful, it's only going to make Joey (at Blue Star) more successful and the brewpub in Boerne (Dodging Duck Brewhaus) more successful."

Villarreal agrees. "It's good for the city, and good cities have good brewpubs."

Prosit!

[leemajors]

best of luck, hopefully in a few years san antonio's brewpub scene will be on the up and up like here in austin. the texas wines should be a nice touch, there are some good ones out there but unfortunately a lot of the restaurants around here don't carry as many as they should/could. if i'm not mistaken, Texas is the largest importer of Californian wine in the US.

[TheTruth]

Congrats Scott. Good luck.

[1369]

So, what's on tap? German, Belgian?

I'm in for a case.

[ShoogarBear]

Will there be circus music on the jukebox?

[T Park]

Is this really Scott?

[ALVAREZ6]

Who the fuck is Scott?

[E20]

Who the fuck is Scott?
You know.............Scott.............

[SpursWoman]

Is this really Scott?

Yes.

That's awesome. :)

[exstatic]

Gtg.

[Clutch20]

Is brewmiester Scott related to the famous local Metzger family of San Antonio?
Metzgers Milk (dairy).

[exstatic]

FWIW, ten brews is probably a bit ambitious. One of the best/most successful microbreweries in the area, Fredericksburg Brewing company, I think has maybe 7 or 8, and they only keep 4-5 on tap at any one time. Best of luck, scott. :)

[BeerIsGood!]

Good luck Scott, I'll definitely give it a go next time I'm in SA. Have a good blonde and an Irish Red and I'll be happy.

[Shelly]

That's reel classey, Scoot!

Best of luck to you!

[Clutch20]

Is brewmiester Scott related to the famous local Metzger family of San Antonio?
Metzgers Milk (dairy).
Gee, I don't know Clutch, I'll google and let you know.

[SpursWoman]

I thought I was doing good by knowing his last name, where he works, and that he (obviously) has an interest in brewing his own beer. I don't know the whole family tree, sorry. :lol

[T Park]

I'll definately let all my friends know the have to go there.

Were definately gonna have to have a GTG there so we can support the place.

[2centsworth]

Sounds good Scott.

[timvp]

Nice. Good luck :tu

[angel_luv]

Congrats.

[scott]

Wow! Thanks JB for posting this! I didn't know it was also running in this morning's Business Section... I thought it was just going to be a blog posting.

This is basically what I've been up to for the last year, and it excites me to see other people get excited.

SpursTalk is obviously welcome to hold GTGs at my place anytime.

Thanks for all of your support and I look to be serving you a pint in the near future.

[angel_luv]

And pizza please, since I don't drink. :)

[scott]

Absolutely, I've got a slice waiting for ya' :)

I also feel obligated to post this story, which is slightly different but ran in the print edition this morning. http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/stories/MYSA080407.02D.FreetailBrewing.29271ed.html

Thanks again everyone!

[angel_luv]

Absolutely, I've got a slice waiting for ya' :)



:toast

[ShoogarBear]

I don't drink

:toast:wtf

[angel_luv]

:wtf


It is sparkling grape juice. :)

[BeerIsGood!]

And pizza please, since I don't drink. :)

Does that mean you weren't hammered in those GTG pics?

[ElBorracho]

Good Luck!!

[Kori Ellis]

Wow! Thanks JB for posting this! I didn't know it was also running in this morning's Business Section... I thought it was just going to be a blog posting.

This is basically what I've been up to for the last year, and it excites me to see other people get excited.

SpursTalk is obviously welcome to hold GTGs at my place anytime.

Thanks for all of your support and I look to be serving you a pint in the near future.

I'm so excited for you. Good luck! And of course, I'll be be hitting you up to have GTG's there!

[O-Factor]

http://www.impawards.com/2006/posters/beerfest.jpg

[dougp]

I need to make sure I stop by one day when I'm in S.A. - sporting my ST shirt of course!

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Wow. That's terrific! It will definitely be a stop next time I'm in SA.

:tu

[Spurminator]

Awesome Scott!

Me and some friends took up home brewing a couple of months ago. This is a dream of ours as well. I may be hitting you up for some business tips in a couple of years.

Looking forward to sampling a flight in the near future.

[scott]

Awesome Scott!

Me and some friends took up home brewing a couple of months ago. This is a dream of ours as well. I may be hitting you up for some business tips in a couple of years.

Looking forward to sampling a flight in the near future.

You got it buddy, you know where you'll find me!

[JoeChalupa]

Congratulations!!



Now I know why you can talk good smack in the political forum. :p:

[Brodels]

How can a city the size of San Antonio have only one brewpub? That's pretty surprising to me. I've lived in much smaller places with many different options.

I guess that bodes well for you, Scott. If I ever make it down to SA, I'll be sure to stop by for a beer. Best of luck.

[MannyIsGod]

:tu

[MannyIsGod]

Oh an d make sure its a REEL CLASSSEY place scott.

[BigBeezie]

That would be a great location for a brew pub...

[Shelly]

Oh an d make sure its a REEL CLASSSEY place scott.

A few days late and a dollar short :p:


That's reel classey, Scoot!

Best of luck to you!

[bigzak25]

thumbs up scott. goodluck man. mushroom, extracheese...icecold miller lite on the side. have it ready. bigzaxspecial. :tu

[Marcus Bryant]

Looks like a good concept. Best of luck. :tu

[samikeyp]

Congrats man....best of luck to ya!

Next time im in SA...I will stop in and say hi!


It will probably the one one place in SA that you can catch all OU athletics on TV. :)

[scott]

I think this says it all Mikey...

http://www.freetailbrewing.com/images/freetail_beats_mack.jpg

[leemajors]

Bump. Has anyone gone yet? I'm headed to my Dad's ranch near Three Rivers in the next few weeks, and I wanted to stop by and sample scott's brews! Reviews anyone?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Bump. Has anyone gone yet? I'm headed to my Dad's ranch near Three Rivers in the next few weeks, and I wanted to stop by and sample scott's brews! Reviews anyone?

I haven't yet, but I've seen the storefront. If it's open already, I'll see if some friends want to go tomorrow night.

[mrsmaalox]

I called the place week before last; they are open, but didn't have any of their own beer yet due to "technical difficulties". For what it's worth, it sounded like a hell of a party in the background! :)

[T Park]

Haven't been yet, but plan on going after christmas.

[scott]

Hey everyone, happy Holidays. We are indeed open and have 3 of our brews on tap right now and may be putting a 4th on tap when we re-open on Friday (closed the 24th and 25th). JB stopped by last night with some friends to watch the game - I hope they enjoyed themselves. Make sure to say hi if you drop in.

Peace,

Scott

[leemajors]

Hey everyone, happy Holidays. We are indeed open and have 3 of our brews on tap right now and may be putting a 4th on tap when we re-open on Friday (closed the 24th and 25th). JB stopped by last night with some friends to watch the game - I hope they enjoyed themselves. Make sure to say hi if you drop in.

Peace,

Scott

Which three?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

It's a good spot and my friends liked it, too. They didn't try the beers, but the pizza looked good (I got the chicken caesar salad). I really wish Scott and his crew the best.

I know we'll be back and I plan on taking some work buddies once the holidays pass.

[scott]

Which three?

Right now we have La Rubia (our blond ale), Rye Wit (a Wit in the more in the tradition of the Hoegaarden/Celis White style), and Torpor Porter. Freetail Ale is the next to roll off the line - it's an amber with an assertive hop bite, much like an Alt.

We've also brewed Old Bat Rastard, our barleywine, a mild from the second runnings of Old Bat Rastard, and Threetail, a Belgian Golden Strong ale.

[Bigzax]

u got miller light?

[T Park]

Scott sounds awesome, like I said, after the holidays I'm totally there :tu

[leemajors]

Right now we have La Rubia (our blond ale), Rye Wit (a Wit in the more in the tradition of the Hoegaarden/Celis White style), and Torpor Porter. Freetail Ale is the next to roll off the line - it's an amber with an assertive hop bite, much like an Alt.

We've also brewed Old Bat Rastard, our barleywine, a mild from the second runnings of Old Bat Rastard, and Threetail, a Belgian Golden Strong ale.

sounds good man, congrats again. if you can take the time to bump this when Freetail hits the taps i'd appreciate it!

[DPG21920]

Post a phone number or an address so we can know how to get there please.

[leemajors]

Post a phone number or an address so we can know how to get there please.

http://www.freetailbrewing.com/

[DPG21920]

http://www.freetailbrewing.com/

Thanks! We should have someone post a time when they are going so people can join up.

[scott]

sounds good man, congrats again. if you can take the time to bump this when Freetail hits the taps i'd appreciate it!

We're putting it on tap today!

[ALWAYS bet on BLACK]

We're putting it on tap today!
are you open 7 days a week?

open til 2am?

have sexy female bartenders?

do you have a young crowd?
is it more of a bar/club at night time than a restaurant?

will you call a taxi to drive me home?

[leemajors]

We're putting it on tap today!

sweet, i'll either come by tomorrow or Sunday! Headed to Three Rivers tomorrow.

[mrsmaalox]

Nice place! Checked it out last night. Beer was good; I had a some La Rubia's, mrmaalox had many Freetail Ales. And the pizza was superb. Everyone needs to try this place! :toast :toast

[leemajors]

The freetail ale is great, drinking one right now!

[leemajors]

i met Scott briefly - very nice guy, very good beer, and some damn good food. i was really impressed with the bat rastard and the freetail. Props to Scott for sure. My only complaint was the lack of Spurs decor! And i didn't see an OU sign in the place...

[koriwhat]

i had some good shock top tonight and some shitty guinness. guinness, what's the big deal? come on now. weak ass beer. i will drink it and yes it's better then most beers, especially to us dark beer drinking people, but it ain't nothing special.

[The Reckoning]

funny. i met him today briefly. nice guy, but it looks like he's working his ass off. i figured he posted here when i saw his "freetail brewery" sweatshirt.

:tu
keep up the good work

[DPG21920]

Think I am going here tomorrow to watch the Spurs game. This place has tvs right (hd)???

[TDMVPDPOY]

most important when drinkn is either ur mood or atmosphere of the joint, its easy to get drunk or sober at the end of night.

[Notorious H.O.P.]

Think I am going here tomorrow to watch the Spurs game. This place has tvs right (hd)???

Several TVs around the place but they are a little smaller so you'll want to sit close to one of them.

For you beer lovers who enjoy high gravity beers, the La Muerta and the 4Shadow are fantastic.

[Biernutz]

More Texas Beer and less of the crap you have to put fruit slice in.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I'm not going until scott hooks me up with that free pizza.

[TheTruth]

I'll buy you a pizza CBF....

[IX_Equilibrium]

I will definatley check this place out.