Spec's Wine & Spirits

[leemajors]

Great store. They had six packs of Deschutes Black Butte Porter on sale for $5.99 the other day, so I had to pick up a couple. I also love the cash discount (they also give it for check and debit). On average their six packs seem to be about 70 cents or so cheaper than their compe ion, and the selection is outstanding.

They carry almost all of my favorites too: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Celebration Ale, Stout, and Porter. Stone IPA, Ruination IPA, Smoked Porter, and two types of Arrogant Bas Ale. Pilsner Urquell, Rogue Chocolate Stout, Dogfish 90 minute IPA, and lots of stuff from breweries that I've been wanting to try like Deschutes and Brooklyn Brewery. About the only stuff I really love that I didn't see were Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale (I think it's seasonal) and Rogue Shakespeare Stout (not sure why they didn't order this one).

I had a Double Bas two weeks ago at the Flying Saucer in Austin in this glass:



Nectar.

[Sii]

That's it. I'm going this weekend to find this place.

I went today an liked it a lot. The beer selection was good. about the same size selection as central market (which is a lot) but they seemed to have some things they didnt

the liquor selection was huge. a lot of wine too but I didnt look at that much

the prices seemed pretty good. maybe it doesnt just blow Dons and Bens out of the water $ wise, but it seemed a bit cheaper...and the selection was certainly better

I mean its a circuit city size store full of booze. whats not to like?

spent about 30 bucks

They do have some food items too..snacks...cheeses...meats...etc...plus bar accessories...gift items for drinkers...etc

not as much as the one in Austin I went too that has a whole food section with sandwiches...etc

[baseline bum]

but how is the beer...? not the selection, but the actual care and storage. I've been several places in town, and when I try an obscure import beer, it tastes skunky or whatever. Like it is super old, or it was stored cold, then hot, then cold again, or whatever...

First mistake. American beer is incredible.

[leemajors]

Great store. They had six packs of Deschutes Black Butte Porter on sale for $5.99 the other day, so I had to pick up a couple. I also love the cash discount (they also give it for check and debit). On average their six packs seem to be about 70 cents or so cheaper than their compe ion, and the selection is outstanding.

They carry almost all of my favorites too: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Celebration Ale, Stout, and Porter. Stone IPA, Ruination IPA, Smoked Porter, and two types of Arrogant Bas Ale. Pilsner Urquell, Rogue Chocolate Stout, Dogfish 90 minute IPA, and lots of stuff from breweries that I've been wanting to try like Deschutes and Brooklyn Brewery. About the only stuff I really love that I didn't see were Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale (I think it's seasonal) and Rogue Shakespeare Stout (not sure why they didn't order this one).

Brooklyn Local 2 is good, so is their chocolate stout.

[Sii]

Yeah the cash discount is nice. (used debit) good feature

[Bender]

American beer is incredible.

I know there are lots of good american beers. I started drinking import stuff back in the 80s when I was in my 20s. Everyone else was drinking corona, bud light, miller light, blah blah. I wanted to be different.

Arrogant Bas Ale

now that's a good name for a beer.

Pilsner Urquell

yum, haven't had one of those in years.

[baseline bum]

Arrogant Bas Ale

now that's a good name for a beer.

As good as the name is, the beer is 10x better.

[baseline bum]

Brooklyn Local 2 is good, so is their chocolate stout.

How does it compare to Rogue's in your opinion? They had that one (Brooklyn) for $5.99 a six-pack too, but I was intent on trying Deschutes first.

[baseline bum]

I had a Double Bas two weeks ago at the Flying Saucer in Austin in this glass:



Nectar.

Can you even find that stuff in bottles? I have only seen Arrogant Bas in 22s, and oaked Arrogant Bas in six-packs. I have never seen the double bas in stores though.

[Bender]

can you break six-packs at spec's, or not?

edit: or do they sell singles

[baseline bum]

can you break six-packs at spec's, or not?

edit: or do they sell singles

They have a good selection of 12oz and 22oz bottles, though it's not close to their selection of six-packs. They have Arrogant Bas in 22oz though. Ruination IPA too.

[leemajors]

Can you even find that stuff in bottles? I have only seen Arrogant Bas in 22s, and oaked Arrogant Bas in six-packs. I have never seen the double bas in stores though.

Not around here. Possibly locally in Cali

[Sense]

Spec's is awesome. I'm glad they are branching out into SA. They are originally here in Houston and the original store is now 2 city blocks big. For real. They sell every beer you can legally buy in Texas, huge wine selection and I've always enjoyed their liquor section.

I heart Spec's. 5% off when you pay in cash. And the deli food is great.

We have it in Beaumont too... I can't believe they weren't in SA yet...

I always go there to buy my beer and always pay cash ...

Besides the beer... I didn't know they made that much wine... there's aisles of the thing...

Best place to buy beer/wine/liquor imho

[Sense]

can you break six-packs at spec's, or not?

edit: or do they sell singles

hmm they do sell singles...

but I think they're mostly the rare/expensive beers.

I've just seen the "family or seasonal" 6 packs.

then again that's here in Beaumont

[leemajors]

How does it compare to Rogue's in your opinion? They had that one (Brooklyn) for $5.99 a six-pack too, but I was intent on trying Deschutes first.

It's different, but good. I wouldn't be able to drink a whole 6 of it though, it's pretty thick.

[JudynTX]

I went today an liked it a lot. The beer selection was good. about the same size selection as central market (which is a lot) but they seemed to have some things they didnt

the liquor selection was huge. a lot of wine too but I didnt look at that much

the prices seemed pretty good. maybe it doesnt just blow Dons and Bens out of the water $ wise, but it seemed a bit cheaper...and the selection was certainly better

I mean its a circuit city size store full of booze. whats not to like?

spent about 30 bucks

They do have some food items too..snacks...cheeses...meats...etc...plus bar accessories...gift items for drinkers...etc

not as much as the one in Austin I went too that has a whole food section with sandwiches...etc

Oh! So that's where you went to buy my birthday gift. Nice.