Being from California, where most breweries have tasting rooms and some even have restaurants, I was surprised to find that according to Texas law, you cannot brew your own beer and have a restaurant on the premise. I found this out when I went in search of my favorite Texas beer, 512's Pecan Porter, and found that they didn't have a tasting room!

Fortunately, blogger cred does get you some benefits in life, and I doubt that I would have had to pull out my SBNBC, Sports Blogs Nation Blogger Card, in order to get a taste straight from the tap because everyone was extremely friendly.

In fact, Spencer, one of the brewers, let me shoot this video and then he poured me the best tasting Pecan Porter that I have ever had. I mean, how can you beat drinking straight from the source?

Every time I watch this video I get more and more thirsty. The 512 guys have something great going with this fantastic Pecan Porter and I have not found anything close in California. Ahhhhh...Austin. It's a great place.

Cheers,

RB

Thanks to SB Nation's San Francisco 49er Blog, NinersNation, and THIS POST, 49er fans around the country can meet up and watch their team battle the New Orleans Saints on Saturday.

The Following is a list of places to watch the 49ers from Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Newcastle Australia:

Australia:

Newcastle Australia

DockYard- Map

Newcastle, Australia???

I am shooting to get the Dockyard to open up early on Sunday morning at 0830.

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Diamond's Sports Grille - Directions

With Spring Training just around the corner, I figure that I should start writing up bars that are in Florida and Phoenix. If you've never been to either place for Spring Training this list should get you started. Today, we are starting with a very popular spot in Mesa that was recommended by BigJohnAZ:

Local and transplanted Cubs fans, plus when Spring Training is in season, all the Cubs fans from around the country

and especially the metro Chicago area are sure to be there. Also, many Cub players hang out there after games.

Enjoy your time at Ho-Ho-Kam and let us know if this review helped you make your decision. There really is nothing like being in Mesa during spring training, especially if you go during March Madness.

You can visit our Cubs site by clicking HERE

You can get a list of all Arizona sports bars by clicking HERE

You can see a map view by clicking HERE

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Lucky Lou's - Denton Texas - Directions

This review for a fantastic place to catch the Dallas Maverick's came to us from SB Nation Member Salil Naik:

Cheap beers during the Mavericks games. Best assortment of HDTVs, and loudest and always rowdiest crowd in the DFW Metroplex. Hands down, best place other than the AAC to watch the Dallas Mavericks. Always has the BEST DRINK SPECIALS in the DFW.

Over 100 types of Beer 30 on Tap, 3 Different Bars, Pool tables, Foosball, Bowling, Darts.

On a side note, I think that it is a travesty that Delonte West can't visit the White House. America stands for second chances and being from Washington DC this is a huge slap in the face to one of our citizens. I hope that someone steps in and does the right thing. We all know that there are crooks who have worked in the White House, so I don't see why they are choosing to single this young man out. (My two cents) "Let Delonte IN"

Taco Mac - Kennesaw Georgia - Directions

I have not been to a better sports bar in America than any one of the Taco Macs I have visited, but, let's hear from the SB Nation Community on this. This review came from Adam-Bravestilidie:

It has a ton of new flat screen TV's because this Taco Mac is only a couple years old and as all Taco Macs go it has

an outrageous beer selection and good wings. Often times they will also play the game audio over the speakers if

you and/or enough people request it (although admittedly if the place is crowded you prolly wont hear it too well

anyways. Only downside is there are no exterior TVs on the patio for nice spring days and nights or for the smokers.

And sign up for the Brewneversity. I get 16 oz. of beer for every draught beer at the price of the 12 cause I

completed mine. Not necessarily a great deal, but gives you something to work towards.

If I were anywhere near Atlanta I would definitely be at a Taco Mac at some point this week. By the way, their wings are some of the best that I've had. Cold beer and wings!!! MMMM!!!!

Southside Steve's - Map/Directions - Website

I have not been to Southside Steve's, but, it sounds like a bar in Chicago, right? Then again, Chris Speed threw this down (And I will be circling back the next time I am in GA):

This place has the largest deck in GA with an outside bar and televisions on the game every Sunday. The have DirectV's NFL Sunday package to boot. That's just the outside. On the inside they have 14 HD flat screens playing ALL the games on the day and when the Falcons are playing they run the sound through their house system. Which by the way is porbably the best sound in the area. The staff if HOT and the service is great. This is a must go to place for ALL your NFL and College games. Can seat about 200 people comfortably.

Um, Brian, why didn't we make it to McDonough on our way through Georgia?

"Draft beer with a Southside Steves Brew that is as good as Bud Light for ONLY $1 and $5 for a pitcher. Other drafts on tap with great pricing. Drink specials all the time. DJ Friday and Saturday nights. Obviously this is the place to go on the weekends. They call it ""The Biggest Party On The Southside"". And I believe it.
Hours of opperation:
Wed/Thurs- 6pm - 12am
Friday- 6pm - 2am
Saturday- noon - 2am
Sunday- noon - 10pm

$.35 wings on Sat and Sun days."

As good as BUD LIGHT!!!??? .35 cent wings???

Much love Steve's and we WILL be there, the next time we come through!

Cheers,

Saint