Twisted X vs. XX

Since we Texans are apparently never going to hold primaries, Homefield Grill in Round Rock is giving beer drinkers something else to vote on (see image below). If Twisted X doesn't win, I'm going to be very disappointed in you people.

Austin Chronicle 'Beer Flights': Twisted X

The latest edition of "Beer Flights," my brewing news column in The Austin Chronicle, is on the news stands today. Featured: My review of Twisted X, the first brewery in Cedar Park (an Austin suburb). Please give it a read.

Twisted X Won Me Over

I was pretty skeptical about Twisted X, the new brewery based in Cedar Park (an Austin suburb). Their focus is Mexican-style beers, which is not my first choice. But I checked out their debut party at the Dig Pub last week, and I admit it — I'm impressed. Even by the jalapeño-flavored beer. No, seriously. I'll have more on this soon in my Austin Chronicle "Beer Flights" column. (Pictured: Twisted X owners Jim Sampson and Shane Bordeau.)

Twisted X Party for Cinco de Mayo

One thing you don't see too much of among microbreweries are ones crafting Mexican-style beers. Twisted X, which I wrote about in my round-up of new Austin-area breweries last year, aims to change that. Check them out on Cinco de Mayo at the Dig Pub, the best beer bar in the 'burbs. Announcement of the event from Dig Pub:

Introducing Twisted X on Cinco de Mayo!

Thursday, May 5 @ 7:00 p.m.

We are super excited and proud to host the beer release party of Cedar Park's first, very own microbrewery, Twisted X! The folks at Twisted X are the pioneers of the TEX MEX BEER revolution! The revolutionary masterminds, Jim Sampson and Shane Bordeau, will be available for a meet & greet, and they will obviously be bringing some beer: a Mexican lager, a Vienna lager, and a jalapeno pilsner. There will be a glass giveaway, a naming contest (where your suggestion could end up being the official name of the beer), live music from Drew Womack, and food specials from The Dig Pub.