Barbecue Season Beer Guide
Barbecue season is the best season. And what makes it even better? A nice cold beer. Here are a few local Texan and Hawaiin beers we love. If you want to be a real beer connoisseur why not try all of the beers on our list and let us know your favorites! Amber Ale: Saint Arnold, San Antonio, TX It has a rich, malty body with a pleasant caramel character derived from a specialty Caravienne malt. A complex hop aroma, with a hint of floral and citrus comes from a combination of Cascades and Liberty hops. The light fruitiness will pair well with any barbecue feast. The One They Call Zoe: Hops & Grain Brewery, Austin, TX This beer, based on pale and vienna malts, is light to golden in color with floral and citrus dry-hop aromatics. It has notes of lightly toasted...
A Man Month Specialty: Beer Tastings
Man Month wouldn’t be Man Month without additional experiences focused around beer. Beer Tasting in Austin: There is nothing like kicking back with a cold one during a Texas summer. Our Beer Tasting 101 for the month of June is the perfect opportunity to sample beer brewed and bottled locally in Austin and all the way across the sea to Germany and Belgium. Participants get to compare and sample seven different styles of beer with our property beer expert while learning how beer is made and what ingredients are used for each style. The beers range from 5%-10% alcohol and vary greatly in their differences offering something for every pallet.so this is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make different styles of beer. Island Brew Hop in Hana: Beer is...
Celebrate Man Month with Texas BBQ Ribs
What’s manlier than Texas BBQ? Perfect for Man Month and summer, this recipe, from the purist school of Texas BBQ, will have everyone begging for seconds. Take two or three racks of baby back pork ribs and give them a nice seasoning with Kosher salt and Black Pepper. With a paring knife, slice between each bone on the back side of the rack to sever the thick connective tissue binding the rack together. Place in smoker and smoke for about 5 hours (This time may need to be adjusted depending on temperature. The real test is being able to pull the bone away from the rib meat while having the rack remain intact). The key is to have the smoker going at a slow smolder without flames. We use Oak to smoke our ribs, but Pecan wood is also a great wood to smoke...
#FarmFriday Update: BBQ Bash Menu
The menu for the Travaasa BBQ Bash to Benefit Foodways Texas hosted by Chef Ben Baker on June 15, 2013 has been finalized! To tempt your palate… Delicious Texas BBQ featured from: The Salt Lick (Austin) The Granary (San Antonio) Snow’s BBQ (Lexington) Pecan Lodge (Dallas) Killen’s BBQ (Houston) For your drinking pleasure…. Beer tastings will be provided by: Hops & Grain (Austin) The Granary (San Antonio) Rahr & Sons Brewing Company (Ft. Worth) Saint Arnolds Brewing Company (Houston) Cocktails will be provided by Deep Eddies Ruby Red...
Pig Roasts and Mai Tais: Planning the Perfect Hawaiian BBQ
A Hawaiian luau offers a blend of Hawaiian, Polynesian and Asian-influenced flavors, so gather your friends in your backyard and get your pigs ready for a Hawaiian style roast during National BBQ Month. Preparing the menu is essential to the authenticity of a Hawaiian BBQ. The traditional Kalua pork, which translates as “the hole,” is cooked underground. Traditionally it is seasoned with sea salt, garlic cloves, green onions and sweet potatoes. Also a great Hawaiian staple to accompany the dish is poi: starch dish made by pounding boiled taro roots and mixing with water until it reaches a smooth consistency. Fill the air with traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar or Hawaiian style reggae. You can have loose flowers on hand for your guests to tuck behind...
Jean’s Kitchen: Now Open to the Public
Exciting news from Travaasa Austin today, as our amazing restaurant Jean’s Kitchen will now be open to the public for reservations. If you live nearby or are visiting Austin, come let the Travaasa dining experience inspire you. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Jean’s Kitchen prides itself on nourishing guests with delicious dishes composed of fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients and fostering a sense of community at the table. Executive Chef Benjamin Baker, who is revolutionizing Travaasa cuisine, changes the menu daily in celebration of using the freshest ingredients available and introducing guests to new flavors. Another unique dining experience available is our “Community Dining Table” available to solo diners or...
Find Us Online
- Travaasa Austin rated "excellent" by travelers
- Travaasa Hotel Hana rated "excellent" by travelers
Recent Comments