Actually, I'd be happy if we just had a Specs in Dallas. Specs is this gigantic beer, wine and spirits store. They also have wonderful fresh deli, gourmet foods and awesome snacks. There's a really great one in Houston just outside of downtown. And I went there today.
I must confess, I went on a spree. I hit the mother lode right off the bat. Three, count 'em, three, bottles of Allagash 4. Can I get an AMEN! Next, I found Left Hand Oktoberfest (which I had just sampled at the Houston Flying Saucer)...yippee! Then there was the Breckenridge Autumn...can't wait to try that. And I couldn't resist the Flyin' Dog Gonzo (Hunter S. Thompson) Imperial Stout, or the Des Chutes Obsidian Porter. I'm gonna need a bigger beer fridge.
Of course I struck up a conversation with the beer guy, and we exchanged recommendations. We talked about our mutual love of seasonal beers: Oktoberfests, pumpkin ales, autumn browns. He asked me if I wanted a job there.
Oh, hell, yes!!
You can talk beer with anybody, which makes you a great candidate to sell beer. Especially at a specialty beer store!!
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