Shiner: The oldest still-open brewery in Texas. Is in the town of Shiner, just next to the town Moulton - out 59 S from Houston. Used to be that at noon this brewery would sound a loud horn and that would be the signal for lunch. It would also be the signal for free beer. Yep, anyone could go and get a free beer when the horn sounded. They have since stopped this practice but you can still bet a taster inside.
Now, to keep on the subject: I will not be there for Christmas. But if anyone is left over from Christmas - I will see you in February. Windjammer: have you decided to go in February?