Restaurant
Unclaimed profile1836 Texas Kitchen
Tyler, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
1836 Texas Kitchen runs a beverage program with clear strengths in wine and beer. The wine list spans over 40 bottles, including a Reserve section with Franciacorta, Barolo, and Brunello, alongside glass pours from Argentina, Chile, California, and Italy. The beer list leans local, with a dozen Texas options like Karbach Hopadillo IPA and 903 Sasquatch Imperial Chocolate Stout. Cocktails are ingredient-driven, with a House Favorites section priced at 9 each. Pairings for specific dishes are suggested throughout the menu, making the list practical for a meal.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Gin Basil Fizz, a House Favorite with Beefeater Gin, Domaine de Canton, fresh basil, lime juice, fresh ginger, and champagne. For wine, the 2012 Luceant Pinot Noir is paired with Low Country Shrimp & Grits and Braised Pork Shank. Beer drinkers can try the 903 Sasquatch Imperial Chocolate Stout from the local brews section.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This program suits diners who want a serious wine list with a Reserve section alongside a broad local beer selection. Cocktail drinkers will find familiar formulas with fresh ingredients. The pairing suggestions make it easy for groups with mixed beverage preferences.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House Favorites cocktails are 9 each, while House Cocktails range from 8 to 11. Beer runs from 3.5 to 6 for domestic and imported, with local brews at 6 to 7. Wine by the glass is 8 to 11, bottles range from 20 to 56, and Reserve bottles range from 70 to 249.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage list is unusually deep for a Texas kitchen, with over 40 wines, a dedicated Reserve Bottles section, and a dozen local beers. Pairings for specific dishes are suggested alongside the menu, tying the program directly to the food.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list has two sections: House Cocktails with five options like 1836 Rita and Spicy Watermelon, and House Favorites with four ingredient-listed drinks at 9 each. The span covers margaritas, mules, old fashioneds, and gin-based drinks. The Gin Basil Fizz is the most detailed, with Beefeater Gin, Domaine de Canton, fresh basil, lime, ginger, and champagne.
Menu strengths
- — Ingredient-listed House Favorites including Gin Basil Fizz, Old Fashion, Texas Sunset, and 1836 Mule.
- — Range across margaritas, mules, old fashioneds, and gin-based drinks.
Standout selections
- — Gin Basil Fizz: Beefeater Gin, Domaine de Canton, fresh basil, lime juice, fresh ginger, and champagne; 9.
- — Old Fashion: fresh orange, sugar cubes, bitters, and rye whiskey; 9.
- — Texas Sunset: blood orange bitters, Bulleit, and lime juice; 9.
Pricing: House Favorites 9; House Cocktails 8-11
Wine
The wine program is the deepest part of the list, with over 40 bottles across sparkling, rosé, white, and red from Napa, France, Italy, Washington, and Texas. A Reserve Bottles section adds Franciacorta, Barolo, Brunello, and Amarone. Glass pours include Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, and Prosecco.
Menu strengths
- — Over 40 wines across sparkling, rosé, white, and red categories.
- — Reserve Bottles section with Franciacorta, Barolo, Brunello, and Amarone.
- — Pairings suggested for specific dishes throughout the menu.
Standout selections
- — 2012 Luceant Pinot Noir: paired with Low Country Shrimp & Grits and Braised Pork Shank; 11.
- — Kiepersol Texas Syrah: paired with Chile Colorado; 10.
- — 2013 Syrah Kiepersol Texas: listed in the bottle wine section; 30.
Pricing: Glass 8-11; Bottles 20-56; Reserve 70-249
Beer
Twelve local brews from Texas producers.; Beer pairings suggested for specific dishes throughout the menu.
Menu strengths
- — Twelve local brews from Texas producers.; Beer pairings suggested for specific dishes throughout the menu.
Standout selections
- — 903 Sasquatch Imperial Chocolate Stout: local brews section; 7.
- — Karbach Hopadillo IPA: local brews section; 6.; Shiner Bock Beer: paired with Country Fried Yard-Bird and The Cut Beef and Texas Lamb Burger; 5.
Pricing: Domestic/imported 3.5-6; Local brews 6-7
How it sits with the food
Wine and beer pairings are suggested alongside specific food dishes throughout the menu. Examples include 2014 Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon with Ribeye, 2014 Terra d'Oro Petite Sirah with Grilled Lamb Chops, Shiner Bock with Country Fried Yard-Bird, and True Vine Mermaids & Unicorns with Pimento Cheese Platter.
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