Garrison Brothers Bourbon Pairing Dinner Comes to The Hoppy Monk
Bourbon is perfectly capable of being dinner.
Apparently, responsible adults disagree.
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, The Hoppy Monk in San Antonio hosts a special Garrison Brothers Bourbon Pairing Dinner with Todd Gore, bringing together Texas bourbon and a multi-course dinner designed around the whiskey.
The dinner runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $90 per person.
An Evening with Garrison Brothers
The evening will feature Todd Gore of Garrison Brothers Distillery, giving guests an opportunity to explore the Hye distillery's Texas bourbon alongside dishes selected to complement the whiskey.
Pairing dinners offer a different way to approach whiskey than a traditional tasting.
Instead of examining each pour entirely on its own, guests can see how bourbon's sweetness, oak, spice, and other flavors interact with food—and occasionally discover combinations they probably wouldn't have considered while standing in front of the whiskey cabinet at home.
It's education.
Just with considerably better catering.
Garrison Brothers and Texas Bourbon
Located in Hye, Texas, Garrison Brothers is one of the foundational names in the modern Texas whiskey industry.
The distillery began making bourbon in the Texas Hill Country in 2006 and has become particularly known for producing bold bourbons matured in the Texas climate.
That makes a pairing dinner an interesting opportunity to experience those whiskeys from another perspective, particularly for guests already familiar with drinking Garrison Brothers neat.
Dinner at The Hoppy Monk
The dinner takes place at The Hoppy Monk in San Antonio, a craft-focused restaurant and bar known for its extensive beverage program and food menu.
For this event, the focus shifts toward bourbon as Garrison Brothers expressions are paired with the evening's food.
Tickets are $90 per person, and advance reservations are required.
Event Details
Event: Bourbon Pairing Dinner with Todd Gore
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: The Hoppy Monk
Address: 1010 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, TX 78232
Price: $90 per person
What to Expect:
Garrison Brothers bourbon
Food and bourbon pairings
Todd Gore of Garrison Brothers
Guided exploration of Texas bourbon
Dinner at The Hoppy Monk
Ticketed, limited-capacity experience
Advance tickets are required.
Keep Exploring Texas Whiskey
If Garrison Brothers is on your radar, check out other upcoming Garrison Brothers Distillery events and find another reason to make the trip out to Hye.
You can also browse upcoming South Texas whiskey events or head to the complete Texas Whiskey Events Calendar for pairing dinners, tastings, bottle releases, festivals, live music, classes, and other events happening around the state.
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