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"Tucked in Marathon—the Gateway to Big Bend National Park—Brick Vault stepped in after another local brewery closed and pairs solid barbecue with a rotating roster of craft beers; under pitmaster Phillip Moellering I enjoyed brisket, spare ribs, and turkey alongside sides like green chile mac-n-cheese, pinto beans, and green cabbage slaw, and washed it down with local-style brews such as Captain Shepard’s Pecan Porter. Though remote, it’s a rewarding pit stop after a day on nearby trails." - Mae Hamilton