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  • Now is the perfect time to celebrate Houston Beer
    Breweries

    Now is the perfect time to celebrate Houston Beer

    Hold up…is it actually Houston Craft Beer Month? Didn’t we switch that to March? Well, that depends on who you ask. But you know what? Let’s celebrate anyway! Back in 2021, the fine folks at Houston Beer Guide had a brilliant idea: let’s dedicate an entire month to celebrating the incredible craft beer scene right

  • Beers under 5.2% to Cool You Down This Summer In Houston
    Beers

    Beers under 5.2% to Cool You Down This Summer In Houston

    June in Houston! Anyone who has spent any time in our incredible city during the summer months knows that it is hot outside now and getting hotter! Although, that does not mean we have any reason to slow down when it comes to enjoying Houston’s local beer scene. It has already been a great year

  • Saint Arnold: 30 Years of Great Beer and Community Impact
    Breweries

    Saint Arnold: 30 Years of Great Beer and Community Impact

    The story has been well documented since June of 1994, when Rice graduates Kevin Bartol and Brock Wagner officially shipped the first kegs of Saint Arnold Amber into the world. Houston’s first microbrewery opened with little, if any, fanfare. Of course, this story would not be so well chronicled if Saint Arnold had, like many

  • Contributor Introduction: Greg Shawinsky
    Contributors

    Contributor Introduction: Greg Shawinsky

    I first got into craft beer as result of starting a small lawn mowing business in my hometown of Trumbull, Connecticut during the summer before my sophomore year of college. There were 16 residential lawns that I took care of on a weekly basis, with a refurbished zero- turn lawn mower, a weed whacker from

  • Headed out West to meet Downtown Dusty
    Beers

    Headed out West to meet Downtown Dusty

    Katy residents are fortunate to have a mayor who not only supports but savors craft beer. William “Dusty” Thiele and No Label Brewing Co. have collaborated on an Amber Lager to honor his contributions to the city they proudly represent. Dubbed “Downtown Dusty,” this amber lager is currently a seasonal offering, but I’m making a

  • The meaning of Houston Beer Month
    Houston Beer Month

    The meaning of Houston Beer Month

    What does Houston Beer Month mean to me?  Houston Beer Month means being proud and celebrating being in one of the best beer cities in the world, while having the ability to support local year round! It means going to Vallensons‘, Saloon Door, Backyard and sharing a pint with friends, as we talk about beer