Ronnie Risner
Saloon Door Brewing and I have something in common that I’ve said many times before and will continue to say. What do we have in common besides a love for good beer? We both believe it’s always stout season – year around. That being said, Saloon Door is hosting their annual barrel fest this Saturday
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Happy Halloween! With a name like Ooky Spooky, this beer will give you the chills. Running Walker Beer has put together a great beer that you should be drinking on this Halloween night. Ooky Spooky is an Imperial Stout with dark chocolate, cinnamon, and pumpkin. The nose alone should be a candle and I’d light
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It’s the prost wonderful time of the year, it’s Oktoberfest season again! In our previous article we covered a few of the happenings around town during this season – give it a read! Every year, I make it a point to visit Back Pew Brewing’s Oktobeerfest for the festivities and great beer and this year
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When life gives you limes, make micheladas! The word “michelada” is a Spanish portmanteau that combines “chela” (slang term for beer) with “ada” for “helada,” meaning cold, and “mi” for mine — basically “my cold beer”. I used to not be a fan of micheladas until I tried a michelada made with mix from Space City
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In my personal opinion, I feel Houston has been lacking in American amber style beer options. What was once a booming style has been dwindled down to just a small handful of breweries offering a solid year round amble ale. I found what is definitely a contender for my favorite amber in Middie Back from Elder Son Brewing.
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Agua frescas have long been a popular way to keep cool in the summers for many mexican american children and Turkey Forrest Brewing has taken that idea and made it into something that will bring you right back to childhood. Already in their line up of fresca beers include Northside Red a hibiscus (jamaica) sour, Issavibe
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Nothing says Texas like King of the Hill and independent beer. I’m very fortunate to have what I believe is the best lager producing brewery in Houston so close to where I live. My wife Nicole and I have spent many days enjoying beers at Back Pew Brewing in Porter Texas. Out of all the
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I had the pleasure of visiting one of Houston’s newest breweries – a beautiful air conditioned facility in Tomball, Paradigm Brewing. This brewery may only be less than a year old but it’s love for Houston beer has a long standing history. If you’re a fan of classic styles, you will not be disappointed in
Ronnie Risner
Enjoy drinking local craft beer during these hot Texas nights with a few of your besties? Happy National BFF Day, btw! How about a quick getaway from the busy city nightlife? Ready to make that trip down 45 South and experience the ultimate craft beer tropical paradise? Well, Coconut Hefen-A & Galveston Island Brewing have
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I’ve been enjoying craft beer for almost 15 years and for the last 10, I have always had an interest in learning to brew beer myself. I kept putting it off – primarily for fear of not being good at it and terrified my beer would not come out tasting right. Pushing past those thoughts,
