Ronnie Risner
Ronnie has been drinking craft beer for the last 12-15 years and enjoys frequenting breweries and home brewing. He hopes to give back to the beer community that has been so welcoming. He loves to review beer and enjoys hearing all the stories that’s behind each beer.
Nerding out over beer at DECA Beer Company
DECA is a hangout place for beer nerds from all around Houston. Located in Porter Texas this craft brewery has ton of beer options to choose from for any type of beer lovers. Surrounded by other local businesses, DECA has ample space for parking and a patio area if you enjoy drinking outdoors. Being only 15 minutes…
Project Halo Brewery's Disco Demon Triple Black IPA & Challenge Coin Membership
Project Halo Brewing in Fulshear Texas may be new to the scene but they’re hitting the ground running, inside of a vibrant colored taproom that reminds me of being in an ice cream parlor but even better because there’s local craft beer for sale instead. Did you know Project Halo Brewing is a woman & veteran owned…
Happy One Year Paradigm Brewing!
I’ve talked about Paradigm Brewing to alot of people since I’ve first made the trip to their beautiful taproom and they have a huge milestone coming up. What milestone do you ask? They’re celebrating their one year anniversary and they’re doing it in a huge way with the Bottom of the Barrel anniversary party on…
Rolling out barrels at Saloon Door Brewing
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 November 19th at…
Ooky Spooky : An Imperial Stout from Running Walker
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 that…
Drink like you're German at Back Pew's Oktobeerfest
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 will be no…
Star Party Hazy IPA
Do you ever make beer runs in the Heights? If you do and you’re not stopping at New Magnolia Brewing - you’re missing out! I found this gem and immediately knew I had made the right choice as soon as I saw their Ron Swanson poster. The brewery has plenty of fans to keep you cool and even colder beer to help keep you…
Out of this world micheladas w/Space City Snax
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 Snax .…
Middie Back Amber Ale from Elder Son Brewery in the Heights
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…
A taste of the tamarind sour at Turkey Forrest Brewing
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,…
Yup! Dang ole good beer from Back Pew Brewing
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 beers created there, this is one…
Paradigm Brewing sets high standards for quality craft beer in Tomball
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. Visiting Paradigm Brewing If you’re a fan of classic styles, you will not be…