Sylvia Benavidez
Newly sober-ish. When she isn't writing articles about alternative beverages, she immerses herself in bluegrass music, spreading hippie love and Southern hospitality.
A Final Transmission for True Anomaly Brewing
It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment I first stepped into True Anomaly Brewing Co ., but I vividly remember the skepticism that surrounded its debut. Back then, the EaDo landscape felt like a bit of a gamble. We all had those nagging questions: Where are we going to park? Is it going to be too crowded? Can a brewery…
70 Artists, 3 Stages, 1 City: Why SpringStock '26 is the Heartbeat of Texas Indie Music Scene
The sun is finally shining, the Houston humidity is just starting to wake up, and it feels like winter is officially in the rearview mirror. As I settle into this spring vibe, I’ve realized there is only one thing missing from the perfect afternoon: a cold beer and a loud stage. If you’re looking for the ultimate way…
Lessons from a Year Without Alcohol
Happy New Year! What started as a simple 365-day challenge —a personal test to see if I could go one year without a drink—unexpectedly turned into the most eye-opening experience of my life. After drinking most of my adult life, I thought I was just taking a break; instead, I was taking off a blindfold to see how…
Houston Beer scene is changing ...and I'm part of the problem.
Five years ago, I took the lead of the Houston Beer Guide from my buddy Josh and other local contributors. Our mission was simple: to use the existing Houston Beer Guide brand to share our genuine love and support for the Houston (mostly craft) beer scene. Since then, we’ve celebrated the joy of new brewery openings,…
Dry January and Beyond
After 10+ years of craft beer consumption—and more recently, a newfound love for bourbon —I decided to give Dry January a shot. Feeling grateful - one show at a time. Like many Americans, I can't help but notice the effects of weekly—or daily—alcohol consumption on my body and mind. According to research by The New…
Patio Season is Here: Exploring Stesti Beer Garden in Midtown
Feel that cool breeze? Yep, it’s officially patio season in Houston, and I’ve got a new spot that’s worth your attention. Patio at Stesti Beer Garden If you’ve ever been to Lovelady, Texas, you’ve probably heard of Stesti Brewing Company . And if you’ve had a beer in Houston, you might know "Stesti Steve"—not his real…
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…
Brewing Hope for Olivia: Support for the Herrin Family
In the tight-knit world of Houston craft beer, you might have encountered a man named Channing during a visit at Nobi Public House in Webster or Nobi Grill in Friendswood. In fact, when I first discovered the beauty of local craft beer, he was one of the few behind the bar that introduced me. He kept himself busy…
Texas Craft Brewers Cup Awards 2024
Congrats to all the Houston area breweries that took home shiny new awards this year at the Texas Craft Brewers Guild Awards in Austin Texas. Big congrats to True Anomaly Brewing Company for taking home the big one - the 2024 Brewery of the Year award. Cheers to brewing great beer! See the full list of Texas winners…
Keeping the #HoustonBeer Train Rolling with Houston Beer Month
Grab your ticket, find your seat, and buckle up. It's time to board the Houston beer train. With the closures of several local Houston breweries and businesses in the last two years, it's time to face the fact that craft beer has derailed on it's track to success. In the landscape of beverage culture, craft beer once…
Free & Easy N/A Belgian White from Karbach Brewing
Before you assume I'm doing a "dry January", correct yourself right now. Full disclosure, I didn't purchase this beer either. Karbach was kind enough to ship a few cans to me so here we are. You guys remember the last time I went on the hunt for a good N/A beer right? It didn't end well. Athletic was top tier choice…
A Beer To Remember in 2023
As we say goodbye to 2023, let's take a moment to reflect and remember all the tasty #HoustonBeer we enjoyed this year. Many beers stood out but only one beer can be crowned the beer to remember this year. We asked our contributor team and they delivered with their comments on which beer was their beer to remember.…