Ronnie Risner
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
Sylvia Benavidez
Of course it is, you silly goose! Yeah….we just made it up. So what? Isn’t that how all great ideas are started anyways? In deemed craft beer cities across the nation, it’s common to see a week-long schedule of events and things to do around town. These beer weeks are catered breweries hosting taproom events,
Sylvia Benavidez
Did you know that Saint Arnold Brewing Company original Summer Pils recipe debuted June 1997 as their first lager recipe? Groovy. It’s original name was Summerfest but according to Saint Arnold’s website, they got hung up with legal challenges against Sierra Nevada over the name. Ultimately, the breweries worked out a deal involving covering the
Ronnie Risner
Join us in celebration and congratulations to Back Pew Brewing on their 6th anniversary of classic crafted independent beer this Saturday, April 2nd. I’m excited for this new beer release, a traditional and BIG 13.5% imperial stout. As a serious fan of stouts (especially boozy Back Pew stouts), I look forward to being able to get taste
Ronnie Risner
Are you already missing the Houston rodeo? Yeah me too! But the spirit of riding ain’t over just yet! Back Pew Brewing in Porter TX has you covered with not one but TWO rodeo inspired beers that will surely keep you reminiscing of riding horses and racing sheep! Mutton Bustin Strawberry Kolsch and Bronc Stomper
Josh Wharton
Over 10 years ago, when my now wife and I were planning our wedding, one of the places we looked for the venue was the old Houston Ice and Brewing Building, also known as Magnolia Brewing. We ended up going with other options, but the Magnolia Brewing Company has always stuck in my head as
Ronnie Risner
Beer isn’t the only thing that has been brewing at Back Pew Brewing in Porter Texas. Luckily for us, this rivalry has been trickling its way onto cans. After Tanuki defeated Hopozuma, a new contender rises in the demoness – behold the mighty Oni, a juicy imperial india pale ale. According to the brewery’s Untappd,
Ronnie Risner
Mardi Gras is upon us and Ingenious Brewing Company in Humble Texas managed to put the whole season of celebration it in a can with their latest release, Imperial King Cake, a milk stout conditioned on vanilla beans, cinnamon sticks, and cream cheese. In the taproom, jazz and zydeco play as the beers pours, while
Ronnie Risner
This is a first for me, however I wanted to highlight the diversity and range of Turkey Forrest Brewing – located inside of Big Owl Craft Brew House on the north side of Houston. Two former home brewers have built a brewery that is brewing up some really good brews. Turkey Forrest first put out
Ronnie Risner
What can I say? Most of us beer lovers put off drinking to be healthy for a while so why not kick things back up and try a new beer in February? I had the pleasure of running into this beer that references Matthew Mcconaughey’s character David Wooderson in cult classic favorite Dazed and Confused.
