Beers
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…
Houston Beer Month is here! Wait, is this still a thing?
Houston Beer Month is in full swing! 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…
Saint Arnold's Summer Pils and Chill
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…
6 Year Anniversary at Back Pew Brewing featuring 'Beer of the Beast'
Anniversary Weekend at Back Pew Brewing 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…
This ain't Back Pew Brewing's first rodeo and it shows
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 double…
'Revisiting' a historic beer at New Magnolia Brewing
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 a cool Houston factoid that…
Beer Review: Oni - Juicy Imperial IPA from Back Pew Brewing
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,…
Have your cake and drink it too! Ingenious Imperial King Cake Milk Stout
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 the…
Mexican treat pastry stouts + Smash IPA from Turkey Forrest Brewing
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 their beers in October…
Feeling All Light, All Light, All Lite
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. All Light, All…
A perfect beer for a Houston Winter
Last weekend I had the fortunate time of visiting Equal Parts Brewing , located a stone's throw from Ninfa’s on Navigation. The beer that drew me to them was a new release that they brewed in collaboration with Country Malt Group. Neo-noir is a Munich Style Dunkle brewed with a new chocolate malt from Bestmalz in…
Video review: Ch-h-h-herry Bomb! Tessellations/Cherry and Black Currant - Spindletap Brewing
Check out Dan's stellar video review of Spindletap's first sour (black currant & cherry) in their Tessellation sour series. Like, subscribe and share! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5wp3u9dpPQ&t=328s