Breweries

Bad Astronaut Brewing continues momentum one year after launch
Just over a year ago, Bad Astronaut Brewing opened in a large warehouse just north of Downtown Houston. Founded by Chris Fall and Craig “Rocky” Keener, the pair of former Karbach employees set their sights on opening their own venue that produces high quality and easy to enjoy beer. The brewery had distribution to…

Ingenious Brewing Company announces closure
Officially announced on Facebook, the circling rumors about Ingenious Brewing closure is in fact - confirmed true. Ingenious made the official post this morning . Ingenious Closing Announcement on Facebook How do you say goodbye to a brewery you’ve been visiting since the beginning, made countless memories from, built…

Huggy Bear Continues Brewing Up Excellence at Holler Brewing
Nestled in the middle of the Sawyer Yards area, just northwest of Downtown, resides Holler Brewing . Founded by Kathryn and John Holler in 2016, the brewery has become a popular Houston hangout ever since. Well known for their award-winning beers Dollar Pils Y’all and their namesake Extra Special Bitter (ESB), John…

H-Town Brewing Co. speaks to #Houstonbeer fans
H-town Brewing Co. entrance - Photography by Mark Tucked in the small neighborhood of Houston’s second ward, just a block from White Oak Music Hall, H-Town Brewing Co graciously appears on the scene as Houston's newest brewpub and bar. When previously housed brewery Black Page Brewing shut their doors this year, the…

OktoBEERfest This Weekend at Back Pew Brewing
Back Pew Brewing is widely known for having some of the best lagers in Houston and their OktoBEERfest each year is a great opportunity for them to showcase their specialty. As a German lager lover, I make sure to never miss this event. This Saturday October 7th, Back Pew Brewing will be hosting their annual…

Murkey Myers Hazy DIPA Haunts Houston - Passport Challenge from No Label Brewing
As a horror fan, I am always looking forward to October especially with all the fun festivals leading up to my favorite holiday, Halloween. Wicked was just unleashed upon us in Houston as the elusive haunted beer mascot from No Label Brewing, Murkey Myers has now broken out of his cage and is on the loose, causing…

First Pour - Drye Tears / 11 Below Brewing Company
https://youtu.be/nTTeUxv_skk?si=HJUGENw4kzc-n_-T Watch on YouTube - Houston Beer Guide Check out Jackie's first pour of Drye Tears, a 16.9% rye barrel aged imperial stout from 11 Below Brewing Company Visit the taproom for this limited time release, starting Saturday 9/2/2023 📍11 Below Brewing Company - 6820…

Craft Culture X (For the Culture and Ovinnik Brewing)
A new and unique brewery is opening in the Lazybrook/ Timbergrove area named Craft Culture X Brewing . Craft Culture X is a joint brewery consisting of two partner breweries: For the Culture Brewing and Ovinnik Brewing. Photo Credit: Luis Montalvo (@luistpxmedia and @thepintexchange) For the Culture is the first Black…

Red, White and Blue(berry) with Senate Avenue Brewing
With the celebration of the anniversary of America’s independence behind us, our very own Senate Avenue Brewing has reissued a 2022 favorite, their Red, White and Blueberry cream ale to celebrate this important holiday. Front entrance of Senate Avenue Brewing Company This smooth Cream Ale comes in at 6.2% alcohol by…

El Carlito - No Label's International Champion
El Carlito has returned to defend his title! Well… more like titles at this point, as El Carlito kicked off a new era for No Label Brewing Co. in Katy Texas. El Carlito, NL's award winning German style wheat ale/Weizenbock, has won several knockout awards in the last 3 years including 2021 in the US Open Beer…

Beer, Cocktails, and Cuisine: A Complete Guide to Gristworkz Brewery
Gristworkz is located in the heart of Houston, TX, minutes from downtown. They acquired the brewery space at 1504 Chapman St. in May and rebranded in October. Since then, the brewery has become a beloved destination to beer enthusiasts, casual drinkers, and local residents. Photo Credit: Marcus Cain Gristworkz offers…

Lost and Found at Under the Radar Brewery
This week's mid day adventure of Houston craft brewing takes me to Under the Radar, located in a small neighborhood bordering on the far south side of Midtown, and the far north side of the Museum District. A little pocket of space in this vast city that, well… that flies under the radar. I pull into the brewery early…