Breweries
A Day Off with Beer(s) by the Bay - A visit to Galveston Bay Brewing in Clear Lake Shores
One golden rule of a craft beer hobbyist is to never let a day off go without brewery visit. Lucky for me, Galveston Bay Brewing announced on Facebook that Tuesday April 4th would be the first day of operation for their new location in Clear Lake Shores. Truthfully, I haven't visited this brewery in years - and a lot…
Brewing Happiness in an Old-World Style with Stesti Brewing Company
I first became aware of Stesti Brewing back in 2019. I completed a walking ghost tour through downtown Houston one afternoon with some friends that just so happened to end at the Craft Beer Cellar on Franklin Street… and what kind of beer lover doesn’t go into a bottle shop when it is right there? I made my way inside…
Vert Di Foorke!? A Belgian style quad from Saloon Door Brewing
Saloon Door Brewing in Webster Texas is releasing the first beer in the new Cellar Door Series this weekend in the taproom. This new series will contain new beer recipes with plans to release every quarter. The first beer coming out of the gate is named "Vert Di Foorke", a Belgian style quadruple clocking in at 10%…
Brewing up collaboration from conversation with Elder Son's Brewing
Every craft beer enthusiast has had a conversation at some point with their friends, often while several pints deep into a great night of drinking… ‘If I got a chance to do a collaboration with XYZ Brewing, this is what I would do, and it would be epic.’ You know…that conversation. Except this time Robert Frye, the…
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…
One Off’s and Short Batches #1: Ya Sabes- Whole Foods Brewing Company and Feathered Serpent Meads Collaboration
A collaboration release by Whole Foods Brewing Company and Feather Serpent Meads took place on Saturday, January 28th in the taproom for Whole Foods Brewing Company’s Galleria location. Their collaboration, Ya Sabes, is a 5.8% dark honey lager made with locally sourced wildflower honey. Chris Shelton, the Head Brewer…
Don’t Stick to What You Know… Explore Walking Stick Brewing
As I set foot onto the entrance I am greeted by a large mural painted on the side of that states “Don’t Stick To What You Know… Explore”, The words welcome you with a challenge and I was ready to explore Walking Stick Brewing. This repurposed welder’s storage complex has been refitted and worked into a functioning…
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…
A sea of emotions saying goodbye to Bakfish Brewing Co. - Pearland's first craft brewery
When a brewery closes in Houston, I usually have feelings of confusion, sadness and mourning - generally in that order. When a brewery less than 2 miles from my home decides to close, I can't help to feel a whirlwind of all those emotions combined for the first time ever, I am taking it personal. After talking to a…
For All the H: A beer collaboration with/for friends
If you know anything about this trio clan of brewery business owners, you know they are always up for fun and celebrating. Call it brewers luck (brewers skill if you ask me!) - it's not every year that your friends would also win a World Beer Cup in the same competing year. If you don't know how big of a deal this is,…
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…
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…