Ronnie Risner
Katy residents are fortunate to have a mayor who not only supports but savors craft beer. William “Dusty” Thiele and No Label Brewing Co. have collaborated on an Amber Lager to honor his contributions to the city they proudly represent. Dubbed “Downtown Dusty,” this amber lager is currently a seasonal offering, but I’m making a
Jackie VonPanda
The Texas Craft Brewers Guild issued a press release announcing a new initiative called ‘Brew City, Texas’, with the goal of recruiting cities and municipalities with craft breweries to promoting the state and its rich craft beer tradition as a tourism focus. “We are thrilled to launch the Brew City, Texas program, which represents a
Matt Jaggers
What does Houston Beer Month mean to me? Houston Beer Month means being proud and celebrating being in one of the best beer cities in the world, while having the ability to support local year round! It means going to Vallensons‘, Saloon Door, Backyard and sharing a pint with friends, as we talk about beer
Sylvia Benavidez
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
Jackie VonPanda
The greater Houston area came back from 2024 Texas Craft Brewers Guild Brewers Cup with enough awards to fill up a large trophy case. Among the litany of gold, silver and bronze Bolo ties signifying the excellent craft beer brewing in our own backyards were two issued for special achievement in the State. Senate Avenue
Jackie VonPanda
Early this afternoon, Elder Son Brewing has announced they have completed a buyout of Southern Yankee Beer Company, located off of FM1960, between I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road. The sale was finalized earlier today. Robert Frye, owner and brewer at Elder Son, has stated that the addition will serve as the breweries primary production
Sylvia Benavidez
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
Sylvia Benavidez
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
Dan Beck
My trip to Houston always lands me with good beer and conversation with Sylvia. This time, we are hanging out at Spindletap sampling Aciete Mezclado and Fresh Love DIPA. Follow my beer adventures on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BrewswithBeck
Jackie VonPanda
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 area
