During my last visit, I sampled multiple ‘new to me’ beers. But before I go into the beer that inspired this article, I’d like to give a honorable mention to the Smash Mosaic IPA. Despite IPAs not being a style I tend to gravitate towards, this beer really impressed me. Try it on your next visit in!

The beer that stood out to me was the Derby Hat Brown ale. Is it just me or do you feel brown ales are making a comeback? Either way, DECA has definitely caught wind of the trend and this beer is a hit! Just a bit of history about this style…The Brown Ale style has been brewed since 1700 and DECA’s Derby Hat makes you feel like you’ve been transported to England to enjoy this classic style. The hue of the beer matches the namesake of the style with a brown to amber hue and a tannish white head. Derby Hat has a nutty nose that reminds me of hazelnut with a bit of toffee in the nose. So familiar that I get that giddy inner excitement of visiting an old friend. Derby Hat is mildly roasty upfront and allows a semi sweet maltiness to come through on the back end. A delicate balance that is like a well rehearsed dance being played out in front of your eyes. Derby Hat’s hazelnut taste lingers but isn’t invasive and drinks very smooth. Being a low 5.2% abv means I can enjoy multiple in a single sitting with no regrets. I’ve always been a big fan of their stout (big surprise there, right?) however this may be my new starter beer because of it’s full and balanced flavor. It’s a perfect start to a night of enjoying local craft beer. 

DECA has been working diligently to put their beer across town to make it easier for you to get a hold of their wonderful selection. If it isn’t in a craft beer establishment near you, request it. Chances are they will bring their line up to your side of town. The IPAs there are pretty popular and generally sell out quickly. Cody and I discussed how quickly they have been spreading throughout town in such a short time and how quickly they are going through kegs in the market. If you prefer to do your drinking at home, they offer crowlers to go. Beer hack! Just between us – they offer $10 crowlers on Sundays, which is probably one of the best deals in the city!

Next time you are in the northeast side of town, come hangout with me and have some amazing true to style beers and good times. Find me on IG (mxc_ronnie) and let’s have a beer! Cheers!

DECA Beer Company is located at 25428 TX-494 Loop Suite G, Porter, TX 77365.

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DECA has a quaint but comfortable tap room, which can easily sit 40. The brewery also has an outdoor space with picnic tables. There are plans to add a permanent enclosure to make the outdoor space more practical during warmer weather.

The beer was absolutely delightful. The four owners all have different beer preferences and that reflects the beer selection. The beer selection is easily the most robust I have seen from a brand-new brewery. There were ten options available ranging from the light Lite Brite to the heavier Stout and Knox Road Porter and the very impressive 9.2% Mon Ami Saison. Cody Evans, chief brewer, credits the brewery’s smaller five-barrel system for giving DECA the flexibility to brew a lot of different types of beer. 

A couple of my favorite beers were the SMASH Mosaic IPA and the ESB. The IPA was clean and smooth with the right amount of hops. The ESB was a little sweet, a little malty, plus it’s a style that only a couple breweries in Houston brew.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to DECA beer company. The atmosphere was friendly and inviting plus the beer was top notch. The mainstay food truck is Uncle Tony’s selling beer-drinking classics like hamburgers, fried pickles and other sandwiches. 

With the addition of DECA, the northeast part of Houston has become a premier destination for beer. Back Pew and Megaton are just a couple miles down the road from DECA; Ingenious is a little further over in Humble while City Acre and Spindletap round out this premier beer area. 

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