Beer Reviews / 29.01.2019
Ingenious C800 IPA
Ingenious C800 drinks like a 12g shotgun shell of citrusy hops - BOOM, POW - right in the kisser. Each sip oozes of pillowy citrus, and the limey...
Beer Reviews / 20.01.2019
Urban South B52 My Sprit Viking
With each sip of B52 My Spirit Viking, I expected an onslaught of hops. I definitely expected a ton of super acidic hop-burn, but it simply wasn’t there...
Beer Reviews / 13.01.2019
Saint Arnold Citrodos IPA
The antithesis of the hazy IPA trend, Saint Arnold Citrodos pours a brilliantly, crystal clear golden-yellow that’s so bright it should be a gem. The...
Beer Reviews / 06.01.2019
Sigma Resinlord IPA
I expected Sigma Resinlord IPA to be a kick in the teeth malt bomb at 11% and with all West Coast hops, but it was surprisingly approachable in every...
Beer Reviews / 29.12.2018
SpindleTap B52 Pocket Terps
It’s kind of thin for a 6.9% ABV beer, but as a sour IPA, I’m not really all too worried about that. I wish the...
Beer Reviews / 23.12.2018
Sigma Nude Tayne
Overall, it’s my favorite beer from Sigma yet. They’ve come with some hard hitters in their short history, but this one is special. Yet again, it’s proof...
Beer Reviews, Houston Beer News / 16.12.2018
Secret Beach Inspired Ales: No Plans, Dates for Grand Opening
Secret Beach Inspired Ales, huh? So no Lagers?Haha. Ales for the most part, but there always a chance a nice Double Dry Hopped...
Beer Reviews / 15.12.2018
Lazarus Leviticus
Lazarus Leviticus radiates elegance. Everything from the black wax coating to the fine, white, linen-textured paper and gold foil label makes Lazarus Leviticus feel like it belongs...
Beer Reviews / 13.12.2018
Ingenious Peach Cobbler Double FroYo
As soon as the aluminum cracked open with a hiss, I could smell the vanilla and the hops. It was almost like candy. I love peaches, so I was looking forward to...
Beer Reviews / 24.11.2018
Sigma Spirit Journey
Sigma Spirit Journey is another hazy installment from the East Downtown brewery. It's everything you expect from the style with a few subtle twists and surprises...
Is Ellipsis Brewing Worthy of Traidbait Travels? Overall, it’s a solid yes. While their takes on the NEIPA style are a bit...
Beer Reviews / 18.11.2018
B-52 Before the Internet: Pay Phone
Pay Phone pours a perfectly hazy, bright, pale yellow color. It’s about as clear as the audio on a pay phone call. The creamy head settles into rings of lace - ring ring, ring ring. Immediately...
Beer Reviews, Houston Beer News, Traidbait Travels / 11.11.2018
Austin Beer Garden Brewing in Houston Thanks to Hop Drop
If there’s one thing Texas is known for beer-wise, it’s got to be light, crisp, Pilsners. Beer drinkers from El Paso to Port Arthur, from Houston to Amarillo, and everywhere in between could probably all agree...
Beer Reviews / 24.10.2018
Back Pew Kingsbrau Festbier
After tasting so many Oktoberfests this year, Kingsbrau is in a category all its own. The light, approachability of the lager style paired with the spicy floral finish from the light Hallertau dry hop makes this...
Beer Reviews / 22.10.2018
Sigma Intermezzo Raspberry Passionfruit
Nothing about Sigma Intermezzo should be glossed over, though. Each sip is as bright and crisp as the appearance. It's like a crescendo that builds and...
Beer Reviews / 17.10.2018
11 Below Oktoberfest
Each sip of 11 Below Oktoberfest screams of rich, biscut-y malts but in a welcoming, sessionable way. In an odd paradox, the boldness of...
All in all, they've got to be doing something right because the place was packed, but it just wasn't my...
Beer Reviews / 17.09.2018
Saint Arnold Weedwacker
Saint Arnold Weedwacker poured a bright golden-orange that’s slightly opaque. It was Saint Arnold’s only year round unfiltered beer. Two fingers of chalk white head that...
Beer Reviews / 09.09.2018
Back Pew Addi’s Faith Kolsch
Addi’s Faith Kolsch is a special beer. Not because of how perfect it smells, how beautifully it pours, or how perfectly light and balanced the flavors are. Nope, Addi’s Faith Kolsch is all of those things, but even more than that, it’s a vehicle for...
Stop rubbing your eyes. You're not seeing things. This is real life, and you CAN get paid to drink beer. Like, tomorrow. All you have to do...