If you know your Czech brews, (which it’s okay if you don’t, I have a slight advantage since I lived in Europe for a bit) Saaz Hops is named after the Czech city Zatec or Saaz (in German). These hops make up...
*Taps out from sheer enjoyment* I've had these Half Nelson IPAs in my fridge since I first saw them on the shelf in January, but I've been too busy to write about anything new. I wonder how much better they woulda been if I had them on day 1. The aroma is...
Bound & Determined had about a finger and a half width of tan head. The aroma is milk chocolate and a hint of vanilla. It's kind of like when you used to douse your vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup to the point that it was barely vanilla ice cream...
Southern Star’s goal with Spring Pils was to create a Texan rendition on a thirst quenching German style Pilsner. It was their seasonal response to the 9 to 10 months of heat that ranged from murky warm to skin baking demon fire that we all know too well living here in H-Town. They created...
It's a good beer. I enjoy it, and I can see myself recommending it to someone that enjoys Belgian wits. There's a difference between I like this, I don't like this, and I don't prefer this - I don't prefer Belgian beers over others, so sometimes I'm a bit reluctant to try them. Glad I tried White Noise, though. I'm gonna give White Noise a solid...
I hate seeing good beer sit on the shelves, y'all. Especially Houston beer. And even more so...
This week, I decided to go back to an old reliable “safety blanket” craft brew from those hard working brew masters over at St. Arnold. Many of us have probably partaken in a St. Arnold lunch or weekend get together, so indulge me for a few moments as I word vomit my enjoyment of a faithful brew....
Running Walker Texas Reserve IPA was the second beer I had from them and the first that I really enjoyed. I had their Kölsch first, and it was alright, so I was stunned when I had this Texas Reserve! It's deee-lish-ious! The first time I'd tried Texas Reserve IPA was...
Silt Brown poured smooth and had a color like a roasted pecan. The head was white and there was very little retention. The nose was heavy on chocolate, but in a way that I had yet to experience. It literally smelled like a...
So imagine the joy in my face when I popped the cap of this brew and a flood of aromas were released. Hints of caramel with a quick punch of hops followed by a balance of citrus invaded my nose as well as the sizzle of carbonated beer filled my...
A couple buddies and I were going to watch the Astros play one afternoon, and we decided we'd meet up early for a beer at Home Plate Grill. We arrive, and the craft selection isn't too impressive. Mind you, this was almost 6 months ago, so their selection may have grown. I asked for a Hopadillo - it's all foamy, they're about to stop serving it, just like the Amber Ale beside it. SMH. "How about those Texas Beer Refinery handles," - I ask again, halfway shouting over...
The nose on Half Nelson is like a bouquet of bright flowers and citrus fruits. I was in love with it as soon as the smell wafted into my nasal cavity. Considering Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin are typically said to give amazing tropical aromas, I don’t know why...
This delicious concotion has the exact airy fragrance as any regular pilsner and even to the moment of consumption the aroma stays true. The taste though is far from just some ordinary pilsner. It starts with a hard bitter punch and smooths to a sweet finish. Blue Testament...
Copperhead Striker IPA is the first beer I had from them. I remember seeing it on the shelf late this summer and being really excited to see a new, smaller brewery on the shelf! I swear I wrote about it, but I lost the write up somehow? I've bought it a few times since then because it's daaaaaang good, but as I...
This brew was perfect for my current weekend plans, for at that very moment I was in a fierce battle of Cornhole and smoking pork belly on my charcoal grill. Boomtown Blonde, when poured, produces a fountain of golden liquid that settled with a...
Did you know that City Acre Brewing Co. sells bombers to go? Me either. I found out on a Sunday morning while trying to find a brunch spot. Lucky me, I found City Acre offers bunch. I would be making a huge mistake if I didn't take a second to tell you how good their food is. I had the Brewers plate - I think - a plate full of goo-ood food for around 10 bucks!...
The post that almost never happened: After a few weeks of gathering beer from all over town, and one long ass drive to Galveston Island, we did it. We had them all. We met up with a few other friends for a potluck meal just before Thanksgiving, and the Top 5 Best IPAs in Houston was born. None of us are official BJCP judges or cicerones (yet), as you may have read elsewhere on the site, but here's our take as consumers - just regular dudes that...
Fast forward almost two years, and I'm in the garage trying to fix my wife's headlight. I knew I wanted a beer, and when I opened up my fridge, Art Car IPA smiled at me almost as to say, "You're fixing the car, dude. I'm the one." Bingo, Art Car IPA it is. Saint Arnold Art Car IPA smells of fruity hops, and the taste...
I normally don’t get very hyped up about the beers in this series, but this year’s iteration is a weizenbock with cocoa nibs (supplied by the amazing Tejas Chocolate Craftory in Tomball). The reason for my excitement has to do with...
When it comes to Belgian beers, I either love them or I don't. The flavors are just too complex to leave room for any gray area. This Derrickman Dubbel is good, and it's even more special knowing that as I'm drinking it, it's gone. It was a good beer, and I rated it accordingly. What'd you think - Derrickman Dubbel leave you gushing?...