Each sip of Sigma Black Drizzle is a reminder of how complex beer can be. The flavors read like an odd grocery list as the beer oozes and coats my palette: dark fruit, dark chocolate, roasty-char and...
A long, looong, dry finish of nothing but hops both delights and teases, as it pulls me in for another sip. 11 Below Daisy Chain IPA has a dankness...
B52 Wheez the Juice's explosion of hops was one of the first of it’s kind in Houston, or at least the first to draw a huge crowd that could...
A few tart sips into B52 Smoothie Tart Double Passion Fruit, and my palette has adjusted. Just one sip is never enough, especially with these...
Brazos Valley Slippin into Darkness reeks of mildly-sweet, toasted coconut and coffee, while the cocoa nibs are like the bass in the background, bringing it...
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...
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...
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...
The ABGB South Austin Speedball Stout's smooth, roasty, stouty goodness prepares me for the weather, and the medium body helps stick to my ribs. It's...
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...
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...
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...
Secret Beach Inspired Ales, huh? So no Lagers?Haha. Ales for the most part, but there always a chance a nice Double Dry Hopped...
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...
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...
Great Heights Lupulin Starship is the product of the brewery's mission to make a stellar double NEIPA that wants to take you on a tour of the stars....
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...
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...
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...
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...