Written by Native Houstonians - List of Houston Breweries

THE OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL LIST OF HOUSTON BREWERIES

These are all 65 of the active breweries that represent the Greater Houston Area and a few that don’t, but they hope to soon. If you’re unsure of anything – hours, food, etc., please call first. You can also view them in map form here.

Houston’s big – REAL BIG. If you’re from out of town looking to brewery hop, you’ll realize just how big. As the largest city in the US (geographically) there’s a lot of ground to cover, and this list even extends a bit beyond Houston.

We’ll continue to visit each and every brewery below to find out a bit more about their history, what makes them unique and what sort of beers they offer. We’ll document it here. If you know something we don’t, hit us up on IG, Facebook, or shoot us an email here.

We’ll also be writing reviews of their beers and our experience at the brewery. Beers to you, Houston!

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CounterCommon Beerworks & Kitchen

Inside the Loop

5413 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401

Opened: 2022

Known For: a rotating beer selection that pairs with their Asian and Latin American cuisine influenced food menu

Beer to Try: Munchin’ Bier Helles, Copy/Paste #1 Hazy IPA

CounterCommon Beerworks & Kitchen is Bellaire’s family-friendly neighborhood brewpub with 80+ indoor seats, bar, and a small outdoor seating area. Their beers are brewed in-house on their 10-barrel system.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen On-site

🧒 Kid Friendly

Turkey Forrest Brewing

Houston, TX

1848 Airline Dr Suite C, Houston, TX 77009

Opened: September 4, 2021

Known For: Being the first all Mexican American owned nano brewery in Houston.

Beer to Try: “We Will See in the End” Imperial Stout

Offering traditional Latin flavors and heritage enhancing a variety of IPAs and Stouts. Enjoy their offerings on tap at the Big Owl Craft Brew House taproom.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🍷 Wine/Cider/Seltzer Available (in Big Owl Craft Brew House)

8th Wonder Brewery

Inside the Loop – EADO

2202 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77003

Opened: February 2013

Known For: Being Houston’s most Houston brewery, having an enormous outdoor space, and building a distillery next door. The brewery also offers select brews in 5 liter “WonderKegs”
Beer to Try: Dome Faux’m, Weisstheimer, and Rocket Fuel

In 1965, the doors to the Houston Astrodome opened for the first time. Dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, this first ever air-conditioned domed stadium coincided with Houston’s launch into the global spotlight. Houston is home to yet another 8th Wonder and they are applying their craft in a dome-like warehouse located in the shadow of the Houston skyline in East Downtown.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🥁 Live Music

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Elder Son Brewery

Houston, TX

946 N Shepherd Dr Suite A, Houston, TX 77008

Opened: June 2021

Known for: Brewing classic beer styles leaning towards the dark side (SRM not the Force!)

Beer to try: Bru Belly NEIPA, Olga Blond Ale, Grizzly Bolt Brown Ale, Yeller Weller Stout

Head brewer and owner, Robert Frye, began home brewing over a decade ago as a means to get to know his future brother-in-law (also one of our owners). The rabbit hole was deep and a hobby quickly became a passion. From weekend brewing sessions in the driveway, neighborhood tastings, and regional brewing competitions, he decided to pursue opening a small brewery and taproom. Brewing beer is a passion that is intimately linked to creating new friendships and fortifying a sense of community. The purpose of Elder Son is to create a neighborhood “watering hole” that can be a personal and inviting taproom. You’ll see our owners Robert & Melanie, Chris & Terri, Mike & Evelyn, Randall & Elizabeth, and Bryan & Bri at the brewery often. Give a “hello” and hang out!

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Truck Onsite

🧒 Kid Friendly

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🍷 Wine/Cider/Seltzer Available

Frost Town Brewing

Houston, TX

100 North Jackson Street, Houston TX 77002

Opened: July 2022

Known for: Being a few blocks from Minute Maid, great cozy indoor and outdoor spaces and honoring the history the brewery stands upon

Beer to try: Stein Gold Cream Ale, Southern Style Pre-Prohibition Pils, Frost Bier Kolsch

One of Houston’s newest breweries featuring a variety of styles that honor tradition, technique and ingredients. The FTB team have created an array of offerings focusing on supporting local, history and a comfortable community space in the heart of downtown.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks Onsite

🧒 Kid Friendly

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🍷 Wine/Cider/Soda Available

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Astral Brewing

Inside the Loop – Garden Oaks/Oak Forest (GOOF)

4816 N Shepherd Dr suite a, Houston, TX 77018

Opened: March 2019

Known For: Doubling down on the hazy IPA craze that’s stolen the hearts of beer nerds around the nation

Beer to Try: Psychonaut NEIPA, Solar Squeeze NEIPA, Nebulous Pale Ale, Craftwork Kolsch

Specializing in hoppy ales including hazy northeast IPA’s and clean and crisp west coast IPAs. They also offer an ever-changing variety of beers ranging from roasty porters to light refreshing ales perfect for the heat of the summer.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

Baileson Brewing Company

Inside the Loop – Rice Village

2322 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005

Opened: September 13, 2017

Known For: Loving dogs, retrofitting an old service station into a brewery

Beer to Try: Modern Mo’tralaxy IPA, Amarillo Hopkins IPA, Honey Nugget

Baileson Brewing Company is a husband and wife team that loves craft beer and focuses on brewing hand-crafted ales that they love to drink. They have a relatively small brew system which allows them to brew new beers on a monthly basis, while keeping most of the crowd favorites up on the tap wall as well. Their diverse appreciation for beer also means the offerings won’t be one-dimensional (AKA there will be West Coast IPAs)

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

Brash Brewing Company

Technically just outside the Loop – Northside/Independence Heights

508 W Crosstimbers St, Houston, TX 77018

Opened: October 2015 (acquired by Equal Parts in June 2022)

Known For: The biggest, boldest, darkest, and most BAMF stouts in town, and a metal motif to match

Beer to Try: Pussy Wagon IPA, Black Masses Double Coffee’d Stout, EZ-7 APA, Cali Green IPA

Located in Independence Heights, Brash will remain brash despite the recent acquisition by Equal Parts this past June. Vince, the founding head brewer of Brash, along with Matt and Nick from Equal Parts are the new owners of Brash. Look forward to new things to come but expect Brash to still be Brash!

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

🥁 Live Music

Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co

Inside the Loop – Washington Ave./Memorial Park

2101 Summer St, Houston, TX 77007

Opened: December 2011

Known For: Creative brews and having a spectacular front row view of the Houston city skyline

Beer to Try: Great White Buffalo Wit, Saigon Sunset, Buzz Nutz, Buffalo Sunset, Big Black Cowbell, Crush City IPA, 1836 Red Ale

Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company is a new twist on an old craft. With creativity as their main goal, Buff Brew subscribes to their own definitions regarding brewing parameters and guidelines, without sacrificing flavor or consistency.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

Equal Parts Brewing

Inside the Loop – EADO

3118 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77003

Opened: October 2016

Known For: Rebranding from Sigma to Equal Parts without changing recipes or team, epic 1 liter stein pours in the taproom and recently acquiring Brash Brewing.

Beer to Try: Gorlami Italian Pilsner, Murry Chrimmus Imperial Porter, Intermezzo Sour, Löggerbier Pilsner

Equal Parts brews beers that highlight the tension between process and creativity. They are a group of tight-knit, hyper-critical people that will never settle for good enough. Their rebrand came on the heals of the realization that Sigma was Nick and Matt’s brainchild from their homebrew days. However, the community and their team were just as important, if not more, so they took a step back to revisit what parts made up the brewery. The end result was equal.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

Eureka Heights Brew Co

Inside the Loop – Heights

941 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008

Opened: October 15th, 2016

Known For: Having a great sense of humor and focusing on sessionable beers; 2x GABF award winner for Buckle Bunny

Beer to Try: Buckle Bunny, Wicket Awesome, Wow Factor, Mini Boss IPA

Eureka Heights brewing company was forged in the dark depths of the Eureka Heights fault line and the hellfire of Houston summers. Once emerged, they spent years on a spirit quest that a guy at the gas station recommended. They decided they wanted to make some beer. The name comes from the Eureka Heights fault system, which runs under the brewery. The fault was important during the development of Houston and has a railroad tower named after it.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍷 Seltzer Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Rotating Food Trucks/Vendors

🥁 Live Music

💎 2021, 2017: Buckle Bunny (Cream Ale) | 2020: Wicket Awesome (ESB)

Great Heights Brewing Company

Technically just outside the Loop – Garden Oaks/Oak Forest (GOOF)

938 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018

Opened: August 2017

Known For: NOT being called Greater Heights, chill atmosphere, the most reasonable prices on a 4-pack in town (especially considering everything they brew is killer).

Beer to Try: Fruity Pellets NEIPA, Denali American IPA, Lager-ish Kölsch, Blue Tile IPA, Bourbon Legend Strong, Citramendous Imperial IPA.

Great Heights Brewing Company opened summer of 2017 (it was hot!) — right in the middle of Hurricane Harvey (it was rainy!). Eventually, the waters receded, but apparently the heat is here to stay. They continue to brew hand-crafted beer for Houstonians. Their recipes are constantly being tweaked modified and adjusted until they are just right. They focus on brewing cleanly-fermented ales that are fault-free true-to-style.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍷 Cider/NA Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Rotating Food Trucks

🥁 Live Music

💎 2019: Bourbon Legend (Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Beer)

Holler Brewing Co

Inside the Loop – Sawyer Yards

2206 Edwards St, Houston, TX 77007

Opened: Late 2016 (team management change in March 2022)

Known For: Brewing everything very very well, those dope 25 ounce ‘twistee cans’ to go, and being the darlings of Houston beer.

Beer to Try: Looyah Milk Stout, Dollar Pils Y’all, Holler ESB

The brewery is their name, so it’s deeply personal. Some call them uncreative, some call them egomaniacs. They prefer “committed”. Their name is on their product, so they take it as seriously as they take themselves (highly seriously). If you ask any industry people in Houston what brewery they spend the most time at, 10 of 10 will put Holler in their top 5. After a GABF win and a Certified Cicerone® achievement in their first year of operation, they’ve been blowing minds and changing lives one pint at a time.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🥁 Live Music

💎 2017: Holler ESB (Extra Special Bitter)

Local Group Brewing

Inside the Loop –Northside

1504 Chapman St, Houston, TX 77009

Opened: February 28, 2020 (Ownership change to Distincture Hospitality group in May 2022)

Known For: Probably the best brewpub grub in town

Beer to Try: Double Vertigo Imperial IPA, Edgeless IPA, Hera’s Nectar Fruited Sour

Roomy, industrial taproom serving a variety of craft beer pairing with small plates, comfort food & weekend brunch.

🤓 Hype Beers Available
👍 True-to-Style Beers Available
✔️ Big Selection
🍻 Beer to Go
❄️ AC
🌮 Kitchen Onsite

Moon Tower Sudworks

Inside the Loop – Second Ward-ish

3004 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003

Opened: November 2013

Known For: Collaborating with 8th Wonder on Dome Faux’m Cream Ale

Beer to Try: COBRASHARK Stout, Panther Hawk Pale Ale, Liquid Thigh Relaxant Blonde, Magic Brownie Brown Ale

A metal-centric brewpub with handcrafted pub faire and specialty hotdogs. Moontower has several of their own beers on tap including, but not limited to, collaborations with several of Houston’s most well-known breweries as well as dozens of other craft options. This isn’t the kind of place you want to bring your kids, but it’s a great spot for an evening out with adult friends.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

New Magnolia Brewing

Inside the Loop – Shady Acres

1616 Bevis St, Houston, TX 77008

Opened: May 2020

Known For: A family owned & operated, neighborhood brewpub in Shady Acres, the Heights, featuring an interesting and eclectic interior design and stellar beer.

Beer to Try: Dry-Hopped Kölsch, Redwood IPA, WYSIWYG IPA, 88 Pils, Father Bernard’s Grodziskie (aka the ‘Grod’), the ‘Revisited’ series of beers.

An award-winning brewery coming right outta the gates, New Magnolia has made a lot of noise very quickly, and it has all been music to our ears. The brewery is named after Magnolia Brewing Co., which was located in downtown Houston from 1893 to 1918. With experience from Jester King, New Magnolia’s beers have garnered the well-deserved attention of casual drinkers and beer nerds alike.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍷 Wine/Cider Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Rotating Food Trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

💎 2020: Father Bernard’s Grodziskie (Historical Beer)

Platypus Brewing

Inside the Loop – Washington Ave.

1902 Washington Ave Suite E, Houston, TX 77007

Opened: September 31st, 2016

Known For: Unmistakable Australian influence, a great spot to watch Rugby games, helping several other breweries navigate the road to opening up

Beer to Try: The Ranga Red Ale, Freckled Dingo Pale Ale, Bobby Dazzler Blonde Ale

Platypus emerged after years of home brewing and moving back and forth from Houston to Australia.

Their brewery philosophy: Quality – handcrafted beer brewed fresh with natural ingredients; Creativity – combining unique hops and flavors to showcase different styles & Passion – loving great beer and sharing that enjoyment! Their cheeky Australian approach is a welcomed slice of the other side of the world.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Inside the Loop – Near Northside

Founded: June 1994

Known For: Texas’ Oldest Craft Brewery

Beer to Try: Ale Wagger, Art Car IPA, Icon Series, 5 O’Clock Pils, Pub Crawl Pale Ale, Fancy Lawnmower Kölsch.

One of the Houston Breweries that started it all. Our first keg of beer was shipped on June 9, 1994. Founded by Brock Wagner and Kevin Bartol, we chose Houston because, other than living here, this was the largest city in the country that did not have a microbrewery. Brock was a longtime homebrewer and had considered opening a brewery as far back as college, although that was quickly dismissed as a silly idea. Seven years after graduating, Brock revisited the idea, enlisted Kevin’s help and the brewery was off and running. Kevin has since left the business after a bitter battle. (Just kidding – but don’t you wish people wrote that when it was the truth?).

🤓 Hype Beers Available
✔️ Big Selection
👍 True-to-Style Beers Available
🍷 Wine/Cider/Seltzer Available
❄️ AC
🌮 Kitchen Onsite
💎 2019: Pumpkinator (Pumpkin Beer) | 2018, 2017, 1999: Amber Ale (Ordinary or Special Bitter) | 2018, 2010, 2001, 2000: Oktoberfest (Scottish Ale) | 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013: Weedwacker (Wheat Ale) | 2014, 2013, 2009, 2008, 2005, 2003: Summer Pils (Helles) | 2010: Elissa IPA (ESB or Strong Bitter) | 2007, 2006, 2000: Fancy Lawnmower (Kölsch) | 2003: Brown Ale (English-Style Brown Ale) | 2000: Winter Stout (Sweet Stout)

True Anomaly Brewing

Inside the Loop – EADO

2012 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77003

Opened: February 2019

Known For: Drinking boldly, literally being rocket-scientist brewers, providing Touch Tours for those who are blind and low-vision.

Beer to Try: Scout Mexican Lager, Ben’s House IPA, any of their Wile Ales and Saisons

True Anomaly is what happens when a bunch of space city rocket scientists become brewery owners. It’s a twist on a familiar narrative: four guys start out in a garage with some brewing equipment and a dream — and after hundreds of test batches, learn to hone their craft. Though, this group may have a bit of a leg up, coming from a background as being former rocket scientists, space-suit developers, and mission managers. What started in the garage has grown into True Anomaly. Inspired by a shared fascination with science, outer space, and the energy, history, and all-around awesomeness that is Houston, Texas, they set out to brew beers that are original, delicious, and just a little (or a lot) off the mean trajectory.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🥁 Live Music

💎 2021: Sea of Waves (Sour), Scout (Lager) | 2020: Freedom 7 (Sour)

Under the Radar Brewery

Inside the Loop – Midtown

1506 Truxillo St, Houston, TX 77004

Opened: August 27, 2017

Known For: Good variety of craft brews in bomber bottles, min-mini golf, and they make their own in-house kombucha

Beer to Try: Mid-Frequency IPA, Radar Love Hefeweizen, Midtown Bock, Kool-It Kolsch

Under the Radar Brewery has humble beginnings, similar to many of the excellent brewers listed on this page. Founders Ned Davis, Herb Garcia, and Mike Norfleet had been homebrewing for 7-some-odd years each, sharing their beer with friends and families at tailgates and weddings. They started to build a little buzz around their brews, and began to take it to the next level with Under the Radar Brewery in Midtown.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Urban South Brewery – HTX

Inside the Loop – Sawyer Yards

1201 Oliver St #10, Houston, TX 77007

Opened: 2020

Known For: Thicc boi fruity beers and being the R&D brewery from the mothership brewery established 2016 in New Orleans

Beer to Try: Any of their Fruited Sours (Spilled Series), Hello It’s Me Pilsner, Virtual Prost, Kaleidoscopic Triple IPA, Which Airport IPA

A 14,000 square-foot facility including a 10-barrel brewhouse, canning line, a dedicated barrel and blending room, and a taproom featuring a large patio and beer garden are all features of Urban South Brewery’s first venture outside of Louisiana. Located in Houston’s Sawyer Yards, the new location will produce creative, Houston-specific experimental beers while hosting craft beer parties galore.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Walking Stick Brewery Company

Technically just outside the Loop – Garden Oaks/Oak Forest (GOOF)

956 Judiway St, Houston, TX 77018

Opened: 2018

Known For: Portland concept, English-inspired beers, with a Colorado theme. Catty-corner from Great Heights Brewing.

Beer to Try: Conundrum Grapefruit IPA, Longs Peach NEIPA, Castle Pale Ale

With a hyper-local focus in Garden Oaks, Owner Andrew Dunn will be one of one Houston brewers delivering kegs on a bicycle with a trailer. The brewery got its name from Andrew’s son. He makes custom walking sticks. Their beers will have an English focus, but will represent Andrew and his team’s home of Colorado.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Whole Foods Market Brewing Company

Inside the Loop – Galleria

1700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 100, Houston, TX 77056

Opened: 2014

Known For: Creating hazy IPAs and making use of the produce section (a few aisles away) when needed

Beer to Try: Holistic Hazy IPA, DL Double, Steady Sippin’, Post Oak Pale Ale, Hop Explorer

Whole Foods Market Brewing Company is nestled away in the Post Oak Whole Foods in the Galleria. With an unlimited array of fresh ingredients on site, the beer and food menus feature an exciting array of local and seasonal flavors. The Head Brewer loves to incorporate local produce, fresh herbs and innovative flavor combinations that reflect the diverse and beloved tastes of Texas.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite (it’s located in a grocery store)

Potato Shack

Huntsville, TX

1229 Josey Street, Huntsville, TX 77340

Opened: 2004

Known For: Comfort food and a vast selection of creative baked potato entrees.. and they brew beers!

Beer to Try: Amber Ale, Madre IPA, 8AM Stout

A family owned restaurant located directly across from the Sam Houston State University campus that brews a variety of styles in house.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🧒 Kid Friendly

B-52 Brewing Co.

Conroe, TX

12470 Milroy Ln, Conroe, TX 77304

Opened: May 31st 2014

Known For: nestled in the woods with a gorgeous park like outdoor area.

Beer to Try: Payload Pilsner, Wheez the Juice Hazy APA, Tart Frenchie, RAAAAAAAANDY Hoppy Ale, Blueberry Pie Berliner, Smoothie Tart Sours, Triquetrilization

This family owned brewery owned by the Daniel’s family (mom, Pam, Dad, Ron, and sons Ben and Brent). The Conroe brewery, opened in 2014, is named for their love of the post-WWII jet-bomber. This classic woodsy location is great for an afternoon hangout with beer, food and a great atmosphere.

B52 has made quite the name for themselves extending beyond their base beers like Payload Pils and Breakfast Stout. With hazy IPAs, milkshake varieties, crazily adjuncted beers, and fruited Berliner and Saison releases nearly every weekend, B52 is becoming a leading destination for Houston’s beer nerds.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

Brigadoon Brewery

Plantersville, TX

21778 Farm to Market 1774 Booth 150, Plantersville, TX 77363

Opened: 2008

Known For: A decidedly medieval vibe, and previously only getting their beers during Ren Fest

Beer to Try: The Black Plague RIS, Green Ogre DIPA

Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School is a unique brewpub and teaching facility located on the grounds of the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission (Plantersville), Texas. Brigadoon Brewery and Brew School was born from a desire to bring our love of brewing beer and our love of the Texas Renaissance Festival together. In an attempt to get more of their beer into more hands, Brigadoon opened a second location in Pasadena, becoming the first brewery in Houston with two locations.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🌮 Food vendors onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

Copperhead Brewery

Conroe, TX

822 N Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77301

Opened: November 2014

Known For: A snake motif complete with some of the craziest, most metal-looking labels on the shelves

Beer to Try: Striker IPA, Kangaroo Killer Pale Ale, Black Venom Imperial Stout, King of Terrors, Medusa Belgian Quadrupel

This Conroe craft brewery is owned by Mark Earnest and his son, Seth, the head brewer. Seth interned with Saint Arnold Brewery for four years before opening up this cool space in Conroe. Located only a few blocks from Downtown Conroe. They chose the copperhead snake because it’s local to Conroe, where Seth grew up. They focus on Belgain styles that are less-attempted by Houston area brewers, but he’s also a hop fiend that’s always tinkering..

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Cycler’s Brewing

Montgomery, TX

17105 Osborn Rd, Montgomery, TX 77356

Opened: January 2012

Known For: a cycling motif, private reservations and private water well, and having a keen nose for spices, challenging to find the brewery located in the Sam Houston National Forest

Beer to Try: Palmares RIS, Derailler Scotch-Porter, Ryed Hard Rye IPA, Bonked Imperial Pumpkin Ale

Cyclers Brewing came about by friends who enjoy varied taste elements in food. Food is social. It has been, and it always will be. This transferred over into our varied creation of ales along with their different taste elements that we enjoy. Their genesis spawned from a love of cycling, and apparently cycling and craft beer go hand in hand – who knew? After a long ride years ago, the owner and head brewer Clay, was handed his first craft beer and it changed his world. Ever since then, he’s been on the hunt for new and varying beer. Applying his beer knowledge from being an area manager for Coors, Clay, his wife Tina, and the Cycler’s team have been brewing great beer on a piece of land with picturesque scenery.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Excalibur Brewing

Spring, TX

26510 A Border St, Spring, TX 77373

Opened: March 7th 2020

Known For: Small batches, diverse beer styles, a deep affinity for King Arthur and medieval times

Beer to Try: Moat Juice IPA, Blood of Brian Boru Irish Red Ale, Merlin’s Sack DIPA

A small batch Brewpub in Old Town Spring crafting a variety of fine ales – hear-ye!

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🥁 Live Music

Fortress Beerworks

Spring, TX

2606 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77388

Opened: March 21st 2019

Known For: Canadian kindness, Southern charm, and Texan rebellion when it comes to brewing

Beer to Try: Battering Ram SMASH IPA, Watchtower Wit, Fortress Blond Ale

Fortress is home to a sprawling outdoor space wrapped with Spring forest. Their stage has hosted many local musicians and comedians, and their approach to beer is based in engineering backgrounds. Their approachable beers lean more true-to-style, and are really well done. Their collaborations with Houston homebrewers have helped shine a light on some of the up-and-coming talent in Houston.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🥁 Live Music

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Southern Star Brewing Company

Conroe, TX

3525 N Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77303

Opened: March 2008

Known For: First craft brewery in Texas to offer canned beer and making beer for people that like beer-flavored beer

Beer to Try: Bombshell Blonde, Garden State Heff, Pine Belt Pale Ale, Half Nelson IPA, Spring Pils, Winter Warmer

The first beer SSBC ever brewed was their Pine Belt Pale Ale. Shortly after, the Bombshell Blonde and Buried Hatchet Stout was added to the list of year round releases, and Bombshell Blonde would end up a fan favorite for sessionable sippers. Southern Star’s homey, welcoming vibe is unparalleled, but don’t let that fool you. They’re one of the biggest breweries in Houston in terms of production, and they even contract brew for a brewery in Corpus Christi.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🥁 Live Music

Southern Yankee Beer Company

Houston, TX

930 FM 1960 suite g, Houston, TX 77073

Opened: October 2018

Known For: One of only a handful of female brewers in Houston, a real comforting family vibe, and nearly 3 decades of homebrewing experience

Beer to Try: Dope Village Altbier, Who’s Paul Pale Ale, Que Pablo Mexican Lager

SYBC are passionate beer nerds that answered a call to brew for Houston, Spring, and Conroe. For years Jess developed a stock of home brewing equipment while moving from coast to coast in the Navy, evolving his brewing skills from nose-pinching bad batches to delicious brews. As of summer 2021, Southern Yankee is the second brewery in town to open up a second location. Their Montrose brewpub will be a bit more food focused than their Northside taproom, but if you’ve ever been to their OG location, you know to expect good things from their second one.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Frankenboltzzzz Brewing Co.

Houston, TX

173 N Farm to Market 1486, Montgomery, TX 77356

Opened: March 2021

Known For: A Frankenstein logo and possibly being Houston’s smallest brewery at 1BBL

Beer to Try: Eyepopper Porter

We will feature local inhouse and craft beers, meade, cider, and wine!

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

DECA Beer Company

Porter, TX

25428 TX-494 Loop Suite G

Opened: Feb 12th 2020 (Amidst Winter Storm Uri)

Known For: Being a place where everybody knows your name-type of vibe, a rebellious, snarky sense of humor on social.

Beer to Try: Dazy Hazy IPA, SMASH Mosaic, Knox Road Porter, Stout, and Derby Hat Brown Ale

DECA Beer Company is a mash up of the four owners last names. Jason Doornik, Cody Evans, Heath Cleaver, Jeff Angell. What began as a hobby, became a passion, and it brought them all together. Each of the four founders was an avid homebrewer with their own favorite styles of beer. As they started to brew together, they realized they each had unique contributions that’d yield a diverse and well-dialed in tap wall. Thus DECA Beer Company was born.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🥁 Live Music

🧒 Kid Friendly

Back Pew Brewing Company

Porter, TX

26452 Sorters McClellan Rd, Porter, TX 77365

Opened: March 2016

Known For: Shameless use of church rhetoric, painstaking attention to detail, a unique Saints/Sinners approach to communicating about heavy and light beers.

Beer to Try: Blue Testament Pils, Sweet Salvation Brown Ale, Satyr’s Swill Bock

For many years, the building that occupied McClellan road in Porter, Texas was a very different type of establishment. Though today the brewery bustles with machinery and fills with the aromas of beer, this old church building used to house a congregation and fill with the sound of prayers.

Though church folk are known for following tradition, the Back Pew beer guys aren’t so easily defined. They seek inspiration from sources strange and fantastic, and passionately brew beers with creative characters and daring twists.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🥁 Live Music

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

City Acre Brewing

Aldine, TX

3418 Topping St, Houston, TX 77093

Opened: July 17th 2016

Known For: Small brewpub specializing in classic styles with a full service kitchen, ample outdoor seating amongst a garden and a large event space

Beer to Try: Hitchcock Blonde, Bayouwulf IPA, TXPA Pale Ale

Matt Schlabach has been brewing beer for over twelve years, and is a certified BJCP beer judge. The combination of an engineer’s precision and a German’s love of beer combine to make Matt a one-two punch of brewing savvy.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🥁 Live Music

Ingenious Brewing Co.

Humble, TX

1986 S Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77396

Opened: April 2018

Known For: Small batches, one-off batches, and lots of adjunct brewing

Beer to Try: C800 Double NEIPA, Blueberry Crumble Stout, Stout Chocula, Harvest Haze IPA

Ingenious Brewing is the brainchild of Mike and Justin. Mike is a multi-award winning home brewer turned professional brewer who has been honing his brewing technique for over 10 years in his home state of Pennsylvania.

Justin, originally from Houston, began brewing with Mike 7 years ago while on station in Pennsylvania for work. Both holding degrees in science, they enjoyed tinkering with recipes by applying knowledge of the chemical properties found in the ingredients of beer.

Over time this process led to exceptional and inventive beer. “Ingenious” perfectly symbolizes our philosophy that brewing beer is equal parts science and creativity.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

Lake Houston Brewery

Huffman, TX

10614 Fm 1960 Rd E, Huffman, TX 77336

Opened: June 2020

Known For: Being a full-service brewpub with killer lakeside views

Beer to Try: LFG West Coast IPA, Boathouse Blonde Ale, The Ghost NEIPA, Tantrum Blackberry Sour

Lake Houston Brewery offers views of the lake, a pretty diverse tap list, and a full-service kitchen. The menu is full of American faire and fresh seafood. Flights are available.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendlyen. The menu is full of American faire and fresh seafood. Flights are available.

Spindletap Brewery

Houston, TX

10622 Hirsch Rd, Houston, TX 77016

Opened: November 2015

Known For: Having an oil & gas motif, winning Houston’s Most Valuable Brewery voting for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, and huge Harvey recovery efforts including a collab with Parish Brewing

Beer to Try: Boomtown Blonde, Houston Haze, Honeyhole ESB, Hop Gusher IPA, Hops Drop IPA, Aceite Crudo RIS, Honey Hole, and any of their Imperial IPAs.

Combining the (2) brewmaster’s love of art and science to make delicious, painstaking-attention-to-detail beer, SpindleTap has grown really quickly in their first year. They’ve experienced a “boom” of their own, you could say.

Co-Founders Brody Chapman, David Miller, Shaun Ebersole, Cameron Banks and Adam Wright worked together for a logistics company. Initially their intentions for the brewery were small. They wanted to create a tiny, humble, yet fun place to bring customers to entertain them. Golf course? Old news. Fishing trips? Done that. How about a brewery!? Hell. Yes.

But like all good things, when combined with passion and a couple of dudes with a “get the job done” attitude, the humble goals of SpindleTap Brewery grew into big, lofty ones that had them reconsidering everything.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍷 Wine/Seltzer/Sake Cocktails Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🥁 Live Music

💎 2019: Honey Hole (Honey Beer)

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Megaton Brewery

Kingwood, TX

808 Russell Palmer Rd, Kingwood, TX 77339

Opened: March 30, 2019

Known For: explosive imagery and use of incendiary terminology; the 2021 MVB!

Beer to Try: Mango Kölsch Mass Appeal, Pineapple Sweettart Nuka Shine, Bunker Buster

Megaton’s Master Brewer, affectionately known as Captain Pint, began his journey of crafting his own brews in the early 1990’s. His brewing experience and culinary training led to years of experimental brewing well outside the boundaries of traditional beer styles. Jered then began to hone his craft, he collaborated with others in the craft beer community, in addition to teaching local courses in advanced brewing techniques. Jered graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston, and holds a Master of Science degree in Hospitality Administration from the Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🥁 Live Music

🍷 Wine/Cider/Seltzer Available

Galveston Bay Brewing

Dickinson, TX

12900 Farm to Market Rd 3436, Dickinson, TX 77539

Opened: 2014

Known For: Pairing their beers with a Cajun menu offered by Floyd Seafood.

Beer to Try: Blueberry Blonde, Watermelon Wheat, Sunny Day IPA, Ghostship Gose, Bull Shark Scottish Ale, Captain’s Coffee Stout (brewed with Café Olé Houston Blend coffee by H-E-B)

Some of the equipment you see at Galveston Bay Beer Company is from a brewery in Louisiana called Rikenjaks. That brewery started in Jackson, Louisiana and moved to Lake Charles. The current owners of Galveston Bay Beer bought out Rikenjaks in 2005 and moved the brewery here in 2008. Unfortunately, Texas was a few years away from allowing craft breweries to start small and grow. That opportunity came in 2013 and plans started to reopen the brewery. In 2019, the brewery has seen a new investment to reinvigorate the brand.

The Taproom offers small batch versions of unique and unusual brews, some only available here. We also promote the history of brewing in Galveston County through artifacts from the last 120 years.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

💎 2021: Bull Shark (Scottish Ale), Captain’s Coffee (Stout)

BAKFISH Brewing Co.

Pearland, TX

1231 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77581

Opened: March 14th 2016

Known For: Heavy use of fish puns that will hook you

Beer to Try: Defying Gravity DIPA, I Tell You Wit, Razzlesnake, Mooring Line Amber, Circle Hook IPA, Cheap Sunglasses Pale Ale, All Y’all Golden Ale

BAKFISH Brewing started when a couple of good friends who shared a passion for quality craft beer decided to take a leap of faith, quit their jobs and pursue their dream.

BAKFISH Brewing Company is a Pearland brewery committed to serving their direct local community. They have a great property and location in Pearland, where Brian grew up and went to school.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Beerfoot Brewery

Galveston, TX

2816 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550

Opened: 2012

Known For: Homebrewers are invited to use Beerfoot’s brewing system; the taproom overlooks the famed Seawall Boulevard

Beer to Try: Blacktip Shark Pale Ale, Rohlfsbier Marzen, Beachin’ Blonde Ale

Beerfoot was established in 2012 to enjoy all things beer. Not your regular ale house… Beerfoot hopes to find the next great craft brewer and say “we knew him when…”

Homebrewers are invited to use our top of the line brewing system to produce their best for guests to try and critique. Every cycle will have a new brewer and a new flavor.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🥁 Live Music

Devil and the Deep Brewery

Galveston, TX

2425 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550

Opened: February 2018

Known For: Being the brewery formerly known as The Free State of Galveston Craft Brewery

Beer to Try: Molly Brown Ale, Over Current Tripel, Bathymetry IPA

Devil and the Deep Brewery has built a menu inspired by Belgian and American craft beer styles.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🥁 Live Music

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Web: https://www.devilandthedeep.com/

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/devilandthedeepbrew

Twitter: https://twitter.com/devildeepbrew

Galveston Island Brewing

Galveston, TX

8423 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77554

Opened: June 2014

Known For: Tiki Wheat, their flagship brew — deemed the Official Beer of Galveston; free brewery tours on Saturdays.

Beer to Try: Tiki Wheat, Blue Bridge Amber, Causeway Kolsch, Citra Mellow IPA, any of their Tropical Tikis (fruited wheat)

Galveston Island Brewing currently operates on a 20-barrel system, with brewing capacity at 8000 barrels per year. In 2021, GIB brewed a little over 5,000 barrels for thirsty consumers.
Galveston Island Brewing’s Tap Room is a top tourist destination in Galveston and is rated as one of the top things to do on TripAdvisor. Located on the west end of Galveston Island, and just a block from the beach, Galveston Island Brewing is a great stop on your tour of the island.
Follow GIB on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the most up to date information on beer releases and brewery events.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Rotating food trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

💎 2017: Blue Bridge (Amber)

Gordon Street Tavern

Alvin, TX

114 N Gordon St, Alvin, TX 77511

Opened: 2013

Known For: Located in a 100+ year old building directly next to the train tracks. Possibly the smallest commercial brewery in the Houston area.

Beer to Try: Gordon Street Hefeweizen, Gordon Street Amarillo IPA

Henry and Chef Jay came together in the summer of 2013 to up the game of craft beer and food in Alvin. Gordon Street Tavern is a full-service restaurant, tavern, and brewpub. The Tavern has 34 craft taps featuring house brews, staple taps, and rotator taps. Few thought that craft beer could thrive in a semi-rural city. In 2014, the game of craft beer was accelerated once again when Gordon Street Tavern became a Brewpub and once again in 2017 by beginning a limited distribution pipeline.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

Saloon Door Brewing

Webster, TX

105 A Magellan Cir, Webster, TX 77598

Opened: April 2016

Known For: the extremely Tasty AF milk stout

Beer to Try: Tasty AF Milk Stout, Ridiculous AF Stout, Pie in the Sky Pecan Porter, Catty Corner Vanilla Cream Ale, Fluffy Nuts Cream Ale

Centrally located in Webster, TX, Saloon Door has a 10-barrel system that allows them to serve the tasting room as well as distributing to brew pubs, bars, and restaurants around the Houston and Galveston County areas. They opened in early April 2016 and with an official grand opening on April 29, 2016.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🥁 Live Music

Vallensons’ Brewing Company

Pearland, TX

4081 Rice Drier Rd, Pearland, TX 77581

Opened: May 27th 2017

Known For: Being a nano-brewery with a wide variety of rotating styles.

Beer to Try: Settlers’ Oatmeal Stout, Effin’ Hazy IPA, The Depot Pale Ale, Advocate Amber Ale.

The Vallensons’ (pronounced Valle-N-sons) name was created based on the Brewmaster himself and his two sons with hopes and dreams of his sons, Valle and Konner, later working with dad at the brewery.

It all started about 17 years ago when Valle decided to experiment with crafting his own beer out of his garage. He was originally driven by his desire to have better craft beer options that didn’t exist at the time.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍷 Wine/Cider/Seltzer/NA Beer Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

💎 Settlers’ Oatmeal (Stout)

Fulbrook Ale Works

Richmond, TX

1125 Farm to Market 359, Richmond, TX 77406

Opened: 2017

Known For: Liking things that go *boom*

Beer to Try: Blueberry Cream Ale, Frag Out Saison, This Is the Way IPA

Fulbrook Ale Works’ goal is to produce beers that get your taste buds exploding while giving you a relaxing space to connect with your neighbors and new friends. They offer a wide-selection of brews and food so you can enjoy grub while sipping on their explosive beers.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🍷 Wine/Cider/Seltzer Available

Running Walker (Braman Brewery)

Richmond, TX

3421 Farm to Market 359, Richmond, TX 77406

Opened: November 2014

Known For: Joe, the owner, has raised and trained Running Walker Foxhounds.

Braman is also a winery – get the best of both worlds under one roof!

Beer to Try: Texas Reserve IPA, Stout, Kolsch

Their brewing philosophy is based upon seeking perfection. By utilizing top of the line malts and hops, the team is dedicated to providing the most exceptional hand-crafted beer you will ever experience. Their German-trained and accredited Brewmaster, with more than 20 years of brewing experience, and their entire team of expert brewers are dedicated to providing you a most incredible beer experience.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🥁 Live Music

Texas Leaguer Brewing

Missouri City, TX

13503 Pike Rd, Missouri City, TX 77489

Opened: 2017

Known For: Being baseball fanatics.

Beer to Try: 2 Hopper IPA, Airmail Blonde, Knuckle Bock, 6-4-3 Pale Ale

Like America’s great pastime, Texas Leaguer Brewing helps people enjoy life and good times through their passion to craft great beer for everyone to experience and enjoy. As an independent brewery, TXL is dedicated to brewing with integrity. They use high quality ingredients to deliver brews that cultivate fans, and they hustle it out every day to keep them in the stands.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks Often

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🍷 Wine/Cider/Seltzer Available

Project Halo Brewing

Fulshear, TX

6520 Farm to Market 359 Suite 500, Fulshear, TX 77441

Opened: August 19th 2022

Known For: Cerveza Artesanal, paying homage to veterans, and being a brewery in the Houston area that’s overtly Hispanic

Beer to Try: Frosted Tips Blonde Ale, Snake Eyez Triple IPA, Picasso Forever Cold IPA, Double Pop DIPA

This family owned brewery just West of Katy feels like home for a Hispanic beer drinker. From the beer names and styles to the colors of the decor, to the smiling faces of the people pulling the beers for you, there’s something homey about this place. Even the food truck rotation seems to lean Hispanic. Hugs and kisses are handed out for frequent flyers, as Project Halo makes a name for itself as the kind of place where everybody knows your name.

Despite a handful of approachable styles that cater to the Hispanic drinker, there are still several big, bold, hard-hitters for the beer nerds as well.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed on Patio

🧒 Kid Friendly

4J Brewing Company

Spring Branch, TX

1348 Cedar Post Ln, Houston, TX 77055

Opened: March 24th 2018

Known For: Women-owned and family-operated.

Beer to Try: Amber Red Ale, Blonde Ale

The family, including previous generations, has lived in Spring Branch for nearly 100 years. The name 4J comes from the four “J” siblings – Jessica, Jackie, Joanna, and Jennifer. Having four girls whose names all start with a J made it tough on poor dad. He would refer to each of the girls by order of birth.

The youngest, #4, and Dad started home brewing together years ago, living by the motto “makin’ some and drinkin’ some.” The beer was always a hit at family events so one day, #4 and Mom decided to “steal” Dad’s hobby and shape it into a business. Dad, the official taste tester and brewmaster, quickly warmed up to the idea because he always has enough beer to drink. Mom and #4 sure do have their work cut out for them making sure he leaves some for others!

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to GO

🌮 Food Trucks Often

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Baa Baa Brewhouse

Brookshire, TX

539 FM 359 Rd S #7, Brookshire, TX 77423

Opened: 2016

Known For: Nationally-Acclaimed Award-Winning Hazy IPA’s, Heavily Fruited Sours (Smooth Ninja & Lamb In A Jam), Traditional Styles, and Sheep Puns.

Beer to Try: Father Goose West Coast IPA, Pink Ewenicorns Hazy IPA, Big Sheep Kölsch, SNOG – Hazy IPA (2020 Gold Medal, NY International Beer Comp.), PS I Love Ewe – Hazy IPA (2020 Bronze Medal, NY International Beer Comp.), rotating fruited sours and Berliners. If you’re into fruit with your chocolate, try their Candy Baa series.

Marcus and his wife Kinga want their small establishment to be family friendly, so the name of their brew house is a take on the nursery rhyme Baa Baa Blacksheep.

Since brewing their first NEIPA, they haven’t looked back. They still keep a few standards on deck, but they’re canning hazy IPAs every other week and killing it on the secondary market.

Dog friendly, kid friendly, everybody of every race, gender, and faith friendly. They’re just friendly.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🥁 Live Music

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Battle Hops Brewing

Katy, TX

6801 Hwy Blvd, Katy, TX 77494

Opened: June 2019

Known For: Board game cafe + brewery = Battle Hops, and previously being named something sheep-related and changing their name.

Beer to Try: Vanilla With the 9 (Rambutan) Milkshake IPA, Zena The Impossible, Chocolate Rye IPA

A board game brewery, you say? What’s that all about?

Some things just go together. Peanut butter and jelly. Cheese and macaroni. Baths and bubbles. Beer and board games.

Battlehops Brewing combines beer, board games, and so much more!

They brew small-batch beers, sodas, and coffee in house and carry locally produced wine. The board game library has 400+ titles ranging from kids and classic games to heavy strategy games, all of which are free to play at the brewery.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🧒 Kid Friendly

No Label Brewing Co

Katy, TX

5351 1st St, Katy, TX 77493

Opened: January 2011

Known For: Creating a stunning space from an old rice silo; pulling in a silver medal for Cali Boy at the World Beer Cup

Beer to Try: Cali Boy West Coast IPA, Sittin’ Sidehaze NEIPA, Mango Milkshake NEIPA, Ridgeback Ale, Don Jalapeño Ale, Elda M. Milk Stout, El Hefe Weizen

No Label Brewing Co. truly began one sunny Saturday afternoon in the spring of 2009. The Royo family was sitting on the back porch enjoying some of Brian’s homebrew. After many pints, the conversation turned to the possibility of opening their own brewery. Although none of them had any experience running a brewery, they decided to give it a try.

No Label Brewing Co.’s first home was an old rice silo sitting empty in Old Town Katy. They signed the lease and after many months of sweat and tears the brewery was ready. They started holding small tastings for family and friends, who told their families and friends, and the numbers began to grow.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🥁 Live Music

Brew :30 Taphouse & Brewery

Cypress, TX

15914 Telge Rd. Cypress, Texas 77429

Opened: April 2018

Known For: Wide selection of beers including many local guest taps

Beer to Try: On Time Red, Big Time Stout, Forever Blonde

Owner, Gary Marler, had a vision of creating a unique craft beer community in northwest Houston, and with the help of friends and family, he has been able to realize it.

You’re right on time at Brew :30 Taphouse & Brewery! Brew :30 is creating an environment to experience beer drinking at a different level — a community of people as diverse as the beers on tap, who talk, criticize, brag, and wonder about different craft beers. Known for their belief that there should be different choices that change often rather than the same old taps all the time. Brew :30 is not only about drinking beer. It is about truly experiencing craft beers in community.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Truck Onsite

🥁 Live Music

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🍷 Wine/Cider/Seltzer Available

11 Below Brewing

Willowbrook, TX

6820 Bourgeois Rd, Houston, TX 77066

Opened: April 2015

Known For: Being unpretentious, and possibly being the only brewery in town with their own custom server rack.

Beer to Try: Oso Bueno Amber, Color Blind Red IPA and Negative Space Chocolate Milk Stout.

Lame Duck Pale Ale out of production March 2021 🙁

These guys are easily some of the most humble, down-to-earth, people in Houston, and their beer’s pretty good too. They’ve got a great sense of humor that shines through in their branding, but when it comes time to brew the beer, all jokes are out the window. They’ve also been recognized for their efforts in the community.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Bearded Fox Brewing Co.

Tomball, TX

11729 Spring Cypress Rd R, Tomball, TX 77377

Opened: February 2017 (saved and under new ownership April 2022)

Known For: Having a good looking mascot!

Beer to Try: GOAT DIPA, Aunt Rose Red Helles Lager

Bearded Fox Brewing Co. is a small, craft, micro-brewery in Tomball, TX dedicated to using premium sustainable ingredients to bring their customers amazing beer.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

Fire Ant Brewing Company

Tomball, TX

308 Market St, Tomball, TX 77375

Opened: October 2018

Known For: Wide selection of beers and great food coming out of the kitchen.

Beer to Try: 2920 IPA, Double Warning Imperial IPA, Destination Dunkel

The founder of Fire Ant Brewing Company, Bruce Kissinger, had a vision of creating an establishment where friends and family could come relax, laugh and enjoy a cold brew along with great beer inspired cuisine.

His journey began brewing five-gallon batches over an open flame for several years. He then moved on to a sophisticated ten-gallon Braumeister System and is currently brewing on a 5 BBL Braumeister. Through trial and error, he developed a consistent Signature Series line of German Style beers and turned what was a hobby into a serious passion for the craft.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Karbach Brewing

Cypress, TX

2032 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092

Opened: 2011

Known For: Being Houston’s fastest-growing brewery year over year until being bought by AB Inbev

Beer to Try: Love Street Kolsch, Hopadillo IPA, Crawford Bock, Horseshoe Pilsner

Karbach focuses on making beer fun. They have a terrific food menu, and the complex is sprawling with plenty of outdoor seating. “First, we think craft beer should be for everyone.” Furthermore, they’ll “make that person’s beer damn good and have fun making it for them.” They welcome anyone and everyone to the world of great beer – just ask, and you will receive.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🥁 Live Music

Klaus Brewing

Jersey Village, TX

10142 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065

Opened: September 2018

Known For: Going all-in on the German styles of beer; bring and fill your Stein night on Thursdays

Beer to Try: Dunkel Breakin’ My Heart Lager, One Helles of A Lager

Klaus Brewing Company was founded by a local group of family and friends led by passionate brewer Thomas Lemke. Focused on bringing the under-served German-style beers to a wide range of consumers, from beer aficionados to new converts alike.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks Often

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

Location Six

Waller, TX

2316 Main St, Waller, TX 77484

Opened: September 25th 2020

Known For: Solo brewery in Waller

Beer to Try: Welcome to the Neighborhood IPA, Permit Pale Ale, Main Street Stout

A new brewpub that opened in Waller, Texas.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

Fass Brewing

Conroe, TX

236 North Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301

Opened: August 2021 (April 2021 Interview with Fass)

Known For: Their historic building in downtown Conroe, Texas

Beer to Try: Finest Corn Lager

Fass produces beers of the highest quality with respect for tradition and a spark of creativity. These beers are expertly served out of our timeless taproom with reverence for the people who shaped our present.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

The Lone Pint Brewery

Magnolia, TX

507 Commerce St, Magnolia, TX 77355

Opened: December 2012

Known For: The Yellow Rose IPA and their (former) 22oz bomber bottles

Beer to Try: Yellow Rose Mosaic SMaSH IPA, Neighbor of the Beast IPA, Gentleman’s Relish Brown Ale

The Lone Pint Brewery is a grassroots insurrection with the true beer lover in mind. They are dedicated to creating distinctive local Texas ales that are tasty, hoppy, and quaffable. They use raw whole cone hops for bittering, flavoring, aroma, and dry hopping additions in all of our brews.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to Go

🌮 Food Trucks Often

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🥁 Live Music

Senate Avenue Brewery

Jersey Village

16000 Dillard Dr Suite F, Jersey Village, Texas 77040

Opened: July 2020

Known For: Nano brewery and taproom featuring craft beer from other local breweries.

Beer to Try: The Senator IPA, HD-135 American Pale Ale, CD7 Amber Ale

Senate Avenue Brewing Company celebrates the virtues of public service. While they do not endorse any specific candidates or political parties, they would like to toast to those who do offer their time and talents towards forging a more perfect union.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

🥁 Live Music

Stovetop Brewing (Craft Beer Cellar Cypress)

Cypress, TX

11734 Barker Cypress Rd #102, Cypress, TX 77433

Opened: October 2018

Known For: Being the very first Craft Beer Cellar in the nation to brew their own beer in-house.

Beer to Try: Constantly rotating taps, but if it’s available, try their West Side IPA or Fudge! That’s Good Pastry Stout.

Owner Justin Crane got his start in Colorado at Odell Brewing Company, and he immediately fell in love with the industry. Many beers and many years later he wanted to open his own brewery, but a brewpub under the Craft Beer Cellar franchise seemed like the smartest bet for the area and Houston beer landscape at large.

CBC Cypress will have draft, cans, and bottles of local and hard to find beers that you’ve come to know and love at a CBC location, but they’ll also brew their own!

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🍷 Wine/Cider/Seltzer Available

Twisted Acre Brewery

Cypress, TX

16103 Grant Rd space j, Cypress, TX 77429

Opened: January 1900

Known For: Having a great outdoor patio surrounded by a large grassy area next to a pond with a fountain; the fence line is shared with a neighboring group of cattle.

Beer to Try: 21 Gun Salute Stout, “Jaláp-in-yo Business” Jalapeno IPA

Twisted Acre Brewing Company started as a hobby project between a husband and wife that evolved into a small-scale brewing operation. Their mission is to provide an authentic style of craft beer while focusing on unexpected flavors that accompany a refined craft beer taste.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🌮 Food Trucks Often

🧒 Kid Friendly

Wicked Boxer Brewing

Cypress, TX

8190 Barker Cypress Rd Suite 300, Cypress, TX 77433

Opened: February 2018

Known For: A community-driven approach that’s centered around the owner’s Boxer dogs.

Beer to Try: Downtown Shiloh Brown Ale, Wiggle Butt Blonde Ale, Rogue Black IPA

Wicked Boxer Brewing is Cypress’ first brewery, and their community-centric approach to beer focuses on the owner’s Boxer dogs and dog events.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

Misfit Outpost

Cypress, TX

16602 Cypress Rosehill Rd, Cypress, TX 77429

Opened: Fall 2021

Known For: Being a collaborative effort between (once) Houston homebrewer Juan Sanchez and the legendary team over at Fortress

Beer to Try: Draven Black Pilsner, Voodoo Doll Sour, Everything Zen IPA

Basically everything from Juan’s homebrew resume will be on tap as well as a few Fortress favs. The cleanest beer possible and slightly adjuncted without sacrificing style. The adjunct style and plans will focus on botanicals, herbs/spices and fruit used in subtle and nuanced ways.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🥁 Live Music

🍺 Beer Chronicle Visitor’s Guide

Paradigm Brewing Co.

Tomball, TX

2130 S Persimmon Ln, Tomball, TX 77375

Opened: December 2021

Known For: Being Tomball’s newest brewery with an experienced team of brewers. A cutting edge facility with a large contemporary taproom and also offer a spacious outdoor area shaded by trees.

Beer to Try: Unforgotten Blonde Ale, Precision IPA, Professor Pils, Heartland Hefeweizen

Paradigm Brewing creates unique experiences and exciting memories for our guests with a blend of traditional brewing practices, new brewing innovations and mouth-watering food – all delivered in a fun, laid back and family-oriented setting. We produce finely crafted ales and lagers, all while focusing on quality ingredients, best brewing techniques, and ultimately, the finest product quality.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🥁 Live Music

Brazos Valley Brewing Company

Brenham, TX

206 S Jackson St, Brenham, TX 77833

Opened: 2014

Known For: Brewing beers that they love and naming them after the songs that they love.

Beer to Try: 7 Spanish Angels Coffee Ale, Mama Tried IPA, The 13th Can Cream Ale, Big Spoon Stout

Brazos Valley Brewing is a craft brewery located in historic downtown Brenham, Texas. A five-man team of craft brewing enthusiasts, with a 20-barrel brewhouse and passion for brewing bold and tasteful beer, BVB aims to make a variety of high-quality craft beers for the people of Texas.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Food Trucks Often

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

Huff Brewing Company

Bellville, TX

9805 Koehn Rd, Bellville, TX 77418

Opened: May 2017

Known For: Taproom (reservable) opens once a week on Fridays.

Beer to Try: Huffmeister Helles, Huff’s Original Amber, Orange Blossom Saison

Located in Austin County, Texas, Huff Brewing is committed to crafting beer to compliment their history, customs, and lifestyles. Huff brews with a respectful nod toward tradition before looking forward to producing beer with a worthy amount of creativity, adventure, and independence.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

Blackwater Draw Brewing Company

Bryan, TX

701 N Main St, Bryan, TX 77803

Opened: November 2013

Known For: being in a cozy spot on Main street in downtown historic Bryan.

Beer to Try: Border Town Mexican Lager, Contract Killer Porter, Mulligan Kölsch, Timber Snake IPA

On account of their fierce beer lovin’ spirit, BWD hunkered down for a great brewed oddity that would whet whistles and tickle their tastes. The suds of Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. are akin to their namesake, the beautiful birthplace of the mighty Brazos River: The Blackwater Draw. Now unlike that sludgy, unsanitary, downstream water that courses through the Brazos Valley, the beautiful Blackwater Draw sources unadulterated H-twenty. BWD follows this simple precept with brew-making, and believe it to be true that their time is not ill spent. Their beer is brewed in-house and is as sweet and pure as the water that pours from the Blackwater Draw.

The Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. makes bona fide craft beers that are as cultured as the grain that makes them. Consider them the safehouse for your gang while you hunker down, arouse your appetite, and satiate your thirst.

🤓 Hype Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

✔️ Big Selection

🍻 Beer to Go

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🐕 Dogs Allowed

🧒 Kid Friendly

Hullabaloo Diner

College Station, TX

15045 FM 2154, College Station, TX 77845

Opened: Late 1930’s

Known For: Being on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Beer to Try: Grapefruit APA, Cream Ale, Ramrod Red Ale

Hullabaloo Diner is one of the few registered, authentic diners in the state of Texas. Hullabaloo Diner is nationally recognized by the Food Network’s popular series Diners Drive-Ins & Dives.

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🧒 Kid Friendly

City Orchard

Downtown

1201 Oliver St Unit #108, Houston, TX 77007

Opened: January 2020

Known For: Owning an orchard to cultivate cider apples; dipping their toes into brewing beer; a few doors down from Urban South HTX

Beer to Try: Cherry Red Cider, Lavender Royale Cider, Tin Lizard IPA

City Orchard was founded by the serendipitous meeting of three like-minded Houstonians – well one true Houstonian and two northerners who have made Houston their adopted city for over two decades. The objective is simple; create the best ciders from the best ingredients in a welcoming environment.

🤓 Hype Ciders & Beers Available

👍 True-to-Style Beers Available

🍻 Beer to GO

❄️ AC

🌮 Kitchen Onsite

🧒 Kid Friendly