I REALLY enjoyed Divine Reserve 16 when it came out, so I was excited to nab Bishop's Barrel 17 in order to see how the barreling had changed this beer. It also pleased me to do a review that none of the other guys are able to do currently...
Beer Reviews / 29.03.2017
Saint Arnold Spring Bock by Tam
The taste was what I expected of a St. Arnold craft beer, delicious, creamy, and dare I say almost buttery with its caramel notes as well as bread like after tastes. I found a pleasant crispness to this German style brew that leaves your taste buds refreshed and eager for another...
Beer Reviews / 25.03.2017
Copperhead Kangaroo Killer Pale Ale by Tony
I think there are mild beers and there are subtle beers. Kangaroo Killer Pale Ale was subtle in the very best way. The aroma of this sneaky little Pale Ale was super-bright and citrusy. Sitting at a subtle 5% ABV, it's crushable, and just like a tiny baby copperhead, it could get...
Beer Reviews / 23.03.2017
Saloon Door Pie in the Sky by Nick B
Pie in the Sky poured thick and dark; thicker than a lot of the porters I've had over my time. The top of the glass was laced with off-white head. The nose on Pie in the Sky was full of sweet milk chocolate and roasted pecans. One of...
Beer Reviews / 22.03.2017
Southern Star Brewing Half Nelson IPA by Tam
Half Nelson Sauvin hops and Half Mosaic Hops are the foundation of this tasty craft beer, hence the name, which could explain the floral notes that are hinted in the after taste. It has a slightly bitter sweet beginning but...
Beer Reviews / 20.03.2017
Cycler’s Brewing Palmares RIS by Tony
Palmares RIS is a jet black beer with a tall creamy head that didn't stay along for the ride. The full-bodied rich character was bold and delicious. The mouthfeel was a tiny bit on the...
Houston Brewery Guides / 20.03.2017
Cycler’s Brewing Visitors Guide
Cycler's Brewing has a few beers coming out soon. They'll have an India Pale Lager, a RIS with vanilla beans, a Rye Pils, a wild-plum kettle-sour, a new Belgian Trippel and some...
Beer Reviews / 16.03.2017
Copperhead Black Venom by Nick B
After milking Black Venom into my Teku glass, it's color was jet black with a coffee tan head and the beer had a semi-thick viscosity to it. The nose had coffee and sweet molasses in a very fine balance with hints of dark chocolate. I imagine...
Beer Reviews / 15.03.2017
Brazos Valley 13th Can by Tam
The start of this brew is extremely sweet and has an evident dry mouthfeel. There is a fresh bread style aroma that fills your nostrils as you drink, which combines quite nicely to that crisp finish. In terms of light beers this is...
Beer Reviews / 15.03.2017
No Label Test Batch DDH NEIPA by Tony
No Label Test Batch NEIPA had a nose of bold pineapple, grapefruit, and tropical notes, but the nose set me up for...
Beer Reviews / 14.03.2017
SpindleTap Houston Haze NEIPA by Tony
Houston Haze NEIPA smells of pineapples and Grapefruit, oh so tropical with a tiny hint of grain. The smell parlays perfectly to the flavor. You add that juicy mouthfeel with the carbonation and citrusy flavor, and Houston Haze NEIPA is...
There's no artwork to speak of (yet), but The Cow Jumped Over the Moon NEIPA did come in these dope little Baa glasses, if you showed up early enough, and you guessed it, we all...
Beer Reviews / 09.03.2017
B-52’s Wheez the Juice by Nick B
When I opened the can and poured B-52's Wheez the Juice into my glass, I could smell the contents immediately and I would say I was perhaps a foot away from the glass. The aroma was fruitier than any beer I’ve had previously and smelled of...
Beer Reviews / 08.03.2017
B-52 Wheez The Juice APA by Tam
Just like the label warned this American Pale Ale is Hazy and thick. There is a thin layer of foam, but only lasts so long that in fact I had to drink and pour some more to get the shot. It has an awesome hoppy starter kick that mellowed into a...
Beer Reviews / 06.03.2017
B-52 Wheez the Juice by Tony
I've only had a few beers in this style (although they're not calling it a NEIPA), but B-52 Wheez the Juice reminds me a bit of New Hops on the Block, as it was the first beer I had with these sorts of flavors and...
Beer Reviews / 02.03.2017
New Republic Marlinspike by Nick B
Marlinspike, as well as the other can labels from New Republic, are so clean, but just kind of busy in my opinion. Marlinspike may be the least busy of the lineup though and has one of the better color combinations. A cream colored...
Beer Reviews / 01.03.2017
11 Below Oso Bueno by Tam
Oso Bueno is an American Amber Ale, which has beautiful copper hue that is accompanied with streaks of orange that hints at its tangerine like notes. There is a fine line of head that will stay constant with the drinker, which enhances the...
Beer Reviews / 27.02.2017
Brazos Valley Brewing Mama Tried IPA by Tony
Mama Tried IPA poured a perfectly clear amber-gold with a frothy 2-finger head that stuck around for a while. That head made way for a healthy lining of lace, enough to make an...
Beer Reviews / 23.02.2017
Galveston Bay Beer Co. Bull Shark by Nick B
Even sweeter than the aroma is Bull Shark's flavor! I am not sure how they don't use sugar when brewing this wee heavy, but it is sweeter than others I've had in the past. The mouthfeel is light...
Beer Reviews / 22.02.2017
St. Arnold 5 O’Clock Pils by Tam
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...