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I had never heard of the Draftmark tap system until I was contacted by them recently to see if I was interested in receiving one to try. For those who are also unfamiliar with it, the Draftmark is a new easy to use self-contained in-home draft beer

Hay Merchant Anniversary Party

Published on 2013-02-12 15:19:08

The Hay Merchant is celebrating their one year anniversary by opening up their cellar and tapping some of that rare stuff that Kevin has been squirrelling away in the back of the cooler. The celebration is on

February Glass Night at The Ginger Man

Published on 2013-02-06 09:11:00

The Ginger Man has released their list of Glass Nights for the month of February: 6th

Southern Star's 5th Anniversary Party

Published on 2013-02-04 09:14:00

Southern Star has been brewing beer up in Conroe for 5 years now and would like you to help them celebrate that achievement with a party at the brewery on Saturday, March 9th from 6:00pm ~ 10:00pm.

AHA Rally at Saint Arnold Brewing

Published on 2013-02-01 08:32:00

Saint Arnold Brewing is hosting an American Homebrewers Association rally on Sunday, February 24th from 1pm ~ 3pm. Entrance to the event includes beer samples, VIP brewery tour and a chance to win prices from the AHA and Saint Arnold. The rally is

Sierra Nevada Beer Tasting at Flying Saucer

Published on 2013-01-31 08:03:01

On Monday, February 4th at 7:00pm, the Flying Saucer (Downtown) and Sierra Nevada Brewing will pair up to host a four course beer pairing. The lineup includes: Pale Ale - Swedish pickled shrimp Torpedo

Brewers Association Launches KegReturn Website

Published on 2013-01-30 09:49:19

Whether they're stolen from the back alley behind a bar or simply

Record Number of Texas Breweries Attending 2012 GABF

Published on 2012-10-05 14:43:56

There will be a record 578 breweries serving 2,700 beers (the biggest selection ever) in the festival hall at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). There are 676 breweries entered into the competition with 154 first-time entrants.

Growler on Board

Published on 2012-09-19 10:57:18

Here's something handy for people that drive around with growlers in their car. The Growler on Board Beer Transportation Unit not only keeps your growler from rolling around in your trunk or the floor, the low density foam that its made of also helps insulate it. According to the website, it can hold standard 1/2 gallon growlers as well as the 2L swing top style with handles and the holes in the bottom of each cavity can be used to hold the growler upside down for drying. The price is $29.95 [..]

BeerFeast 2012 at Flying Saucer Sugar Land

Published on 2012-09-06 09:56:39

The Flying Saucer's Sugar Land location is hosting their inaugural fall beer festival, BeerFeast 2012,

No Label Brewing 1st & 2nd Anniversary Party

Published on 2012-08-28 15:21:34

Tickets are now on sale for No Label Brewing's 1st & 2nd anniversary party being held on Sept 22nd from 6:00pm ~ 10:00pm. Tickets are $25 each and include a glass, beer, food and live music as well as a chance to win special prizes.Copyright © 2012 AllGoodBeer.com - All rights reserved

2012 BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival

Published on 2012-08-28 08:23:18

The 3rd annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival in Galveston takes the place this Labor Day Weekend.

2012 Texas Craft Brewers Festival

Published on 2012-08-07 08:47:37

The 2012 Texas Craft Brewers Festival is taking place on Saturday, October 6th at Fiesta Gardens in Austin and tickets are now on sale. A General Admission ticket is $20 which includes a wristband, six 4-oz sampling tokens and a Commemorative TCBF tasting cup. A VIP ticket package is also available which includes a 2-hour meet & greet session with brewers before the festival begins, first access to special limited beers, a festival t-shirt, festival pint glass (upon exiting festival), wristb [..]

Beer Festival and Food Pairing at the Houston City Club

Published on 2012-07-19 14:48:42

The Houston City Club in conjunction with BeerLovers.com is hosting a beer festival and food pairing event on Thursday, July 26th from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Representatives from local Texas breweries will be on hand to answer questions and talk about their beer

Open The Taps Anniversary Party

Published on 2012-07-19 08:08:12

Open The Taps (a grassroots organization dedicated to changing Texas beer laws and regulations) is celebrating its first anniversary with a party at Petrol Station on Saturday, July 21st from Noon to 6:00pm. Live music, special cask beers and Petrol Station's new kitchen should be up and running. Come find out what the group has been up to over the past year and their plans for the future.Copyright © 2012 AllGoodBeer.com - All rights reserved

Tickets for 2012 GABF on Sale July 31

Published on 2012-07-18 08:03:00

The 2012 Great American Beer Festival takes place

#IPADay Returns on August 2nd

Published on 2012-07-17 15:11:07

Started last year by Ashley Routson and Ryan Ross, #IPADay was originally inspired by similar wine events such as #ChardonnayDay and #CabernetDay. Ashley, also known as The Beer Wench, saw it as a way to help make craft beer more accessible to the masses and promote craft beer in general. #IPADay returns on Thursday, August 2nd and you can participate by simply enjoying an IPA (perhaps while introducing a non craft beer drinking friend to the wonderful world of craft beer) and tweeting about i [..]

Tickets on Sale for Denver Rare Beer Tasting IV

Published on 2012-06-23 08:46:01

Tickets for the Denver Rare Beer Tasting IV, an awareness event and fundraiser for the Pints for Prostates campaign are now on sale. The event takes place during the Great American Beer Festival on Friday, Oct. 12th from 1:00pm ~ 4:00pm at the Wynkoop Brewery in Denver. The price has increased this year to $100, but each attendee receives a commemorative tasting glass, t-shirt, program and pen as well as a three issue trial subscription to All About Beer Magazine. I've attended the previous t [..]

Hubbell & Hudson's 3rd Annual Beer & Cheese Festival

Published on 2012-06-22 09:30:16

On Saturday, June 30th, Hubbell & Hudson is hosting its 3rd annual Beer & Cheese Festival. The Beer & Cheese festival is a great way for Houstonians to become acquainted with new and unique pairings of different styled beers and cheeses. Throughout the event, beer and cheese experts will be available to answer questions. Featured local Texas Breweries include Rhar & Sons (Fort Worth, Texas), St. Arnold (Houston, Texas), Karbach (Houston, Texas), Independence (Austin, Texas) and Southern Star ( [..]

2012 Houston Beer Festival

Published on 2012-06-12 14:35:18

Everyone remembers the first Houston Beer Festival last year, whether you actually attended it or not. Thanks to Facebook and Twitter, you were able to experience the complete fail as it was happening. With all those very public issues and problems, many were quite surprised to see that the organizers had began planning for a festival in 2012 almost immediately after the first one ended. At least they'd know what not to do. I wasn't at the festival last year, but I attended this year to he [..]

American Craft Beer Week

Published on 2012-05-14 08:31:01

American Craft Beer Week kicks off today with events in all 50 states. From simple tastings to beer dinners to beer festivals, America is celebrating its continuing love and support for Craft Beer this week.

Local Craft Beer and Burger Pairing at The Counter

Published on 2012-05-03 09:57:23

Earlier this year, I posted about the The Counter featuring a special Beer and Burger Pairing Menu. At that time, I also indicated that I would have liked to see more local craft beers used in the pairing. I received a pretty quick response on Twitter from them after my post indicating they would use more local beers in their next pairing. It looks like they held true to their word as I just received notice that their Beer and Burger Pairing Menu for May and June features four beers from No L [..]

Buffalo Bayou Previewing Summer Ale at Cinco Drinko Party

Published on 2012-05-03 09:22:15

If you didn't get a chance to try their beer at the recent Texas Beer Festival (or if you did and want more) Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. will be previewing their summer ale this Saturday during Berryhill's Cinco Drinko event at their Post Oak location. The festivities begin at 2:00pm with live music and discounted food from Berryhill. Buffalo Bayou Brewing is one of the newest craft breweries to open in Houston. Having only been open since December last year, they're already making a name for t [..]

Camp Beer XI - Ciders

Published on 2012-05-02 15:33:47

For the first time, beer will not be the center of attention at Camp Beer. With the hot summer days quickly approaching, ciders will instead be in the spot light. The craft cider market has also been on the rise lately and can be a refreshing alternative to a cold beer on a hot day. Tickets are $55 each and are available for purchase online starting at 9:00am Thursday, May 3rd. A list of the ciders being sampled and more information about the event is available on the Camp Beer webpage.Copyr [..]

Specialty Beer List for Texas Beer Fest

Published on 2012-04-25 10:24:09

The second annual Texas Beer Festival is only days away and the list of specialty beers has been released. One change for this year is that the entire list of speciality beers will be available from the start of the festival instead of

Girls' Pint Out at Saint Arnold

Published on 2012-04-24 10:35:46

On Wednesday, April 25th, from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm, Saint Arnold Brewery will be host to Girls' Pint Out benefitting Bel Inzio, an organization that helps disadvantaged women develop self-confidence and life skills through fitness and nutrition. Tickets can be purchased online for $17 per lady (with $5 of that going to Bel Inizio) and includes a commemorative pint glass and a fresh-baked Slow Dough Bakery pretzel. They will also be accepting donations of new and gently used running shoes and spo [..]

Get Your Tickets for the 2012 Texas Beer Fest

Published on 2012-04-19 14:04:58

Have you bought your ticket for the 2012 Texas Beer Fest yet? If you have, congratulations on your

The Marquee Bar Now Open in Whole Foods Bellaire

Published on 2012-04-17 14:06:56

Whole Foods Market is continuing to insert beer and wine bars inside their stores and the newest one, The Marquee in the Bellaire location, is now open for business. Featuring 8 beers on tap with a focus on local craft breweries, you can slip by for a pint and a nosh of Whole Foods Market fare while shopping or

Top 50 Craft and Overall Brewing Companies for 2011

Published on 2012-04-17 13:41:08

The Brewers Association just released its annual lists of the Top 50 Craft and Overall Brewing Companies in the U.S. based on 2011 beer sales volume. With it's headquarters in San Antonio, the Gambrinus Company, owner of such brands as Shiner, Bridgeport, and Trumer Pils, earned the top Texas spot at number 4. However, with the exception of Shiner, their brands are actually brewed outside of Texas. Saint Arnold Brewing moved up this year to number 43 from 48 and is followed closely by Real A [..]

Oysters, Brews and Blues

Published on 2012-03-27 14:45:01

The website indicates there will be a limited number of tickets available at the door for tonight's Oysters, Brews and Blues celebration at Goode Company’s Armadillo Palace on Kirby Drive. The evening will include a discussion from Robb Walsh about Texas appellation oysters followed by an opportunity to try the oysters along with local Texas craft beer while listening to one of the top harmonica players, Sonny Boy Terry.

Second Annual Pints for the Planet

Published on 2012-03-16 14:01:43

On Wednesday, March 28th from 7:00pm ~ 9:00pm, Saint Arnold Brewing will be host to the second annual Pints for the Planet which benefits the Whole Planet Foundation.

Lagunitas Events During SXSW to Benefit Blue Dog Rescue

Published on 2012-03-05 16:07:25

I typically just post about beer events and news in and around the Houston area as that's where I live. However, Lagunitas Brewing Co. is hosting a series of events in Austin during the SXSW Music Festival that I'd like to pass along as they not only feature good beer but also benefit a local Austin animal rescue society: SIX -- “Sonoma Grown” Showcases will be presented at venues all over Austin benefiting Blue Dog Rescue. In addition to sponsoring the showcases, Lagunitas Brewing Company [..]

Rice Village Pub Crawl Featuring Four Houston Breweries

Published on 2012-03-02 10:55:53

The Rice Village will be host to a pub crawl this Saturday featuring four Houston area breweries, including the two newest, Buffalo Bayou Brewing and Karbach Brewing. Start at any of the 5 participating locations. Kahn’s Deli, The Gingerman, Hans Bier Haus, Kelvin Arms and Little Woodrows, have a beer and receive a “Pub Crawl Passport”. Do the same at each of the following locations and get your passport stamped. Before 9PM bring your completed passport to Hans Bier Haus. If you are amon [..]

Beer and Burger Pairing at The Counter

Published on 2012-03-01 15:19:26

The Counter, a burger joint where you custom build your burger, is featuring a Beer and Burger Pairing Menu from February 28 through March 18 at both locations. The burger and beer pairings combine a flight of four mini beers with four beef mini burgers for the reasonable price of $13. Newcastle (Brown Ale) paired with a beef mini, with swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms, applewood smoked bacon, roasted garlic aioli. Saint Arnold (Amber Ale) paired with a beef mini, organic mixed greens, fresh m [..]

The Beer Experiement at Fitzgeralds's

Published on 2012-03-01 12:54:46

Houston is the first stop of the Food Experiments 16 city national tour, a competition for amateur chefs that has a unique ingredient selected for each city that must be used in the dish presented. Beer is the ingredient that the competitors will need to use for the event being held at Fitzgerald's on Sunday, March 4th from 1:00pm ~ 4:00pm. Any type of dish can be entered, as long as it includes beer. Judging of the entries will be done by Chris Shepherd (Chef at Underbelly), Adam Dorris (Che [..]

Saint Arnold Launching Endeavour On Leap Day

Published on 2012-02-28 13:02:23

Saint Arnold Brewing is set to launch their newest year-round beer, Endeavour, on Wednesday, February 29th. Endeavour is a Double IPA based on Divine Reserve 11 that was released last year. To kick off the new beer in style, they've got the Alamo Drafthouse's Rolling Roadshow coming out to the brewery that evening to show the timeless classic "Spaceballs". Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online but they will ONLY be doing check in between 6:00pm and 6:45pm, so you need to ensure you're [..]

Beers, Boots and (Mud)Bugs Texas Beer Fest Pre-Party

Published on 2012-02-28 10:05:01

Join the organizers of the 2012 Texas Beer Fest for a Texas Independence Day Crawfish Boil Pre-Festival Party on Saturday, March 3rd at Liberty Station. In addition to mud bugs, they will also be featuring the following special tappings: Saint Arnold - Farmer’s Brown aged in a Chardonnay cask No Label - Elda M. Milk Stout Saint Arnold - Divine Reserve 11 (bottle) The party starts at 1:00pm and lasts until the cows come home. For more information about the actual festival, please visit www.t [..]

February Glass Nights at the Ginger Man

Published on 2012-02-16 16:57:33

The Ginger Man has released their list of Glass Nights for the month of February: 1st - Peroni 8th - Duvel Para Art Glasses 15nd - Independence 22nd - Karbach The glasses are available starting at 6:00pm and only one glass per person with purchase of the beer of the day. As always, the glasses are subject to change and only available while supplies last.Copyright © 2011 AllGoodBeer.com - All rights reserved

Behemoth Beer Week at Flying Saucer

Published on 2012-02-13 09:00:09

The Houston Flying Saucer has decided to release a few beers out into the wild that have been aging in their beer cellar. Each day this week a different rare and vintage beer will be tapped: Feb 13 - Real Ale - Sysphus (2007) Feb 14 - Brooklyn Brewing - Chocolate Stout (2010) Feb 15 - Sierra Nevada - Jack & Ken's Ale (2010) Feb 16 - Stone - Double Bastard (2008) Feb 17 - Moylans - Barleywine (Cask)Copyright © 2011 AllGoodBeer.com - All rights reserved

Camp Beer X - Sourpalooza

Published on 2012-02-10 13:59:42

Sourpalooza, the tenth edition of Camp Beer from Live it Big, has been announced and will take place on Saturday, March 10th. The list of beers being served includes (in no particular order): Crooked Stave - W.W.B.O. Crooked Stave - W.W.B.R. Crooked Stave - Pure Guava Petite Sour The Bruery - Saison Rue Russian River - Supplication Russian River - Consecration Jolly Pumpkin - Bam Noire Jolly Pumpkin - La Roja Jolly Pumpkin - Luciernaga Telegraph Brewing - Reserve Wheat Ale Rodenbach - [..]

2012 Texas Beer Fest Pre-Party at the Ginger Man

Published on 2012-02-03 10:35:02

Tickets for the 2012 Texas Beer Fest went on sale earlier this week and now the organizers are holding a pre-party to help raise aware about the festival at the Ginger Man on Saturday, February 4th beginning 7:00pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the upcoming event, particularly the volunteer opportunities. The TxBF has also partnered with Duff Distribution which allowed them to purchase 6 casks, 3 of which will be making an appearance at the pre-party with selections from Tex [..]

No Label Brewing Beer Dinner at Baker Street Pub

Published on 2012-01-30 15:57:04

The Baker Street Pub & Grill out in Katy is hosting a Beer Dinner featuring No Label Brewing on Monday, February 20th. For the low cost of $35 per person, you'll receive a four course meal paired with beers from No Label and even get to try their new Jalapeno Ale. The menu hasn't been released yet, but you can make reservations by calling the Bakerstreet pub.Copyright © 2011 AllGoodBeer.com - All rights reserved

Tickets on Sale for the 2012 Texas Beer Festival

Published on 2012-01-30 11:13:26

The 2012 Texas Beer Fest will take place on Saturday, April 28th and tickets are now on sale. The current price is $17 for an entrance ticket (which will increase closer to the date of the event), a set of 12 food and beer tickets will cost you $12 and a special VIP upgrade package is available for $38. See the Ticket Information page for additional information and buying instructions This is the second year for the Texas Beer Fest which was held last year at the Humble Civic Center Arena (re [..]

AHA Rally at Saint Arnold

Published on 2012-01-28 09:00:01

Saint Arnold Brewing is hosting an American Homebrewers Association rally on Sunday, February 26th from 1pm ~ 3pm. Entrance to the event includes beer samples, brewery tour and a chance to win prices from the AHA and Saint Arnold. Entrance is free for current AHA members and non-members can gain entrance by joining for a discounted rate at the door. Space is limited and you are asked to RSVP online if you plan to attend. To learn more about the American Homebrewers Association and what a membe [..]

Open The Taps Fundraiser at Southern Star Brewing

Published on 2012-01-27 09:02:50

Open The Taps (a grassroots organization dedicated to changing Texas beer laws and regulations) is holding their first fundraiser of 2012 on Sunday, February 12th from 2pm ~ 5pm at Southern Star Brewing in Conroe. Only 100 Tickets are being sold for the event which will be available for purchase online to current members of the Open The Tap organization starting on Friday, January 20th. Any remaining tickets will then be released for sale to the general public over the weekend. Tickets are $3 [..]

A Celebration of Dark Beers at Petrol Station

Published on 2012-01-27 08:52:06

In celebration of Stouts and Ports, the Petrol Station is once again hosting a "Once you go black, you never go back" celebration on Saturday, January 28th. So far, they've announced on their Facebook page the following beers will be available during the event: Stone - 15 th anniversary double black ipa Stone - IRS Avery - Mephistopheles Great Divide - Belgian Yeti Flying Dog - Gonzo Imperial Porter Rogue - Double Chocolate Rahr - Barrel-aged Winter Warmer Buffalo Bayou Brewing co - Imperial G [..]

Independence Brewing Wins National Award

Published on 2012-01-14 10:20:33

Independence Brewing of Austin, TX received a 2012 Good Food Award for their Convict Hill Stout at an awards ceremony that took place in San Fransisco last night. The Good Food Awards, now in its second year, grants awards to outstanding American food producers and the farmers who provide their ingredients in such categories as beer, charcuterie and spirits. The Good Food Awards seal, found on winning products, assures consumers they have found something exceptionally delicious that also supp [..]

Recap: Hubbell & Hudson Beer and Cheese Festival

Published on 2011-07-05 14:45:23

Over the holiday weekend, Hubbell & Hudson held their 2nd Annual Beer and Cheese Festival in their store. We arrived about an hour after it started and the store was already pretty packed. The beer and cheese sampling stations were spread around

Belgium Independence Week and Beer Tasting at Ginger Man

Published on 2011-07-03 10:00:00

The Ginger Man is celebrating Belgium's Independence Day with a series of glass nights and a Belgian beer tasting during the week of July 18th to the 23rd. Each day during that week, a Belgian beer glasses will be given away with the purchase of the

Celebrate Independence Day with Independence Brewing

Published on 2011-07-02 10:00:10

Celebrate Independence Day at Independence Brewing in Austin, TX. Today, Saturday, July 2nd is the monthly Tour & Tasting Day at the brewery and what better way to celebrate the holiday then with a beer brewed by Independence Brewing. This

July Glass Nights at the Ginger Man

Published on 2011-07-01 13:37:53

The Ginger Man has released their list of Glass Nights for the month of July: 6th - Gulden Draak 13th - Maredsous (stemmed glassware) 20th - Maredsous (ceramic chalices) 27th - St. Arnold’s (Christmas glasses) In honour of their Belgium Independ

Happy Canada Day, eh!

Published on 2011-07-01 08:26:09

Other then the exceptional beers from Unibroue (now owned by Sapporo), there's not a whole lot of Canadian craft beer available down here in Texas. However, a Blanche de Chambly or an Éphémère Apple would go down really well in this ridiculous hea

Members-only Tickets for GABF Selling Fast

Published on 2011-06-29 16:39:02

The Brewers Association is reporting that nearly 70% of tickets for the Members-only session on Saturday afternoon of the GABF have been sold during the Pre-sale for AHA members. In addition, the four-packs for members are sold out as are tickets for

Texas Craft Brewers Guild Announces Texas Craft Brewers Festival

Published on 2011-06-24 09:53:02

The Texas Craft Brewers Guild, who's membership consist of the breweries and brewpubs of Texas, has announced the Texas Craft Brewers Festival will take place on Saturday, September 24th at Fiest Gardens in Austin, TX. This is the first beer festival

2nd Annual Beer & Cheese Festival at Hubbell & Hudson

Published on 2011-06-24 07:44:11

I don't get up to The Woodlands very often, but this would be a great reason to. Hubbell & Hudson, a culinary world market and bistro located in The Woodlands Town Center, is hosting their 2nd Annual Beer & Cheese Festival on Saturday, July 2

Real Ale Beer Dinner at Benjy's on Washington

Published on 2011-06-23 11:23:09

The Benjy's on Washington Ave is hosting a Beer Dinner with Real Ale Brewing on Thursday, July 28th. The cost is $65 per person (plus tax and tip) and includes six courses paired with beer from Real Ale (see menu to the left). Brad Farbstein, owner o

Pre-sale Tickets for 2011 Great American Beer Festival

Published on 2011-06-22 09:01:00

One of the perks of being a member of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is the opportunity to buy tickets to the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) before they go on sale to the general public. The members-only pre-sale starts at 10:00am MD

Denver Rare Beer Tasting III

Published on 2011-06-17 11:01:42

In 2008, Rick Lyke, a veteran beer and wine journalist, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a friend who was recently diagnosed with it urged him to get tested. After undergoing treatment, Rick decided to make more men aware of the risk of devel

Denver Rare Beer Tasting III

Published on 2011-06-17 10:56:00

Mid-Summer Beer Dinner at Vic & Anthony's

Published on 2011-06-14 15:27:15

Vic & Anthon'ys Steakhouse has announced a Mid-Summer Beer Dinner to showcase some of the new beers from their recently expanded craft beer selection. The dinner will take place on Friday, July 8th at 7:00pm with a very reasonable cost of

Mid-Summer Beer Dinner at Vic & Anthony's

Published on 2011-06-14 15:24:00

Texas Beer Dinner at Haven

Published on 2011-06-13 20:19:12

Haven has announced a Texas Beer Dinner featuring Southern favorites on Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:00pm. The cost is $50 per person and the meal will be served family style out on their patio. They'll be serving fried chicken, ribs or brisket, tomato

Texas Beer Dinner at Haven

Published on 2011-06-13 20:19:00

Petrol Station Competes for Most Bitter Bar in America

Published on 2011-06-08 16:16:28

The Petrol Station is currently competing with other beer bars across the country to be named Stone Brewing's Most Bitter Bar in America: One national winner will be named, along with a winner for each state, and one per region. Winners will re

Petrol Station Competes for Most Bitter Bar in America

Published on 2011-06-08 16:08:00

Brooklyn Brewery Beer Dinner at Kenny and Ziggy's

Published on 2011-06-08 10:15:10

Kenny & Ziggy's is the latest eatery in Houston to offer a beer and food dinner. The NY Deli Restaurant will be offering five courses paired with beers from the most famous brewery in New York, the Brooklyn Brewery. The cost is $65 per person and

Brooklyn Brewery Beer Dinner at Kenny and Ziggy's

Published on 2011-06-08 09:55:00

Secrets of the Brewluminati

Published on 2011-06-06 14:07:07

Over the past few months, Independence Brewing has been quietly releasing monthly one-off brews under the series named Brewluminati. The secretive and often elusive beers have mainly been available at locations in Austin, but they've also been s

Secrets of the Brewluminati

Published on 2011-06-06 13:59:00

June Glass Nights at Ginger Man

Published on 2011-06-01 16:00:18

The Ginger Man has released their list of Glass Nights for the month of May: 1st - Sam Adams 8th - Newcastle 15th - Ommegang (Witte) 22nd - Ommegang (Rare Vos) 29th - Duvel (Special edition Duvel Parra glass) The glasses are available starting at 5

June Glass Nights at Ginger Man

Published on 2011-06-01 16:00:00

Drink Local for the Month of June

Published on 2011-06-01 10:30:25

The Beer Mapping Project (a GREAT website for finding beer when travelling) has issued the following challenge for the month of June: only drink beer produced in the state where you are currently drinking. In other words, if you’re planning to stay

Drink Local for the Month of June

Published on 2011-06-01 10:30:00

Saint Arnold Brewing's 17th Anniversary Party

Published on 2011-05-19 08:01:00

Saint Arnold Brewing is celebrating their 17th anniversary with a party on Sunday, June 12th from 12pm ~ 3pm. The cost is $36 per person which includes a barbecue lunch and a special anniversary glass. Reservations must be made in advance online (cli

Saint Arnold Brewing's 17th Anniversary Party

Published on 2011-05-19 08:01:00

Recap: Deschutes Beer Dinner at Plonk!

Published on 2011-05-18 11:16:27

I was fortunate enough to be hosted by Deschutes Brewery at their Beer Dinner last night at Plonk! Beer and Wine Bistro. The local Deschutes rep for Texas and a few others direct from the brewery in Oregon were on hand pouring samples and talking abo

Recap: Deschutes Beer Dinner at Plonk!

Published on 2011-05-18 11:16:00

Open House at No Label Brewing

Published on 2011-05-18 10:01:55

If you didn't get a chance to try their beer last night at the Petrol Station, No Label Brewing is hosting a FREE open house today from 3pm ~ 7pm. Go check out the brewery located in the old rice silos in Katy, TX and sample their El Hefe and Pa

Freetail Brewing Co. to Open Brewpub in Houston

Published on 2011-05-17 14:43:16

Well, its finally official, Freetail Brewing Co. has announced that their second location will be in downtown Houston. Scott Metzger, Founder and CEO of Freetail, announced it this afternoon on Twitter and followed it with a live chat Q&A

No Label Tapping at Petrol Station

Published on 2011-05-17 10:54:27

No Label Brewing from Katy, TX will be tapping their El Hefe (Hefeweizen)and Pale Horse (American Pale Ale) at 7:00pm tonight out at the Petrol Station. No better way to celebrate American Craft Beer Week then with a locally brewed craft beer.

More ACBW Events at the Ginger Man

Published on 2011-05-17 10:15:44

Keeping the fun going for American Craft Beer Week, the Ginger Man has a special Glass Night tonight featuring Brooklyn Summer Ale. Buy the beer, keep the glass! On Thursday night the Ginger Man will be releasing an array of beers from New Belgium B

Big Beer Tasting at Ginger Man

Published on 2011-05-16 08:01:00

The Ginger Man is hosting their first annual Big Beer Tasting on Saturday, May 21st. Ten different barley wines and other strong ales will sampled, including the following: Anchor - Old Foghorn (2010) Avery - Hog Heaven (2009) Harpoon - Leviathan (2

American Craft Beer Week 2011

Published on 2011-05-12 08:01:01

Six years ago, the Brewers Association created American Craft Beer Week to help celebrate and honour the small and independent craft breweries across the country. The number of craft breweries has now swelled to over 1,700 and for the

Saint Arnold Cask Night at the Ginger Man

Published on 2011-05-11 08:01:01

The Ginger Man is hosting a cask night on Monday, May 16th which will be featuring beers from Saint Arnold Brewing. The Ellisa IPA will be on the beer engine inside the bar and gravity casks of Divine Reserve #11 and Farmer Brown's will be served out

Saint Arnold Cask Night at the Ginger Man

Published on 2011-05-11 08:01:00

Recap of the Texas Best Fest

Published on 2011-05-10 21:31:17

According to one of the organizers, about 1,500 people attended the inaugural TX Beer Fest last Saturday at the Humble Civic Center Area. The venue was about as good as I've seen for holding such an event as there was plenty of room to move around, c

Recap of the Texas Best Fest

Published on 2011-05-10 21:31:00

Camp Beer VII: The Golden Beers

Published on 2011-05-10 08:01:00

The seventh edition of Camp Beer from Live it Big is taking place on Saturday, June 11th (originally scheduled for Sunday, June 12th) and is being called The Golden Beers. The list of beers so far includes (in no particular order): Ale Smith -

Camp Beer VII: The Golden Beers

Published on 2011-05-10 08:01:00

Deschutes Base Camp Week in Houston

Published on 2011-05-09 13:03:09

Deschutes Brewery will be holding a week long series of events called BASE CAMP WEEK in Houston starting on Monday, May 16th: Deschutes Brewery descends on Houston for its Base Camp Week of specialty beer tastings, beer and food pairings - a week-lo

Deschutes Base Camp Week in Houston

Published on 2011-05-09 13:03:00

Beer List Released for Texas Beer Fest

Published on 2011-05-04 15:21:53

The inaugural Texas Beer Festival is only a few days away and their website has been updated to include the beers that will be served from the participating breweries. Its great to see over 17 Texas breweries will be represented, including

Beer List Released for Texas Beer Fest

Published on 2011-05-04 15:21:00

May Glass Nights at Ginger Man

Published on 2011-05-04 07:47:10

The Ginger Man has released their list of Glass Nights for the month of May: 4th - Kulmbacher - Eisbock 11th - Summit 18th - New Belgium - Ranger 25th - Big Sky - Moose Drool The glasses are available starting at 5:30pm and only one glass per perso

May Glass Nights at Ginger Man

Published on 2011-05-04 07:47:00

Recap: Beer and Food Truck Pairing at Liberty Station

Published on 2011-04-29 16:52:38

Beer dinners have been popping up everywhere around Houston lately, but Liberty Station deviated last night from the typical format by hosting one that combined Texas breweries with local food trucks. Each food truck was paired with a brewery and cre

Recap: Beer and Food Truck Pairing at Liberty Station

Published on 2011-04-29 16:49:00

Beer and Food Truck Dinner at Liberty Station

Published on 2011-04-19 17:12:46

Beer dinners are becoming increasingly popular in Houston and Liberty Station is hosting one with an interesting twist. Their dinner features beers from three Texas breweries (Real Ale, Southern Star and Independence) but they're paired wi

Beer and Food Truck Dinner at Liberty Station

Published on 2011-04-19 17:10:00

Real Ale Tap Nite at the Flying Saucer

Published on 2011-04-18 13:10:31

The Tap Nite this Thursday at the Flying Saucer will be featuring a selection of beers from Real Ale, included four beers from their Mysterium Verum series. Brewer Erick Ogershok will also be on hand to answer questions and talk about the beer.

Real Ale Tap Nite at the Flying Saucer

Published on 2011-04-18 13:10:00

Texas Beer Fest Beer Dinners and Pub Crawl

Published on 2011-04-17 08:41:20

The inaugural Texas Beer Festival is only a few weeks away and the founders have been doing a great job of raising awareness for it by organizing beer related events at bars all around town. Tickets for 14 different beer dinners (incl

Texas Beer Fest Beer Dinners and Pub Crawl

Published on 2011-04-17 08:41:00

Recap of the Independence Cycling Pub Crawl

Published on 2011-04-14 21:01:04

Last weekend, Independence Brewing organized its first pub crawl in Houston. However, Neil, the local brewery rep and avid cyclist, decided to make it a cycling pub crawl. Instead of wandering just a few blocks from pub to pub, participates peddled t

Halfway to Oktoberfest Party at Ginger Man

Published on 2011-04-05 13:09:12

Get suited up with your best Lederhosen and head on down to the Ginger Man on Saturday, April 9 for their Halfway to Oktoberfest party . Special Oktoberfest beers (Ayinger, Erdinger, St. Arnolds Cask-conditioned, Real Ale, vintage Aver

Independence Brewing Bicycle Pub Crawl in Houston

Published on 2011-04-05 13:00:35

Independence Brewing is having its first pub crawl in Houston this Saturday, April 9th from 2:00pm ~ 6:00pm. However, there's a bit of twist... its a cycling pub crawl. There will be four stops across the inner loop area: 2:00p

April Glass Nights at the Ginger Man

Published on 2011-04-01 13:06:50

The Ginger Man has released their list of Glass Nights for the month of April: 6th - Left Hand (JuJu Ginger) 13th - Deschutes 20th - Breckenridge 27rd - Duff Distributor (Gulden Draak, Piraat, Monks Cafe) The glasses are available starting at

Divine Reserve - It Goes to 11

Published on 2011-03-28 08:56:45

The 11th release in the Divine Reserve series from Saint Arnold Brewing will be released tomorrow, sparking off a quest almost fitting of an Indiana Jones sequel (if Indiana Jones used Twitter instead of a whip). However, Saint Arnold indi

Independence Brewing Beer Dinner at Beaver's

Published on 2011-03-25 22:07:08

Beaver's is hosting a beer dinner on Monday, May 2nd featuring beers brewed by Independence Brewing. The evening kicks off at 6:00pm with a Beertails Reception (cocktails made with various Independence Brewing beers) which is follow

St. Arnold Ale Dinner at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Published on 2011-03-23 09:58:05

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse is hosting an Ale Dinner featuring beers from Saint Arnold Brewing on Wednesday, March 30th and Thursday, March 31st. The cost is $65 per person (plus tax and tip) for a six course meal (full menu by clicking on the image

Slàinte!

Published on 2011-03-17 08:08:00

Wear something green, but don't drink it. Go with one of the fine Irish-brewed beers that are available here instead. The Houston Press has a good summary of St. Patrick's Day festivities going on at various pubs and bars around town i

Texas Tasting at the Ginger Man

Published on 2011-03-10 13:34:57

The Ginger Man is celebrating everything Texas with a Texas Tasting on Saturday, March 12 starting at 3:00pm. They'll be featuring beers brewed in the Lone Star State which be accompanied by local Texas barbecue. Special cask and vintages beers will

Camp Beer VI Recap

Published on 2011-03-07 23:38:38

Another session of Camp Beer has come and gone. This particular installment was titled From Scandinavia With Love, in honour of the beers being served. As always, Cathy did a great job of organizing the event and wrangling up all the beers while

March Glass Nights at the Ginger Man

Published on 2011-03-03 08:27:14

I'm a little late in getting this one out, but the Ginger Man has released their list of Glass Nights for the month of March: 2nd - Shiner 9th - (512) 16th - Real Ale and Guinness (Heritage Glasses) 23rd - Saint Arnold 30th - Franco

Circle Brewing Announces Grand Opening Party

Published on 2011-03-03 08:16:54

Circle Brewing's flyer pretty much says it all. The next new brewery in Austin is set to officially open its doors to the public on March 12th. I'm not all that familiar with the MetroRail in Austin, but I think its pretty cool that you c

Jester King Craft Beer Day at Anvil

Published on 2011-02-25 08:43:46

The Anvil Bar and Refuge will be featuring six beers from Jester King Craft Brewery on Saturday, February 26th. Starting at 4:00pm, the following beers will be available from the Austin based brewery: Black Metal (cask) Dry Hopped Wychmaker Ry

Friday Evening Tour at Saint Arnold in Support of HB602

Published on 2011-02-24 15:35:50

Saint Arnold Brewing is hosting a special Friday evening tour on February 25th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in support of HB 602. The cost is $10 per person and all funds raised during the evening will be used in their efforts to get the bill pas

Bar Lamar in Whole Foods to offer Growler Service

Published on 2011-02-14 08:27:10

While up in Austin over the weekend, I stopped by the Whole Foods Market store on Lamar to check out the new bar they're opening inside the store. Bar Lamar, near the back of the store at the end of the beer aisle, will be serving six

Pro-Am 2011 Competition at Southern Star Brewing

Published on 2011-02-09 07:51:54

Southern Star Brewing is holding another Pro-Am competition with the winning recipe being brewed at the brewery and released as a new addition to their Pro-Am line as well as entered in the Pro-Am competition at this year's GABF. Rules for entry this

AHA Rally at Saint Arnold Brewery

Published on 2011-02-08 13:12:48

Saint Arnold Brewing is hosting a membership rally for the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) on Sunday, February 27th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The event is free for current AHA members and non-members can gain entrance by joining t

Commemorative Valentine's Day Glass at Flying Saucer

Published on 2011-02-07 12:47:39

The Flying Saucer will be featuring the special commemorative glass on the left in honour of Valentine's Day starting at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 9th. Lucky IPA from Breckenridge Brewery will be the featured beer for their Brewery Nit

Beer and Chocolate Tasting at the Ginger Man

Published on 2011-02-02 18:35:05

In celebration of Valentine's Day, the Ginger Man is hosting a Beer and Chocolate Tasting on Saturday, February 12th at 3pm. Deus (Brut des Flandres) will also be sampled and the purchase of a bottle of it will get you two logo champa

Texas Beer Festival Three Month Pre-Party

Published on 2011-02-01 10:07:06

The organizers of the upcoming Texas Beer Festival are holding a three month pre-party at the Ginger Man this Saturday, February 5th. The festivities kick off at 7pm with live music and the following special cask beers will be avialable:

February Glass Nights at the Ginger Man

Published on 2011-02-01 09:42:39

The Ginger Man has released their list of Glass Nights for the month of February: 2nd - Mix & Match 9th - Timmerman's Strawberry Lambic 16th - Bourgogne des Flandres Brune 23rd - Widmer W'11 (Limited Edition) The glasses are available

Camp Beer VI - Scandinavian Edition

Published on 2011-01-31 14:51:57

The sixth edition of Camp Beer from Live it Big is taking place on Sunday, March 6th and will be featuring beers from Denmark and Norway. As reported by Ronnie Crocker at Beer, TX, there will be "7 of Mikkeller's Singl

No Label Brewing Beer Dinner at The Public House

Published on 2011-01-24 16:36:10

Its getting harder to keep up with all the beer events and dinners around town these days! I just found out that the Public House in Katy is hosting a four course beer dinner tomorrow night (January 25th) featuring five beers from No Label

Brooklyn Beer Dinner at Flying Saucer

Published on 2011-01-24 11:03:56

Only weeks after its D'Achouffe beer dinner on January 13th, the Flying Saucer has announced their next Winter Beer Dinner will be on Monday, February 7th and will feature beers from Brooklyn Brewing. Cost is $50 for UFO members or $55 for

Circle Brewing Releases First Beer

Published on 2011-01-21 17:47:29

Circle Brewing is the latest of the new round of Texas breweries to release their first beer on tap. The Draught House in Austin will be the first bar to serve their 4.6% Blur Texas Hefe "This Texas twist on the old German wheat beer brin

Beer & Cheese Tasting at Saint Arnold

Published on 2011-01-20 15:29:42

Saint Arnold Brewing and the Houston Dairymaids will be hosting a Beer & Cheese Tasting at the brewery on Thursday, February 3rd from 6pm ~ 8pm. Admission is $27 per person. If interested in an evening of Saint Arnold beers and&n

Left Hand Beer Dinner at Vic and Anthony's Steakhouse

Published on 2011-01-19 15:56:27

Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse has developed a reputation for hosting fantastic beer dinners. In the past, they've paired creations by Chef Carlos Rodriguez with beers from Dogfish Head, Stone and Brewdog. Their next beer dinner is scheduled for Frid

Beer Dinner by Petrol Station and Beaver's

Published on 2011-01-18 15:05:55

The Petrol Station and Beaver's have teamed up again for a Beer Dinner on Monday, March 7th. The evening kicks off with a beer cocktail reception and appetizers followed by five courses paired with five different beers. The cost

Southern Star 3rd Anniversary Party

Published on 2011-01-18 10:12:25

Southern Star Brewing in Conroe is celebrating their 3rd Anniversary with a party at the brewery on Saturday, March 12th from 5pm ~ 9pm. Tickets are $25 each and includes a commemorative glass mug, tokens for beer and live music. The Outl

Once you go black... A night of Stouts and Porters

Published on 2011-01-07 08:49:14

In celebration of Stouts and Ports, the Petrol Station is hosting an event they're calling "Once you go black, you never go back" on January 22nd. So far, they've announced on their Facebook page the following beers for that even

Jester King Grand Opening Party

Published on 2011-01-05 20:40:17

Jester King Brewery has announced that they'll be hosting a Grand Opening party at the brewery on Saturday, January 29th from 1pm ~ 9pm. More information is forthcoming, but the Music. Food. Beer. is pretty self-explanatory.

D'Achouffe Winter Beer Dinner at Flying Saucer

Published on 2011-01-04 12:50:13

The Flying Saucer in Houston is hosting a Winter Beer Dinner on Thursday, January 13th that will be featuring beers from Brasseirie D'Achouffe. The brewery founder, Chris Bauweraerts, will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the

January Glass Nights at the Ginger Man

Published on 2011-01-04 08:42:32

The Ginger Man has released their list of Glass Nights for the month of December: 5th - Baltika 12th - Saint Arnold (featuring the Altered Amber) 19th - Duvel Parra (Limited Edition) 26th - Maresdsous Ceramic Chalices (Limited Edition) Th

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