With each sip of B52 My Spirit Viking, I expected an onslaught of hops. I definitely expected a ton of super acidic hop-burn, but it simply wasn’t there...
The antithesis of the hazy IPA trend, Saint Arnold Citrodos pours a brilliantly, crystal clear golden-yellow that’s so bright it should be a gem. The...
I expected Sigma Resinlord IPA to be a kick in the teeth malt bomb at 11% and with all West Coast hops, but it was surprisingly approachable in every...
It’s kind of thin for a 6.9% ABV beer, but as a sour IPA, I’m not really all too worried about that. I wish the...
Overall, it’s my favorite beer from Sigma yet. They’ve come with some hard hitters in their short history, but this one is special. Yet again, it’s proof...
Secret Beach Inspired Ales, huh? So no Lagers?Haha. Ales for the most part, but there always a chance a nice Double Dry Hopped...
Lazarus Leviticus radiates elegance. Everything from the black wax coating to the fine, white, linen-textured paper and gold foil label makes Lazarus Leviticus feel like it belongs...
As soon as the aluminum cracked open with a hiss, I could smell the vanilla and the hops. It was almost like candy. I love peaches, so I was looking forward to...
Sigma Spirit Journey is another hazy installment from the East Downtown brewery. It's everything you expect from the style with a few subtle twists and surprises...
Is Ellipsis Brewing Worthy of Traidbait Travels? Overall, it’s a solid yes. While their takes on the NEIPA style are a bit...
Pay Phone pours a perfectly hazy, bright, pale yellow color. It’s about as clear as the audio on a pay phone call. The creamy head settles into rings of lace - ring ring, ring ring. Immediately...
If there’s one thing Texas is known for beer-wise, it’s got to be light, crisp, Pilsners. Beer drinkers from El Paso to Port Arthur, from Houston to Amarillo, and everywhere in between could probably all agree...
After tasting so many Oktoberfests this year, Kingsbrau is in a category all its own. The light, approachability of the lager style paired with the spicy floral finish from the light Hallertau dry hop makes this...
Nothing about Sigma Intermezzo should be glossed over, though. Each sip is as bright and crisp as the appearance. It's like a crescendo that builds and...
Each sip of 11 Below Oktoberfest screams of rich, biscut-y malts but in a welcoming, sessionable way. In an odd paradox, the boldness of...
All in all, they've got to be doing something right because the place was packed, but it just wasn't my...
Saint Arnold Weedwacker poured a bright golden-orange that’s slightly opaque. It was Saint Arnold’s only year round unfiltered beer. Two fingers of chalk white head that...
Addi’s Faith Kolsch is a special beer. Not because of how perfect it smells, how beautifully it pours, or how perfectly light and balanced the flavors are. Nope, Addi’s Faith Kolsch is all of those things, but even more than that, it’s a vehicle for...
Stop rubbing your eyes. You're not seeing things. This is real life, and you CAN get paid to drink beer. Like, tomorrow. All you have to do...
Galveston Bay Blue Berry Blonde instantly spewed sweet blueberry aroma. It was almost like the blueberry syrup at IHOP, but minus the syrupy maple. I...