Inside the Loop – Near Northside

1519 Fulton St. Houston, TX 77009

Founded: December 2022

Known For: A massive space filled from edge to edge with art by some of Houston’s finest street artists

Beer to Try: Cloud Punch German Pilsner, Phaser Fight IPA, Cruis’n Through Helles, Fake Landing Hazy IPA

It’s the hot shot basketball for me, period. This place is an adult playground, and while kids are welcome, you won’t see any after 9pm. Saint Arnold is responsible for generating many owners and head brewers in the Houston area. Nearly a dozen at our last count. Karbach has elevated to a similar status with breweries like Paradigm and Bad Astronaut spawning from Karbach vets. Chris Fall and Craig Keener are responsible for this creative spot filled with games like corn hole, shuffleboard, foos ball, and air hockey. They’re aiming for sessionable beers with a few hard hitters mixed in, and they have a keen focus on creating lively events that draw crowds. Just a stroll down the road from a few other Houston area breweries and not far from the action of Minute Maid, Bad Astronaut Brewing Company is destined for a safe landing and a few repeat missions. Their killer branding from Stout Collective certainly isn’t hurting!

Hype Beers Available
✔️ Big Selection
True-to-Style Beers Available
Beer to Go
 Kid Friendly before 9pm
 Dogs Allowed
Wine/Cider/Seltzer Available
 Food Truck Onsite

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)

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

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

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

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, Mind Waves DIPA, Craftwork Kolsch

Specializing in hoppy ales including hazy 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

✔️ Big Selection

 True-to-Style Beers Available

Beer to Go

❄️ AC

Food trucks Onsite

Dogs Allowed

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

Inside the Loop –Northside

1504 Chapman St, Houston, TX 77009

Opened: As Local Group February 28, 2020 (Ownership change to Distincture Hospitality group in May 2022) and Reopened as Gristworkz

Known For: Good beer and maybe even better food!

Beer to Try: Corn Star Light American Lager, West TX Amarillo Session IPA

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

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

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)

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

Inside the Loop – Near Northside
2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020

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
Kid friendly
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)

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)

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

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

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

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)