But wait a minute, isn’t this Whole Foods James and the Giant PEACH? Why all the oranges? It had to be the hops, of course. As I took my beak out of...
Beer Reviews / 25.03.2019
Astral Nebulous Pale Ale
Astral Nebulous Pale Ale drinks like a kaleidoscope of citrus flavors, and somehow they did it with only two hops - Citra and...
Beer Reviews / 25.03.2019
Astral Kraftwerk Kolsch
A balanced nose of light malt-sweetness and faint hop-spice continue painting a perfect picture. I seriously can’t believe this is from a...
Beer Pro Tips, Beer Reviews, Brewstonians Ablaze, Collaboration, Houston Beer News, Houston Brewery Guides, Traidbait Travels, Uncategorized / 13.03.2019
Houston Beer Survey
Houston Beer Survey - This survey was developed by Beer Chronicle with the input of 70+ brewers, owners, servers, and other beer-industry folks. Check it out, or we'll troll you....
Each and every sip of Triquetrilization B52 SpindleTap Baa Baa Collab is a cascade of luscious mango. A burst of citrus explodes as the finish winds down...
After spending months in red wine barrels, the base golden ale of Weathered Souls Reverence was hit with fresh peaches and mangoes to play off of the...
Beer Reviews / 01.03.2019
Sigma Dick Jones DIPA
Sigma Dick Jones features waves of pineapple, peaches, and mango bust out of the glass like Robocop throwing Clarence Boddiker around, and...
Beer Reviews / 26.02.2019
Sigma Black Drizzle BA Stout
Each sip of Sigma Black Drizzle is a reminder of how complex beer can be. The flavors read like an odd grocery list as the beer oozes and coats my palette: dark fruit, dark chocolate, roasty-char and...
4J Brewing Company is helping to bring craft beer to an area of town that was way behind. It started with The Branch opening, then 4J Brewing Company opened, and now Cobble and Spoke has opened to give you a legit bar/brewery hopping destination!...
Beer Reviews / 21.02.2019
11 Below Daisy Chain IPA
A long, looong, dry finish of nothing but hops both delights and teases, as it pulls me in for another sip. 11 Below Daisy Chain IPA has a dankness...
Beer Reviews / 10.02.2019
B52 Wheez the Juice Citra Mosaic
B52 Wheez the Juice's explosion of hops was one of the first of it’s kind in Houston, or at least the first to draw a huge crowd that could...
Beer Reviews / 04.02.2019
B52 Smoothie Tart Double Passion Fruit
A few tart sips into B52 Smoothie Tart Double Passion Fruit, and my palette has adjusted. Just one sip is never enough, especially with these...
Beer Reviews / 29.01.2019
Brazos Valley Slippin Into Darkness
Brazos Valley Slippin into Darkness reeks of mildly-sweet, toasted coconut and coffee, while the cocoa nibs are like the bass in the background, bringing it...
Beer Reviews / 29.01.2019
Ingenious C800 IPA
Ingenious C800 drinks like a 12g shotgun shell of citrusy hops - BOOM, POW - right in the kisser. Each sip oozes of pillowy citrus, and the limey...
Beer Pro Tips / 26.01.2019
Best Bottle Shops in Houston
The local bottle shop may or may not come with a few tap handles for you to try the selection, but one thing that all the best bottle shops in Houston have is this: a wide selection. Not all beers will be...
Houston Beer News, Traidbait Travels / 20.01.2019
Katy Beer Festival Sets New Records for Philanthropy, Donates More than $700K
"We try and involve as many of the brewers as we can, so people get a chance to meet the master behind the beer. Our ‘Taste it First’ initiative is a signature of Brewmasters. Many breweries launched their businesses at this event like Karbach, Fetching Lab, and...
Beer Reviews / 20.01.2019
Urban South B52 My Sprit Viking
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...
Beer Reviews / 13.01.2019
Saint Arnold Citrodos IPA
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...
Beer Reviews / 13.01.2019
ABGB South Austin Speedball Stout
The ABGB South Austin Speedball Stout's smooth, roasty, stouty goodness prepares me for the weather, and the medium body helps stick to my ribs. It's...
Beer Reviews / 06.01.2019
Sigma Resinlord IPA
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...