Why are hops so sexy? Everybody likes to list out the Hop bill, but not the grain bill, yeast or water additions. What gives?...
Once a hop becomes commercially produced, it gets an official name. For example, Sabro was originally named HBC 438 and Strata X331. Galaxy hops...
Collaboration / 13.09.2018
The Future of the IPA Part 2
Recently, and I know it’s been talked about a lot, but Bell’s Brewery’s Two Hearted Ale earned the vote of best beer in the country. Beer nerds have freaked out about this, but you have to...
Uncategorized / 01.08.2018
The Future of the IPA Part 1
I still think we have a ways to go before NEIPAs wear thin as the style du-jour (and yes it will happen), but regardless of...
Beer Reviews / 26.07.2017
Dont Fear The RIPA by Tam
When you first pop a cold can of Don’t Fear the RIPA your nostrils are instantaneously swarmed by the aroma of bitter grapefruit. For those who are down with the hop, it’s probably a sure sign of what is to come but for those who aren’t…well pucker up baby you’re going for a ride ;)...
I hate seeing good beer sit on the shelves, y'all. Especially Houston beer. And even more so...