We are joined with Jacob Baker of Saint Arnold Brewing Co and we discuss their new lager, Grand Prize.
Also, have you ever paired a super hero or villain with a style of beer? Jacob, Ronnie and Leo battle it out to give each character the right pairing.
Cheers!
We're joined once again by legendary H-Town beer dude, Hugh Hait and we share several delicious NA beers.
Also, we have a fantastic interview with Craig Rowan, head/master brewer of Altstadt brewery in Fredericksburg.
Enjoy our longest episode ever!!!!!!
In this episode, Leo talks about not having a new episode in a full year. He forgot about the great episode he put up during the summer with Huggy Bear from Holler Brewing.
Leo and his good buddy Ronnie also discuss the upcoming chili cookoff at the Cove in Kingwood, the Schwarzenegger pregnancy and craft beer challenges.
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We're back!!!!
After a 6 month hiatus your favorite Texas beer podcast is back and we've got a great episode for you!
Huggy Bear, head brewer at Holler Brewing, joins the show to talk about beer medals from the not so famous ones to the super prestigious ones like silver medals at the World Beer Cup.
We also talk about our upcoming Texas Beer Experience Burger Showdown on June 24 at Holler Brewing.
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Our longest episode of the year!! We are joined by Corey Edwards, general manager of Craft 96 in Mt. Belvieu and Garson Skelton, owner of Squats and Hops.
Several great beers are enjoyed including a gin barrel aged wit from 512 Brewing, Divine Reserve 13 from Saint Arnold, DDH Ghost in the Machine from Parish Brewing and several other notable beers.
Thank you for listening to the show this year!
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This week we got to hang out with our good friends Louie and Oscar from Turkey Forrest Brewing! We discuss their first year challenges and victories while sipping on some great beers.
We also discuss our collaboration beer, Check Yourself Oatmeal Stout, to help raise awareness for mental health. During the holidays, we often put a lot of pressure on ourselves to buy gifts and spend more money than we should. This can lead to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.
If you are struggling with any kind of mental health issues, it is ok to reach out to someone and just tell them what's going on. Sharing your struggles with a trusted friend can be a huge help.
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Our first repeat guest is none other than Tom Paynter from No Label Brewing in Katy, TX! As they approach their 12th anniversary in November, we recap their incredible year as they cleaned up at the World Beer Cup with a Silver Medal in the IPA category with Cali Boy IPA and 8 Crushie Awards at the Craft Beer Marketing Awards.
They also have some great beers coming down the pipeline with Murky Myers Hazy IPA, a Halloween themed beer with a famous fictional serial killer as its inspiration. Also, their anniversary party on November 26th will have Perpetual Peace variants along with a can't wait to try barrel aged Belgian Quad.
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While in town for the Texas Craft Brewers Festival, we had a great visit with Glenna Nelson, marketing director for Circle Brewing. North Austin's oldest brewery is also the home brewery for the local MLS team Austin Anthem and fans gather for pre and post game festivities.
Several great brews were had including the Tuxedo T-Shirt Black IPA, Pacific Jade Dry-Hopped Saison and Whiskey Pig BBA Imperial Porter.
They will soon be opening a new production facility just a few miles down the road in Elgin, TX that will further expand the Circle Brewing footprint.
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In this week's episode we are joined by Hugh Hait, beer and real estate master of Texas. We discuss everything from the housing market, delicious food and Thistle Draftshop and Hugh also makes Leo blush.
Cheers!!
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In this week's episode we visit with good friends and occasional "adversaries", Skyler and Rudy from Galveston Bay Brewing. Opened in 2014 with Skyler as the only employee, they have grown to be one of the premier breweries on the Texas gulf coast with a brand new production and taproom facility opening soon in Clear Lake Shores.
Award winning beers like Captains Coffee Stout and Bull Shark Scotch Ale are great year round beers and their taproom exclusive beers like Cactus King Mexican Lager demand a visit to try them. They also have Firkin Friday once a month with even more exclusive and very limited beer to try.
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In this episode we sat down with Cameron Crawford of Home Sweet Farms in Brenham, TX. In operation since 2004, HSF has become a hub for great live music and well curated craft beer lineup. Cameron has developed a keen sense for what keeps Texans coming to Brenham.
We discuss a myriad of topics including favorite beers and mental health awareness. Cameron is easily one of the best people to have a conversation with and I hope you enjoy this episode.
Cheers!
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For this week's episode we visited Fass Brewing, owned and operated by father and son team, Tom and Dylan Emmons,
Housed in the historic Gentry building in Conroe, TX, Fass Brewing has made a mark on the Houston beer scene with great takes on classic styles and newer styles as well.
We tried several beers including the Dial 25 Hazy Pale, All Green to Me Phantasm IPA and Cold Town Altbier made with Xela Coffee.
We also were fortunate to try a new Italian Pilsner that will launch a new series of rotating hop Italian pilsners from Fass this Summer.
Fass Brewing is open Tuesday thru Sunday with great beers that you can enjoy with pizza, pretzels and amazing bratwurst.
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To say it's been awhile would be an understatement. Work and life have had it's challenges the last few months but we are back and have several great episodes coming starting with our good friend Gary Marler from Brew:30 in Cypress, TX.
Gary started Brew:30 with the idea of having a brewpub where they would feature their own beers plus several other well curated craft taps but 2000 had something else in mind. Fast forward to 2022 and they are now in full production producing great beers like On Time Red, Forever Blonde, Rye Here Rye Now and many other time themed beers.
The pub stays busy with weekly bingo nights, cornhole leagues, a mug club and many other fun events and activities. Open Tuesday thru Sunday you're sure to find a friendly face, a good time and a cold beer waiting for you at Brew:30.
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This week we’re back at one of our favorite local spots, The Cove, to kick off our new YouTube series, Friday Night Flights. Leo and his good buddy and craft beer enthusiast, Ronnie Risner, seek to expand their beer knowledge. Ronnie curates a strong selection of four Texas beers ranging from a Schwarzbier from Altstadt to an Imperial Stout from Peticolas. Follow Leo on Untappd, Txbrewdude, to see his public list of their Friday Night Flights beers.
Daniel Parks, The Cove’s craft beer expert, also joins us to talk beer and to help make an exciting announcement. The Cove will host the Texas Beer Experience’s Inaugural Chili Cook-Off! Come enjoy free samples on February 26th, or enter to compete for Texas chili supremacy. Check out the event on Facebook for more information. We enjoy the opportunity to taste a great variety of craft beers at The Cove. Pay a visit on Fridays for $8 flights, or check out their other daily specials.
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Thank you, Daniel and Ronnie. We had lots of laughs and drank some quality local beers, so you know it’s going to be a great episode.
Thanks for listening. Cheers to fantastic Texas beers!
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It’s always a great time when we visit Brazos Valley Brewing in Brenham. This week Leo sat down with the two Joshes: Josh Bass (the Owner and Founder) and Josh Kahanek (the Sales Manager). Leo started off with Jam Session, a Session IPA with Mosaic and Comet hops. Brazos Valley’s staff love great music, so they incorporate music lingo into some of their beer names - the rare beers are called B Sides.
Some interesting beers were mentioned during our discussion about first beers, including Big Flats, a Walgreens exclusive back in the day, and the beer in a white can just labeled BEER in black lettering, which you can see at Houston’s Beer Can House and at Fredonia Brewery’s beer wall. Next, we discussed “the spectrum” of hazy beers while enjoying BVB’s Hazy Does It. We also discussed hobbies, including disc golf and camping. And Josh K. gives the most unique answer to the question, what is your essential road trip thing?
It was so much fun sitting down with Josh B. and Josh K. We love visiting Brazos Valley. They have a great outdoor area, and they often have food trucks, live music, and some killer soft pretzels. Their taproom is open Wednesday through Sunday. Check out their website to plan your trip. Thank you for having us, J.B. and J.K.
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Out in Cypress, Texas, you’ll find the coolest bunch of misfits you’ll ever meet. For our 31st episode, Leo visits Misfit Outpost and talks with Juan Sanchez (Brewer and Owner) and Sarah Nadeem (Social Media Beer Influencer). Some may call them “The Craft Beer Power Couple.” We discuss Juan’s history as a homebrewer and his collaboration with Fortress Beerworks and how that evolved into the partnership and opening of Misfit Outpost about 5 months ago.
They also share what their first craft beer experience was. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale came up in conversation several times as an exemplar beer. We couldn’t sit down with Sarah and not talk horror movies. She is a fan and expert of the genre. Our road trip conversation led to an extensive list of must-have snacks and the gloriousness that is HEB trail mix. Special shout out to Pints and Panels (pintsandpanels) on Instagram. She is an “award winning cartoonist making adorable #visualbeereducation.”
Misfit Outpost is open Wednesday through Sunday, and they have delicious food. They also have live music about every other weekend. We look forward to visiting again and seeing how they further utilize their 5 acres. Visit them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and go check them out in person. It’s not your typical brewery. They are misfits, in the best possible way. You can also follow Sarah on Instagram at hoppywonderwoman. Thank you for the hospitality and fun, Juan and Sarah.
Thank you for listening. Check back with us next week. We’ll be visiting Brazos Valley Brewing Company. Cheers!
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This really is our 30th episode! This week Leo visited a new brewery, Elder Son Brewing, in the Heights in Houston, and he interviewed Robert Frye, brewer and owner. They discussed where the name Elder Son came from, how the logo came to be, and their journey of finding their location. Leo and Robert also connect over the community of craft beer. Shout out to Preston at The Grain Cellar in Humble, a great teacher who has coached and encouraged so many great brewers, including Robert. Leo and Robert also mentioned other memorable connections, including Premium Draught, Back Pew, and Fredonia Brewery. Listen to the end to hear Robert’s choice for his last beer on earth - it’s a good one! Next time you’re in the Heights, check out Elder Son Brewing, right in the heart of the Heights. They are dog and kid friendly, and they typically have a food truck on site. Try Robert’s wife’s favorite beer, Grizzly Bolt, and the beer he has been making the longest, Yeller Weller. Robert, thank you for your time and for the delicious beers.
Thank you for listening. Robert says, “Serving beer is about making friends,” and we couldn’t agree more. Cheers, friends!
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This has been one of the most fun episodes. Leo visited Eureka Heights in Houston to interview Brent Davis, Sales Manager Extraordinaire. There was a lot of laughter and maybe even some gushiness. Topics included Big Bend, Arrested Development, Hot Ones Wing Challenge, Gary Vaynerchuk, and so much more! We learn the meaning of Buckle Bunny and which Eureka Heights beer is a staff favorite and has inspired many tattoos. We also get to hear about how Brent discovered craft beer and how he got into beer sales.
Eureka Heights has a strong, positive team, and they have a special connection with their community. Their Patron Saint is Betty White, and every year they celebrate her birthday. This year, on January 14th, they will celebrate their Patron Saint with special IPAs, prizes, and games. Also happening next week, they will release Business Time, which will be on draft around town and in cans and on draft at the taproom.
It was a pleasure having Brent on the show. Make sure you follow Eureka Heights on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with all the good times and great brews.
Thank you for listening. Cheers!
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Welcome back! This week Leo shared some laughs and great stories with Mark and Charday from Galveston Island Brewing (GIB), our main sponsor and Leo’s employer. They reflect on the growth of the brewery and discuss management styles. Mark says of the people who work at GIB, “We are family,” and it shows.
They also share their craft beer origin stories. Charday discovered “the goodness of a Guinness,” while Mark was inadvertently introduced to craft beer when his wife brought home a six pack of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. He then “traveled down the wormhole” of learning about craft beer.
Listen to hear about the “beer fairy” and “the mom roll” and which beer Mark would shotgun if it were his last day on earth. Thank you, Galveston Island Brewing, for everything. Check out GIB’s shiny new building and their fantastic beers (now available in Houston), including Math Is Hard, a “delicious mistake” Double IPA. And don’t forget to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with what’s going on at the brewery. Galveston Island Brewing has always held a special place in our hearts. Check out this blog post from Leo a few years ago.
Thank you for listening! Cheers and Happy New Year!
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