Did you know more than 65 local breweries call Houston home? It’s the perfect time to sit on an outdoor patio, bask in Houston’s rare cool breeze, and sip on a cold one. So, which breweries should you visit this spring, and what are the must-try brews? Keep reading for tips from your trusted newsletter editor, Brooke Lewis, and Lennie Ambrose of Saint Arnold Brewing Company.
The Best Beginner Beers
- If you’re a rookie to the craft beer scene, Lennie suggests trying Saint Arnold Brewing’s best-selling, crisp, and refreshing Lawnmower beer.
- Make a trip to North Shepherd Brewing, and try their easy-to-drink Pilsner beer.
- Check out 8th Wonder Brewery’s low-alcohol beer Haterade, which has a salty taste and is spiced with coriander.
The Best Breweries To Visit
- Some of Lennie’s favorites near his Oak Forest neighborhood include Walking Stick, Great Heights, New Magnolia, and Eureka Heights.
- Near Rice University, check out the brew pub Baileson Brewing Co. and Valhalla, the longtime pub for Rice graduate students.
- Houston’s downtown has almost endless options for beer. You could even create your own brewery crawl by visiting: Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Equal Parts Brewing, Tru Anomaly, Frost Town, and 8th Wonder Brewery.
- Want more options? Here are more refreshing ideas broken down by neighborhood.
The Best Houston Beers
- In honor of the Art Car parade, grab a pack of Saint Arnold’s crowd favorite “Art Car IPA.”
- Cheer the Astros on with a Crawford Bock from Karbach Brewing. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Astros Foundation!
- Try the Houston Haze, a New England-style IPA from SpindleTap Brewery.
Here are some more hotspots to check out if you live near Oak Forest like Lennie 😉
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