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Brewsology: The Beerfest with Dinosaurs
Brewsology is one of my favorite events of the year, and its returning back to Houston on Saturday, May 30. For me it’s up there with the Texas Craft Brewers Fest and Great American Beer Fest. What sets it apart is that the incredible beer selection is a major perk, but not the main attraction.
A Final Transmission for True Anomaly Brewing
It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment I first stepped into True Anomaly Brewing Co ., but I vividly remember the skepticism that surrounded its debut. Back then, the EaDo landscape felt like a bit of a gamble. We all had those nagging questions: Where are we going to park? Is it going to be too crowded? Can a brewery…
Go For Launch: Starbase Brewery's Perfect Timing for Artemis II
NASA's Artemis II, completed its lunar flyby this week, marking the first time humans have orbited the Moon orbit in 54 years. The crew of four aboard Orion capsule "Integrity" set a new human distance record at 252,756 miles from Earth. Space Center Houston's visitor center hosted a viewing event where the community…
70 Artists, 3 Stages, 1 City: Why SpringStock '26 is the Heartbeat of Texas Indie Music Scene
The sun is finally shining, the Houston humidity is just starting to wake up, and it feels like winter is officially in the rearview mirror. As I settle into this spring vibe, I’ve realized there is only one thing missing from the perfect afternoon: a cold beer and a loud stage. If you’re looking for the ultimate way…
How to Start January Without Quitting by February
January usually means a new you, with new goals, new routines, and a whole lot of pressure to change everything about who we were just 24 hours ago. Start where you are If you started a new workout program for the first time and the first session called for you to squat 400 pounds, you would probably laugh and say…
Lessons from a Year Without Alcohol
Happy New Year! What started as a simple 365-day challenge —a personal test to see if I could go one year without a drink—unexpectedly turned into the most eye-opening experience of my life. After drinking most of my adult life, I thought I was just taking a break; instead, I was taking off a blindfold to see how…
A New Kind of Buzz: From Hops to Hemp with H.H. Soda Co.
It is well known that THC has helped fuel a lot of things for me. Recently, I’ve switched to exclusively drinking my THC, and when Back Pew announced they were releasing not one but two flavors under the name H.H. Soda Company, I was stoked. HH Soda Co is associated with Back Pew Brewing Company , a craft brewery in…
Frost Fest Returns to Frost Town Brewing
Frost Fest 2025 is about ready to kick off this coming weekend at Frost Town Brewing. The ticketed event is slated to begin at 1pm this Saturday, December 13th with beer and good times to be had by all. Entry into Frost Fest will feature commemorative Frost Town glassware, access exclusive Frost Town beer releases, as…
Stout season is back! Back Pew Releases Canto V
It’s that time of the year that I preach doesn’t have a specific time of the year: it’s STOUT SEASON! Speaking of preaching, Back Pew Brewing Company has released Canto V, and I am beyond excited for this release. Don’t know about the Canto series? It’s a highly-anticipated bourbon barrel-aged series Back Pew has been…
Houston Beer scene is changing ...and I'm part of the problem.
Five years ago, I took the lead of the Houston Beer Guide from my buddy Josh and other local contributors. Our mission was simple: to use the existing Houston Beer Guide brand to share our genuine love and support for the Houston (mostly craft) beer scene. Since then, we’ve celebrated the joy of new brewery openings,…
Celebrating Four Years of Big Owl!
Big Owl is turning four, and they're celebrating in a big way on September 6th from noon until 11 p.m.! It's hard to believe it's been four years since their grand opening. In that time, they've become a true community hub—a place where you can make new friends, discover amazing new beers, and share tons of laughs.…
Ready to Run for a Beer? Join Me at the Backpew 5K!
Backpew has always felt like a special connection for me. Lately, that connection has grown even stronger since I signed up for the Backpew 5K, set for November 15th (can anyone say Houston Beer Guide running team?). More on the 5K later - beer first! Few weeks ago when I saw that Backpew was releasing a Kolsch, I…