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By Beth Levine-McCann
Photography by Gabriella Nissen

BREW AROUND TOWN!

OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, HOUSTON’S CRAFT BEER AND BREWERY SCENE HAS BEEN
EMERGING AS A BEER LOVER’S PARADISE. ONE SURE WAY TO BEAT AUGUST’S HEAT IS TO KICK
BACK WITH AN ICE COLD BEER (OR THREE). HERE’S OUR ROUND-UP OF SOME LOCAL BREWERIES TO VISIT NOW AND SOME UP-AND-COMERS ON THE BEER HORIZON.

JUST A BEER AWAY
1. 8TH WONDER BREWERY
The guys at 8th Wonder have been making quite a name
for themselves and their taproom, located in the heart of
EaDo. You can even enjoy a Yoga class inside the brewery,
courtesy of Yoga & Hops, before sampling some of
Houston’s finest. New brew to check out? “Pharmhouse
Agave Saison.” (We haven’t tried it yet, but word on the
street is a big yes!)
2202 Dallas Street,
Houston, TX 77003 | www.8thwonderbrew.com

4. 11 BELOW BREWING
These new kids on the block are brewing round the clock,
working on getting themselves known and aiming to
please. Their brews might not be at your local pub yet, so
give their brewery a try. Personal brew of choice?
The “7-Iron” Session Ale.
6820 Bourgeois Road,
Houston, TX 77066 | www.11belowbrewing.com

3. KARBACH BREWING CO.
If you’ve been drinking beer at all over the past few years
(like we have), then you have probably had one of these
tasty cans in hand. With renovations to their brewery
including a full-service restaurant on site, be sure to stop
in and grab dinner along with your beer. Personal brew of
choice? Well, it’s a tie between my old faithful “Weekend
Warrior Pale Ale” and the seasonal “The Barn Burner.”
2032 Karbach, Houston, TX 77092 |
www.karbachbrewing.com

2. SAINT ARNOLD BREWING COMPANY
No round-up would be complete without them, so don’t forget to visit (or
re-visit) the brewery that paved the way for many on this list and holds
the title of the oldest craft brewery in Texas. Personal choice? “Elissa
IPA.” (It’s our go-to beer to enjoy with a burger.)
2000 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020 | www.saintarnold.com

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5. BUFFALO BAYOU BREWING CO.
With their emphasis on utilizing local resources, this brewery is making
quite a home for itself in the Heights. Personal brew of choice? I’m going
with my husband on this: He LOVES “More Cowbell.” Clearly it’s not just a
Blue Oyster Cult reference as my husband literally swears by this stuff.
5310 Nolda Street, Houston, TX 77007 | www.buffbrew.com

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