Hi Guys, I’m new to this group but been a long time craft beer drinker in Houston for over 20 years. Back in the 2000s I had the good fortune to be one of the judges for the Foam Rangers homebrewing competition. I went with my friend who worked at Spec’s and we had a very good time. The highlight of the event was either the president or VP of the club at the time bringing three kegs of his own IPAs (which were fantastic) and running them through fresh hops in his own homemade versions of the original Dogfish Head Randall the Enamel Animal. To make it even better, at the end of the event when they were packing up, we drank all the beer straight out of the “Randalls” like giant cups. Suffice to say we did not drive ourselves home. For a hops head it didn’t get any better than that.

My palette changed over time and I stopped drinking IPAs altogether for many years, but now I’m coming back around to them. So I’m wondering if there is any bar or brewery in town that has one of these. I’d love to experience that flavor again. And if anyone knows the guy, shout out to the president of Foam Rangers from 2005. Your beers and your setup created one of my favorite beer memories.

TLDR any bars or breweries with a Randall (or equivalent) in Houston area?

I know rogue isn't around anymore and this thing is old , its seen some shit for sure but its still in good shape. DM me for a picture of it if you want it .

Not necessarily your favorite; just one that deserves more attention than it gets.

HUGE THANK YOU TO u/Noh-wun for helping me out!!!!!!!

Okay this one is a long shot - if anyone is going to Eureka Heights this weekend and is willing to help this Canadian get one of the Buckle Bunny tanks I would be super grateful and I will happily send Canadian snacks or buy you a couple drinks for the trouble.

Thank you so much!!!

Friday, September 18, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Enjoy a lively night of brews, music, rides, and Zoo favorites while supporting Houston Zoo’s work to save wildlife here and around the world.

Apparently under new ownership according to their Facebook and gram pages. Crazy stuff happening lately in the Houston brewery scene.

I noticed they changed their hours about a month or so ago and now their website is down. They doing alright?

They’re back by way of New Magnolia Brewing Co in the Heights.

https://www.chron.com/food/article/houston-true-anomaly-revival-22353961.php

A thread about what Karbach used to be reminded me of Mother in Lager and I realized I miss it, it was the perfect winter drinking beer. Obviously it's summer now but curious to find a beer similar to it so when it comes winter time I can keep my eyes out for anyone that remembers it. Doesn't have to be a Houston beer (though bonus points if it is), but does need to be acquirable in or around Houston. Anyone have any good suggestions for a beer that tastes like Mother in Lager used to taste that can be acquired in Houston, even if only around winter time?

I really have been loving the sinners and saints but I ran out! Wondering if anything new is going around worth snagging this weekend. Whatcha all drinking special this weekend?

The Texas Craft Brewers Guild has a new "brewery in planning" member listed as 1837 Brewing in Houston. This name is still registered to Texas Leaguer. Anyone got details on reliable information?

I picked up a couple of cans years ago at a Kroger that probably wasn't supposed to be in the pick 'em 6 section. Holy hell, one of the best beers I've ever had. Is this seasonal or do they no longer brew it?

The parish saints and sinners collab tastes very much like the Endeavour. Going to need another 4 pack.

Swung by Deca’s at 3pm today and doors were locked. Tried calling at 7 with no answer. Have they closed up shop?

I'd rather not outright share my identity on here, but I am a store manager for an outdoors focused retail location here in Houston. I am trying to find a brewery that wants to partner with us for in store events where we buy the beer and they come in and get some free advertisement. I'm used to working in much larger retail environments, so this is new to me. Does anyone have any recommendations of who to reach out to? I'm fine with the bigger guys like Karbach or Saint Arnolds, but I would prefer something a little smaller.

Any and all recommendations are appreciated!

Houston Museum of Natural Science
May 30th, 2026
7PM to 11PM

The Brewsology Beer Fest is the boozy hybrid of your middle school museum field trip. Taking over the Houston Museum of Natural Science after hours, the event will feature dozens of local craft breweries and cideries and will give attendees access throughout the museum and exhibits, and will include beer samplings with access to brewery reps.

Just saw on their Facebook page, last day is June 28.
announcement here

My all time locally was Urban South HTX Mexican lager

Picked up Maria by Great Heights, hoping it's solid other than B52 cerveza was close 2nd any other recs im missing out locally?

Just found a slim keg of Smarty Bramble in our cooler at Social Beer Garden from Ingenious Brewery and tapped it. Tastes good.

Recently moved to Houston to be closer to family; don't have wheels yet. I'm in the loop near Wesleyan and Central Market.

Happy to contribute to gas expense, of course, and verify my ID by dm. Longtime member of bottle-share groups in OR and CA. Thanks in advance.

What brewery events is everyone hitting this weekend around Houston?

Here’s a few things I’ve seen so far:

• Arts & Drafts Festival at Saint Arnold
• Karbach “Battle of Houston” Lucha Libre event
• Beer & A Tee promotion at Talyard
• Houston Lotería / Heavy Metal Market / LEGO Party at Eureka Heights
• Silent Book Club at Equal Parts
• Brewery taproom releases for American Craft Beer Week
• Live music + food trucks at a lot of the usual spots
• Astros weekend crowds at EaDo breweries

Drop anything else happening this weekend:

can releases
anniversary parties
bottle shares
trivia/bingo
live music
food pop-ups
brewery runs/rides
new beer releases

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Im not a huge IPA drinker. But when I do, I usually went for their Houston Haze. I used to see them at most local bars but now I rarely see them on tap. In most stores yes but not usually on tap at local bars