Texas Beer Experience

Today we introduce Pocket Pods! That’s what we are calling our short segments of this week’s podcast. Instead of doing a full interview, we connected with several people who are part of the Houston beer scene. We set up a table at Star Sailor during their Christmas Eve in July celebration and invited our guests to grab a craft beer, sit down, and answer three fun questions. Sometimes the conversation branched out to other fun topics. We started off with a Texas Beer Experience regular, Jeremy Moore, head brewer at Texas Leaguer, followed by the fabulous owner of Star Sailor, Marin Slanina. Then, we chatted with Abby Hime, Sales Rep for Great Heights, and the H-Town Beer Guys, Brett and Cole. Stellar conversations all around.

Thank you, Star Sailor, for inviting us. Thank you, guests. It was a pleasure hanging out with you. And thank you, Galveston Island Brewing, for sponsoring us. Merry Christmas in July, everyone! Cheers!

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This week we are back at @thecoveonhamblen again enjoying $4 drafts of anything on their tap wall. We are joined by Huggy Bear, Co-Founder and Head Brewer at Local Group Brewing, and Brandon Phelps, Sales Rep for Local Group. And, of course, we’re having one of their most popular beers on draft, Magic Flip. We also taste two other Local Group beers. Pink Nebula benefits the Pink Boots Society (@pinkbootshouston), an organization that supports and educates women in the beer industry. And Bake Sale is a fundraiser beer for the Texas Craft Brewers Guild (@TXcraftbrewers). Great beers with a great cause!

Local Group opened its doors on February 28, 2020. We discuss how they coped during the pandemic. We also talk about why they got into the industry, the origin of Huggy Bear’s name, Brandon’s experience working at Disney, and much more! We recommend you listen to the podcast, and then go visit Local Group! They have a full kitchen with delicious food, and they are air-conditioned.

A big thank you to our guests, to The Cove, and to our sponsor, Galveston Island Brewing. Cheers!

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A new brewery and craft beer bar are coming to town! Today on Texas Beer Experience we meet the owners of Turkey Forrest Brewing and Big Owl Craft Brew House Al Gonzalez, Victoria Gonzalez, Oscar Gonzalez, and Louie Espinoza. Located a few blocks from the farmers market in North Houston Heights, this unique partnership of a craft beer bar and in-house brewery is looking to open in early August. We chat about how the idea came to be and how they came up with their names. We also got to taste one of the first beers they will have on tap, and it got us so excited for them to open!

Thank you to our guests. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram to track their progress. And thank you to our host, The Cove in Kingwood, where every Tuesday all their drafts are only $4! Follow them and check out all the great deals they feature throughout the week.

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Episode 14 was recorded via a Zoom call with Channing Herrin, General Manager of Nobi Public House in Webster, TX. Channing is one of the best people in craft and has been instrumental in cultivating an incredible culture. From a well curated draft and bottle selection to incredible Vietnamese cuisine it is an experience unlike any other.

While enjoying two amazing lagers from Eureka Heights we cover fatherhood, Hot Ones style questions, getting your kids to clean while cussing and brewing collaborations.

Also, your “amazing” host messed up the zoom video recording so there is no video. I hope he figures it out one day.

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Episode 13 was recorded on location from Fredonia Brewery in Nacogdoches. We get the inside scoop on Nacogdoches and the brewery from three of its superstars: Paul Murray (Co-owner, Head Brewer), Alex Ranc (Social Media/Marketing Manager), and Jack Sullivan (Tap Room and Operations Manager). We learn about the history behind the brewery’s name and its evolution, and the story behind their “Curb Feeler” beer. We discuss the history of Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas.

And, of course, we talk about the beer! We tasted some fantastic brews, including the Brew Berry Cream Ale, the spotlight of the Blueberry Fest held in Nacogdoches every year, and Professional Texan, a delicious and very crushable Kolsch. We talk about which beers are available in cans and where you can find them. We also have a lively discussion about what makes a great date and why is it beer?

Fredonia Brewery is a hidden gem. We had a blast and loved the beer. We felt so welcomed by Paul, Alex, Jack, and all the staff and people we met there. We can’t wait to go back!

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Life happens sometimes and you have to scramble! We had to do a short episode because the full one we recorded had some unusual audio issues. We will have a full episode next week! 

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Episode 11 was recorded at The Cove on Hamblen in Kingwood on Tore Up Tuesday. All drafts on Tuesdays are only $4! We enjoyed some tasty beers on draft, and we tasted some amazing homebrews by Josh Castillo, H-E-B Beer and Wine Steward and Homebrewer. We were also joined by Carlos Cortez, Sales Manager for SpindleTap.

We tasted three delicious homebrews while discussing beer styles, flavor profiles, and tasting notes. We also discussed Boston accents, the connection between Call of Duty and Heavy Hands, and the first beer we had when we turned 21. We bid farewell to Josh as he will be moving to Washington state. Listen to find out what he will miss most about Texas and what inspired our favorite beer of the night.

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Episode 10 was recorded on Tuesday on location from The Cove Craft Beer and Wine on Hamblen in Kingwood. We sat down with Matt Lopez, a.k.a. Bad Child, and discussed everything from beer and music to bad movies and guilty pleasures. Matt and Leo also make a big announcement involving Tuesdays!

Daniel Parks, The Cove bartender extraordinaire, also joins us to talk more about the exciting things happening at The Cove. With a capacity for 31 beers on tap and wine and cider offerings, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. And Tuesdays are Tore Up Tuesdays at The Cove - all drafts are only $4!

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For Episode 9 of the Texas Beer Experience Podcast we recorded at Thistle Draft Shop in Spring, TX with a great mix of guests!

Kent Bray of the Just Hangin' Facebook group, famous beer drinker and amazing Simpsons voice impersonator Mario Ortiz, Jami Thomas of Bearded Fox Brewing and none other than Chad Pilbeam of What's On Tap Radio and Beer Logic! 

We say our "final" goodbye to Chad as he prepares to abandon us for the beautiful summer weather in Michigan.

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Episode 8 was recorded on location at 11 Below Brewing with special guests Jeff Handojo, co-owner and founder of 11 Below and Charles Vallhonrat, executive director of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. Six years in, Jeff and the team at 11 Below have created an amazing culture of passionate fans in Houston and of course some of the best beers you can get! From original brews like their Oso Bueno Amber to the super crushable Taco Tuesday blonde with salt and lime! 

Charles and the team at the Texas Craft Brewers Guild have been hard at work for over a decade promoting the interests of their members in the Texas legislature that include Beer To Go and other measures. They also put on one of the best beer festivals that I've ever attended, the Texas Craft Brewers Festival! We also talk about the new Texas Brewers Passport app(available in the App Store and Google Play Store)which allows users a fun and easy way to support our state's great breweries and gives you access to some sweet swag as you reach certain passport levels. Go check it out!

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