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TheAleMaster · 11-25-2009, 06:02 PM

I'm going to be visiting the in-laws who live just north of Houston in the Woodlands. Any of these breweries any good?

St. Arnold Brewing Company
BJ's Restaurant and Brewery
Two Rows Restaurant and Brewpub

Any others?

What about microbrews in grocery stores that generally don't sell outside of Texas?

blackntan · 11-25-2009, 06:14 PM

I like BJ's... Great place and excellent beer, try them all, you wont be disappointed.

**shawnbou** · 11-25-2009, 06:20 PM

I'm in Austin, a few hours from Houston, so I'm not familiar with Two Rows, but ...

We get a few varieties of St. Arnold in bottles out here, and what I've tasted (a lager and an American-style bock IIRC) were pretty decent. They're a good quality regional craft-brew operation with a lot of different variety; you're sure to find something you like.

BJ's is a national chain that contracts with local microbreweries to make beers from the BJ's recipes. The food's pretty good, and the beers make a trip there worthwhile. I'm a fan of their desserts - the "pizookie" (giant chocolate chip cookie with ice cream on top) goes down really well with their house stout.

Also, FYI, here in TX, BJ's beers are contract-brewed by St. Arnold. So you will probably try their stuff one way or another.

TheAleMaster · 11-25-2009, 06:29 PM

Good to know. Thanks!

I have never even heard of BJ's. Appears we have a couple in Washington. I wonder who brews for them here?

**shawnbou** · 11-25-2009, 06:34 PM

Sorry Number_18, I just noticed the second part of your question ... as for other local brews, I highly recommend Real Ale - which is brewed in Blanco (between Austin and San Antonio) but should be available in Houston too, on draft if not in bottles.

They have a brilliant seasonal coffee porter out right now. Or if you prefer lighter stuff, they have a really nice pale rye ale offered year-round.

MarsColonist · 11-25-2009, 06:45 PM

Southern Star in Conroe (slightly North of Houston)... offered on tap in a few places, canned otherwise

http://www.southernstarbrewery.com/

MarsColonist · 11-25-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Number_18

Good to know. Thanks!

I have never even heard of BJ's. Appears we have a couple in Washington. I wonder who brews for them here?

I believe St.Arnolds..

EDIT: looks like shawnbou beat me to it

TheAleMaster · 11-25-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxhavoc

I believe St.Arnolds..

EDIT: looks like shawnbou beat me to it

St. Arnolds brews for all the BJ's locations?

MarsColonist · 11-25-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Number_18

St. Arnolds brews for all the BJ's locations?

AFAIK, just Texas. My bad.. "here" meaning Washington state, not Texas.

lamarguy · 11-25-2009, 07:04 PM

Don't bother with Two Rows. I've there a couple of times, all big disappointments. BJs is pretty solid. St. Arnolds is spectacular, especially if you do the tour on Saturday.