#brewbros

On 4/13 come share some cans with the crew at memorial park, picnic area 01. Powered by Topo Chico + enter for a chance to win new glassware from Tubby.

We’ll be there from 5:30p - 8:30p.

Pull up - Cans only

7575 N Picnic Lane

As Christmas approaches, holiday parties and gift exchanges begin with family, friends, and coworkers. The craft beer community is no different. There are countless events taking place such as secret Santa beer exchanges; ‘tis the season.

Hop Culture created a nation wide secret Santa beer exchange. I sent out a nice package of Houston Craft beer to California for my assignment. The above photo is what we revived just in time for Christmas:

Liquid Mechanics - PB Porter

Paradox Beer Co - Salty Lemons 18’

Black Bottle Brewery - Count Chocula Cereal Milk Stout

Renegade Brewing - Pancakes Maple Porter

SKA Brewing - Pint Glass

Weldwerks Brewing - Pina Colada Milkshake, Galaxy DDH Juicy Bits (IPAs), and Chai Baltic Porter

This is an amazing way to showcase just how great the craft beer community is. It serves as an additional way to try beers that may be outside of your network or personal radar. (I’ve never tried any of these breweries beforehand, except Weldwerks.) And who knows if I’ll ever go back to Colorado again, but that’s another story. Thanks Hop Culture!

Tip: I saved our secret Santa’s address and will be sending them a package once the crazed holiday shipping is over; hey “Christmas in July” is a thing so why not January?

Brewery Blunder

What’s the worst thing that’s happened to you at a brewery? Got too lit? Spilled a beer? Broke a glass? How about losing your debit card? The latter happened to me the other night at Saint Arnold. After purchasing merch I somehow dropped my debit card which disappeared into the unreachable cracks of the patio. “Good news, bad news: nobody can reach your card” said brewery owner Brock Wagner, who was close by when the fumble happened. He then proceeded to joke with me for dropping it and we laughed as he ushered over one of his employees, instructing them to take care of my tab. Bring on the wings, chips, and queso!

- Odell

Often times, breweries will release a beer every few months in batches. Batch one, then months later the same beer releases again - batch 2 and so fourth. This formula works well, especially when the beer is great. The demand will almost always justify the supply. Now, my question is: what about those “one offs” (or special release) beers that drop but are never produced again. What happens to these recipes? More specially; B-52’s RAAAAAAAANDY - an American Pale Ale. I’ve enjoyed it once back when B-52 was only canning in crowlers. To my knowledge, it wasn’t released again or perhaps I slept; perhaps I missed it. Bring it back B-52. 

Which beer would you like to see brought back?

Craft Beer Thought 12-9-18

Last night we were able to get together for our second bottle share event since the start of Brew Bros. We often come together to drink with friends or have mini shares between ourselves. As you can see in the photo, yesterday seemed like we went all out. For starters we had plenty of stouts, IPAs, a few sours, good laughter and a great time altogether. We were able to get Topo Chico to sponsor the event (which definitely helped with keeping us hydrated), food by SeafoodEatfood, and even gifts were given out in the Holiday spirit. It took me back to what I feel craft beer is all about.

 We often see cans with slogans /words of encouragement, such as “share with friends” etc, but sometimes even I find myself drinking those great beers alone (maybe because it’s so good lol!). For myself craft beer ultimately breaks down to the community and also showing people the way who haven’t entered the craft beer realm. If you find something great, why should you keep it to yourself? Sometimes the community can feel like a special club where only certain people are allowed and at the end of the day it’s cool that only certain people will relate. Although you’d think everyone would want more people to drink craft which would help push the culture forward to a new plateau. 

Either way Brew Bros is going to keep pushing the culture forward with more events and inviting more people into the lifestyle. Whatever we can do to help push the culture forward while having a good time is where you’ll find us. Cheers