Texas Beer Experience

This week we visited a hidden gem in Humble: 1886 Humble Backyard . We spoke with Jason and Krista about the upcoming Humble Craft Beer Blowout . On September 18th, they will welcome 30+ breweries from all over Texas! There will be many special beers to try, and there will also be award-winning BBQ by Pitmaker, axe throwing , bull riding, and vendors. Live music will include Jay Bee Zay and the Ni...

For this weeks episode we are once again joined by Sylvia Benavidez, Houston Beer Mother and Leader of the Houston Beer Guide Blog. August is Houston Beer Month and we discuss guest contributions on the blog including one from yours truly and the big celebration at Star Sailor on Saturday, August 28!  Several beers were had including the newest hazy pale ale, Harmony from Saint Arnold . We al...

This week we took a short jaunt to Pearland to visit with Valle and Brian, the head brewer/owner and brewer of Vallenson’s Brewing Company . Valle shared with us stories of his background and initiation into brewing amazing beer. We learned the origin of the name Vallensons’ and how involved his family is at the brewery. Including one son who is making soda that has become very popular! Valle and...

What a joy it was to sit down with John Ferguson, Co-Founder and Manager of New Magnolia Brewing . Located on Bevis Street in Houston Heights, New Magnolia will celebrate its 2nd anniversary in November. They make some of the best beers in Houston, and we got to try some! We started with the Heights Light Lager , a bronze medal winner at the U.S. Beer Open Championship. We also tasted Hella Pils,...

This week’s episode features Equal Parts Brewing . They are located in Houston’s 2nd ward, east of downtown. We were so excited to chat with Matt Peterson (Owner, CEO, Janitor, etc.) and Josh Samples (Sales Manager Extraordinaire). We started off by talking about what we were drinking: Entropic, on draft at The Cove on Hamblen. A delicious, tropical, balanced IPA. We learned that they went through...

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 conversat...

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 (@pi...

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...

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 co...

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 Fe...

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!  Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Visit Our Website Leave Us A Message Music by Bad Child

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 profile...

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 hap...

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...

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 Amb...

Episode 7 was recorded on location from Texas Leaguer Brewing in Missouri City. We were joined by head brewer and good friend Jeremy Moore. This baseball themed brewery is brewing some seriously great beers from a Czech style pilsner to highly anticipated mixed fermentation sours called the Farm System. We of course discuss baseball and our affinity for Texas League minor league baseball and the b...

Episode 6 is a little different form the norm. We did a Zoom call with one of Houston’s best known beer personalities, Sylvia Benavidez. We run the gamut on topics from Sylvia’s beer genesis story to pickle beer drama. Cheers! Sylvia's Links Houston Beer Guide Texas Beer Collective Facebook Group Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Visit Our Website Leave Us A Message Musi...

Episode 5 was a learning experience as we paid a visit to City Orchard Cidery in Houston. Our gracious host Patrick Kwiatkowski shared his vast knowledge and passion for cider and the in house beer they make. Our favorites were the Mr. Green, Cherry Red and the amazing Sweet Solstice Ice Cider. Cheers! Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Visit Our Website Leave Us A Messag...

Episode 4 of the podcast had us at Southern Yankee Brewery in Houston, TX. We were joined by Owner and Head Brewer Sydney Porter Bradley who didn't even consider a career in beer until a few years ago when her home brewer father said, "We're opening a brewery and you're making all the beer!". Ok he didn't say it like that but it's kinda close. Tune in and hear her amazing story and the bright futu...

For episode 3 we recorded at Back Pew Brewing in Porter, TX for their 5 year anniversary. We were joined by Jeremy Moore of Texas Leaguer, Sylvia Benavidez and Matt Kirkland of Houston Beer Guide and friend of the show Amy Goodpasture. Our special guest was head brewer and Owner of Back Pew, Bobby Harl. We run the gamut on topics including exploding Italian sausage, camping beer nerd stuff between...

For Episode 2 of The Texas Beer Experience Podcast we recorded at DECA Brewing in Porter, TX. We were joined by 2 of the four owners, Jeff Angell and Heath Cleaver and had some delicious beers! Favorites were the Knox Road Porter and SMASH Mosaic IPA. Also, Rodney brought food and didn't bring any to share. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Visit Our Website Leave Us A M...

Howdy! Welcome to episode 1 of the Texas Beer Experience Podcast. For our first episode the team of Rodney Woodard, Bobby "Bobcat" Beasley and Leo Longoria joined up at the SpindleTap Brewery 5th Annual Chili Cook Off to discuss our favorite beers of the day.  Rodney talks about the inspiration behind his Women of Color in Craft Beer Calendar and we all chime in on Sonic Hard Seltzers. Follow...

Welcome to the Texas Beer Experience Podcast hosted by Leo Longoria We will feature the stories, personalities and of course the best craft beers that Texas has to offer from Amarillo to Brownsville and El Paso to Beaumont and all points in between. So kick back with a cold brew and enjoy the Texas Beer Experience.