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Monday, 14 June 2010: Bear-able Beer at the Petrol Station

mike — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:07:06 +0000

Come out to 985 Wakefield in idyllic Garden Oaks at 8 PM. As part of his tour of the Houston area’s better beer bars, Richard Norgrove, the founder of Bear Republic, will be on hand to pass out. Oh wait, he’ll be on hand to pass out free samples. The weather should cooperate for outdoor seating, which might turn out to be important, if a lot of folks come out for this very special evening.

Bear Republic has a number of fine beers; their Hop Rod Rye is one of my top three favorite rye pale ales.

Upcoming: Houston Firkin Fest 24-26 June

mike — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:33:35 +0000

Lots of interesting cask beers will be showing up at three places we know pretty well: http://barleyvine.blogspot.com/2010/06/houston-firkin-fest.html

Monday, 31 May 2010: Memorial Day at The Ginger Man

mike — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:57:30 +0000

For those of you who are in town and have done all the grilling you can do, but still have some chilling left in you, come out tonight at 8 PM to The Ginger Man, 5607 Morningside. The G’Man is 25 years old and going strong(ish). So come out and help empty out whatever is left in their kegs after a long weekend.

Saint Arnold Breaks Top 50 Craft Brewers: Brewers Association Releases 2009 Top 50 Breweries Lists

mike — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:25:53 +0000

48 Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Houston TX

via Brewers Association | Brewers Association Releases 2009 Top 50 Breweries Lists.

Lots of other good stuff on the list.

Bartender Chat: Nick Palumbo of Kelvin Arms – Houston Restaurants and Dining – Eating Our Words

mike — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:50:24 +0000

Doesn’t give us a reason to revisit our old haunts just yet (and might explain why the Stone IPA keg was always dry):

So, what does Palumbo like? “I’m a beer drinker,” Palumbo says. “I like lagers versus hoppy beers.” His favorite drafts at Kelvin Arms are the Warsteiner and Belhaven Stout. “I prefer the Belhaven over Guinness because it has a sweeter finish.”

via Bartender Chat: Nick Palumbo of Kelvin Arms – Houston Restaurants and Dining – Eating Our Words.

Sunday, 31st January: Saint Arnold: One Pot Showdown

mike — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:56:26 +0000

We’ve entered a 4-person team in the 2010 Saint Arnold: One Pot Showdown. Come out and support us, sample food from any or all of the 30 teams that are cooking, and drink Saint Arnold beer!

Tickets are $20 with $7 going to the Houston Food Bank, are on sale now, and are likely to sell out quickly. So if you didn’t respond to an email last Friday saying you were going, email or call (713.686.9494) Ann at Saint Arnold and buy a ticket.

Monday, 4 January 2010: Petrol Station in the Rotation

mike — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:36:42 +0000

For the first Monday of the last year of the first decade of the new millennium, we’re revisiting our friends at The Petrol Station, 985 Wakefield Dr, in Garden Oaks. They’re likely still to have the 512 Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter, which should be perfect for a chilly night like tonight.

The Subtle Art of Beer Snobbery

mike — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:50:46 +0000

To tide you over until next week, check out this article on Modern Drunkard. NSFW if your workplace frowns on Anglo-Saxon words. Or beer, for that matter.

Monday, 21 September 2009: The Ginger Man

john — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:28:27 +0000

Gingerman – Tonight at 8pm. The Octoberfest beers have arrived!

beer lovers…

crystal — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 04:56:23 +0000

are the easiest people to buy gifts for.