Saucer Diaspora - Houston

Monday, 14 May 2012: El Gran Malo

john — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:52:03 +0000

El Gran Malo, at 2307 Ella Blvd. If you want to sample EGM’s great tacos, or you want to catch happy hour before it’s over, come by at 7 PM; if you’re just interested in the infused tequilas and good (albeit short) beer list, and don’t care about the cost, stop by at 8 PM. Salud!

Monday, 7 May 2012: Historic Drinking at Anvil

mike — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:04:36 +0000

Tonight we’re gathering at Anvil, 1424 Westheimer, for libations at 8 PM. Drinks inspired by this day in history (pick one, or none, but certainly not all):

1718: Founding of the city of New Orleans by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville
Drink: Vieux Carré, Sazerac.

1921: 47th running of the Kentucky Derby
Drink: Mint Julep.
1945: Unconditional surrender of German forces by General Alfred Jodl in Rheims, France
Drink: dopplebock, biere de garde.
1994: Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” recovered three months after theft from Oslo museum
Drink: aquavit.

Monday, 30 April 2012: The Ginger Man

john — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:16:29 +0000

Raise a glass or two with us tonight at The Ginger Man, 5607 Morningingside, at 8 PM. Let’s enjoy this lovely weather in the biergarden, while we can still call the weather lovely.

Monday, 23 April 2012: Post Earth Day at Hans’ Bier Haus

mike — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:06:37 +0000

Is it Post Earth-Day or Post-Earth Day? Should you get ready for the zombie office apocalypse? Saucer Diaspora isn’t qualified to answer these questions. What we can tell you, gentle reader, is that you should make your way over to Hans’ Bier Haus (2523 Quenby St. at Kirby Dr.) tonight at 8 PM. The extremely nice weather is the perfect reason to sample one of the beers from the Bier Haus’ recently much-improved tap wall, play some bocce, or just hang out with the other cool cats. Street parking only.

The Houston Beer Week Committee

mike — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:19:43 +0000

November 2012 will be the third Houston Beer Week. Tt experienced remarkable growth in 2011, and it’s expected that 2012 will be even bigger. The HBW folks have started a committee that you can join if you want to help out. More at The Houston Beer Week Committee.

Monday, 16 April 2012: The Taxman Cometh…and brings good beer!

mike — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:28:48 +0000

Make sure you’ve filed your taxes and join us tonight to relax with a pint or two at The Hay Merchant, 1100 Westheimer, at 8:00 PM CDT. Spend some of that refund check and sample something from the 77 individually-regulated taps (including at least one nitro and 5 casks) or from the food menu. Be kind to the ‘hood when you’re parking.

Monday, 9 April 2012 : ID your favorite drink at Down House

john — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:33:36 +0000

Join us tonight at Down House, 1801 Yale St., at 8:00 PM for a cocktail or beer, and grab some good grub if you’re peckish. DH is in the dry part of the Heights, so make sure you bring your I.D. so you can join their club for the night. Also, they have more parking on 18th half a block west of Yale, if the main parking lot is full.

Unrelated Houston trivia for the day: On this date in 1965, the first game at the Astrodome (Houston’s original Flying Saucer) is played; Houston beats Yankees 2-1 in exhibition as Mickey Mantle hits the first indoor home run.

Arts Festival or Microbrew? Online Quiz – Mental Floss

mike — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:40:04 +0000

http://www.mentalfloss.com/quiz/quiz.php?q=1439&p=1

Monday, 2 April 2012: Spring Beer at Liberty Station

mike — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:43:10 +0000

Q: If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?

A: Pilgrims.

What a difference a year makes. No sign of drought around here, no sirree. There is sign of draught, however, and there’s no better place to find it tonight than at Liberty Station, 2101 Washington Ave, at 8 PM. Their tap list has great variety for its size, and if you’re hungry, there’s probably a food truck outside (you are free to brown bag it as well).

Monday, 26 March 2012: Patio Pastimes at The Petrol Station

mike — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:31:53 +0000

It’s a beautiful day, ain’t it? From where we sit, we can’t see a single cloud. Of course, from where we sit, we can’t see a single window. Still, the interwebs tell us it should be a glorious night for hanging out on a patio. The Petrol Station is essentially a couple of patios that are briefly interrupted by a bar and a few tables. So come take advantage of their ‘pint and a burger‘ Monday night special, or maybe some rosemary feta french fries and a pint. Or just a pint. See you at 985 Wakefield, in Garden Oaks, at 8 PM.