I happened to be on the northwest side of Houston this past weekend visiting family and took the opportunity to check out some of the small breweries in the area (there are actually quite a few in about a ten-to-fifteen-mile radius from where I was). One of the ones that I stopped into was Twisted Acre Brewery on Grant Rd., and I decided to give their Jalapeno IPA a taste. Now despite the fact that I am a lover of spicy food, I’m not a big fan...
Real Ale is a regional-sized, privately-owned brewery that is located in Blanco, Texas, just a short drive north of San Antonio. And since it is so close, I make frequent runs to their tap room (now a beer garden) to sample their brews and I also buy their beers regularly in the store. And while I don’t count the Swifty APA (American Pale Ale) as my favorite Real Ale selection, it is definitely a solid choice and one that I return to...
You gotta have something to wash that spicy food down with, so as a lover of craft beers I will be reviewing the ales, lagers, pilsners, and more brewed by the many craft breweries out there from time to time. And I am starting off with one of my favorites: Grand Cru from BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse (even if it isn’t the best option to pair with spicy foods). The Grand Cru is a seasonal selection from BJ’s that arrives yearly as a...