Libations
January 5, 2022
Troy Aikman’s Light Beer, Eight, Is Only Available in Texas
We cracked open a cold one with the former Cowboy to learn about his latest business venture, a beer aimed at the calorie conscious.
Beer
Tacos
October 26, 2021
Urban South’s “Combo Plate” Beers Are a Drinkable Ode to Houston Tex-Mex
Don’t worry: there’s not actually taco meat brewed in.
Libations
October 22, 2021
Everything We Know About Elon Musk’s Tesla Beer
The billionaire announced the launch of Cybertruck-inspired "Giga Beer," and a Texas brewery may or may not be planning to sell it.
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September 17, 2021
Tejano-Led Breweries Are Serving Up a Tex-Mex Craft Beer Revolution
With beer that reflects their heritage, new makers are winning awards—and winning over folks new to craft brews.
Libations
August 19, 2021
A Beer Drinker’s Guide to the Fort Worth Ale Trail
The fifteen-stop craft brewery tour makes for a weekend to remember, if one can remember it.
Libations
June 2, 2021
A Drunk Cook Is a Bad Look: 19 Low- and No-Alcohol Beers to Drink While Barbecuing
We implore you to stay sober enough to properly barbecue your brisket.
Libations
May 20, 2021
Smoked Beer and Whiskey Are Now Brewing in Texas
The entrepreneurs behind TexMalt, a Fort Worth–based malt processor, are the only purveyors of smoked malt in the state—for now.
Libations
May 17, 2021
Three Breweries That Take Their Barbecue Seriously
Craft smoked meats and craft beers come together beautifully at these San Antonio, Garland, and Corpus Christi joints.
Libations
March 31, 2021
Breweries Used to Be Just Places to Drink a Beer. Now They’re Community Spaces.
It's not unlike the function British pubs have always had. Plus: twelve of our favorites across Texas.
Libations
January 21, 2021
Stoutin’ Around: Ten Hearty Texas Beers to Cure Your Winter Doldrums
Come over to the dark side.
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December 18, 2020
The Texas Beers That Helped Us Get Through 2020
We raise a glass to some of our favorites.
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November 25, 2020
Fort Worth’s Martin House Brewing Company Is Making the Weirdest Beer in Texas
Sour pickles, Thin Mint cookies, buffalo wings, deep-fried Oreos: no flavor is off-limits.
Libations
January 22, 2020
Three Hearty Texas Beers Will Help Keep You Warm
The state's breweries are turning out creative winter stouts and porters.
Libations
December 31, 2019
The 10 Most Important Texas Beers of 2019
These new brews had a big impact and reflected craft-beer trends across the state.
BBQ
November 14, 2019
BBQ News Roundup: a Barbecue Magic Trick, a Meaty Summer Camp, and a Sausage Caper
Plus: highlights from Texas Monthly’s annual smoked-meat extravaganza in Austin.
BBQ
July 18, 2019
Cowtown Brewing’s Double-Cut Smoked Pork Chop Is a Perfect Marriage of Barbecue and Beer
Get there early for this Friday lunch special from pitmaster Jordy Jordan.
Libations
February 28, 2019
With Its New 24|7 Beer, Lone Star Goes on a Diet
It's the National Beer of Texas, but light on the calories and the alcohol.
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 18, 2019
Pair Brisket With a Local West Texas Beer at Brick Vault Brewery & Barbecue
The peppery ribs and cream ales are both worth going out of your way for.
Libations
September 21, 2018
Oktoberbest! Five Texas Beers to Enjoy this Fall
Yes, there will be pumpkin.
The Texanist
September 16, 2018
The Texanist: Where Have All the Longneck Beer Bottles Gone?
An Austin man is confused by all those new-fangled beer cans at his local grocery store.
Libations
August 3, 2018
Worship at the Altar of Craft Beer at Saint Arnold Brewing Company in Houston
Parishioners of all ages can come for divine service, cold drinks, and an ambitious menu.
Libations
May 21, 2018
Here’s to the Texas Brewpub
Twenty places across the state where the food is just as good as the craft beer.
Libations
May 4, 2018
Texas Beer Is the Best Beer
Our state took home eleven medals from the World Beer Cup in Nashville. Which are you drinking this weekend?
The Texanist
April 29, 2018
The Texanist: Are You Getting Tired of the Craft Beer Craze?
An Abilene man wants to know what our brew-lovin' columnist thinks of the mania for newfangled Texas ales.
Libations
January 22, 2018
Jensen Ackles Isn’t the Only Star at Family Business Beer
By bringing head brewer Nate Seale back to Austin, the new brewpub draws beer geeks as well as fans of ’Supernatural.’
BBQ
August 3, 2017
Barbecue’s Best Beer Buddy
We've found the perfect beer pairing with barbecue.
Food & Drink
October 20, 2016
Brewing a Career
How a small community college in Mesquite became the breeding ground for the next generation of Texas beer brewmasters.
Food & Drink
September 17, 2015
King of Hop
The founder of Austin’s maverick Jester King Brewery talks about his big new project.
Food & Drink
September 17, 2015
What’s the Brew-Haha?
These eight breweries—as scenic as they are savory—are creating quite the buzz.
Sports
June 4, 2015
The New UT President Wants to Sell Beer at Football Games
UNT and SMU are among the handful of schools in the country where fans can get drunk while they’re at the game—and new UT President Greg Fenves wants Darrell K. Royal Stadium to join them.
Libations
April 7, 2014
Michelada
Add some spice to that next pool party.
Libations
February 13, 2014
Bars and Crafts
Welcome to the golden age of independent Texas beer.
BBQ
August 26, 2013
Smoked in Texas: Jester King Beer
Southwest of Austin is a farmhouse brewery called Jester King. They make unconventional beers with unique names and sometimes sinister looking labels. It’s considered a farmhouse brewery because they allow their beer to take in wild yeasts floating in the air during the brewing process. Their facility also looks a
Libations
April 15, 2013
Texas Gives New York A Shiner
New Yorkers are cheering as our iconic yellow-labeled bock rams toward their city.
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March 7, 2013
The Church At The Local Bar
Alcohol will be served—after the sermon.
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
Confirmed: Texans Drink A Lot Of Beer
Texas buys more beer than every state except for California, though we're only #8 per capita.
Libations
January 20, 2013
¡Una Cerveza, Por Favor!
A Mexican beer pairing guide.
The Culture
September 30, 2012
Offering Fine Advice Since 2007
The Texanist on tailgating, winterizing grass, and beer cocktails.
Libations
February 14, 2012
Shiner Hops Forward with Wild Hare
Spoetzl Brewery's first Pale Ale debuts with a curious ad campaign.
Business
December 22, 2011
The Week in Business: Profits, Losses, and Everything in Between
Valero doesn't get a break, Southwest lands a new fleet, and Star Wars fanatics rejoice.
Eat My Words
September 27, 2011
Texas Craft Brewers Festival Returns to Austin
The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is back! Well, it was back and now it's gone. Don't worry, you can always catch it next year. It happened this past Saturday, September 24th at Fiesta Gardens in Austin--the first time the festival had been put on since 2005. There have been
Libations
March 1, 1982
Drinking
Saint Paul said that a little wine is a fine thing. He must have known something.
Libations
March 1, 1976
The Beer Joint
A long overdue homage to a cornerstone of Texas culture.
Libations
March 1, 1976
Muscling In On Texas Beer
How Coors is setting out to conquer Texas.