“On America’s birthday, drink America’s beer”. This is the advertisement slogan from Anheuser- Busch this summer as it attempts to improve sales of its faltering but still flagship Budweiser brand as part of a summer campaign that combines patriotism, charity, and … [Read more...]
Freestyle Wheat: Independence Brewing again Fails to Impress
Summer beers are usually oriented toward refreshment and more often than not, these products contain a percentage of wheat malt. One wheat- based brew made in the Lone Star State is Freestyle Wheat, a product from Austin’s Independence Brewery. Beer … [Read more...]
Houston Beer News: Hubbell and Hudson Beer and Cheese Festival July 2
Excerpt . . . Certain food and drink seem like they were made for each other. Their tastes and qualities blend together so well that consuming one with the other is like an act of divine inspiration. One good example is beer and cheese and Hubbell & Hudson Market is about … [Read more...]
Fireman’s #4 Blonde: Refreshing Ale with some Chocolate Notes
Texas is a rising star in the craft beer world. The state ranks second in population, but its craft brewing industry ranks below that of less populous states. However, the craft brewing industry is on the rise in Texas and one good example is Real Ale Brewing of Blanco, Texas. I … [Read more...]