Category Archives: Beer & Wine
Houston Beer Fest V: The V is for Victory
The weekend of the June 13th and 14th brought upon a torrential rain of the beer kind. While I was kept away from the festival due to the threat of actual torrential rain and flooding on Saturday, I made it out Sunday and honestly had a great day outdoor. I have no idea what deities […]
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SCN #89: Jacob Vs. Iowa, Houston Beer Fest, and 8th Wonder Brewing
In this very special episode, we decided to go live again and recorded at Houston’s 8th Wonder Brewing. Jacob Calle dropped by to hangout and we had him talk to us about Iowa and a bunch of other stuff. The Houston Beer Fest then invaded our guest spot with a great interview about every HBF, […]
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Thebeerandwineguy: Op-ed “Beer Snobs vs Wine Snobs”
I often get asked if I am a beer snob or wine snob. If my refusing to sacrifice quality in my beverages makes me a snob, then yes, yes I am a beer and wine snob. My job makes it easier for me to be selective in the things I choose to drink, and […]
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Thebeerandwineguy Drinks: Alexander Valley Vineyard
I am sure the AVV team does a great job of making friends wherever they sell their wines. It would not be hard to do with this group, but here in the Space City, there is a special bond with these folks. I have had the pleasure of meeting and dealing with this winery staff from […]
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Thebeerandwineguy Drinks: Michael David Winery: Part 1
Michael David winery could be likened to Babe Ruth of Lodi California, because it seems as though this winery is always hitting homeruns. Brothers Michael & David Phillips are at the front of the pack in this fast rising AVA. I have enjoyed the wines they have brought to the market thus far, and look […]
Thebeerandwineguy talks Super Bowl Ad
I watched the Super Bowl, and I saw the Budweiser commercial that made fun of the Craft Beer scene. Unlike many, I found it to be funny, in fact I found it to be very funny! I was not surprised when my social media feeds started blowing up with people in my circles who are […]
Thebeerandwineguy Drinks: Vina Robles
There are a ton of different wines out there. Many mass produced to the point that the wine is synonymous with price and/ or consistency. The pleasure of my job is when I get to enjoy wines that are focused more on the nuances of the grape, and the character of the wine maker. When […]
Thebeerandwineguy: Op-ed “Shelfies”
One of my favorite things about the beer business are the special releases and hard to find rare items. These beers that are often referred to by most of us beer geeks as “whales”. I find much pleasure in being able to get a customer a beer that is very hard to come by, and […]
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Thebeerandwineguy Drinks: No Label Brewing Co.
I once heard that No Label Brewing Co. had baby changing stations in their restrooms. It’s true, they really do. Being the city dweller, non-conformist, no babies for me type of guy, I had always been a little hesitant about visiting NLBC. I mean their every daily line up of beers are good beers, but […]
Thebeerandwineguy Drinks: Odell Brewing Company
If I get one more person tell me they don’t drink Odell Brewing because “isn’t that the non-alcoholic stuff”… I just may face palm and walk away. One of the older craft brewers on the scene, this brewery has grown organically. It was almost a decade before they started bottling their beer! Currently you can find their […]
