This is the episode I've been wanting to do for several years and it was well worth the wait!We were joined by Amy Oxenham of Brick Vault Brewery and Barbecue and desert renaissance man Tony Drewry.Stories of west Texas magic were shared, the beans in chili topic was fiercely debated(ok maybe not fiercely) and Tony shared his secret thumb technique…

We are joined with Jacob Baker of Saint Arnold Brewing Co and we discuss their new lager, Grand Prize. Also, have you ever paired a super hero or villain with a style of beer? Jacob, Ronnie and Leo battle it out to give each character the right pairing. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texasbeerexperience/su…

We're joined once again by legendary H-Town beer dude, Hugh Hait and we share several delicious NA beers. Also, we have a fantastic interview with Craig Rowan, head/master brewer of Altstadt brewery in Fredericksburg. Enjoy our longest episode ever!!!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texasbeerexperience/support…

In this episode, Leo talks about not having a new episode in a full year. He forgot about the great episode he put up during the summer with Huggy Bear from Holler Brewing. Leo and his good buddy Ronnie also discuss the upcoming chili cookoff at the Cove in Kingwood, the Schwarzenegger pregnancy and craft beer challenges. Want to enter a team for t…

We're back!!!! After a 6 month hiatus your favorite Texas beer podcast is back and we've got a great episode for you! Huggy Bear, head brewer at Holler Brewing, joins the show to talk about beer medals from the not so famous ones to the super prestigious ones like silver medals at the World Beer Cup. We also talk about our upcoming Texas Beer Exper…

Our longest episode of the year!! We are joined by Corey Edwards, general manager of Craft 96 in Mt. Belvieu and Garson Skelton, owner of Squats and Hops. Several great beers are enjoyed including a gin barrel aged wit from 512 Brewing, Divine Reserve 13 from Saint Arnold, DDH Ghost in the Machine from Parish Brewing and several other notable beers…

This week we got to hang out with our good friends Louie and Oscar from Turkey Forrest Brewing! We discuss their first year challenges and victories while sipping on some great beers. We also discuss our collaboration beer, Check Yourself Oatmeal Stout, to help raise awareness for mental health. During the holidays, we often put a lot of pressure o…

Our first repeat guest is none other than Tom Paynter from No Label Brewing in Katy, TX! As they approach their 12th anniversary in November, we recap their incredible year as they cleaned up at the World Beer Cup with a Silver Medal in the IPA category with Cali Boy IPA and 8 Crushie Awards at the Craft Beer Marketing Awards. They also have some g…

While in town for the Texas Craft Brewers Festival, we had a great visit with Glenna Nelson, marketing director for Circle Brewing. North Austin's oldest brewery is also the home brewery for the local MLS team Austin Anthem and fans gather for pre and post game festivities. Several great brews were had including the Tuxedo T-Shirt Black IPA, Pacifi…

In this week's episode we are joined by Hugh Hait, beer and real estate master of Texas. We discuss everything from the housing market, delicious food and Thistle Draftshop and Hugh also makes Leo blush. Cheers!! Follow Texas Beer Experience Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Texas Beer Collective Facebook Group Visit Our Website Leave Us A Message…

In this week's episode we visit with good friends and occasional "adversaries", Skyler and Rudy from Galveston Bay Brewing. Opened in 2014 with Skyler as the only employee, they have grown to be one of the premier breweries on the Texas gulf coast with a brand new production and taproom facility opening soon in Clear Lake Shores. Award winning beer…

In this episode we sat down with Cameron Crawford of Home Sweet Farms in Brenham, TX. In operation since 2004, HSF has become a hub for great live music and well curated craft beer lineup. Cameron has developed a keen sense for what keeps Texans coming to Brenham. We discuss a myriad of topics including favorite beers and mental health awareness. C…

For this week's episode we visited Fass Brewing, owned and operated by father and son team, Tom and Dylan Emmons, Housed in the historic Gentry building in Conroe, TX, Fass Brewing has made a mark on the Houston beer scene with great takes on classic styles and newer styles as well. We tried several beers including the Dial 25 Hazy Pale, All Green …

To say it's been awhile would be an understatement. Work and life have had it's challenges the last few months but we are back and have several great episodes coming starting with our good friend Gary Marler from Brew:30 in Cypress, TX. Gary started Brew:30 with the idea of having a brewpub where they would feature their own beers plus several othe…

This week we’re back at one of our favorite local spots, The Cove, to kick off our new YouTube series, Friday Night Flights. Leo and his good buddy and craft beer enthusiast, Ronnie Risner, seek to expand their beer knowledge. Ronnie curates a strong selection of four Texas beers ranging from a Schwarzbier from Altstadt to an Imperial Stout from Pe…

It’s always a great time when we visit Brazos Valley Brewing in Brenham. This week Leo sat down with the two Joshes: Josh Bass (the Owner and Founder) and Josh Kahanek (the Sales Manager). Leo started off with Jam Session, a Session IPA with Mosaic and Comet hops. Brazos Valley’s staff love great music, so they incorporate music lingo into some of …

Out in Cypress, Texas, you’ll find the coolest bunch of misfits you’ll ever meet. For our 31st episode, Leo visits Misfit Outpost and talks with Juan Sanchez (Brewer and Owner) and Sarah Nadeem (Social Media Beer Influencer). Some may call them “The Craft Beer Power Couple.” We discuss Juan’s history as a homebrewer and his collaboration with Fortr…

This really is our 30th episode! This week Leo visited a new brewery, Elder Son Brewing, in the Heights in Houston, and he interviewed Robert Frye, brewer and owner. They discussed where the name Elder Son came from, how the logo came to be, and their journey of finding their location. Leo and Robert also connect over the community of craft beer. S…

This has been one of the most fun episodes. Leo visited Eureka Heights in Houston to interview Brent Davis, Sales Manager Extraordinaire. There was a lot of laughter and maybe even some gushiness. Topics included Big Bend, Arrested Development, Hot Ones Wing Challenge, Gary Vaynerchuk, and so much more! We learn the meaning of Buckle Bunny and whic…

Welcome back! This week Leo shared some laughs and great stories with Mark and Charday from Galveston Island Brewing (GIB), our main sponsor and Leo’s employer. They reflect on the growth of the brewery and discuss management styles. Mark says of the people who work at GIB, “We are family,” and it shows. They also share their craft beer origin stor…

Next stop on our craft beer journey is in Katy, TX where we were joined by No Label Brewing co-owner Tom Paynter. Tom and Leo discuss the challenge of staying relevant during the pandemic and how No Label met the challenge head on and persevered. We also tasted some great brews that included Golden Night Stout and Cali Boy IPA. Brooks running shoes…

This week we met up with Omar Viengar and Shonna Flournoy, the Texas sales team for Mountain Fork Brewery. Mountain Fork is located in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, but you can find them on draft and in cans around Texas. We had lively conversations with Omar and Shonna about the best Ramen, road trips with family and solo, and Bigfoot. And, of course, we …

This week we were back at The Cove with Garson Skelton, owner of Squats and Hops. His motto is “Train smart, drink crafty,” and he says it’s all about balance. Garson has been a Strength Coach for over a decade, and he offers several different training programs with great beer-related names, such as the “Homebrew” and the “Rotating Tap.” Whatever l…

This week we visited Star Sailor for the last night of the Houston Tank 7 Burger Battle. It’s always a great time when we hang at Star Sailor, and this night was no exception. Scott Ganucheau from Boulevard Brewing gives us the story of their Tank 7 beer, and David Flores, Chef at Star Sailor, shares the details of his entry in the Burger Battle, a…

We sat down this week with one of the kindest people in the beer business, Steve Vongrimm. Prior to working in craft beer, he worked in a group home and then for CPS. Steve shares how his past experiences inform his current position and how important empathy, authenticity, and relationships are to be successful and happy. Steve now works for Destih…

This week we visited a hidden gem in Humble: 1886 Humble Backyard. We spoke with Jason and Krista about the upcoming Humble Craft Beer Blowout. On September 18th, they will welcome 30+ breweries from all over Texas! There will be many special beers to try, and there will also be award-winning BBQ by Pitmaker, axe throwing, bull riding, and vendors.…

For this weeks episode we are once again joined by Sylvia Benavidez, Houston Beer Mother and Leader of the Houston Beer Guide Blog. August is Houston Beer Month and we discuss guest contributions on the blog including one from yours truly and the big celebration at Star Sailor on Saturday, August 28! Several beers were had including the newest hazy…

This week we took a short jaunt to Pearland to visit with Valle and Brian, the head brewer/owner and brewer of Vallenson’s Brewing Company. Valle shared with us stories of his background and initiation into brewing amazing beer. We learned the origin of the name Vallensons’ and how involved his family is at the brewery. Including one son who is mak…

What a joy it was to sit down with John Ferguson, Co-Founder and Manager of New Magnolia Brewing. Located on Bevis Street in Houston Heights, New Magnolia will celebrate its 2nd anniversary in November. They make some of the best beers in Houston, and we got to try some! We started with the Heights Light Lager, a bronze medal winner at the U.S. Bee…

This week’s episode features Equal Parts Brewing. They are located in Houston’s 2nd ward, east of downtown. We were so excited to chat with Matt Peterson (Owner, CEO, Janitor, etc.) and Josh Samples (Sales Manager Extraordinaire). We started off by talking about what we were drinking: Entropic, on draft at The Cove on Hamblen. A delicious, tropical…

Today we introduce Pocket Pods! That’s what we are calling our short segments of this week’s podcast. Instead of doing a full interview, we connected with several people who are part of the Houston beer scene. We set up a table at Star Sailor during their Christmas Eve in July celebration and invited our guests to grab a craft beer, sit down, and a…

This week we are back at @thecoveonhamblen again enjoying $4 drafts of anything on their tap wall. We are joined by Huggy Bear, Co-Founder and Head Brewer at Local Group Brewing, and Brandon Phelps, Sales Rep for Local Group. And, of course, we’re having one of their most popular beers on draft, Magic Flip. We also taste two other Local Group beers…

A new brewery and craft beer bar are coming to town! Today on Texas Beer Experience we meet the owners of Turkey Forrest Brewing and Big Owl Craft Brew House Al Gonzalez, Victoria Gonzalez, Oscar Gonzalez, and Louie Espinoza. Located a few blocks from the farmers market in North Houston Heights, this unique partnership of a craft beer bar and in-ho…

Episode 14 was recorded via a Zoom call with Channing Herrin, General Manager of Nobi Public House in Webster, TX. Channing is one of the best people in craft and has been instrumental in cultivating an incredible culture. From a well curated draft and bottle selection to incredible Vietnamese cuisine it is an experience unlike any other. While enj…

Episode 13 was recorded on location from Fredonia Brewery in Nacogdoches. We get the inside scoop on Nacogdoches and the brewery from three of its superstars: Paul Murray (Co-owner, Head Brewer), Alex Ranc (Social Media/Marketing Manager), and Jack Sullivan (Tap Room and Operations Manager). We learn about the history behind the brewery’s name and …

Life happens sometimes and you have to scramble! We had to do a short episode because the full one we recorded had some unusual audio issues. We will have a full episode next week! Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Visit Our Website Leave Us A Message Music by Bad Child --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…

Episode 11 was recorded at The Cove on Hamblen in Kingwood on Tore Up Tuesday. All drafts on Tuesdays are only $4! We enjoyed some tasty beers on draft, and we tasted some amazing homebrews by Josh Castillo, H-E-B Beer and Wine Steward and Homebrewer. We were also joined by Carlos Cortez, Sales Manager for SpindleTap. We tasted three delicious home…

Episode 10 was recorded on Tuesday on location from The Cove Craft Beer and Wine on Hamblen in Kingwood. We sat down with Matt Lopez, a.k.a. Bad Child, and discussed everything from beer and music to bad movies and guilty pleasures. Matt and Leo also make a big announcement involving Tuesdays! Daniel Parks, The Cove bartender extraordinaire, also j…

For Episode 9 of the Texas Beer Experience Podcast we recorded at Thistle Draft Shop in Spring, TX with a great mix of guests! Kent Bray of the Just Hangin' Facebook group, famous beer drinker and amazing Simpsons voice impersonator Mario Ortiz, Jami Thomas of Bearded Fox Brewing and none other than Chad Pilbeam of What's On Tap Radio and Beer Logi…

Episode 8 was recorded on location at 11 Below Brewing with special guests Jeff Handojo, co-owner and founder of 11 Below and Charles Vallhonrat, executive director of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. Six years in, Jeff and the team at 11 Below have created an amazing culture of passionate fans in Houston and of course some of the best beers you can …

Episode 7 was recorded on location from Texas Leaguer Brewing in Missouri City. We were joined by head brewer and good friend Jeremy Moore. This baseball themed brewery is brewing some seriously great beers from a Czech style pilsner to highly anticipated mixed fermentation sours called the Farm System. We of course discuss baseball and our affinit…

Episode 6 is a little different form the norm. We did a Zoom call with one of Houston’s best known beer personalities, Sylvia Benavidez. We run the gamut on topics from Sylvia’s beer genesis story to pickle beer drama. Cheers! Sylvia's Links Houston Beer Guide Texas Beer Collective Facebook Group Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter…

Episode 5 was a learning experience as we paid a visit to City Orchard Cidery in Houston. Our gracious host Patrick Kwiatkowski shared his vast knowledge and passion for cider and the in house beer they make. Our favorites were the Mr. Green, Cherry Red and the amazing Sweet Solstice Ice Cider. Cheers! Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram T…

Episode 4 of the podcast had us at Southern Yankee Brewery in Houston, TX. We were joined by Owner and Head Brewer Sydney Porter Bradley who didn't even consider a career in beer until a few years ago when her home brewer father said, "We're opening a brewery and you're making all the beer!". Ok he didn't say it like that but it's kinda close. Tune…

For episode 3 we recorded at Back Pew Brewing in Porter, TX for their 5 year anniversary. We were joined by Jeremy Moore of Texas Leaguer, Sylvia Benavidez and Matt Kirkland of Houston Beer Guide and friend of the show Amy Goodpasture. Our special guest was head brewer and Owner of Back Pew, Bobby Harl. We run the gamut on topics including explodin…

For Episode 2 of The Texas Beer Experience Podcast we recorded at DECA Brewing in Porter, TX. We were joined by 2 of the four owners, Jeff Angell and Heath Cleaver and had some delicious beers! Favorites were the Knox Road Porter and SMASH Mosaic IPA. Also, Rodney brought food and didn't bring any to share. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instag…

Howdy! Welcome to episode 1 of the Texas Beer Experience Podcast. For our first episode the team of Rodney Woodard, Bobby "Bobcat" Beasley and Leo Longoria joined up at the SpindleTap Brewery 5th Annual Chili Cook Off to discuss our favorite beers of the day. Rodney talks about the inspiration behind his Women of Color in Craft Beer Calendar and we…

Welcome to the Texas Beer Experience Podcast hosted by Leo Longoria We will feature the stories, personalities and of course the best craft beers that Texas has to offer from Amarillo to Brownsville and El Paso to Beaumont and all points in between. So kick back with a cold brew and enjoy the Texas Beer Experience. --- Support this podcast: https:/…

Episode one of the Longoria Brothers Podcast is in the books! Leo and Al Longoria briefly discuss the miracle that is Anchor and what they're excited about in the coming week.