Draught Queens

It was nice to catch up with an old beer friend, Chris Spradley before his travels away from Texas to Tennessee. We talk about his history on What's on Tap Radio, the early beers of Houston, sell out culture, hazy beers, homebrewing and so much more. Breweries/Businesses mentioned: Back Pew Brewing Southern Star Brewing Saint Arnold Brewing Brash Brewing Petrol Station Karbach Brewing Co. Hughies Nobi Public House Baileson Brewing Texas Craft Breweries Guild Frost Town Brewing Star Sailor Buffalo Bayou Brewing How not to start a brewery podcast Bluegrass brewing company Gordon Street Tavern Onion Creek Martin House Brewing Houston Beer Guide Hops & Grain DeFalco's Homebrewing Saloon Door Brewing B-52 Brewing Co. Spindletap Brewery Texzas Wood Fired Pizza and BBQ Goose Island Brewery Ballast Point Brewing Left Hand Brewing Co Sierra Nevada Brewing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen in as we catch up with old beer friends, Matt Lorfing w/ Karbach Brewing Co. and Kelsey Lowe, tasting and talking new Karbach beers including the Ranch Water, Love Street Light and new Rodeo Clowns release including the Imperial Hazy and Tropical IPA. We also taste random beers from our neighborhood HEB Pick 6 selections and chat about Houston beer happenings. It's alot of fun, listen in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen to the first segment with Bobby Harl, head brewer of Back Pew Brewing in Porter Texas explaining the Beer of the Beast from an exclusive Houston Beer Guide tasting preview before the anniversary event. Bobby Harl discusses the Beer of the Beast and explains how to properly pour this beer on nitro cans. Check out HoustonBeerGuide.com for more commentary on this beer from Back Pew Brewing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen in as we visit with Lori Kauniste of Vallensons' Brewing and Abby Hime of Great Heights Brewing Company to chat about the special 2021 Pint Boots Brew, made with the newest Yakima Chief Hop Blend and brewed in collaboration with the Houston Chapter of Pink Boots Society. The Pink Boots Society exists nationwide to ASSIST, INSPIRE, and ENCOURAGE women in the fermented and alcoholic beverage profession through EDUCATION. Brewery representation for the brew-in included ladies from 8th Wonder Brewery, Saloon Door Brewery, Great Heights, Walking Stick, Project Halo, DECA Beer Company and Turkey Forrest Brewing. Follow the social media channels for more information on how you can support Pink Boots Society and be a part of the upcoming happy hours for the Pink Boots beer releases. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen in as Lynley and Sylvia practice on beer judging and sensory practice with Matt Jaggers who is a local homebrewer, Youtube content creator and member of the Bay Area Mashronauts. We taste and judge a few more non -alcoholic brews including a local offering from Karbach Brewing Co- Free and Easy NA IPA. In the second half segment, we taste a few of Matt's bottled homebrew (Kentucky common, a saison, Pre-Prohibition porter, a rogg, and two wild ales just for sensory fun! It's a long episode but trust me, its worth it! Follow Bakfish Brewing Co on the socials for Matt and Jonathan's award winning IPA to be tapped! Releasing soon! Find Matt on Youtube - like and subscribe -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtkDGsTGa-FWZ3RjK7Lj8yg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Join us as we discuss new healthy low sugar non alcoholic options with Erin Simpson, owner and operator at Third Born Ginger Beer in Houston Texas. We taste 5 different ginger beer options including Classic Ginger, Ginger Lemon, Ginger Pineapple, Ginger Strawberry mocktail and a Ginger jalapeno lime beer. Look for Third Born Yum! We also do a side by side comparison with Guinness Draught 0.0 with the traditional Guinness Draught 4.2% in celebration of the upcoming holiday. We discussed a few spots in town to celebrate this years St. Patrick's Day - so put on your green shirt, grab your favorite beer and toast to our favorite drinking holiday! Events promoted: Vallensons' St. Patricks Day Celebration Thursday Bakfish Brewing - St. Pattys Day food pop up and live music Backyard Brewing Co. St. Patricks Day Dinner (Saturday) This podcast was recorded at Saloon Door Brewing in Webster Texas. Find Third Born Ginger Beer - https://www.thirdborngingerbeer.com/find-us Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! @thedraughtqueens @houstonbeermother @lynley_brew --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Lynley and Sylvia talk and taste a few more non alcoholic beer options and a few old fridge beers from Lynleys stash. We talk about micheladas, olives, homesteading, and a few new ideas for hype beers. Due to a slight audio mishap, we lost the first half of our last beer review but the party continued! Cheers, thanks for listening! Recorded at Saloon Door Brewing in Webster Tx. Follow our adventures on our facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/draughtqueens --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Recorded at Saloon Door Brewing in Webster Texas. Welcome back to the Draught Queens show. We are kicking off episode 1.5 (don't ask!) with new beer tastings and adventures. Listen to Sylvia and Lynley catch up with craft beer in Houston and why Sylvia is starting a new adventure in her craft beer journey, this time without the buzz! We discussed Athletic Brewing's Run Wild NA IPA, Samuel Adams Just the Haze NA IPA and sample a few Saint Arnold Brewing Co. brews from Lynley's fridge including the new Hideaway Gose and Commitment Imperial Stout. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Sylvia @HoustonbeerMother chats with the brewers at Saloon Door Brewing in Webster Texas about their newest can release for one of their first beers. What is special about this beer is that its the first nitro beer in cans out of Houston Texas. The official can release is scheduled for this Saturday February 19th at Noon. Listen in as we chat about Tasty AF and other offering from Saloon Door. Cheers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

We are launching Season 3 very soon! Before we close out the season, we dug out an old audio clip from the lost archives of 'never before' posted Draught Queens episodes with Mike Starr, brewer/bartender/janitor at Dickinson's Backyard Brewing Co before they opened. Listen in as he chats about the brewery opening and concept, homebrewing, and his love for naming beers. We also chat about other breweries in the area and drink beers. Duh! Backyard Brewing Co. 1675 Dickinson Ave, STE C Dickinson, TX 77539 This podcast was recorded on January 21st, 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Two quick beer reviews with my friends Jason, Matt, Joe, and Trevor at our local brewery. Beers reviewed during this segment. 4 Noses Brewing PEACHOPOTAMUS SOUR WHEAT ABV: 4.5% Great Raft Brewing Co Life Itself: Vanilla Peach Gose ABV: 4.5% --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Sometimes you just feel like doing a podcast on the fly with friends. 3 Min Beer Review: Snacks and Sparklers Double IPA - The Seventh Tap Brewing Project Recorded in the Texas Room at Saloon Door Brewing in Webster Featuring Jessica, Jason and Donovan. Thanks Donovan! lol --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Audio segment of Houston Beer Guide launch of the new Texas Coast IPA Visit HoustonBeerGuide.com for more information. #texasbeer #Houstonbeer #Texasbeercollective #txbeer #TexasCoastIPA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Just a normal Wednesday night at The Beagle. We chat about Equal Part Brewing, beer names involving oats, broken bar glasses, and finally tasted a few Urban South HTX beers provided by our Beagle buddy, Evan Frey. Listen through to the end for a quick bonus 3 min beer review with Spindletap Brewery new pilsner release, Urkel. #houstonbeer #urbansouthhtx #beerchat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen to Sylvia and Valle talk about the award winning Settler's Oatmeal Stout and a sneak preview of the upcoming expansion. https://houstonbeerguide.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen to a quick conversation with Bobby Harl at Back Pew Brewing about Rand, his newest Belgian-styled golden strong ale and the first beer in his Wheel of Time series actively fermenting in oak wood barrel in the brewery taproom. Swing by and ask for a sample; let him know the Draught Queens sent you! Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen in for audio segments live from the Spindletap 5th anniversary party on Nov 21st, 2020 with Sylvia @beerfedmother. Special conversations with Brody Chapman (Spindletap Brewery), Elizabeth and JJ Garcia (Texzas Wood Fired Pizza and BBQ) and Matthew M (Spindletap Coffee) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Congratulations to our friends at Vallensons' Brewing Company on their first GOLD medal at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival. The winning beer? An oatmeal stout named Settler's Oatmeal Stout in honor of the early Pearland settlers. Valle was nice enough to tell us about his experience about the moment he found out he won gold. Visit the taproom at 4081 Rice Drier Road in Pearland, Texas for a pint of the winning beer! Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen in as we chat with our friends Leo Longoria (Sales @ Back Pew Brewing) and Jeremy Moore (Brewer at Texas Leaguer Brewing Company) , who recently made career moves to new breweries in town. We catch the 411, discussing the memories made at Spindletap Brewing and the new adventures that await! Follow our adventures on Facebook @DraughtQueens! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Special thank to Jeremy (Texas Leaguer Brewing Co.) and Leo (Back Pew Brewing Co.) Listen in as Lynley and Sylvia taste new beers from 11 Below Brewing Company in Houston Texas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Special thanks to New Magnolia for sponsoring this segment. Listen in as Lynley and Sylvia taste new beers from New Magnolia Brewing Co. in Houston Texas. Regal IPA is a modern IPA hopped with Amarillo & Mosaic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Special thanks to New Magnolia for sponsoring this segment. Listen in as Lynley and Sylvia taste new beers from New Magnolia Brewing Co. in Houston Texas. Rufous Oud Bruin is a Sour - Flanders Oud Bruin style beer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Special thanks to New Magnolia for sponsoring this segment. Listen in as Lynley and Sylvia taste new beers from New Magnolia Brewing Co. in Houston Texas. This review features a Funky pilsner aged on apricot and peach. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Special thanks to New Magnolia for sponsoring this segment. Listen in as Lynley and Sylvia taste new beers from New Magnolia Brewing Co. in Houston Texas. This review features Altbier (German: old beer) is a style of beer brewed in the historical region of Westphalia and around the city of Düsseldorf, Germany. Its name comes from it being top-fermented, an older method than the bottom fermentation of other lager beers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Special thanks to New Magnolia for sponsoring this segment. Listen in as Lynley and Sylvia taste new beers from New Magnolia Brewing Co. in Houston Texas. This review features Ennio Pils, an italian style pils dry hopped with Saaz. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen in as we drink an IPA from 4J Brewing Company for #nationalipaday! Featuring Bay Area Mashronauts Pilot, Mrs. Tristin Marcks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen is as we chat about our experiences hosting the Houston Beer Run! Big shout out to everyone who came out in support of local craft beer last weekend! Featuring Chris White, Tristin Sylvester, Gale Courtney, Dianna Ramirez #HoustonBeerRun #SaveTexasBreweries --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Thanks for having us on the show, Josh and Kennedy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Join us for a new mini segment where we take 3 minutes out of our day to give you our first impressions of beers we find in the Houston area beer market. True Anomaly Brewing Co Mae - Fruited Sour Featuring Lynley, Matt L and Sylvia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen in as we meet new friends Chelsea and Jeff Murray, owners and operators at Wildflyer Mead Company. This inside/outdoor mead haven is buzzing with activity from an onsite apiary : Bee Weaver Honey Farm, a long standing Texas family owned bee business that was founded in the 1800's. The taproom is bright, spacious, and comfortable with beautiful outdoor space that is blossoming with flowers, complete with a cute beaten dirt path to the local honey shop. Jeff explains mead making 101, and how his unique style of meads is a great alternative for fruited beer fans. We sample every mead on the board and discuss what makes each one special. Try the Jalapeno Business and Unbirthday for an amazing mead sensory experience! Check out Wildflyer Mead Company on your way to Houston or take a quick drive up 290 for a quick Sunday Funday. Featuring Lynley and Sylvia #draughtqueens #wildflyer #beeweaver #honey #supportlocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Join us for a new mini segment where we take 3 minutes out of our day to give you our first impressions of beers we find in the Houston area beer market. Independence Brewing Co. Redbud Cucumber Berliner Weisse Featuring Lynley, Matt L and Sylvia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Join us as we catch up with everyone's favorite Karbach Sales Manager, Matt Lorfing as we discuss our favorite beer memories in Houston beer, beer charities and Sylvia's idea for a backyard beer festival. Beer enjoyed on this episode Spindletap Haze True Anomaly Mae Fruited Sour Karbach Sangria Radler Karbach Lil Chela Karbach Viva Chela Independence Cucumber Berliner Note: Mild audio issue during second half, sorry! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen in as Lynley and Sylvia do a live stream and taste for the first time a new beer from Saint Arnold Brewing Co and discuss the latest happenings in craft beer in Houston. Streamed live on Facebook on Sunday June 28th, 2020 #saintarnold #draughtqueens #livetastings --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Listen to our latest mini session with Lori, Kelsey, Heather, Lynley and Sylvia as they discuss seltzers and how to make them better. Since airing, we learned Ranch Water Hard Seltzer is being contract brewed by Abita Brewing. #beertalk #portapottywater #worstmargaritaever #seltzer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Join us for our first ever co-host opportunity with Christopher Kennedy and Julie on the Liquid Lunch show! We discuss beer diversity and the mission behind the Black is Beautiful beer collaboration. The Black is Beautiful initiative is a collaborative effort founded by Marcus Baskerville of Weathered Souls Brewing Co., amongst the brewing community and its customers, in an attempt to bring awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily. It's mission is to bridge the gap that's been around for ages and provide a platform to show that the brewing community is an inclusive place for everyone of any colo. Bobby Harl from Back Pew Brewing Co. pops in to discuss his vision for his Black is Beautiful beer recipe. #blackisbeautiful #beerdiversity #texasbeer #blacklivesmatter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

More podcast activities with beer! We find out what a starter "lagger" is from Kelsey, and learn that Lynley has shotgunned a case of Chola during quarantined. Listen to our side by side observations with two great Houston area mexican lagers. 1. Chola Mexican Lager from Back Pew Brewing 2. Hecho En Conroe Mexican Lager from Southern Star Brewing Co. Featuring Sylvia, Lynley, Kelsey, Lori and Heather! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Join us for a new mini segment where we take 3 minutes out of our day to give you our first impressions of beers we find in the Houston area beer market. Southern Yankee Beer Company Crowler of Tangy Tangerine Gose Delivered by Hopdrop! Featuring Lynley, Lori, Kelsey + Heather! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Lynley and Sylvia meet for a beer at the Beagle to discuss the current happenings of beer in Houston, Sylvia's awful hangout and the lessons she learned and vent about current events with the Black Lives Matter movement. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

We all have our weaknesses. For Lynley, it's banana. No, literally....BANANAS. Listen as we put Lynley to the test to Name.... that..... Adjunct! featuring a pastry stout from Islla St. Brewing from San Antonio Texas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Join us for a new mini segment where we take 3 minutes out of our day to give you our first impressions of beers we find in the Houston area beer market. Featuring Lynley Todd, and Sarah Jane. Reviewing: Urban South HTX Strawberry and Watermelon Sour --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Yes, you read that right. BUG DICK GUY. Listen in as Sylvia, Sarah Jane and Lynley talk about all the great memories from pre COVID days at brewery releases and the interesting characters we meet in the taprooms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Join us for a new mini segment where we take 3 minutes out of our day to give you our first impressions of beers we find in the Houston area beer market. Featuring Lynley Todd, and Sarah Jane. Switchfoot DIPA Spindletap Brewery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Join us for a new mini segment where we take 3 minutes out of our day to give you our first impressions of beers we find in the Houston area beer market. This 3 min beer review covers Don't Mess Wit Texas from Spindletap Brewery. This witbier is the newest seasonal can offering from Spindletap Brewery in Houston Texas weighing in at 4.5 ABV. Purchased at the brewery, drank at home! Feature Lynley Todd and guest Sarah Jane Cheers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

First time tasting or seeing Double Fault from Eureka Heights Brewing Company. Is this buckle bunny? Houston Texas #houstonbeer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Join us for a new mini segment where we take 3 minutes out of our day to give you our first impressions of beers we find in the Houston area beer market. Salty Lady Michelada Martin House Brewing Company Released March 2020 Sourced from the Regal Beagle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Draught Queens Beer Radio Show Trailer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

It's been a while since we recorded and well, I was feeling a bit thirsty. Join us as we have a quick conversation with Bobby Harl from Back Pew Brewing about the latest beer release, Chola - a mexican style lager. Unfortunately, we lost the second half due to audio issues! Enjoy! Check out the full video on Facebook at @draughtqueens! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

It's day three of voluntary quarantine in Houston and there is lots on our minds. Beagle nights are postponed till further notice and our friends are losing their jobs. Draught Queen's Sylvia and Lynley invite Evan Frey, our favorite friendly craft beer server, to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on Houston beer and what we can do to help. Sprinkle in some beer conversation and you got a dance party. Beers enjoyed on the show include : Death by Cloud from Levante Brewing, Houston Hazier from Spindletap Brewing, and Samuel Smiths Cherry Fruit ale. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Join us for a new mini segment where we take 3 minutes out of our day to give you our first impressions of beers we find in the Houston area beer market. Baa Baa Brewhouse PS. I love EWE Hazy IPA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Our first live episode with John of Galactic Coast Power Hour and The Scene Magazine. Featuring Josh Anderson, Louis Barrera, and Alex the Acceptable Webber of Saloon Door Brewing of Webster Texas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

Welcome 2 Houston, Urban South HTX! A brand spanking new 11,000 square-foot facility will include a 10-barrel brewhouse, canning line, dedicated barrel and blending room, and a taproom with a large patio and beer garden. Best of all, it will be operated by friendly faces that live and breathe Houston beer culture. Join for an exclusive interview with Marin and Justin Slanina of Urban South HTX Brewery. Also a Houston rap/hiphop quiz! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support