BreweryTexas craft, founded 2011$$Mon-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-18:00
Karbach Brewing in Houston is the Karbach Street brewery and restaurant from a 2011 founding (since acquired by AB InBev), with Hopadillo IPA.
Tip: The brewery patio is the family-friendly seat. Tours run Saturday afternoon; book in advance via the website.
BreweryTexas craft, sports-themed beers$$Wed-Thu 16:00-22:00, Fri 14:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-20:00
8th Wonder Brewery in Houston is the EaDo brewery on Dallas Street near Shell Energy Stadium, with Dome Faux'Xx Pilsner, Astro Blastr IPA, Tex-Mex food.
Tip: Game days are loud; weekday afternoons are quiet. The Domefoam light lager is the local crusher.
BrewerySmall-batch craft, sours and saisons$$Wed-Fri 16:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-19:00
Holler Brewing in Houston is the Sawyer Yards brewery on Edwards Street in a converted Studemont warehouse, with a sour and saison program and a small-batch.
Tip: Saturday and Sunday afternoons get crowded; Friday is the move. Bring your own food; trucks rotate weekly.
BrewerySmall-batch craft, lagers and pale ales$$Wed-Fri 16:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-19:00
Equal Parts Brewing in Houston is the Heights brewery on Roy Street with a lager-forward small-batch program, an inviting taproom and rotating Houston food.
Tip: The pilsner is the house anchor. Saturday taproom is busy; Sunday afternoon is quieter.