Houston Trip (and Saint Arnold question)

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  1. OUJayhawk1799

    OUJayhawk1799 Maven (1,266) Jan 25, 2013 Oklahoma
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    I lived in Houston for about 6 years, but moved back to Oklahoma about 4 years ago. My wife and I are coming down to visit some friends in late May. As it turns out I'm probably going to have the first two days (till 4:30 pm) to myself. I looked on the Saint Arnold's website and it looks like they have a full taproom now, but I couldn't find a ton of info on it (hours, tap lists). Anybody know where I could find that info and do you know how busy it gets on weekdays?

    Also, what other beer places should I visit (bars, breweries, etc.) while there? We will be staying near the Galleria, but I'll be able to go anywhere since I'll have the rental car. Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 OUJayhawk1799, Apr 23, 2014
  2. EA728

    EA728 Initiate (0) Jul 17, 2010 Texas

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    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

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  4. tx_beer_man

    tx_beer_man Pundit (902) Jan 22, 2013 Texas
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  5. OUJayhawk1799

    OUJayhawk1799 Maven (1,266) Jan 25, 2013 Oklahoma
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    Awesome. Thanks guys.
     
    #5 OUJayhawk1799, Apr 23, 2014
  6. champ103

    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
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    Saint Arnold does lunches during the week. I think they now have a full menu, it use to be just a set lunch that changes everyday. Lunches start at 11 and go to about 1:30. Tour on the weekday starts at 3 I think. Saturday-Sunday they will have small snacks instead of a full lunch.

    You are free to take the tour or just hang in the beer hall, and they will announce when a tour is going on. On top of the tour/lunch cost, they have had a few goodies on offer to buy (on premise only) most weeks. Like casks, BB, and DR's. Outside of the physical beauty that is Jester King, Saint Arnold is one of my favorite brewery experiences in Texas. They have made it a lot different than the typical warehouse, tour, free glass thing for a few hours on a Saturday afternoon (which is a blast as well, but completely different at SA now).
     
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  7. awinkro

    awinkro Zealot (500) Oct 15, 2008 Texas
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    Couldn't have said it better than Paul. Thanks bud.
     
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  8. Can_has_beer

    Can_has_beer Initiate (0) May 14, 2013 Texas

    I think you should drop in to get a beer and some food at Petrol Station
     
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  9. OUJayhawk1799

    OUJayhawk1799 Maven (1,266) Jan 25, 2013 Oklahoma
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    Yeah, I just heard about this place. It looks pretty like its got a pretty solid tap list. Hopefully, they still have some good stuff in a month. Thanks.
     
    #9 OUJayhawk1799, Apr 24, 2014
  10. Can_has_beer

    Can_has_beer Initiate (0) May 14, 2013 Texas

    No problem! They always have good stuff on tap, but their food is really, really awesome. I honestly don't think they have one bad item on their food menu, everything is delicious. My favorites are their quinoa burger or the Turkey Bacon Avocado sandwich with balsamic glazed onions.
     
    #10 Can_has_beer, Apr 24, 2014
  11. nathanmiller

    nathanmiller Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2009 New York

    Rancor.
     
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  12. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    Drunken Reuben
     
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  13. Ford

    Ford Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2012 Texas

    Petrol Station food is very good... service can be extremely slow at times... BUT thats when you get to drink more beers..
     
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  14. TTUJohn

    TTUJohn Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2012 Texas

    Yeah... Usually I don't mind but if you are going on a Saturday, I've had over hour and a half waits mid day, so keep that in mind. Weekdays and Sundays aren't too bad, especially with the beer selection

    And seriously, Rancor is awesome if you like big ole juicy burgers with breakfast on top, but I've had a bunch of other stuff (yay for wives that don't finish their food) and have never been let down
     
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  15. Dajtai007

    Dajtai007 Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2009 Texas

    Come to Cottonwood :wink:
     
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  16. RSaw

    RSaw Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2008 Texas

    This is what I was going to say. It's just down the street from Petrol, too.
     
    #16 RSaw, Apr 25, 2014
  17. Ford

    Ford Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2012 Texas

    I still need to hit up Cottonwood... not living in Houston... there are still several places I haven't been too.. Cottonwood, Mongoose v Cobra and a few others.

    I did eat at Good Dog Hotdog the other day and they had a nice but small tap selection and some good bottles and cans.
     
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  18. alanamato

    alanamato Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2011 New Jersey

    You also need to stop by Haymerchant and Mongoose vs. Cobra. While I have not been to latter, these 2 and Petrol are Houston's only 3 contributions to the Top 50 best beers bars in the country and I have been to the other 2 and concur with everything these others guys are saying. Especially Rancor!
     
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  19. nathanmiller

    nathanmiller Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2009 New York

    The goose, as I affectionately call it, is one of my favorite spots in town. Seriously great beer and cocktails, and everyone there is super awesome. Though I will say it gets super busy on Friday/Saturday nights because it's located in Midtown. Most other times though, you can at least get a seat somewhere.
     
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  20. TxUltraRunner

    TxUltraRunner Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2012 Texas

    I've been digging Hughies on West 18th off 610. Decent taplist and awesome banh mis. It's also in the same area as Petrol and Cottonwood.
     
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