On tap this week: A New York restaurant has one-drink limit policy for customers with kids, a new survey shows Americans still prefer beer over wine or cocktails, beer for women' launched by Czech brewery sparks sexist outrage, Texas craft beer growth in 2016 and Sigma Brewing Co. stops by to talk low-budget 80s and 90s movies. Enjoy!
Jul 31, 2017•1 hr 41 min
On tap this week: Trouble times for TABC and a Austin brewery takes full advantage, The Texas Longhorns have new beer sponsor, an airline passenger successfully checks in a single can a beer, and "The Herd" Buffalo Bayou Brewing celebrates Christmas in July. Grab a beer and enjoy!
Jul 24, 2017•1 hr 41 min
On tap this week we talk about the top breweries in every state, the reason American beer is the best beer, the most overrated beers according to some brewers, Christine Celis talks about her new brewery, and Julia Herz of the Brewers Association calls in to discuss the new independent craft beer seal.
Jul 05, 2017•1 hr 41 min
On tap this week Brewheart Apparel stops by, we talk about the new number one ranked beer in country, we got a random call from Larry Bell of Bells Brewery, and we welcomed Twisted X Brewing Co. to Houston. All this and so much more. Garb a beer and enjoy. Cheers!
Jun 26, 2017•1 hr 41 min
On tap this week: We talk about the NFL lifting the liquor ad ban, Zima is officially back, the ass clown of the week, craft brewer's latest problem, the most common misspelled brands of booze, and Platypus Brewery stops by the show. Grab a pint and enjoy!
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 36 min
On tap this week: ABInbev acquires a minority stake in Ratebeer, the best beers in the world, Bootlegged Budweiser being bottled in China, and American Homebrewers Association Director Gary Glass calls in. Another action-packed show so grab a beer and enjoy!
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 39 min
Saint Arnold Brewing is turning 23 years old. Five breweries are paying tribute to Saint Arnold Brewing by brewing versions of their classics. We sat down with Brash Brewing, Eureka Heights Brewing, Southern Star Brewing Co, B-52 Brewing Co., and Lone Pint Brewery to talk about the beers they are brewing to pay tribute to Saint Arnold. Cheers to Houston Craft Beer!
Jun 05, 2017•1 hr 39 min
On tap this week we talk about the Beer Mile, ABI giving the middle finger to the haters, Lone Pint Brewery stops by the show and Justin Stapleton of KPRC TV hangs on 3rd mic. It gets out of hand. Enjoy, cheers!
May 30, 2017•1 hr 43 min
Broadcasting again at the Backyard Grill we sat down with Bob Leggett of Artisanal Imports to talk about his lengthy career in the beer business. He talked about distributing Shiner out of a pick up truck, how he helped save Shiner Bock from extinction, being the one responsible for Corona being in clear bottles and so much more. Grab a beer, sit back and enjoy. Cheers!
May 22, 2017•1 hr 33 min
Back on the road this week we stop in EDO at 8th Wonder Brewery. Scott Birdwell of Defalco's Homebrewing hangs on 3rd Mic. On tap we talked Tx Bills currently in Legislation that would hurt craft beer, a study says 2 beers is better for pain than Tylenol, a Danish brewery is making beer with urine. All this and more! Grab a beer and enjoy. Cheers!
May 15, 2017•1 hr 36 min
On tap this week: Wicked Weed acquired by ABI and the reaction is not good. Author Randy Mosher calls in and talks craft beer trends, and we caught up with Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Co. to talk beer laws here in Texas. All this and more so grab a beer and enjoy Cheers!
May 08, 2017•1 hr 38 min
On the road back to Katy at No Label Brewing Co.. We celebrated the return of Perpetual Peace, Rassul Zarinfar of Buffalo Bayou Brewing talked upsetting people with his Morning Wood, Chad brightened to conversation up with explaining why Vikings would drink beer out of human skulls, plus on more big push for the Wild West Brew Fest. WildWestBrewFest.com
May 01, 2017•1 hr 36 min
The Brewers Association announced they will be now cracking down on and sexist and offensive beer labels. Julia Herz PD of the Brewers Association explained the new policy. All the way from Montana, Chris Sill of Big Sky Brewing stopped by the show.
Apr 24, 2017•1 hr 41 min
On tap this week we talked about Lent, a beer brewed to taste like Thin Mints and how off-site consumption sales for breweries would benefit the Texas economy. Plus Mike McKim of Cuvee Coffee stops by the show to discuss the legal fight with TABC to get crowlers back for retail establishments. Action-packed show!
Apr 10, 2017•1 hr 36 min
WOTR Wild West Brew Fest Party at No Label Brewing. We get more exciting updates about the 2017 Wild West Brew Fest.
Apr 07, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Took the show on the road this week to No Label Brewing Co. in Katy Texas. We were joined again by the rowdy bunch from the Wild West Brew Fest with more on what to expect for this years beer fest. Plus we talk craft beer growth on 2016 and brewing beer on Mars. Pop a top and enjoy!
Apr 03, 2017•1 hr 35 min
Broadcasting from The Backyard Grill in Cypress. On tap we talk beer on the moon?, the largest breweries in the country, brewing beer with toilet water and BYG owner Mark McShaffry talks about feeding the New England Patriots before the Super Bowl. Grab a beer, sit back and enjoy!
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 40 min
On tap this week we talk about the Chinese is developing the perfect beer to drink at 35k feet, Hong-Kong says you are playing Beer-Pong wrong and Larry Bell founder of Bell's Brewery stopped by the show to talk about launching in Texas. Grab a beer and enjoy!
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 37 min
On tap this week we talk things you didn't know about Saint Patrick's Day, Beer Bets and the rowdy crew of the Wild West Brew Fest are back in studio with all the details with this year's beer fest. Grab a beer and tune in!
Mar 08, 2017•1 hr 35 min
On tap this week we talk about Wal-Mart getting some heat over their "Craft Beer" line and nobodies favorite 90s clear malt beverage, Zima is making a comeback. You psyched! Pour a pint and enjoy!
Feb 27, 2017•59 min
On tap this week we talked about what to ask on brewery tour, a craft beer delivery service, Founders Brewing Co. is opening up their storage caves to some lucky contest winners plus B-52 Brewing out of Conroe stops by with a keg. All this and more. Grab a beer and enjoy!
Feb 20, 2017•1 hr 40 min
Tivoli Brewing explains how they survived Prohibition, Budweiser's Super Bowl ad is ALTERNATE Facts and what kind of alcoholic drinks do Americans prefer to drink. All this and more. Pour a pint and enjoy. Cheers!
Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 36 min
To get ready for the "Wonder Bowl" aka the Super Bowl we took the show on the road to 8th Wonder Brewery. We talked about how much beer is consumed during the "Big Game," an Atlanta gas station removed Sam Adams for their shelves, a beer brewed with Oreos, prop bets and so much more. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!
Feb 06, 2017•1 hr 35 min
On tap this week we talk about the history of the beer can. We will be joined in studio by Christen Mory of Hoppy Heat & Shannon Parker of Brewheart Apparel. Sierra Nevada issues a recall, we explain the details. Plus the biggest mistakes when introducing some one to craft beer. Grab a beer and enjoy!
Jan 30, 2017•1 hr 38 min
On tap this week we talked prohibition, beer trends that need stop in 2017, beer words and phrases that need to disappear, why strong beers are served in a smaller glass, plus a local craft brewery is seeking an associate brewer. We have the details. Grab a beer and enjoy. Cheers!
Jan 23, 2017•1 hr 35 min
On tap this week we talk about IPAs being the secret to getting a good night sleep, Keurig beer, Rick Astley beer is the works, the ultimate shower beer and speaking of IPAs, the crew of Southern Star Brewing Co. stopped by to talk about the latest beer from their Art Can series..the Half Nelson IPA. Grab a beer and enjoy Cheers!
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 39 min
Happy New Year! An Action-packed show talking about 2017 Craft Beer Resolutions and predicted trends. There is a study that says DNA can predict your beer preference and we welcome 8th Wonder Brewing Co. to the WOTR family. Grab a pint and enjoy. Cheers!
Jan 09, 2017•1 hr 39 min
On tap this week we talk beer sales on the decline in recreational cannabis states, TABC is at it again, Kelly Meyer of New Braunfels Brewing Co stops by and why relying on computers to help name a beer is a bad idea. Plus a big announcement about the show. Grab a beer and enjoy!
Dec 20, 2016•1 hr 36 min
On tap this week! It was a big year for craft beer in 2016. We break down the numbers of the continued growth of small and independent breweries. The history of 40 oz malt liquor and how it gained popularity, a porn beer is in the works and Ronnie Crocker of Beer Tx and the Houston Chronicle stops by to chat about the Houston craft beer scene. Grab a pint and enjoy this week's episode. Cheers!
Dec 12, 2016•1 hr 32 min
What is it like for two individuals to be married that work for competing breweries?! We talk with Josh Samples of Greenflash Brewing and his lovely new bride Briley Taylor of Community Brewing. We get an update on Crowlers from Mike McKim of Cuvee Coffee. Will they be making a return soon? All this and much more on this episode of WOTR! Enjoy!
Dec 05, 2016•1 hr 37 min