Tag Archives: Saint Arnold

Good beer, good times

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Nice to know that quality still matters. Saint Arnold Brewing Co. increased production by 22  percent last year, continuing a streak of double-digit annual growth even as the U.S. beer industry stagnated. The Houston brewery, founded in 1994, expanded capacity by … Continue reading →

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Saint Arnold school supply drive

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The following is from the latest Saint Arnold Army newsletter: School Supply Drive for Needy Families on Wednesday, July 28 In conjunction with State Representative Jessica Farrar, we will be hosting a school supply drive at the brewery on Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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And then there were three microbreweries

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Meet Mike Brian Royo, the owner of what will soon be the third microbrewery in the Houston area, No Label Brewing Co. Royo, 32, and his wife, Jennifer, and his parents, Gilberto and Melanie, have leased space in an old … Continue reading →

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They’re brewing up in Conroe

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’m glad to hear that there’s another microbrewery in the area, and I’ll be keeping my eyes open for Southern Star beer the next time I’m someplace that might have a broad enough selection to include it. One item to … Continue reading →

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The new Saint Arnold brewery

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Opening today just north of downtown. [T]he 15-year-old craft brewery will debut to the public a new plant in a converted warehouse with fabulous views of downtown and easy freeway access. It’s the result of a $7.5 million renovation and … Continue reading →

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Shine on

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Let us pause for a moment in appreciation of the Spoetzl Brewery, makers of Shiner beer, which celebrates its 100th birthday this year. By all accounts, Shiner beer shouldn’t have made it this long. The Spoetzl Brewery ferments its brew … Continue reading →

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Microbrewery bill dead

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

sigh Not unexpected, but still a disappointment. HB 2094, state Rep. Jessica Farrar’s longshot bid to help small brewers by letting them provide a small amount of beer on premises, directly to consumers, is dead for this legislative session. “We … Continue reading →

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Microbrewery bill passes out of committee

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Woo hoo! HB2094, the bill that would allow microbreweries to sell some beer on premises that I thought might be dead before getting a glimmer of hope last week, passed out of the Licensing and Administrative Procedures committee on a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Statesman on the state of beer in Texas

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The Statesman visits an issue with which we are familiar. Ever wondered why you can’t go to the store and buy a six-pack of the North by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery’s beer? How about one more: Ever wondered why, in … Continue reading →

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Time again to support your local microbrewer

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve mentioned before that the microbrewers are going to try again as they did in 2007 to get a law passed that would allow them to sell their wares at their bottling plants. Here’s an update in the Chron on … Continue reading →

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Microbrewers to try again

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

May they have better luck this time around. A bill has been introduced in the 81st Texas Legislature to allow microbrewers to sell their product on the premises of the brewery. Such sales are currently allowed for winemakers, but not … Continue reading →

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Time for a Saint Arnold update

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Things are going well on the new brewery construction front. Saint Arnold Brewing Co. is leaving its 30,000-square-foot, leased facility at 2522 Fairway Park Drive in the Heights and moving to a three-story, 90,000-square-foot brick building at 2000 Lyons Ave., … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for February 1

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

You’re probably watching the Super Bowl instead of reading this, but what the hell… Tough times for MAD magazine. “It’s pronounced PENNIS-ton”. Yeah, that’ll help. Via The Bloggess. Make your own Obamicon. The more that Tom DeLay is frightened by … Continue reading →

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