10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Cypress

"You can’t talk about Houston breweries without mentioning the Texas OG, the patron saint of craft suds, Saint Arnold. Even if it wasn’t the oldest in the biz, the 25-year-old homegrown brewing company is easily Houston’s baddest, earning its spot in any discussion of “bests” in the Lone Star state today. Saint A’s sturdy selection of year-rounds and seasonals keep everyone coming back for more (and attending pub crawls around the city), while beer geeks are kept on their toes thanks to highly coveted specialty releases, including the barrel-aged Bishop’s Barrel and single-batch Divine Reserve series."

"Located right in the midst of Houston’s downtown, Saint Arnold Brewing Company was the first of the Houston breweries and also Texas’s first craft brewery. Back in 1994, the owners saw a void — at the time, Houston was the biggest city in the country without a microbrewery — and filled it. Today, they serve their beer in either their cathedral-looking tasting room or a huge outdoor beer garden with picnic tables galore, perfect for grabbing a beer with your friends and family (feels like an epic Oktoberfest waiting to happen)."

"Right outside of Downtown Houston, Saint Arnold is a beer garden and restaurant. As one of the breweries open at later hours, there’s no excuse to stop and try their year-round or seasonal batches!. Where: 2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020"

"In the afternoon, head to one of Houston’s local breweries – 8th Wonder and Saint Arnold’s are two of the best around. Hang out in the beer hall or patio and catch up with some friends. If you’re looking for a larger variety of beverages, check out Axelrad, a beer garden in Midtown with hammocks, dog friends, and a local food truck or two. No weekend in Houston is complete without a visit to Rice University, so after having your fill, (responsibly) make your way there for a sunset light show spectacle at the Turrell Skyspace."

"8th Wonder Brewery may have only been open for about six years in the Sugarland area, but it’s already recognized as one of the best TX breweries. Its signature beers, like Dome Faux’m and Rocket Fuel can now be found on tap walls and store shelves all across the region. Soon they’ll be opening a companion distillery that will provide opportunities for further growth and more tasty handcrafted beverages."

"Like many cities across the country, Houston has felt the quakes of the recent craft-beer boom. This brewery, in particular, happens to be my favorite. Named after the now defunct Astrodome (which many consider to be the 8th architectural wonder of the modern world), 8th Wonder’s beers are like the spirit of the city hoppified."

"Named for a town in Germany (where beer is a way of life), Karbach Brewing Co. doesn’t mess around when crafting its exceptional product. As a result, the popular macro-brewery has experienced meteoric growth since launching in 2011, undergoing a major expansion in 2015. To peruse Karbach’s portfolio is to discover a range of seasonal sippers, along with expert year-round takes on double IPA, blonde ale, wheat beer, and so much more."

"Yes, this fast-growing brewery is now a part of AB InBev’s "High End" portfolio. And yes, we realize much of the microbrew community considers selling out to “big beer” a sin beyond atonement. Still, Karbach’s stable of monster beers is an undeniable powerhouse, and it’s earned the brewery a perpetual mention in Houston’s list of essential brewers."

"If you’re looking for a brewery with their own restaurant and fine cuisine, this is the spot for you. Their enormous patio has plenty of seating. They also offer brunch!"

"SpindleTap Brewery is an ode to the town of Spindletop, which was an old Texas oil boom town which gave rise to many of the big oil companies that we see today. But with today’s shift to more renewable energy, SpindleTap is trying to strike a different kind of liquid gold…the consumable kind. Based on the marketplace and our taste buds, this is one of the Houston breweries that has struck gold and the beer is gushing!"

"Core beers: Calavera Lager, Boomtown Blonde, Honey Hole Honey Ale, Hop Gusher West Coast IPA, Houston Haze IPA, Heavy Hands DIPA. Seasonal beers: Frost Bite Cry Hopped IPA (January-March), Fresh Buds IPA (April). Other releases: Spindletap does a DIPA release every three weeks."

"With backgrounds ranging from oil & gas to theater, this group of passionate beer drinkers-turned-brewers took a barebones warehouse and transformed it into one of Houston’s most sought after breweries. These guys realize it’s sorta always hot in Houston, so the focus here is on drinkable styles that both excite and quench your thirst when it's 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Beer nerds can grab some tokens (3 for $10) to sip “All The Time” brews, from the sessionable 7-Iron Blonde to the ultra-hoppy Hipster Sauce IPA; plus special releases and rotating seasonals like Crazy Pilz, an infinitely refreshing summer pilsner.Key beers: 7-Iron Blonde Ale, Oso Bueno American Amber"

"Core beers: 7 Iron Blonde Ale, Oso Bueno Amber Ale, Hipster Sauce IPA, Bee Someone Honey Wheat. Seasonal beers: Dublin Me Luck Irish Red (spring), Lil' Snack Pilsner (summer), Oktoberfest Marzen (fall), Flex Appeal Strong Ale (winter). Noteworthy: 11 Below beers are widely available at grocery and liquor stores like H-E-B, Whole Foods, Kroger and Spec’s."

"Core beers: Viking Blonde, Watchtower Wit, Impaler Pale Ale, Big Hefe, Battering Ram Smash’d IPA, Fortbrau Pilsner. Seasonal beers: Shadow Porter, Harvest Amber Ale, The Deuce. Noteworthy: Fortress Beerworks serves crawfish on the weekends throughout the season."

"This sustainable brewery offers hoppy IPAs, lagers, stouts and ciders in the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest area. With 12 beers on tap, the brewery proudly packages grains spent during production and donates them to local farmers for livestock feed. Pair a cold one with a slice of pizza from the Purple Flower pizza truck, always parked outside the brewery."

"Core beers: Trappist-1 Belgian Blonde, Dark Matter Belgian Dubbel, Sixteen Suns Belgian Tripel, Heat Shields are for Sissies Belgian Quad, Small Giant Little Saison, Contact Light Mosaic Saison, Ben's House West Coast IPA, Skylab American IPA, Go Flight NEIPA. Seasonal beers: Titan German Pilsner, Sally Fruited Sour with Strawberry and Rhubarb, Peggy Fruited Sour with Grapefruit and Blood Orange (spring), Juno-1 Helles Lager, Valentina Fruited Sour with Blackberry and Blueberry, Beryl Fruited Sour with Raspberry and Red Currant (summer), Redstone Vienna Lager, Mae Fruited Sour with Blackberry and Cherry (fall), Densified Propellant Imperial Stout, Vera Fruited Sour with Marionberry and Boysenberry (winter). Noteworthy: True Anomaly also offers bottle offerings and taproom draft exclusives throughout the year."

"True Anomaly is the newcomer on the block which opened up during the Spring of 2019, two blocks away from the popular 8th Wonder. Immediately after opening, it has quickly made a name for itself as a legitimate brewery among the Houston crowd. This is because of its portfolio which includes some amazing tart sours and sophisticated old world ales."

"Just like the great Taylor Swift, this OG spot founded by Yoichi 'Yogi' Ueno over 14 years ago proves that great quality and service “never go out of style."* Forget the hip and trendy; Chef Takizawa’s old school menu of Japanese classics is backed by superb technique and seasonal flavors that keeps Kubo’s name high on the Houston’s sushi hit list. *Our apologies if you now have that song stuck in your head (Just taaaake meeee hoooome!!). Sign up here for our daily Houston email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town. Brooke Vigginao is a Houston writer who is prettttty sure sushi started on a dare."

"Situated within the University of Houston’s Arts District, the Blaffer Art Museum was established in 1973 and is a contemporary art museum. It is known for its various exhibitions that feature artwork by international and national artists and well as artists from the university. Address : 4173 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004, United StatesTimings : 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Wednesday- Sunday), Monday- Tuesday closedEstablished : 1973Original Name : Sarah Campbell Blaffer Gallery"

"Third WardHours: Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm (Thurs to 8pm)Notes: This University of Houston contemporary art museum presents and creates six to eight art exhibits every year. Plus, there’s a lineup of free and open-to-the-public lectures, film screenings, conversations, and events. Double plus, there’s a Frenchy’s on campus."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Jhihyinlee used under CC BY-SA 3.0. A winner of several national and international awards, the Blaffer Art Museum boasts some thought-provoking pieces of art, to say the least. It is famous for the frequent exhibitions it hosts on a variety of subjects."

"Located at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts (MFAH), the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens are the home to the museum’s collection of American decorative arts and paintings. Displayed in the former house of Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg, which is situated on 14 acres of beautifully manicured gardens in the historic River Oaks neighborhood, the collection consists of a range of paintings and decorative arts, including ceramics and silver. The Houston Museum of Fine Arts is one of the best things to do in Houston TX for couples who love art."

"A museum for American decorative arts and paintings, Bayou Bend Collection And Gardens is a must-visit place for art-lovers in Houston. The former home of Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg, this museum displays some of the finest exhibits of American furnishings, silver, ceramics, and paintings in the world. One of the best examples of the growing cultural arts scene of Houston, ...Read more"

"Miss Ima Hogg and her brothers worked hard to transform the 14 acres of natural woodlands and winding ravines around their home into a Secret Garden-esque sanctuary, so it’s only fair that you pay $5 to bask in its glory."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. This comedy club is located in a run-of-the-mill building decorated with street art, but it provides some of the best comedy shows that Houston has to offer. At cheap rates of 10 USD and under, you can enjoy some lighthearted fun (The Spacecat Show) or late-night entertainment (Dark Matter)."

"A staple in the comedy scene, Station Theater has been cracking up Houstonians for more than a decade. With six shows a week, classes and an annual comedy festival, Station Theater is home to some of the most dedicated, and funniest people around town."

"The so-called “living room of Montrose” would be the perfect place to grab a bite alone even if the food were just okay. Luckily, chef Anthony Calleo’s cuisine is really good. Get one of his loaded 12-inch pizzas—we love the smoky Pig & Potato—or his divine Parmageddon, meaty chicken parm inside a crunchy garlic sub roll, with a side of tater tots and a dark beer to match."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Downstairs, you get a great lunch and dinner meal. Upstairs, you get performances, events and stand-up comedy."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Ed Schipul used under CC BY-SA 2.0. If you like comedy and you’re in Houston, you will definitely have to drop by Houston Improv Comedy Club. With an ever-rotating cast of stand-up comedians, you will be treated to a night of laughter in an intimate setting."