Klaus Brewing Company boasts lineup of German-style beers in Cy-Fair

The brewery will initially release four to five beers—including a kölsch, hefeweizen and an altbier—Lemke said. The next phase could be a “tour of Europe” series featuring Belgian, English, Czech and Slovenian influences. Later, an “across the pond” series could include American IPAs and Mexican lagers.

Pints will cost around $5, and Lemke said he ultimately wants to offer $3 half-pints and flight options for customers to sample different beers.

An air-conditioned taproom will allow patrons to escape the heat in the summer, but Klaus will also feature an outdoor beer garden with food trucks, games and occasional live music.

Lemke said he wants to create a welcoming environment for locals to enjoy beer that was not a smoky, dark bar. He said he is also transforming an empty space next door into a private event facility available for rent.

When naming the brewery, Lemke said he wanted to choose a strong German name. He landed on Klaus, which also happens to be his son’s name.

“I didn’t know this before I picked the name, but it turns out that the meaning of Klaus is ‘triumph’ or ‘victory for the people,’” he said. “We feel that being able to have a nice local craft beer is a victory for the people.”

10142 Jones Road, Houston 713-498-5004 www.klausbrewing.com Hours: TBD