Texas is a hub for breweries, and the Greater Houston area is home to a growing list of craft brewers. Find new favorites in this noncomprehensive local brewery guide.
1. 4J Brewing Company
Specialties: Ales Notable beers: Blonde, Amber, Pale Ale, Stout Price range: $5 348 Cedar Post Lane, Houston 713-678-0776 www.4jbrewingcompany.com
2. 11 Below Brewing
Specialties: India pale ales Notable beers: Hipster Sauce IPA, Negative Space Milk Stout Happy hour: Thu.-Fri. 5-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon-6 p.m. Price range: $10-$15 6820 Bourgeois Road, Houston 281-444-2337 www.11belowbrewing.com
3. Baileson Brewing Co.
Specialties: Ales Notable beers: Parliament American Pale Ale, Honey Nugget, Masinghorn IPA, Modern Mo’tralaxy, Structural Stout, Stone Temple Porter Price range: $3.50-$6 2322 Bissonnet St., Houston 832-516-9828 www.facebook.com/bailesonbrewing












