Rain or Shine, Texas Beer Stands Strong

Our plan this week was to tell the world all the great things about our newest product: The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Texas map. We just received them from the printer, they look great, and we were primed to send out samples and promos and launch sales when Hurricane Harvey hit.

It seems silly now to think anything other than We All Need To Pitch In And Help. Beer? Maps? How ‘bout a few hundred boats instead! How ‘bout some dry clothes! Hundreds of thousands of people are flooded out of their homes, businesses, neighborhoods and communities across 50 counties in Texas, and many more in other Gulf states. It’s a disaster of biblical proportions across the Gulf States that will affect the entire country for years to come. For a excellent scientific discussion, check out this story in Scientific American.

We thought, what can we do? First we made a contribution to the American Red Cross, and we urge you to do the same thing. Cash is king, and dollar donations can be used for the most needed items where and when they are most needed: on the ground helping families recover for as long as necessary.

Second, we know that brewers are a community-minded lot, and we have compiled a brief status list of South Texas brewers who have been affected by the storm, and may have opened their doors (when they weren’t flooded out) to all comers, for water, shelter, and salve for the soul in troubling times.

Alvin, TX

Fetching Lab Brewery - Open, raising money and supplies for pets affected by the hurricane. Calling shelters to validate what each one needs.
Gordon Street Tavern - Fully stocked and fully staffed.

Bellville, TX

Huff Brewing Co - Open for business. Raising funds and taking donations for Hurricane Harvey relief as of September 1.

Brenham, TX

Brazos Valley Brewing Co. - Open for business. Taking donations for Hurricane Harvey relief as of September 1.

Brookshire, TX

Baa Baa Brewhouse - Open for business. $1 off every pint will be donated as of September 9 as part of #ReliefBeers.

College Station, TX

BCS Zoigl Brewery - Open for business. They have a permanent tip jar for Harvey relief. Money from a recent Indiegogo campaign will be diverted to Harvey relief.
Blackwater Draw Brewing Co - Open for business. Joined in the #ReliefBeers effort with St. Arnold.
New Republic Brewing Co. - Open for business. Joined in the #ReliefBeers effort.

Conroe, TX

B-52 Brewing Co. - Open for business.
Copperhead Brewery - Open for business.
Southern Star Brewing Co. - Open for business.

Corpus Christi, TX

Lazy Beach Brewing - Open for business.
Lorelei Brewing Co - Open for business.
Railroad Seafood Station Brewing Co - Open for business.
Rebel Toad Brewing Co. - Open for business, raised Harvey relief money during Pints for Texas.

Cypress, TX

Twisted Acre Brewery - Appear to be safe and opening in their new location soon.

Dickinson, TX

Galactic Coast Brewing - no posts since July
Texas Beer Refinery - Open for business, recently held Harveywine Benefit Silent Auction.

Galveston, TX

Beerfoot Brewery - Open for business. Gave out care packages for those affected by Harvey during Cowboys vs. Giants game.
Galveston Bay Beer Company - Open for business.
Galveston Island Brewing - Open for business. Take part in #ReliefBeers efforts

Goliad, TX

Goliad Brewing Co. - Open for business.

Houston, TX

Buffalo Bayou Brewing - Open for business. 100% of revenue from launch of new beer will go to Harvey relief.
City Acre Brewing - Open for business.
8th Wonder Brewery - Open for business. Held huge #ScrewedUpSunday event to raise Harvey funds.
11 Below Brewing Co - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers
Eureka Heights Brewing - Open for business.
Karbach Brewing - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers
Moon Tower Sudworks - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers
160ft. Beerworks - Closed indefinitely until they can repair damages.
The Phoenix on Westheimer - Open for business.
Platypus Brewing - Open for business.
Saint Arnold Brewing - Open for business. Started a relief effort where Texas craft breweries donate $1 per pint from every sold from their taproom on Sep 8, known as #ReliefBeers. All proceeds go to Houston Food Bank.
Sigma Brewing Co. - Open for business.
Spindle Tap Brewery - Open for business. Was seeking volunteers for relief efforts in their warehouse as of Sep 9.
Town In City Brewing - Open for business.
Under the Radar Brewery - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers
Whole Foods Market Brewing Co. - Open for business.

Katy, TX

No Label Brewing - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers

Magnolia, TX

Lone Pint Brewery - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers

Montgomery, TX

Cycler’s Brewing - Open for business

Pasadena, TX

Brigadoon Brewery - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers

Pearland, TX

BAKFISH Brewing - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers
Vallensons Brewing Company - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers

Port Aransas, TX

The Brewery - Closed as of Sep 2 and raising funds and supplies for their employees.

Port Lavaca, TX

O’Neil and Sons Brewing, LLC - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers

Port Neches, TX

Neches Brewing Co. - Open for business.

Porter, TX

Back Pew Brewing - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers

Shiner, TX

Spoetzl Brewery - Open for business. Donated $500,000 to Harvey relief efforts.

Tomball, TX

Bearded Fox Brewing Co - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers

Webster, TX

Saloon Door Brewing - Open for business. Participated in #ReliefBeers

Third, as a way to donate and help even more, we would like all to know that 50% of all online map sales of the Beer Drinker’s Guide to Texas through 2017 will be additionally donated to American Red Cross Harvey Relief. Buy a map online, and one-half of the map price will be sent to help the American Red Cross. Sure, we’re not gonna make money this way. But the upside is huge for everyone.

By purchasing and using our map, you’ll be able to find all the Texas brewers within the vast flooded area, visit them, buy their beer and offer your handshake of help. You’ll be giving back to the community through your purchase, and you’ll be Supporting Your Local Brewer with your camaraderie and business.

This is a time when everyone can pitch in. No, it’s not silly to support people and businesses reeling from a devastating disaster. It’s our job. All of us. We hope that our brand-new Beer Drinker’s Guide to Texas will help bring brewers and beer drinkers together in the way Texans have always drawn together in times of need.

As Lorelei Brewing in Corpus Christi said to their customers, “It's been a rough few days for our amazing, supportive community and we have a lot of rebuilding to do together.” Amen to that, and don’t forget: Support Your Local Brewer!