ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 28, 2020 – Every year as the leaves begin to change color and the fall season arrives, we start to see new seasonal beers roll in. Many of these beers are labeled with the moniker Winter Warmer. You may ask yourself “what is a Winter Warmer anyway?” and walk on past it […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 9, 2020 — Fall is in the air and for us at Beer Geeks it has us craving Oktoberfest brews and warm soft pretzels. Yum! Comfort food is essential right now during a global pandemic, as is great craft beer. Hey, we all have to survive somehow, right?!! How about some […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 16, 2020 — A Rockwall businessman will open an upscale, neighborhood craft beer bar at The Harbor on Monday, Sept. 21. Ridham Bhatt, who runs the Cold Stone Creamery at The Harbor along with his wife Helat, invites the community to the opening of The Brass Tap (2075 Summer Lee Dr. […]
When Jason and I headed to Fort Collins, Colorado this summer neither of us had any idea that it would lead to a childhood dream coming to fruition. We have a “deal” that formed years ago as we started taking “beercations.” For every brewery tour that Jason wants to go on, I get to shop […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 29, 2019) We all know someone who is a self-professed “Hop Head” – not to be mistaken with “Pot Head.” While this plant is a cousin to Cannabis, it does not contain any THC. So what is the deal with this magical beer ingredient? Hops are flowers from the plant Humulus […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 29, 2019) Many beer styles have interesting origins, but none have a story quite like saison. Saison is a Belgian style from the French speaking region of Wallonia. Saison translates to “season” in English. Traditionally home brewed on farms in the winter, fermented and aged during the colder months, then brought […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) What is a lager? What is an ale? Is there a difference? A common misconception is that lagers and ales are beer styles, when they are actually different classifications of beer. Much the same way you could classify animals as mammals and reptiles. The difference between lagers and ales is what type of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 17, 2018) After a lengthy discussion during its July 16th meeting, the Rockwall city council decided to table the public hearing on the Specific Use Permit for the proposed Siren Rock Brewing Company in the downtown district. The proposed brewery would be located directly across the street from City Hall, just […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 30, 2018) Local business owner Deidra Roe and her husband Jason Roe are brewing up a new store in downtown Rockwall that’s sure to bring out the “beer geek” in everyone. Located at the site of Deidra’s former business, Dee Dee Style, at 105 S. San Jacinto on the downtown Rockwall […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (July 23, 2014) The annual Royse City FunFest is back and bigger than ever on Saturday, October 18. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the festival will include several brand new features in addition to all of its classic traditions. Royse City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julia Bryant said this will […]