A baker's dozen Houston breweries to try

People have glasses of beer at 8th Wonder Brewery Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Houston. ( Yi-Chin Lee / Houston Chronicle ) People have glasses of beer at 8th Wonder Brewery Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Houston. ( Yi-Chin Lee / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close A baker's dozen Houston breweries to try 1 / 5 Back to Gallery

BREWERIES

8th Wonder Brewery

Astrodome seats in the taproom, downtown views from the patio and an evolving lineup of beers - Weisstheimer, AstroTurf and Dream Shake, to name a few - all pay homage to our hometown. 2202 Dallas; 8thwonderbrew.com.

Inner Loop

B-52 Brewing Co.

Definitely add this Conroe brewery to your weekend-trip plans. But be prepared for some hard decisions, as the beer list includes a host of IPAs, tart saisons and an oatmeal breakfast stout. 12470 Milroy Lane, Conroe; b52brewing.com. N

Brash Brewing Co.

Ben Fullelove's Petrol Station helped define Houston's craft-beer scene; now he's got his own high-octane brews on tap. EZ-7 pale ale and Cali Green IPA bring on the hops. 510 W. Crosstimbers. N

Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co.

Buffbrew's recent sixth anniversary party featured 36 beers, but old favorites like Don't Fear the RIPA and More Cowbell continue to satisfy. 5301 Nolda; buffbrew.com. Inner Loop

Eureka Heights Brew Co.

Buckle Bunny cream ale was a hit with Greater American Beer Festival judges, earning a gold medal. This spring, the brewery made a glittery version in tribute to the World Series champion Astros. 941 W. 18th; eurekaheights.com. Inner Loop

Galveston Island Brewing Co.

Tiki Wheat is a classic on the island. Last fall, the GABF judges took a Bronze shine to the Blue Bridge amber. 8423 Stewart, Galveston; galvestonislandbrewing.com. SE

Holler Brewing Co.

This Sawyer Yards brewery took bronze for its Extra Special Bitter in last year's Great American Beer Festival competition. 2206 Edwards; hollerbeer.com. Inner Loop

Karbach Brewing Co.

The on-site restaurant is top-notch, but beers such as Weekend Warrior and the Hop Delusion series keep customers coming back. 2032 Karbach; karbachbrewing.com. NW

Lone Pint Brewery

A Saturday trip to this Magnolia brewery, best known for Yellow Rose IPA, will remind you of what we love about Texas. 507 Commerce, Magnolia; lonepint.com. NW

No Label Brewing Co.

The husband-and-wife owners, who met at the University of Houston, show off their Cougar pride with Brew of H Pale Ale and other fine beers. 5351 1st, Katy; nolabelbrew.com. W

Saint Arnold Brewing Co.

Recently named the nation's best midsize brewery, Saint Arnold will open its much-anticipated outdoor beer garden in July. Toast its success with the recently released Orange Show, a blonde ale brewed with blood orange. 2000 Lyons; saintarnold.com. Inner Loop

Southern Star Brewing Co.

This veteran of the local craft-beer scene also made a splash by adding blood oranges to one of its core beers. Blood Belt Pale Ale is a refreshing treat. 3525 N. Frazier, Conroe; southernstarbrewing.com. N

Town in City Brewing

City Porter and Uncommon Cowboy are sessionable enough that you'll want to spend some time in the outdoor beer garden at this neighborhood brewery. 1125 W. Cavalcade; townincitybrewing.com. Inner Loop