Top Local Brews to Try Out

Galveston is a paradise for countless pursuits. It is for this reason that it is one of the best places to visit in the United States! After visiting some of the island’s most beloved breweries, you will forever know the island as the premiere destination for trying unique and delicious beers that you cannot find anywhere else. Regardless of what type of beer you like, you will find it in Galveston! The following are just a few of the beers and breweries that you need to try the next time you are in town.

Citra Mellow

This is one of the most popular beers at one of the most popular beer destination on the island; Galveston Island Brewing. It is such a universally appreciated beer that it received the gold award for India Pale Ales at the 2017 Best Little Brewfest in Texas. While this beer is loved by the IPA fans out there, you do not have to love this particular type beer to enjoy the Citra Mellow! While it has a good hoppy flavor, it does not have an overwhelming IBU content. Smooth citrus flavors make this a delicious, easy-drinking beer that you are sure to love. There are many more award winning beers to enjoy here as well!

1900 Great Stout

This beer has served as the claim to fame for Brews Brothers since it’s opening in 2011. Since then, it has been the go-to beer for those that are looking for something delicious and completely unique to the island. There are many reasons that this beer has found its way into the hearts of so many beer drinkers, but one of the most special of these reasons is the aging process. The beer is aged in 100 year-old Galveston Oak. This process gives special life to the vanilla, chocolate, and bourbon tones in this complex yet easy-to-drink beer.

Breakwater Blonde

This is one of the most renowned beers at the Beerfoot Brewery in Galveston. The Breakwater Blonde is truly the perfect beer for your Galveston experience. It is crisp and refreshing, making it the ideal beer for cooling off after endless adventures on these beautiful Gulf Beaches, where you can soak up the sun all day.

These amazing local craft beers are not exactly the first items that you will find on the Galveston travel brochures, but trying these amazing drinks out is a sure way to maximize your enjoyment of any vacation here. It is a great way to get some local flavor and it is just downright delicious. Try one of these beers and countless more during your next trip to the island!