Something that just doesn’t happen often hit Houston, Texas this week. A week long string of events know as Houston Beer Week that began this past Monday, October 11th and continues throughout the week, culminating with the Monsters of Beer Charity Festival this Sunday, October 17th.2010. So what exactly is a beer week? Why have one? What’s the purpose anyway? Did I realize it’s already Thursday and the week is almost over?
Image Courtesy of Houston Beer Week
I’ll try to answer these questions and more! A ‘beer week’ is typically a celebration of the craft beer culture that exists in a particular locale. For Houston, something like this hasn’t happened in about ten years, so this is indeed a treat for those craft beer aficionados craving good beer. The great thing about a beer week, Houston included, is that the events happen at different craft beer related locations throughout the city. Cost is depended upon the location, so can pick and choose what you go to.
As to why a beer week should be held, why the heck not?! Especially in craft beer starved Texas, that is only beginning to progress in this area over the last few years and the purpose is to educate you on what goes into a good beer and how to recognize one! Expose you to as much of what is available in your area and the country as possible.
Yes, I realize it is already Thursday and that you have likely missed many of the events. Regardless, I’m going to fill you in on what has transpired thus far, what Houston Beer Week is all about and what you can expect the remainder of the week.
