Since 1878, Ayinger has gifted us with some great beers, and after it eluded us for years we were finally able to bring home Celebrator Doppelbock—a classic.

We are quite picky about our German-style lagers. Is Starbase Brewing’s Occupy März too out of this world? Or is there enough Earthly influence to call this a true Marzen-style lager? Crack a can with us and find out.

Amber Ales are the ultimate craft beer, but there are some bad brews out there. Let’s see how (512) Brewing out of Austin, TX, took on this legendary style in their Amber Ale.

Tucher blended the best of the dunkel world with the complex flavors of a hefe weizen to create their unique Dunkles Hefe Weizen. Let’s see how it works to blend two iconic brews.

Hans’ Pils from Real Ale Brewing — will it hold its own when so many other pilsners are let downs? Only one way to find out!

New on the beer scene is a Cold IPA from Real Ale Brewing—Chill Theory. Let’s see how this newer brew takes on the malt and lager flavors it promises.

You may not have to travel to Vienna to try a traditional Vienna Lager… look to Altstadt out of Frederickburg, TX, for a nod to the old world.

Texans love their bock beers, and when the blue bonnets are in bloom, we love Saint Arnold’s Spring Bock; a perfect bridge between winter and summer beers.

Altstadt’s Bock is a good German-style beer from a German proud brewery in Fredericksburg, TX. Keep reading to learn about it’s complex flavor profile!

The strongest and richest of Belgian Monastic brewing, Real Ale Brewing out of Blanco, TX, has taken on the Black Quad. Learn more about this bomber-style Belgian quadrupel!

Save the World Brewing out of Marble Falls, TX, took on the old abbey ale, the Belgian Tripel!

Nothing captures the flavors of old world Belgian Brown Beers like Mc Chouffe from Brasserie d’Achouffe.

Dirty Bastard from Founders Brewing is an icon for a reason and fits its namesake like a tailored kilt.

Enter: Einstok’s Wee Heavy, a Scotch-style ale with Icelandic flair.

Scotch ales should be malt-forward beasts fit for the highlands and Real Ale from Blanco, Texas, kept that in mind when brewing Real Heavy. Worth every wee sip.

It’s cold outside so get Saint Arnold’s Cold IPA to remind you of Summer. We really love a good lager, and we really love a good IPA, and this beer fits the bill of both.

Wintry Mix from Three Nations Brewing is a good beer—a bit like a modern cold IPA with some yeast character.

Karbach’s Yuletide Confessions is deep, rich, smooth, and just what you need this holiday season.

If you’re looking to step up your stout game, or are curious about high alcohol beers that aren’t too dessert-y, give Full Grown Man Imperial Stout from Tupps Brewery a try.

Convict Hill from Independence Brewing is a good winter stout, true and strong from a true and strong Texas brewer.