TRUE ANOMALY BREWING PLUS

Grisettes were brewed to refresh Belgian miners, and tasting Small Giant, you can understand its purpose. Soon the maltiness kicks in, tasting like a sweet bread, before it stops cold and dries out. But also, it was good.Įssentially it's a lighter beer with a pleasing wheat and lemony entrance.

I haven't yet encountered a grisette in Houston (just like I haven't quite encountered too many Belgian styles here). Grisettes are lower in alcohol and refreshing, and have been trending a bit in the American craft scene (mostly at breweries specializing in farm styles and Belgians). It's not unlike a saison, but instead it's brewed with malted wheat, giving in a stronger body. For those unaware of the grisette style, it's a Belgian beer made for laborers. And there aren't bells and whistles yet.Īfter having about half of what's on tap, I'm most floored by Small Giant, the grisette. Parking is available but can either be hard to come by or pricey since it's the always-under-construction area by Rodeo Goat and Vinny's. There's no food yet, but food trucks are a possibility and there are a few options for grub in the neighborhood.

TRUE ANOMALY BREWING PLUS

The space is open with high ceilings and plenty of tables for groups and families, plus a sliver of front patio space.

There are eight operational taps at the moment.

True Anomaly focuses on Belgians and sour beers. At True Anomaly, I got the answers to all those first questions last week, stepping in to chat with the co-owners as they prepared to open. I've run through this process twice in the last few weeks, as both Astral Brewing opened in Northside and True Anomaly Brewing opened in East Downtown.

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