By: CarlosbrCooper Photos by:brRachel Benavides
brbrSharing a beer with someone is special. A cold beer isbroften the catalyst that brings a group of people together to sit around a tablebrand talk to one another. It can also be the spark to reuniting old friends orbrto making new ones. With that in mind, here are the five best craft beers inbrthe Coastal Bend, in no particular order, and where to find them.
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1. LoreleibrBrewing Co. – Manatus IPA
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The ManatusbrIPA is a New England style IPA that has gained popularity across the countrybrover the last three to five years and is slowly influencing Texas beer circles.brThis style is unfiltered, hazy, and, most importantly, very juicy, making it abrdeliciously refreshing choice that never disappoints. 520 N A. S Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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2. Rebel ToadbrBrewing Co. – Angry Man Porter
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The Angry ManbrPorter is a staple in the rotation at Rebel Toad Brewing in Downtown CorpusbrChristi. It’s dark, it’s rich, and it’s delicious. For beer drinkers who leanbrtoward the darker side, this porter will satisfy your craving for a rich,brchocolaty, malty beer with the slightest notes of coffee. 425 William St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
3. B&J’sbrPizza- Brewpub – Red Eye-PA
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Adding to thebrlist of emerging Imperial Pale Ale styles, B&J’s Brewpub has ventured intobrthe Red IPA category. This beer is a hopped-up version of something resemblingbra Red or Amber Ale. This exceptionally drinkable beer is packed with flavor. Atbr9.2% ABV, you’ll certainly want more than just one pint! 6662 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
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4. Lazy BeachbrBrewing Co. – Ginger Spice
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Without abrdoubt, this Kombucha and beer combination, is one of the most unique brews onbrthis list. For those who don’t know, Kombucha is a fermented tea that already containsbrminuscule traces of alcohol. Lazy Beach has incorporated this tea into a full-blownbrbeer, offering a truly unique experience that will satisfy both Kombucha, andbrbeer lovers. 7522 Bichon Dr #100, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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5. PsibrBrewing Co. – Literally Anything
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Psi BrewingbrCompany is an emerging nano brewery based out of Garrett’s BBQ in the MoonbrTower Plaza Building on Ayers. They’re well known for perfecting the NewbrEngland Style “Hazy” IPA. However, their small batch approach to brewing meansbrtheir selection is constantly rotating. You may walk in and find their HopelessbrPedantic NEIPA, or maybe you’ll find their Doughboy traditional English PubbrAle. Or maybe it’s their Strawberry Fields For-Never Sour Ale brewed with freshbrstrawberries. No matter what’s on tap, it’s always incredible and delicious. Dobrnot sleep on what these guys are doing. 4135 Ayers St., Corpus Christi, TX 78415