It's German Oktoberfest with an island twist! Tessa Barrera takes us to Galveston to "Tap the Keg" once again; kicking off the 42nd annual island Oktoberfest.She has all the details on this family-friendly and free festival happening in downtown Galveston.

People from all over will travel to Munich, Germany over the next two weeks to drink a lot of beer, approximately seven million liters! Oktoberfest is here and James Simpson with "What's on Tap Radio" brought Germany to us with Oktoberfest brews. Watch the player above to find out where you can celebrate and what's new at the fest this year!

Celebrate 713 Day with some brews! For The Culture Brewing stopped by with their latest lager that is perfect for summertime. They've collaborated with an Atlanta-based lifestyle brand for beer lovers. Watch the video above to see how you can get in on the fun and support the city's only black-owned brewery.

The oldest brewery in Houston is celebrating 30 years and you're invited! Lennie Ambrose with St. Arnold Brewery joins beloved local musician Kam Franklin and Gracie Chavez with the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs to chat about the Houston-themed birthday bash and entertainment lineup you don't want to miss.

Everything is bigger in Texas but everything is better in Houston...even the beer. A number of local breweries won big at the World Beer Cup in Las Vegas.

No ticket to the Astros game, no problem! Texas Leaguers Brewing has a great patio and plenty of tv's to make it a great spot to watch.

Women in Beer Chapter at Karbach Brewery is releasing a limited edition pink ale.

The family-friendly events are packed with live music, Stein Hoisting, wiener dog races, and more, plus it’s FREE to attend.

See What’s on Tap!

This weekend the brewery will be throwing their first Oktoberfest with plenty of fun nods to the traditional German festival.

Eureka Heights Brewing, located in the Heights, north of downtown Houston, is a popular craft brewery founded in 2016.

In addition to the amazing beer selection at No Label, guests can enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, and special commemorative swag.

Modelo Especial has officially become the bestselling beer in the U.S., surpassing Bud Light among brews purchased at supermarkets and convenience stores.

The annual Wild West Brew Fest returns this weekend!

We asked and YOU delivered! Make sure to grab a burger, and a Karbach beverage, at Christians Tailgate!

Happy sipping!

Houston-based brewer Karbach Brewing Co. announced Monday they launched a program supporting farmers and ranchers affected by the pandemic and February’s winter storm.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Longtime fans of the hit TV show “Friends” will want to travel to this San Antonio brewery to try their newest beer that gives vibes of NYC. Islla Street Brewing, who also created the popular “Big Red” beer last year, is releasing a new flavor inspired by an ode to Rachel, Ross, Joey, Phoebe, Monica, and Chandler’s trips to “Central Perk Coffee Cafe”. The beer, named “Friends Toast,” is a coffee stout steeped with brioche, nutmeg, and finished with maple and Mexican vanilla, the brewery said on their Facebook page. The brewery said the beer will be available on their menu starting Monday.

For those times when you are home and draught beer is not an option, the Tap Pro claims it can instantly turn bottled beer into draft beer. “I think I think the general consensus is that draft beer is generally fresher,” said Flying Saucer manager Joshua Justice. He put the Tap Pro bottle adapter on the bottles before pouring them and serving both the bottled beer and the draught beer to testers Mike Stockman and meteorologist Justin Stapleton. Justice said the Tap Pro works kind of like a wine aerator. The Tap Pro tricked them each a third of the time into thinking bottled beer was actually from the tap.

SA SPIRITS: Flavor-packed craft beer comes to life at Weathered Souls brewingHOUSTON – A San Antonio brewery has been named the best in the U.S. by Hop Culture Magazine. Weathered Souls Brewing Co. took the No. According to Hop Culture, it was Weathered Souls’ resilience amid the coronavirus pandemic that earned it the top spot on the list. Last June, the brewery launched its “Black Is Beautiful” initiative with a mission to bring “awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily,” Hop Culture reports. According to San Antonio Current, 1,200 breweries, representing all 50 U.S. states and 22 countries have taken part in the initiative.

HOUSTON – A Houston brewery is making their unique take on “Ranch Water.”Karbach Brewing Co. will soon release their 90-calorie, 4.5% ABV Ranch Water Hard Seltzer, which is crafted to shake up the hard seltzer scene in Texas. In a post on their Instagram page, Karbach’s Ranch Water Hard Seltzer is said to “simmer down any Texas heatwave whenever the time is right to channel the spirit of the ranch.”David Graham, marketing manager for Karbach Brewing Co., said in a release demand for a seltzer has been big for their consumers, and they’ve been working on this project for over two years. The hard seltzer drink is inspired by tequila and agave flavors, according to a news release. Karbach’s Ranch Water Hard Seltzer will hit stores beginning Jan. 4 and will be sold in six-packs or 12-packs.

Oktoberfest is here, but now you can bring the German celebration to your home amid the coronavirus pandemic. Snack maker Snyder’s and Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. created a pretzel and beer keg, inspired by the love of the classic pretzel and beer combination during Oktoberfest celebration. canister of Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels and a five-liter keg of Captain Lawrence’s Marzen Style Oktoberfest Brew. You can order it online for at-home Oktoberfest celebrations. The keg will be available starting on October 7 at 1 p.m. CT online at SnydersPretzelKeg.com for $49.99.

HOUSTON – Two renowned Texas chefs are joining forces with a Houston brewery to craft a special pilsner that allows you to give back to the community. Austin-based chef Aaron Franklin and Houston-based chef Chris Shepherd joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind beer with Karbach Brewing in hopes to bring something good out of 2020. The new beer, called Horseshoe Pilsner will benefit Southern Smoke Foundation, supporting food and beverage workers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, according to a release. Horseshoe Pilsner is “made to be the perfect palate cleanser” and is perfect to enjoy with Texas barbecue, said Franklin, who owns Franklin Barbecue in Austin. Both Franklin and Shepherd hope they will raise up to $100,000 for Southern Smoke Foundation.

There’s a lot Texans are known for, from Whataburger and Dr. Pepper to H-E-B and more.

HOUSTON – Welcome to Made in Texas, where we write about products made in the Lone Star State. Today, we’re featuring the only Texas beer that has been around for 108 years, Shiner. He says the original tastes good with barbecue, a black lager can be paired with a dessert and its Shiner light blondes go well with a hamburger. The story behind Shiner beerShiner beer is brewed at the Spoetzl Brewery in a tiny Texas town named Shiner, which has a population of 2,069 residents. Today, Shiner beer distributes over six million cases a year to 49 states across the country.

Busch Beer wants to try and make it up to these couples by offering them a chance to win free beer for a year. You must also follow Busch Beer on the social media platform where you made your entry. Busch is awarding free beer for a year to 250 lucky couples. Your wedding plans may be on ice for the time being, but we wanna give you a wedding gift of ice-cold Busch. pic.twitter.com/qkgVXvCsZa — Busch Beer (@BuschBeer) April 15, 2020And if you weren’t due to get married, you too can win by tagging a friend, using #MyFriendsWedding and #Sweepstakes for a chance to win Busch beer swag.

With the news that dine-in service would be prohibited due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a temporary waiver that would allow restaurants to include alcohol beverages in takeout and delivery orders.

HOUSTON – Following the coronavirus outbreak, Houston Chinatown businesses have been suffering amid rumors of the disease in the area. In an effort to help some of the struggling Chinatown businesses, Axelrad Beer Garden is putting out a call to action for people in the Houston area. The craft-beer joint shared a post on Facebook asking people to go show Chinatown some support. In return, Axelrad “will give you a canned beer for your receipt showing you ate a meal at any Chinatown restaurant or any business in the Chinatown area,” according to the post. The beer garden is encouraging other businesses to also do the same and encourage their customers to also support Chinatown.

Saint Arnold’s Brewery might be famous for their beer, but during this time of the year they become known for something else: crawfish. Check out some of the new, crawfish eats you can find at the brewery for a limited time.

An African-American man is seated on a box of " Grand Prize Lager Beer" in the front center of the two cars. He sought the best brewer at the time, hiring Belgium brewmaster Frank Brogniez from Houston Ice and Brewing to create a new beer, and so Grand Prize Beer was born. Grand Prize Beer, Gulf Brewing Company (KPRC)The new brew was named after Brogniez’s original 1912 beer, Southern Select. In 1963, Gulf Brewing Co. closed its doors and Grand Prize Beer stopped producing. Today, you won’t find any cases of Grand Prize Beer, however you might find some memorabilia of the once-beloved cold drink.