Beer Tasting as Second Pitch Beer Company

Right next to Blossom Athletic Center, which is at Jones Maltsberger and Starcrest, there is an unassuming little business park that you may not have paid much attention to while in the area. But next time you are in that part of town, I recommend pulling in and checking out Second Pitch Beer Company which is right there at Starcrest and Building Blvd. It is a small brewery with a few tables inside and a sitting area outside, but it is large on its beer selection. This place is not far from my office, and I stop by from time to time on my way home. Here is a rundown of the beers I sampled on my latest visit:

Hot Wells Hefeweizen: This beer has a nice sweetness with hints of honey and some maltiness. You can taste some of the hops in there and maybe a bit of clove that they mention. It has a good richness to it and a nice finish, but it is not too strong. It’s actually rather refreshing and offers a good way to cool down in the Texas heat (which doesn’t want to go away this year).

DIPApaloiza Double IPA: My second tasting was a stronger beer which is very rich with plenty of bitterness right off. It has some nice hoppiness, but it is not too fruity or floral. There is some citrus in there as well along with notes of grapefruit. This is definitely a complex beer and not for those who do not favor an IPA. But I do like IPAs and rather enjoyed this one. It is brewed in collaboration with Alfazar Shine Brews Brothers and $1 from the purchase will be donated to Child Hospital Transportation Fund.

Dubbel Problemen Belgian Dubbel: This Belgian-style beer is very smooth with a nice richness. It has some sweetness to it with hints of malt and some caramel in the background. I don’t quite get the plum flavors they mention, though there is some fruit in there. But I would definitely not call this a fruity beer. It is a rather complex brew, but it goes down quite well.

The Crisis Strong Ale: As the name says, this is a very strong ale. It has some richness and a nice sweetness, and I would say it has some similarities to mead in taste. There is some spice in there, but I would certainly not call this a Christmas ale. A little of this goes a long way, but I definitely enjoyed every sip of it.

Party at the Neighbors India Pale Lager: This rather odd combination of beer types has the hops and bitterness you expect from an IPA along with some of the malt you expect from a Lager. It is a lighter beer and some more sweetness might have helped go down better. But that is really mostly a nitpick, and I rather enjoyed it.

When I stopped by recently, the Huftgold food truck was there which specializes in German street food. They do an excellent smoked sausage with sauerkraut, and they also pound out a pretty darn tasty schnitzel. The food truck will vary from day to day, but they generally have some appetizing options to pair with the brews on tap.  (You can see their food truck calendar here.)

If you happen to be making a trip to Blossom Athletic Center or traveling anywhere in the area, it is certainly worthwhile to remember that Second Pitch is right there and they have quite a selection of beers to pour for you. (You can see their current menu here.) They are located at 11935 Starcrest Dr. and you can check out their page on our site for the hours they are open and more information.