Yard House overhauls beer taps, adds new brews at Baybrook
It opened last December, but Yard House at Baybrook Mall in Friendswood is already adding 21 new beers to its roster of regional and local brews.
The new beers are a result of Yard House’s recent Beer Review, conducted by the restaurant’s beverage team and beer experts. It took approximately three months to complete. The process was intense and “very thoughtful,” said Gregory Howard, beverage manager for Yard House, in a news release.
“During this time we talk to local distributors, our own server and bartender teams as well as the brewers themselves to find out what is new and what is being called for in each location,” he said.
Yard House opened in Long Beach, California, in 1996. The company operates 65 restaurants nationwide, including its Baybrook Mall location. Each site has its own distinct beer lists and reserves a handful of taps for local and regional brewers along with an offering of seasonal and small-batch selections that rotate throughout the year.
The restaurant chain’s guests also provided feedback for the Beer Review. Howard said there was a huge call for the company to bring in local brews.
“What you’ll find is a much more interesting and defined beer menu and each location having its own distinct list of the best local, regional and imported brands available,” he said.
Howard said Indian Pale Ales remain popular, although sour beers are increasing in popularity. The style is based on European brewing traditions. Each location will feature both European sour offerings as well as some American craft beers.
Yard House at Baybrook Mall has 130 taps of beer. Among the new brews at the Friendswood location are Anchor Mango Wheat, Boulevard Tell Tale Tart, Buffalo Bayou More Cowbell, Firestone Nitro Merlin Milk Stout, Galveston Island Tiki Wheat, New Holland Dragon’s Milk, Rahr and Sons Texas Red, Stupid Silly Sour and Viven Imperial IPA.
Once the Beer Review was finished, servers and bartenders at Yard House at Baybrook Mall had to be trained. The restaurant began serving the new beers July 25. Beers are served in a traditional pint or goblet. Yard House also offers beer in 9-ounce glasses known as shortys as well as its signature 32-ounce half yard.
Yard House is located at 700 Baybrook Mall. It opens daily at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.yardhouse.com. Bay Area Pools and Spas named ‘Business of the Month’
Bay Area Pools and Spas was selected as the “Business of the Month” August by the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce.
Bay Area Pools, located at 4890 W. Main St. in League City, is owned by Bob and Lee Brock. The Brocks have been in business since 1978 and have been members of the Friendswood Chamber since then.
Bob Brock is active in the Friendswood Rotary Club, and Lee Brock works with animal rescue organizations. All four of their children have worked in the family business during high school, college and are still involved in the business.
Visit www.bayareapoolsandspas.com for more information.