hether you prefer brisket, ribs, sausage, or turkey, J-Bar-M Barbecue has a craft beer from a local brewery that will enhance your barbecue experience.
J-Bar-M Barbecue is not only a place to savor mouthwatering Texas barbecue but also a place to enjoy refreshing craft beers from local breweries. In this blog post, we will showcase some of the craft beers that J-Bar-M Barbecue offers and how they pair well with its barbecue.
8th Wonder Brewery
8th Wonder Brewery is a microbrewery that celebrates Houston’s culture and history with beers that pay homage to its icons and landmarks. Some of the beers that J-Bar-M Barbecue carries from 8th Wonder Brewery are:
- Dome Faux’m: A crisp and clean cream ale that honors the Astrodome, the world’s first domed stadium. This beer pairs well with J-Bar-M Barbecue’s smoked chicken, which is brined for 24 hours and smoked for four hours using oak wood.
- Hopston: A hoppy and balanced IPA that pays tribute to Houston’s nickname, H-Town. This beer pairs well with J-Bar-M Barbecue’s brisket, which is rubbed with salt and pepper and smoked for up to 18 hours using oak wood.
- Rocket Fuel: A smooth and roasty porter infused with Vietnamese coffee that salutes Houston’s role in space exploration. This beer pairs well with J-Bar-M Barbecue’s chocolate cake, which is made from scratch and topped with whipped cream.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Saint Arnold Brewing Company is Texas’ oldest craft brewery that produces award-winning beers using fresh ingredients and traditional methods. Some of the beers that J-Bar-M Barbecue carries from Saint Arnold Brewing Company are:
- Amber Ale: A malty and balanced amber ale that was the first beer brewed by Saint Arnold in 1994. This beer pairs well with J-Bar-M Barbecue’s pulled pork, which is seasoned with a house-made rub and smoked for up to 12 hours using oak wood.
- Art Car IPA: A fruity and bitter IPA that was inspired by the colorful art cars that parade through Houston every year. This beer pairs well with J-Bar-M Barbecue’s jalapeño cheese sausage, which is made in-house using pork shoulder, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and coriander.
- Lawnmower: A light and crisp kölsch-style ale that was named after a common activity in Houston’s hot summers. This beer pairs well with J-Bar-M Barbecue’s coleslaw,
which is made
with cabbage,
carrots,
mayonnaise,
apple cider vinegar,
sugar,
salt,
and pepper.
Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company
Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company is a brewery that experiments with bold flavors and ingredients to create beers that challenge the status quo. Some of the beers that J-Bar-M Barbecue carries from Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company are:
- 1836 Copper Ale: A malty and complex copper ale that commemorates the year of Houston’s founding along the banks of Buffalo Bayou. This beer pairs well with J-Bar-M Barbecue’s pork spareribs, which are rubbed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked for up to six hours using oak wood.
- Sam’s Daily Cream Ale: A smooth and refreshing cream ale that honors Sam Houston, the first president of Texas and namesake of Houston. This beer pairs well with J-Bar-M Barbecue’s macaroni and cheese, which is made with elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, milk, flour, salt, and pepper.
- More Cowbell Double IPA: A hoppy and citrusy double IPA that references a famous sketch from Saturday Night Live. This beer pairs well with J-Bar-M Barbecue’s turkey breast, which is brined for 24 hours and smoked for four hours using oak wood.
J-Bar-M Barbecue is a place where you can enjoy delicious Texas barbecue paired with refreshing craft beers from local breweries. If you want to taste these combinations yourself,
visit J-Bar-M Barbecue at 2201 Leeland St., Houston, TX 77003.
