Brewery
Unclaimed profileBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
McAllen, TX · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse operates as a full brewery, pouring a deep lineup of house-made beers from light lagers to a 50-IBU stout. The Oktoberfest, Hard Root Beer, and Tatonka Stout anchor a diverse range, with ABV and IBU listed for the curious. Happy hour brings $5 signature beers, and customers single out the Irish red and hard root beer as standouts.
- What should I order?
- Start with a beer flight to survey the range, then commit to the BJ's Oktoberfest (5.6% ABV, 28 IBU) for a balanced marzen-style pour. For something darker, the Tatonka Stout delivers 8.5% ABV and 50 IBU. If you prefer sweet, the Hard Root Beer (6.4% ABV, 0 IBU) is a customer favorite.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking a wide variety of house-brewed styles will find plenty to explore. Those who appreciate having detailed ABV and IBU information for each pour will feel at home. Happy hour seekers can take advantage of $5 signature beers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour offers $4 domestic bottles and $5 BJ's handcrafted signature beers, making it a budget-friendly time to sample the brewery's output.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- This is a brewery with an extensive list of handcrafted beers, each labeled with ABV and IBU. The lineup spans a hard root beer and a berry cider to a double IPA and an imperial stout, covering an unusually broad spectrum of styles under one roof.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A brewery with a large, diverse roster of house-made beers, from BJ's LightSwitch Lager (3.5% ABV) to Tatonka Stout (8.5% ABV, 50 IBU). ABV and IBU are listed for many pours, and happy hour specials make the lineup accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list of handcrafted beers spanning numerous styles, including lagers, ales, stouts, ciders, and a hard root beer.
- — Detailed ABV and IBU provided for many selections, aiding informed choices.
- — Happy hour deals on both domestic bottles and signature house beers.
Standout selections
- — BJ's Oktoberfest: a 5.6% ABV, 28 IBU seasonal lager.
- — BJ's Hard Root Beer: a 6.4% ABV, 0 IBU sweet option that customers find amazing.
- — BJ's Tatonka Stout: a hefty 8.5% ABV, 50 IBU stout.
- — Irish red ale: praised by customers on a beer flight.
Pricing: Happy hour: $4 domestic bottles, $5 BJ's handcrafted signature beers
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