Beer with chocolate made in Houston? Yes, please

Two H-Town treasures team up on cool new project

(Caracol/Instagram)

HOUSTON – Houston restaurant Caracol just dropped a major hint about a new collaboration between an award-winning Houston chef and an award-winning Houston brewery.

According to the Instagram post, Chef Hugo Ortega and Saint Arnold's came together to make Icon Blue, which boasts Hugo's chocolate as a main ingredient. 

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The Instagram video shows the beer bottles on the assembly line.

As for when you will be able to get your hands (and taste buds) on Icon Blue, the post did not reveal much: "Two #Houston treasures and award winners coming together on a cool new project. Stay tuned!" 

Hugo Ortega is executive chef and co-owner of four of Houston’s top restaurants: Backstreet Cafe, Hugo’s, Caracol and Xochi. He is a James Beard Award winner, taking home the honor this year in the "Best Chef/Southwest" category.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company, according to its website, is Texas' oldest craft brewery. 


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