Project Halo Brewing in Fulshear Wins Big at 2025 Texas Craft Brewers Cup, Bringing Home Gold and Bronze
Fulshear’s Project Halo Brewing Company is making waves in the Texas craft beer scene after securing two medals at the 2025 Texas Craft Brewers Cup Awards. The annual competition, organized by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild, recognizes the best craft beers in Texas, showcasing excellence in brewing across 30 medal categories and more than 150 beer styles.
This year’s event saw 931 anonymized beer entries from 162 breweries across the state, with 55 expert judgesevaluating each brew based on quality, style, and craftsmanship. Project Halo stood out from the competition, taking home Gold for “Disco Demon” in the Specialty Hoppy category and Bronze for “High Frequency” in the Barleywine & Strong Ale category.
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Project Halo’s "Disco Demon" was crowned best in the Specialty Hoppy category, winning Gold for its bold, aromatic, and complex profile. This 9.2% ABV Triple Black IPA, brewed on Halloween in collaboration with Misfit Outpost, delivers massive hop aroma, deep roasted malt character, and notes of fruit, pine, and toast.
Adding to their success, "High Frequency" claimed Bronze in the Barleywine & Strong Ale category. This rich and smooth Baltic Porter is characterized by deep malty sweetness, toffee notes, and a full-bodied mouthfeel that transitions into a warm, satisfying finish.
Project Halo Brewing's winners from the 2025 Texas Craft Brewers Cup. (Source: Project Halo Brewing)The Texas Craft Brewers Cup is the only professional beer competition run exclusively by and for Texas craft brewers. This year’s awards ceremony was held on February 8, 2025, at the Circuit of The Americas event center during the Texas Craft Brewers Guild’s Annual Meeting.
“Every year, the Texas Craft Brewers Cup showcases the remarkable innovation and dedication to craftsmanship that Texas brewers pour into every batch,” said Caroline Wallace, Executive Director of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. “This competition not only spotlights the exceptional quality and diversity of Texas craft beer but also strengthens the bonds within our brewing community, encouraging a shared commitment to excellence and innovation.”
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The competition continues to be a major driver of craft beer tourism and promotion, attracting new fans while bringing longtime beer lovers into taprooms to discover the state’s highest-quality independent craft beers.
Since opening in August 2021, Project Halo Brewing has quickly gained a reputation for producing innovative and high-quality craft beer. Founded by Melissa Mendez and her team, the Fulshear-based boutique brewery specializes in small-batch artisan lagers and ales, drawing inspiration from global flavors and brewing techniques.
Melissa Mendez, left, with Project Halo's sales manager, Clara (right), celebrating their Known for their community-driven atmosphere, dog-friendly space, and focus on craftsmanship, Project Halo has cultivated a loyal following with a lineup that includes unique styles like California Common Ale, Baltic Porter, and hop-forward American IPAs. Their recent wins at the Texas Craft Brewers Cup further cement their status as a standout brewery in Greater Houston’s thriving craft beer scene.
As the driving force behind the Texas Craft Brewers Cup, the Texas Craft Brewers Guild aims to promote, propel, and protect independent beer in Texas. Representing over 300 brewery members, the nonprofit trade association works to advance the Texas craft beer industry through advocacy, education, and events like the Texas Craft Brewers Festival and the Texas Brewery Passport app.
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Whether you're drawn to the bold, hop-forward intensity of "Disco Demon" or the smooth, malty richness of "High Frequency," Project Halo Brewing continues to push boundaries and innovate within the Texas craft beer scene. Stop by the taproom for a taste of these bold winners and check out the latest updates on their full lineup of brews, visit projecthalobrewing.com.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
