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"8th Wonder Brewery has the same energy as that one neighbor who's always cooking up projects in their garage, blasting Skynyrd or an old Screw mixtape, and definitely has a dedicated drinks fridge. This warehouse-turned-brewery in East Downtown isn’t comfortable to hang out in for very long (thanks to the loud music and shoddy metal chairs), but it does have a massive patio and food trucks, and it's basically within earshot of Minute Maid Park. Whether you’re here to eavesdrop on people watching an Astros game or for a midday beer, try the easy-drinking Dome Faux’m cream ale or the chicory-flavored, caffeine-pumped Rocket Fuel. A warning for snobs: every beer, no matter the style, is served in a plastic cup. photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen" - Chelsea Thomas