BY KIM MORGAN
Chronicle correspondent

Brian Hutchins and Dave Fogeron move a keg of beer at the Southern Star Brewing Company at 1207 N. FM 3083 E. in Conroe. Dave Fougeron and Brian Hutchins brew their speciality beer at the Conroe location. Photo by David HopperI'm a big believer in supporting local businesses.

I'm also a big believer in beer.

So since I can't get Kokanee glacier beer here, I might have to switch to Bombshell Blonde, brewed at Southern Star in Conroe.

Brian Hutchins packs a four-pack of beer onto a flat at the Southern Star Brewing Company at 1207 N. FM 3083 E. in Conroe. Dave Fougeron and Brian Hutchins brew their speciality beer at the Conroe location. Photo by David HopperTurns out the brewery turned out its first beer in March 2008. They've got three different kinds now, all available in cans. Used to be you could only get Pine Belt Pale, Bombshell Blonde, and Buried Hatchet Stout in draft form.

And, a quick visit to Southern Star's Web site showed the brewery is going green. By partnering with Let's Recycle in Conroe, they will be able to recycle almost 100 percent of the waste generated at the brewery.

I'll drink to that!