A can of Grand Prize beer which is part of Ken Knisely's beer can and beer memorabilia collection Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) ...

December 15, 1933: On this day, thanks to Howard Hughes' dabble in the brewing industry, Grand Prize Lager Beer was to be distributed to the thirsty masses by the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company.

Grand Prize Beer, Gulf Brewing Company (KPRC) The new brew was named after Brogniez’s original 1912 beer, Southern Select. It was a recipe that was awarded the Grand Prize at the last ...

After Prohibition, it would be celebrated with a popular beer called Grand Prize. More information: "Houston Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Bayou City" by Ronnie Crocker.