Local Craft Breweries near Longview, TX (5)

Oil Horse Brewing Company is a casual brewery located in downtown Longview. They provide an awesome selection of craft beers including “handcrafted gluten-reduced beers” that is being served in a family and dog friendly environment where everyone are welcome to come and enjoy. If you are in dire need of a fun place to meet up, have happy hour or game nights, Oil Horse Brewing Company is the place to be. They offer so many fun activities and the staff are so knowledgeable about their brews. There are couches, comfy chairs, wooden chairs, long tables and high tables. They strive to facilitate connectedness (community) for each person they serve inside and outside their walls. This is accomplished through a “comfortable and fun atmosphere” with an emphasis on excellence and professionalism in all they do.

ETX Brewing Co. is the brainchild of the Gilstrap brothers. Brian is “always on the go”, while Matt prefers a more laid back approach. Despite the differing philosophies on life, they agree on one passion – making exceptional beers. In January 2017, they opened the family-owned microbrewery with the aim to make “a positive impact on the community”. The brewery was a big hit but had limited space. It also housed the brewery’s production facilities. In the spring of 2018, barely a year after opening, they expanded the brewery to the rest of the building and called it The Porch. It features a second taproom, more options for food and beer, a bigger space for live entertainment, and various games. Both spaces continue to support the local community of Tyler with art hanging on the walls created by a rotating set of featured monthly artists. They serve coffee by a local provider, and music from local artists.

Integrity, community, love – these are the three values True Vine Brewing Company brings to every beer they make. Opened by Ryan Dixon and his wife Traci in 2014, the brewery’s first iteration in a 2,000 sq ft warehouse quickly became too tight. They also only opened once a month. In March 2018, after renovating another dilapidated warehouse, they moved to a 10,000 sq ft location, which allows them to open six days a week. The expanded location also features a kids’ park, a dog park, and space for live entertainment. Besides 15 beers on tap, guests can choose from a selection of wines and ciders. There’s pizza from Sola Bread & Pizza Company, and food trucks, too, from time to time. For beer fans, a Mug Club gives members special privileges.

Anvil Brewing is housed in an old and historically significant building in Pittsburg. Armed with an idea to create a gathering place for a small town’s community, husband and wife Byron and Kristin Aldredge moved into Pittsburg and established the brewery. The long-shuttered Pilgrim's Pride Feed Store was once part of the town’s booming chicken business, but the 100-year-old building stood abandoned since 1961. With an economic development fund grant from the city as seed money, the Aldredges’ idea soon took flight. They installed craft beer equipment, refurbished the place, cooked up some mouthwatering menu items, and the result was a great venue that was a combination pub, dance hall with live music, and venue for private events. At any given time, they have five craft beers on tap, and their customers rave about the sandwiches. “Best Reuben ever!”

Cypress Creek Southern Ales is a small batch nano-brewery in Winnsboro. Mike Howard and his family owns and operates the brewery, which opened August 2018. Currently one of the highest rated brewery on the popular beer-centric app Untappd, it is also the lone representative for Texas. Mike is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and specialized in IT upon leaving the service. His brewing philosophy simply means he brews “the beers (he and his family) want to drink". The brewery currently has almost 50 beers available for rating on Untappd, which are all named after something in Winnsboro or in connection with the East Texas area. According to one review, the brewery's taproom is “small and cozy”. However, the beers are “nothing short of sudsy divine-ness”. In good weather, the outdoor area becomes a venue for corn hole and horseshoe games.