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Tupps Brewery

Craft Brewery in McKinney - 1.95 mi

The “Tupps” in TUPPS Brewery is Tupper Patnode, its co-founder, head brewer, and half of a two-man partnership. Its other half is co-founder Keith Lewis, a sales and marketing guy. Together, they blend art and science, and sprinkle in some business savvy to run a successful brewery. They start with great beer, which accounts for the artistic side, and use the senses to create, validate, and refine the beers. The scientific side comes in “to ensure quality and consistency in the brewing process”. A brewery is a business, however, and needs business smarts. For TUPPS, that means using management tools to streamline operations or taking in an excellent distribution partner. It seems Keith and Tupper perfected beer brewing. They opened in 2015, and a year later, production grew by 400 percent in total volume. Visit TUPPS at McKinney’s historic Cotton Mill complex and see for yourself. They have free tours every Saturday at 12:30pm.

(214) 856-7996

Franconia Brewing Co.

Craft Brewery in Fredericksburg - 2.01 mi

Founded by Brewmaster Dennis Wehrmann, Franconia Brewing Co. is a company in McKinney that started operations in 2008. Dennis comes from a long family line of brewmasters. He traces his family’s involvement in beer to a great great grandfather. Grandfather Schaubert owned and operated a brewery in Germany in the 1800s. Dennis also got his start in traditional German brewing practices in Germany until his move to the U.S. in 1999. Under his guidance, Franconia strictly follows the Reinheitsgebot or German Purity Law. They only stray from tradition for special releases. The brewery is also equally known for their “green” brewing practices. The brewery’s eco-friendly facilities include an on-site mini-power plant that works on renewable fuels such as solar and natural gas. 100% of the plant's power requirement comes from these renewable sources. They use 100% natural ingredients and also donate spent mash for conversion to cattle feed by local farmers.

(972) 542-0705

Union Bear Brewing Co

Craft Brewery in Plano - 12.94 mi

Union Bear Brewing Co. opened in Plano in early January 2018. It is part of the Frisco-based 33 Restaurant Group, which operates several other concept restaurants. The brewery marks the opening of Plano’s first independent brewery and brewpub. They offer "plenty of beers to choose from and their entrees are a generous size". To complement their craft beers, the restaurant offers an extensive “menu of approachable, chef-driven plates”. They also have a selection of cocktails for guests. "It’s never too busy and the servers are always pleasant". Also, "you can choose to sit indoors or outdoor which is nice and their happy hour is also legit".

(214) 297-2337

Unlawful Assembly Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Plano - 13.41 mi

Unlawful Assembly Brewing Company opened in December 2017 at the Legacy Food Hall in Plano. They are located on the "3rd floor of a food hall so there are plenty of food options to sit bring upstairs and have with your beer". Visit this "super cool brewery on the top floor of Legacy". Experience and taste their "fantastic" beers such as "the Rebel Faction" and "the Blind Justice and Deviant" beers. Also, "try idol time - infused with passion fruit and pineapple". "The beer is so yummy! And the staff is incredible!" It will be "truly a fun and exciting experience!" "Unlawful Assembly is more than just an amazing name--it's the Brews, food and oh-so-much fun!"

(972) 846-4255

Four Bullets Brewery

Craft Brewery in Richardson - 17.28 mi

Four Bullets Brewery opened in May 2014 and takes its name from a Texas Hold ‘Em poker term meaning four aces. Owners and friends Andrew Smeeton and Jeff Douglas are both poker fans and former homebrewers. Drew, a native Englishman, and Jeff prefer to create handcrafted “English Ales with a Texas twist”. The brewery is Richardson’s first and fondly called “the smallest brewery in Dallas”. The brewery started with just four craft beer varieties when they opened, and now has over a dozen varieties. The owners like to say they are not in competition with big, large breweries. Instead, they wish to be known as “a neighborhood brewery catering to the Richardson area”. With tasty offerings like their popular Royal Flush Red Irish-style pale ale, all Four Bullets beers have casino or poker-themed names.

(469) 351-0511

Intrinsic Brewing

Craft Brewery in Garland - 19.68 mi

Opened on the anniversary of the repeal of prohibition on December 5, 2015, Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery hopes to help in the continuing revitalization of downtown Garland. They aim “to serve our community by delivering products of quality, creativity, flavor, and intrinsic value.” Located in a beautifully renovated building, the brewery serves up about 30 different beers, including its own creations. Some beers are from local breweries while others are products of collaborations with other breweries. Their carefully selected menu of briskets and barbecues, of course, pair well with the brews. Check out their daily specials that include Hoppy Hour every Tuesday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Wednesday night, meanwhile, is Pint Nights with $3 house beers.

(972) 272-2400

Bitter Sisters Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Addison - 20.71 mi

Bitter Sisters Brewing Company is the only production brewery in Addison. An independent, family-owned craft brewery, it takes its name from the three "type-A McHugh sisters". Baby brother and wife are part of the business, too, as are the sisters’ husbands. Together, they own Bitter Sisters, and each doing his or her part so the company can produce award-winning craft beers. This makes the brewery and the taproom a real family affair, with beers that have memorable and distinctly female names like Hissy Fit, Cat Fight, Winter Bush, Girls Quad, Bitch Slap, Knock Out, and Busy Body. The brewery started coming together when Brewmaster Matt Ehinger married one of the sisters, Courtney, and quickly realized that beer – his home-brewed beer – made everyone less “bitter”. Eventually, the idea of putting up a brewery was hatched. And as they say, “the family that brews together... has the most fun”!

(972) 479-0949

Breaking Brew Meadery

Craft Brewery in Dallas - 20.79 mi

Breaking Brew Meadery is a family-owned brew meadery and is the first mead taproom located in Dallas, Texas. It can be found "in an industrial-looking strip mall" and "it could be hard to find if you aren't watching out for the signs pointing to the meadery". This is a "great place to relax" with "great service and super nice owners too". "If you have never tried meads before, this is the place to get your first and learn more about the process and how meads got their taste". Mead is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages which is fermented from honey. There are "dry, fruity, or hoppy meads" such as the "Ginger Bear" and "Raspberry Beret". They have "light, flavorful, gluten-free" meads such as the "Comb Over" and the "Bee Sting". You can bring a growler and discount its cost on your next refill. They offer flights too.

(972) 975-2333

Bankhead Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Rowlett - 20.86 mi

Bankhead Brewing Company is the brainchild of chef Kevin Lefere and brewmaster Ryan Pyle. They were both eager to open their own brewpubs, but didn't feel equipped to operate and manage a successful brewpub on their own. A chance introduction by mutual friends in 2014 eventually blossomed into a partnership. By Spring 2016, they opened Bankhead Brewing Company. The brewery’s namesake is the old Bankhead highway. Built in 1916, the highway ran from Washington, D.C. to San Diego and spanned downtown Rowlett. The pioneering spirit that built the highway reflects the same spirit that inspired its founders to build their own brewery and restaurant. One hundred years later, the pair are serving their award-winning craft beers and delicious, fresh-from-the-wood-burning-oven food in downtown Rowlett.

(214) 440-2080

Lakewood Brewing Co

Craft Brewery in Garland - 21.45 mi

Providing locally crafted beer on East Side of Dallas, Lakewood Brewing Company is a small batch craft beer outlet that offers “tastings, tours, food trucks & live music events.” Their brewery and taproom produces high quality ales and lagers for whichever neighborhood you call home. Lakewood Brewing Co is proud to be part of a great list of independent Texas craft beer breweries. They strive to create the “highest quality, internationally inspired, local craft beers” that are full of flavor and combine the best of classic brewing techniques with unique, new ideas. They have seasonal varieties of their flagship “Temptress beer,” plus other hard-to-find beers, offered in the tap room. If you are feeling adventurous, “The Witch” is a deliciously decadent blend of stout, spice, and heat!

(972) 864-2337

Oak Highlands Brewery

Craft Brewery in Dallas - 21.64 mi

Oak Highlands Brewery is a brewery and taproom in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas that offers awesome beers at great prices. They operate a “fully automated 3-vessel, 30-barrel brewhouse” that was manufactured by Alpha Brewing Operations. They feature taproom beers alongside their year-round and seasonal options. Large glass windows allows you to look out into the brewing area. This is the most “family-friendly brewery in Dallas!” They have old-school arcade games, ping pong, air hockey, beanbag toss, crayon buckets with coloring pages on every table. With a non-alcoholic apple soda on tap next to their badass craft beer selection and Double M BBQ out front, you could bring the whole family and easily spend the afternoon here. Their place is spacious and allow outside food on the premises. At times, they have food trucks available for your convenience.

(469) 802-9455

Woodcreek Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Rockwall - 22.77 mi

Woodcreek Brewing Company is Rockwall’s first brewery – and also its oldest brewery to date. Established in 2014 and operated starting May 2015, owners Noah Cutshall and Brad Bramblett were active members of a local homebrewing group. Like most homebrewers, they started in their own garage. They eventually named their brewery in honor of their Woodcreek neighborhood in Fate, Texas. "These folks are awesome! Lots of great beers, and plenty to choose from". Also, "would also highly recommend their IPA, Bock, Vanilla Porter, and Strawberry Rhubarb beer". Finally, Noah and Brad initially applied their licenses for Longhorn Brewing Company. They decided to change the name in remembrance of where they started.

(972) 589-0048

Hemisphere Brewing Co.

Craft Brewery in Rockwall - 22.84 mi

Hemisphere Brewing Company opened in 2017 and creates “handcrafted, traditional and not-so-traditional beers” at their brewery in Rockwall. Its owners are Brandon Mullins and Ruben Garcia and both trace their friendship back to 1998, when both were playing together for a band. Both have a passion for good quality beers, and the first-time business owners eventually established the company in 2012. The road to opening the taproom was long and bumpy, but they finally opened on St. Patrick’s Day 2017. They currently have a lineup of 13 beers including the well-received Black Sacrament (an American Imperial Stout). With more beers planned for launch, the duo invites fans to join The Breakfast Club. It’s a members-only club that, among others, gets you access to private beer tastings and brewery merchandise.

(972) 722-4535

Thirsty Bro Brewing

Craft Brewery in Royse City - 23.56 mi

Husband and wife Terry and Catherine Gordon are first time commercial brewers who opened Thirsty Bro Brewing in Royse City. Calling their guests “bros and bro-ettes”, they aim to be that neighborhood taproom where everybody can say "cheers!" to one another and not be a stranger. Opened in March 2017, Thirsty Bro Brewing is the city's first brewery. The brewery uses “the finest hops, grains, and other ingredients”. For extra thirsty bros and bro-ettes, there’s a 17oz Tankards Club. Members get access to a wide variety of beers and gluten-reduced selections”. Located at the historic downtown area of the city, the brewery invites guests to order from a local restaurant or go BYOF (bring your own food).

(281) 841-7246

3 Nations Brewing Co.

Craft Brewery in Farmers Branch - 23.80 mi

3 Nations Brewing Co. Founder and brewmaster Gavin Secchi and his four partners combine ancient European brewing traditions with American innovation and ingenuity to come up with its line of craft beers. Their brewing process is “a fresh take on old world style” and launched mainstay beers American Wit and GPA, a German pale ale. Founded in 2015, they’ve since expanded the lineup to include, among others, Texas Gold, Mango Smash IPA, Bull’s Brown Ale, and Haze Wizard IPA. The brewery is celebrating new milestones with a win as Best Brewery in Dallas by the Dallas Observer, and the brewery's move in October 2019 to the Historic Downtown Carrollton (just 1.5 miles from their current location at Farmers Branch). The new facility includes a spacious taproom, patio, and a private events room. The taproom will also double up as a test market serving new brews.