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Islla St. Brewing

Craft Brewery in Denison - 5.07 mi

Islla St. brewing creates “innovative and culturally rich small batch craft beer.” They are producing some of the very best micro craft beers, nothing like you will find anywhere else! They bring in ingredients that elevate and highlight each batch. Where else can you find “Strawberry or Pineapple Empanada IPAs” or one brewed with real pink Concha pan dulce? They also use garnishes with some that really stimulate the palate. Islla St. Brewing draw flavors and influence from unique fruits and spices tied to their “culture, history and contemporary influences.” It is their hope to impact the craft beer industry and bridge a cultural gap through a deeper and richer experience of flavor intended to inspire curiosity.

(903) 464-0030

Ranger Creek Brewery & Distilling

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 6.49 mi

Ranger Creek Brewery & Distilling is San Antonio's award-winning brewery and distillery that produces “handcrafted beer and bourbon one batch at a time.” They age their beers in the same barrels they age their spirits in, and even distill beers down to spirits, which really highlights the relationship between the two arts. Their tasting room is a great way to experience their beer, whiskey, and unique beer cocktails. They have a simple, rotating menu that always has “something new and exciting” on it, including a few food options. Throughout the years, Ranger Creek has definitely helped the craft brew culture in their area of Texas. They have won numerous awards for beers including their “unique and delicious pecan-smoked doppelbock.” They set a benchmark for other breweries to aspire to and helping the seventh largest state in America make a name for itself in the brewing industry.

(210) 339-2282

5 Stones Artisan Brewery

Craft Brewery in New Braunfels - 11.45 mi

5 Stones Artisan Brewery was founded in 2012 by Seth Weatherly. Currently based in New Braunfels, 2017 was a big year for 5 Stones. Starting out as a hobby homebrewer until the company’s founding, Seth now works with Garrett Crowell, a former head brewer at another company. Seth also moved the brewery to its present-day 19-acre location from its previous 1200 square feet space in a Cibolo industrial park. With his first brew, the award-winning Aloha Piña, and dozens of other handcrafted recipes, the company continues to brew seasonal artisan beers at the new location. The place is “a little hidden… with abundant outdoor seating and space for dogs to play and kids to run”. Complementing the indoor setup is an outdoor seating area. It's a “beautiful and relaxing atmosphere” with fire pits, food trucks on occasion, and live music. In case you’re wondering, “5 Stones” refers to the little-known bible trivia that David carefully chose 5 stones to beat Goliath.

(210) 627-4402

Weathered Souls Brewing Co

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 12.00 mi

You will "LOVE" Weathered Souls Brewing Co. And, "even if you're not feeling beer at the moment, you can now head over for lunch or dinner without worrying about driving all the easy to the Missions, limited hours, possible sell-out". "The brisket nachos" can become your "favorite - HUGE, shareable size, with sufficient toppings to last for all the chips". You will also "love the bbq-stuffed avocado too". "The hazy IPAs are killer, and the stouts are thick viscous things of beauty". Also, "keep an eye on the socials for special tappings and releases, often on Thursdays". "The South BBQ (seriously THE BEST smoked beast in San Antonio) too over Weathered Souls kitchen, and it's a total game changer!"

(210) 313-8796

Guadalupe Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Canyon Lake - 12.16 mi

Guadalupe Brewing Company uses honey as a key ingredient in several of their craft beers. Concern for the honeybee population, therefore, is just one of the many passions by its owners. To this end, the company contributes a portion of the proceeds from the sales of their flagship Texas Honey Ale to support Texas A&M University’s bee research program. The brewery opened its doors in 2012. Owners Keith and Anna Kilker focus on “full-flavored, well-balanced, and approachable” beers using only natural ingredients. Their lineup of award-winning beers includes the Pumpkin Style Texas Honey Ale and their Belgian Style Tripel. Both are medal winners at the U.S. Open Beer Championships, among other creations. Interestingly, head brewer Keith was not your typical experienced homebrewer. He had never brewed beer before. Instead, he studied brewing science at the Siebel Institute just prior to opening his dream brewery.

(512) 878-9214

Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 13.53 mi

Experience the culinary excellence at Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery in San Antonio, Texas. Indulge in a curated, seasonally changing menu inspired by Chef Balfour's Galveston upbringing and southern cuisine. Discover a wide selection of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including vegan and gluten-free options. Start with favorites like deviled eggs and chicken cracklings. Dive into flavorful entrees like the Galveston Bay spicy gulf shrimp boil and Texas Gulf crab and avocado omelet. Don't miss their daily happy hour from 3-5pm, featuring $1 pressure fried wings and fried biscuits, and $2 off beverages. Nothing could be more perfect than chicken and waffles and Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery serves some of the best! Read more about them and others in Kim's 8 Places for the freshest chicken and waffles in Houston.

(210) 455-5701

Elsewhere – Garden Bar & Kitchen

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 13.76 mi

Elsewhere - Garden Bar & Kitchen is a laid-back spot for diners who wish to bring their pets and kids while enjoying a quick bite. Their bar is fully stocked with over 30 beers and 27 craft beers on tap as well as choice wines, seltzers, and cocktails. Their menu is ever-changing but you can expect fresh ingredients to be used with every dish. Their patty and mushroom melts are comforting bites that go well with their garden's comfortable atmosphere.

(210) 446-9303

Black Laboratory Brewing

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 13.87 mi

Tim Castaneda and Jeff Weihe, the two “mad scientists” behind Black Laboratory Brewing, first met at work. With their backgrounds in microbiology and biochemistry, respectively, Tim and Jeff have been applying their scientific backgrounds in the science and art of homebrewed craft beers since 2015. The division of labor is scientific, too. Jeff works on stuff like water pH, while Tim keeps an eye on yeast cultivation. Mox the mascot joins the two scientists in the endeavor and takes center stage as the brewery’s logo image. Tim and Jeff jumped from scientists/home-brewer to brewer/businessmen with help from “Break Fast & Launch”, a San Antonio startup incubator. With a solid business plan in hand, they’re set to open their taproom at East Houston’s new Hackberry Market in late 2019. Meanwhile, they have been busy with paperwork, construction, and keeping their fans abuzz with appearances at events.

Alamo Beer Company

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 13.87 mi

The Alamo Beer Company is proud to carry the name of its namesake. Proudly delivering the only locally made beer that carries the name, the craft brewery is located a half mile from the actual site in East Downtown San Antonio. It uses “age-old methods” to brew seven signature beers including the ALAMO Golden Ale, ALAMO Pilsner, ALAMO German Style Pale Ale, ALAMO Amber Lager and ALAMO India Pale Ale, and currently four seasonal selections. The brewery’s beer production began in December 2014. Its Beer Garden and Beer Hall opened the following year in March. They have free tours on Thursdays at 6:00pm and Saturdays at 1:00pm. (No reservations required.) In 2019, fans of the brewing company can enjoy its bold new look for the brewery's family of beers. Each can tells a story of San Antonio, The Alamo, or the brewery’s “fiercely independent” Texas spirit.

(210) 872-5589

Roadmap Brewing Co

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 14.02 mi

Providing quality, independent beer to the neighbors in the San Antonio area, Roadmap Brewing Company focus on “fresh flavors from fresh ingredients,” enjoyed in a family atmosphere. It all started when Hannah and Dustin Baker received a home brewing kit as wedding gift. Like many craft brewers before, the beer dustin was brewing in the garage wasn't enough to meet demand. With a help from his dad, the dream of opening a brewery quickly became a reality in September 2018. Today, Roadmap Brewing Company offers a wide range of beer styles, and a lot of cool flavors. All beers on tap are brewed in-house on their 7 barrel system. There's plenty of room in their 8,000 square foot tap room for large groups. Corn hole, giant jenga and other board games are there for guests to enjoy while they sip on beer.

(210) 254-9962

New Braunfels Brewing

Craft Brewery in New Braunfels - 14.57 mi

New Braunfels Brewing was founded in early 2011 by the Meyer family. They are brewing locally hand-crafted beer “inspired by old-world German recipes” with a Texan disregard for the rules. They goes beyond traditional beer styles and brews what they like, using unique ingredients, unique recipes and a fierce ingenuity. All of the beer they offer is dry with a balanced acidity. Their base beers are “Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen Weizenbock and Oktoberfest.” Their medium is grains, hops, fruit, spices and their local blend of wild yeast and bacteria. They also barrel-age and secondarily ferment these releases to create unique and new beers. They got a bar at the brewery with 8 taps and a stool for you to enjoy them all. What goes in the beer they make is as much local wheat, local water and local passion as they can get their hands on.

(830) 626-2739

Faust Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in New Braunfels - 14.64 mi

Faust Brewing Company opened in 1998 in New Braunfels. Initially intended as a full bar and dining outlet housed within the historic Faust Hotel, the brewery expanded its operations in 2016 and now includes a separate brewpub. The new brewpub is just about a block away from the hotel. New Braunfels is a town rich in German heritage, and both the hotel and the brewery honor the past and the German tradition of beer making. The hotel and brewery is named after Walter Faust Sr., who spearheaded the initial development of the hotel. Opened just before The Great Depression, Faust’s determination also helped keep the hotel open during the difficult period. Today, the brewery creates a selection of year-round beers, seasonal varieties, and small batch creations. They also serve wine and a variety of local guest beers on tap.

(830) 625-7791

Viva Brewery

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 14.81 mi

Viva Brewery is founded by Michael Johnson and Bobby Jones. They began brewing beer in Johnson's garage in 2018. With a mission of producing high quality yet approachable craft beer for celebrations big and small. "This IS the beer you have been looking for". It is "clean and fresh" with "simple ingredients done right". It's "good beer from good people!" "A very smooth beer and no strong after-taste". Check out their social media page for more updates and information about their products. "Wherever you are, take time to raise a glass and celebrate all the good things in life". You will surely "loved it!!"

Freetail Brewing Co. Tap Room

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 15.32 mi

"Checkout this brewery that is off the beaten path in San Antonio, if you’re looking for good atmosphere and tasty brews you’ll find it here at Freetail". You will have a "great experience at Freetail Brewing Co. Tap Room". Considered as "one of the better-organized breweries in San Antonio with some pretty tasty beers!" This place has an "awesome selection of beers". There is also a "food truck out front for snacks". And, their "restrooms are nice and clean". Plus, "staff is friendly and helpful". You will also noticed that "a beer flight is responsibly priced". Their "tours are always available and happened pretty frequently". Finally, "the beer is certainly pleasant, but a visit to the taproom is more about the engagement with the people behind the beer".

(210) 625-6000

Blue Star Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 15.57 mi

Owners Joey and Magdalena Villareal started Blue Star Brewing Company in 1996. Joey’s first venture was his eponymous “Joey’s” in 1988. However, a trip to a brewpub in Ohio in 1988 piqued his interest in craft beers. With a new mission, the couple eventually established Blue Star Brewing. The craft brewery and restaurant today is a hub of activity, with "locals and hundreds of thousands of visitors each year". Situated at one end of the historic Mission Reach, this premier brewery and restaurant serves a wide variety of craft beers and beer-based cocktails. The restaurant, meanwhile, has an extensive menu that uses only fresh, local ingredients. Undoubtedly, the Blue Star Brewing Company is on track to make history. Blue Star Brewing has a several ongoing events such as Jazz Nights every Tuesday. On these nights, they feature local musicians playing big band jazz.

(210) 212-5506

La Funke Brewing

Craft Brewery in Bulverde - 15.60 mi

LaFunke Brewing was founded by “Steve LaFlam and Jen Bunke,” a husband and wife team that love craft beer as much as they love each other. It is the fulfillment of their dream to bring people together in the shared enjoyment of craft beer. For Steve and Jen, it’s all about “Brewthenticity,” brewing beer authentically and creating an environment where every person can be themselves. They are passionate about making beer that you want to drink, not making the trendy beer of the day. Their beer offerings are created based on your tastes and preferences and they thrive on the feedback of others to make the best beer possible.

Kunstler Brewing

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 15.99 mi

Kunstler Brewing is San Antonio’s premier downtown brewery restaurant & sports bar that brings a variety of handcrafted beers to the craft brewing community in San Antonio. It is the “first artisanal craft brewpub with a fusion of German & Texan fare,” while re-inventing old beer styles into flavorful and innovative works of craft beer artistry. All the beers they offer are designed and brewed by “Head Brewer and Owner Vera Deckard.” At Kunstler Brewing, you’ll find stouts, ales, IPAs, ciders, and more on tap. They also serves delicious food and provides a family friendly neighborhood location in which to enjoy both. They have a large selection of charcuterie and cheese plates, baked goods and ever changing specials that goes perfectly with their handcrafted beer!

(210) 688-4519

Dorcol Distilling and Brewing Co.

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 16.06 mi

Dorcol Distilling and Brewing Co. is "one of the hidden gems of San Antonio" and "the location and venue are stellar". They produce "great craft beers and spirits". Their "Kinsman Rakia and HighWheel beers" are "top-quality". Their location is "off-the-beaten-path" but it is still a "great place to go". They are "close to the tracks" but you will find it "serene in an old-time way". The distillery is "welcoming and casual" and they have "friendly staff" that is "serving phenomenal cocktails with fresh, first-rate, unadulterated mixers". When you are "in the neighborhood" and "traveling down S. Flores", you can "stop by Dorćol". It is a "great spot to grab a cocktail and chill out" or drink a "brandy made in house" that "is smooth and leaves you wanting more".

(210) 229-0607

Busted Sandal Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 16.27 mi

Busted Sandal Brewing Company, like many craft breweries, started out as a dream venture for its founders. In 2001, two friends were drinking beers and discussing “what-ifs”. It took these same friends over a decade to build what they had initially discussed back in 2001. Finally open in 2013, the brewery is named after an actual busted sandal the same two friends found at the parking lot of the place where they had just been drinking and discussing their dreams. To them, the sandal represented a good life lived. That is exactly the kind of beers they want to create – beers that creates fun, fond memories. Check out their website for locations where you can find Busted Sandal beers on draft and in cans.

(210) 872-1486

Freetail Brewing Co. Brewpub

Craft Brewery in San Antonio - 16.65 mi

"The beer at Freetail Brewing Co. Brewpub is AMAZING but you can still have a great time with just a glass of tea and some of their incredible kitchen creations". And, they have a "huge beer selection". "Seriously, whatever your style of choice, they have something to scratch that itch". Also, "the food is quite good". There are "some bar standards with a twist, like queso with brisket, and some less common options like beer cheese soup". "Also, their pizza is amazing as well. The Greek pizza doesn't look appetizing because they put the gyro meat flat on the crust, but the flavor is there for sure". For "excellent service, great craft beer and phenomenal pizza", you will not regret stopping "by here to relax and have a beer". It has "great atmosphere" plus, "family friendly, tons of screens for whatever sport you prefer". And, "you must try their Belgian Tripel!"