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Brazos Valley Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Brenham - 29.55 mi

Located in historic downtown Brenham, Brazos Valley Brewing Company is a five-man team of craft brewery enthusiasts. The team is composed of brothers Josh and Jeremy with longtime friends Nelson, Todd, and Richard. Their philosophy is simple: “We brew what we like and (we) want to share them with you!” Jeremy and Nelson started homebrewing their own beers, and not long after, Jeremy’s brother Josh and the others were into it as well. They officially launched their first products in late 2013. Their current lineup of beers include their bestseller Mama Tried IPA, and 7 Spanish Angels, a collaboration with Independence Coffee Company. They also offer the award-winning seasonal beer Silt Brown Ale, among other seasonal offerings. There's a line of products they call their B-Sides and Rarities as well.

(979) 987-1133

Wild Bunch Brewing Co.

Craft Brewery in Georgetown - 39.31 mi

Open since 2017 and located “in the middle of nowhere”, Wild Bunch Brewery announces its presence once you see its handwritten sign. Brew master Jarle Lillemoen owns and operates Wild Bunch Brewing Company. He and Managing Member Jamie Caras both hold doctoral degrees in biochemistry, which should come in handy at the brewery. Calling his beer the “best damn beer in Texas”, Jarle only uses “high quality ingredients” in his “100% unfiltered beers”. He also uses the traditional method of brewing using an open propane flame throughout the process. He is also non-traditional in the age of state-of-the-art brewing equipment. Yet, his method yields “richer, more intense flavors and colors”. A blogger writes that Wild Bunch as of October 2019 offers seven beers served in jam jars at their taproom. Not bad for a brewery that’s designed and hand-built by Jarle himself. Finally, prior to establishing Wild Bunch, Jarle was the master distiller at Bone Spirits Distillery in Smithville.

Texas Beer Company

Craft Brewery in Taylor - 40.94 mi

Texas Beer Company is one of those success stories that really took off because of the community. Founded by J.D. Gins and Ian Davis, this Taylor-based brewery counts a gold medal win at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival for their Pecos Amber Lager among their many achievements. Both have J.D.’s ex-girlfriend to thank for J.D.’s first homebrewing kit, which prompted his passion for brewing. J.D. is the company’s brewmaster. The two friends were community organizers who met during Obama’s presidential campaign. Launched in May 2016, the brewery came to be with support from various sectors. Prior to launch, they got a leg up when Davis’ friend bought the building they’re located in. Meanwhile, the two were conducting tastings rent-free and getting valuable inputs from locals. With economic development incentives from the city council, a successful initial funding campaign, and a follow-up fund campaign for expansion, the brewery continues to benefit from the support of the community it serves.

(512) 466-6939

Tree Farm Brewing

Craft Brewery in College Station - 43.69 mi

Tree Farm Brewing takes its name from its original location: a choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm in Navasota owned by Josh’s parents and lovingly referred to as the "Tree Farm". In 2013, the brewers premiered a small batch “India Pale Ale” as their first official beer at Briarcrest Country Club. The IPA is representative of the hop-forward beers that are the brewers’ favorite, but their line-up is also set to include batches of “American Wheat, Blonde, and Pale ales.” The goal with each batch is to create a beer that is flavorful and aromatic, but also finely balanced and approachable. Whether you favor a quaffable American wheat or a bright, citrusy IPA, Tree Farm will have something to show you.

(979) 820-0535

Live Oak Brewing Co

Craft Brewery in Del Valle - 45.55 mi

Live Oak Brewing Company is a craft brewery makes “extraordinary beers” based on classic lagers and ales of Central Europe and the US. Since 1997, the company has been committed to producing delicious craft beers for the enjoyment of passionate beer drinkers of Austin, Texas, and beyond. They offer year-round beers like “Pilz, HefeWeizen, Big Bark Amber Lager, and Grodziskie,” as well as seasonals like “Primus Weizenbock, Oaktoberfest, Berliner Weisse, and Gold.” They also have limited offerings such as “Smoaktoberfest, Kleines Bier, Pre-war Pilz, Gose, IPA, and Schwarzer Rauch.” Live Oak Brewing Co employ an old-world style of brewing rarely found in America but practiced extensively throughout central Europe. They source only the best authentic ingredients, and use a time-consuming mash and secondary lagering process. The result has achieved both regional and national acclaim, but more importantly, the satisfaction of loyal beer drinkers who appreciate their beer-making efforts. Live Oak Brewing Co has been included in our list of 10 Must-Try Craft Breweries in Austin (2020). Check out the link to read more!

(512) 385-2299

Huff Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Bellville - 45.60 mi

Huff Brewing Company is located in the small town of Bellville. Opened in 2012, husband and wife Ryan and Christine Huff own and operate the small brewery with a commitment to creating excellent beers. It is located about four miles from downtown Bellville. The brewery is a first for the town since Prohibition shutdown a brewery in 1918. Among its lineup of beers are the Huffmeister and Huff’s Original Amber. Both Ryan and Christine maintain their full-time jobs and share bar tending duties. This is why the taproom is only open on Fridays. The couple didn’t initially set out to establish a taproom. Instead, the plan was to offer their creations in Houston and supply bars and restaurants in the region. Tip: Occasionally, and sometimes by appointment, they might be open on a Saturday. They don’t serve food but check their Facebook page if a food truck is scheduled.

(979) 270-1365

Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.

Craft Brewery in Bryan - 46.39 mi

Texas now has plenty of brewpubs, but when Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. (aka BWD) opened in Northgate in College Station, it was the first in College Station. In November 2013, BWD stayed ahead of the trend by opening even before Houston had its first brewpub. Just after their second anniversary in December 2015, they opened their second location in historic downtown Bryan. They closed the Northgate College Station location in mid-2018 because of rent and property taxes, but continue to operate the Bryan location. Their love for coffee made them create their first signature brew, a coffee porter named Contract Killer. Since then, they’ve added Mulligan (a German style Kolsch), Border Town (a Mexican style lager), and Hazy Lady (a New England style IPA) in their lineup of year round beers. The brewery also produces seasonal beers. Visitors can also check out the taproom for one-off specials. With a 20 bbl Brewhouse system, they are gearing up to supply the Brazos Valley area.

(979) 704-6191

Southern Heights Brewing Co

Craft Brewery in Austin - 46.40 mi

Southern Heights Brewing Company is a colorful craft brewery owned by by Austin Russell and Chris Rich. They have a large tap room, offering a variety of house-brewed beer on tap and free wifi! The brewery is an expansive 7500 square feet and is dog-friendly, with plans for an outdoor patio. They have a chalkboard menu of beer, light colored wooden tables, and a wall of fermenters and brewing equipment. They brew their own craft beer and have several on tap available in flights or pints. They have a wonderful selection of IPA's which is probably the biggest in Austin, as well as a great selection of light beers and delicious dark beers. Regardless of the type of beer you like, you will find one of their beers interesting!

(512) 358-4350

Hi Sign Brewing

Craft Brewery in Austin - 46.71 mi

Hi Sign Brewing takes its name from Hi Sign Road in Lincoln, Montana. The name stuck because Marine Corps veteran Mark Phillippe, the brewery’s founder, spent time with his Dad in a little cabin off Hi Sign Road. It was there that he developed his love for craft beers. After his military stint, Mark found himself searching for his next path. Two mentors, both also in the beverage industry, convinced him to pursue his dream of building his own brewery. The brewery opened in 2017 with Andrew Shelton as head brewer. Andrew brings an extensive brewing background including stints at Texas and Florida breweries. Located in a 6,600 square feet warehouse and situated in a one-acre lot, the airy taproom has ample space for special events. While at the brewery, try the blond ale with “the perfect subtle amount of blueberry” Violet the Blueberry Blonde (5.1% ABV). It’s their bestseller. Hi Sign Brewing has been included in our list of 10 Must-Try Craft Breweries in Austin (2020). Check out the link to read more!

(512) 382-5264

Meridian Hive

Craft Brewery in Austin - 47.06 mi

Meridian Hive is built on a team of passionate and dedicated people who: Celebrate color, flavor, individuality and diversity. Their thing is HONEY. They create delicious alcoholic beverages from PURE HONEY and REAL FRUIT, with HIGH QUALITY, ALL-NATURAL, straight-from-the-earth ingredients. They go against the grain to create something decidedly different, exist to serve friends, family, neighbors, and community and aim to share products that are easy to buy, easy to drink, and easy to love.

(512) 645-9368

Friends and Allies Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Austin - 47.86 mi

Friends and Allies Brewing Company founders Ben Sabin and Devin Ponds are “industry professionals”. The homebrewing enthusiasts bonded over their passion but charted different paths. Ponds moved to California and Sabin remaining in Austin. Both worked in the craft beer industry. Their passion eventually brought them back together in Austin and they hired Nathan Crane as head brewer for their new brewery. The company’s name is the Hasinais meaning for the word “Tejas” (or, “Texas”), which refers to a friend or ally. It reflects the company’s aim to be deeply rooted in Austin’s community. With a focus on “West Coast techniques”, the brewery “produces uniquely Texas beers steeped in West Coast brewing techniques”. Even their logo reflects this “dual state” and shows a wolf and a bear. Their current lineup consists of four core beers.

(512) 765-5240

Central Machine Works Brewery

Craft Brewery in Austin - 48.12 mi

Located in East Austin, Central Machine Works Brewery features a beer garden with family-friendly areas, food trucks, and a stage for live music. This East Austin brewery and beer hall got its name from the former tenant of the preserved industrial space, the “Central Machine Works” shop. The brewery came about after a group of Austinites fell in love with the space. Central Machine Works Brewery offers a wide range of beers from “American lagers, ales, and IPAs,” as well as some international styles like “kolsch, pilsners and English brown ales.” They also have seasonal beers and guest taps. They have a taproom that has a full bar and all of the drinks they offer are available on-site and for limited distribution.

(512) 385-3287

Batch – Craft Beer & Kolaches

Craft Brewery in Austin - 48.49 mi

Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches started in 2017 as a family-owned and operated kolache bakery, taproom, and retail craft beer shop. Founders and brothers Noah and Josh Lit introduced Austinites to their preference of downing their kolaches with their favorite beers. Batch's beer selection came from local craft breweries and European breweries. In addition, they also had cans and bottles from many breweries, and coffee for non-beer drinkers. After a couple of years just serving other breweries’ beers with their kolaches, the brothers collaborated with John Snyder and Heath Shuford. Together, they launched a 2019 Kickstarter campaign to start their own brewery. Batch has since released their first batch for their 2^nd year anniversary celebration in August 2019 – a “saison aged in Cabernet barrels with pink peppercorns, Texas wildflower honey, and dandelion”. They also sold Batch Bottle Club, Elite Brewery, and Beer for Life memberships, which ended in October 2019.

(512) 401-3025

Oddwood Ales

Craft Brewery in Austin - 48.62 mi

Oddwood Ales is a small brewery and pub in East Austin that specialize on making American style wild ales, lagers and hoppy pale ales but also aim to fill the tap wall with the best representations of many beer types. They also have wine and food menu such as small thin crust bar pizza and other Italian fare. To complement this, they pulled together a list of Italian wines with the help from “Alex Bell of Aviary Wine & Kitchen.” Their space was designed as a cozy neighborhood pub. The place has ample parking options, large indoor seating with lots of fun video and arcade games. They also offer a fabulous happy hour where beers are $2 off and pizzas are $5.

(512) 220-0612

Blue Owl Brewing

Craft Brewery in Austin - 49.04 mi

Blue Owl Brewing specializes in sour beers. That means this is the place to go to in East Austin if you like sour beers. The beers range from “mildly sour to puckering after every sip” sour. Owner Suzy Shaffer says she has had taproom customers “who don’t like beer (and) we’ve been able to convert people (to drinking their beers)”. Co-owner Jeff Young says their “refreshing, light beers” are perfect for Austin’s warm weather. Their taproom opened in 2015. The pastel furniture and décor is a perfect backdrop to the sour beers they serve. They have three year-round products – Little Boss, Spirit Animal, and Professor Black – plus a selection of seasonal offerings. Their canned releases are found “in select cities throughout Texas and California”, with some limited seasonal bottles released from time to time. Blue Owl Brewing has been included in our list of 10 Must-Try Craft Breweries in Austin (2020). Check out the link to read more!

(512) 593-1262

Granger City Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Granger - 49.06 mi

Granger City Brewing Company is the city’s first brewery. Established in 2015, it’s a “labor of love” for its owners Peter and Elle Maurisak. They describe their brewery and taproom as “boutique style”, meaning they intentionally keep it “small and selective” for now. According to its owners, the brewery has been “a labor of love” which included suffering through three Texas summers without air-conditioning. Besides the in-house brews, the taproom also serves a rotating selection of beers and ciders from other breweries. Open from Friday to Sunday, the brewery is known for its excellent pizza, which uses spent grains and beer wort. They are actually also open on Thursdays but serve only their pizzas (no alcohol). Tips for visiting: Accepts cash only (there’s an ATM onsite). The kitchen closes an hour before published closing hours.

(512) 717-1859

Bluebonnet Beer Company

Craft Brewery in Round Rock - 49.36 mi

Bluebonnet Beer Company is a family-run brewery in Round Rock. The owners are husband and wife David and Clare Hulama. David holds a degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin. He acquired his brewing skills from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling in London, and at University of California at Davis. Clare, meanwhile, is a sales and marketing veteran of over twenty years. The brewery and taproom they established in 2013 is a dream business nearly ten years in the making. On weekends, the children might even be at the taproom helping their parents. The brewery has four core beers year round, with fifteen seasonal beers available. The brewery also has the “very limited distribution” Immortal Ten Series. Available only in Round Rock, these beers are dedicated to the ten Round Rock students and staff of Baylor University who lost their lives in a tragic 1927 accident.

(512) 774-4258

Quickie Pickie Cesar Chavez

Craft Brewery in Austin - 49.37 mi

Quickie Pickie Cesar Chavez is “your go-to place” where you can eat, drink, grab a take away and shop. A "neighborhood institution for more than 2.5 years," has been newly updated to match the changes of Cesar Chavez through the years. This part-convenience grocery, part-café, part-beer joint can cater to anyone and everyone “morning, noon and night.” Quickie Pickie offers a “perfect East Austin vibe” along with a “great wine and beer selection.” Whatever the reason for every visit, Quickie Pickie got you covered: “fast when you’re in a hurry and chill when you want to hang out.”

(512) 992-1357

Lazarus Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Austin - 49.39 mi

Everything you need to share life with friends are here at Lazarus Brewing Company. They are open all day long, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday. This East Side taproom has a “solid selection of local craft beer,” plenty of bar seating, and a shady patio for you and your dog to sip a beer on and be admired by everyone walking by. Plus, they have 30 spaces of parking. Lazarus Brewing Company roast their own coffee, and offer a full espresso bar. They also got a “great wine menu, with a full commercial kitchen” dishing out some of the best street Mex you've ever tasted. They make the best tacos with a layer of cheese melted right onto the tortilla. If you’re in the mood for something else, they have also have a few solid sandwiches and other options.

(512) 394-7620

Zilker Brewing Co

Craft Brewery in Austin - 49.55 mi

Clark brothers Patrick and Forrest and their best friend from high school Marco Rodriguez started brewing in 2008. After winning numerous awards in brewing competitions, the three decided to dive in and open “the brewery of their dreams”. They eventually quit their jobs and pooled their savings, and with help from outside inventors, opened in April 2015. Many breweries usually locate themselves in industrial parks on the outskirts of town. Zilker Brewing Company, meanwhile, is on East 6^th, which makes it an ideal urban craft brewery and taproom in “the heart of East Austin”. They currently have a lineup of four "mainstays" and about 15 seasonal brews. To sample their delicious beers, proceed to the brewery's “sleek and industrial” taproom. The designers meant it as a place to bring the community together. Zilker Brewing Co has been included in our list of 10 Must-Try Craft Breweries in Austin (2020). Check out the link to read more!