Texas Breweries

Alamo Beer Company’s name is a callout to the former Lone Star Brewing Company, which began production in 1884 in San Antonio and remained one of the state’s most popular breweries through the implementation of Prohibition. The brewery was opened in 2014 by Eugene Simor, whose brewing legacy in the region dates back to the mid-1990s. Popular brews include its Alamo-label Golden Ale, Amber Lager, German Pale Ale, Pilsner, IPA, and Belgian-style White. The brewery’s beer hall offers a large-screen television and a variety of games, including outdoor cornhole setups on its patio. Live music performances are offered periodically, and Beer, Bacon, and Bingo events are hosted each Thursday.

202 Lamar, San Antonio, TX 78202, Phone: 210-872-5589

3 Nations Brewing Company was founded in 2015 on principles emphasizing traditional German, Belgian, and English brewing styles infused with American innovation and creativity. The Farmers Branch brewery follows a methodical spice-to-hops ratio in all of its brews to create bold aromas and unique flavor-forward ales and lagers. Flagship brews include the brewery’s Mango Smash IPA, Texas Gold Blonde Ale, Haze Wizard New England-style IPA, Royal Blood Orange Wit, and GPA German Pale Ale. Its taproom is open Thursdays through Sundays and presents a variety of public special events, including rock-and-roll trivia nights, pet-friendly yappy hour events, and movie and music date nights in the park at Farmers Branch Historical Park.

2405 Squire Pl #200, Farmers Branch, TX 75234, Phone: 214-642-5055

5 Stones Artisan Brewery brews unique craft beers with a focus on recipes including natural spices, herbs, and produce. The family-oriented brewery is part of the Texas Beer Trail and offers a variety of taps at its public taproom, including its year-round House Farmhouse Ale, Frederick Berg Ale, Shepherd Boy Pale Ale, Manmosa Wheat Ale, and Snipe Hunter Stout. Seasonal brews include its Aloha Piña pineapple and jalapeño-spiced blonde ale, its strawberry and vanilla-flavored Norma Jean, and its Flower Child Amber Ale, which features chamomile and lemon zest notes. Barrel-aged and small-batch brews are also available periodically.

11335 FM1863, New Braunfels, TX 78132, Phone: 210-380-8215

Austin Beerworks is a can-distribution brewery offering a wide variety of ale and lager styles. The brewery’s taproom offers an exclusive chance to taste its brews on tap, located within its production facility, offering views of ongoing production efforts. Four beers are brewed year-round, including the brewery’s Peacemaker Ale, Pearl Snap German-style Pilsner, Flavor Country Hoppy Pale Ale, and Fire Eagle American IPA. Seasonal brews emphasize European brewing styles such as Kristallweizens, Helles lagers, and Belgian styles, while a seasonal IPA series showcases styles from both American coasts. Onsite exclusive brews are also offered, including unique fruit-focused Berliner Weisse styles. Brewery merchandise is available on site at the taproom, which also offers guided tours of the brewery’s operations.

3001 Industrial Terrace, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: 512-821-2494

B-52 Brewing Company’s motto is “too good to ignore,” both an assertion of its unforgettable ales and a reminder to its staff to keep pushing the limits to produce unique, memorable brews. The brewery, which was opened by brothers Brent and Chad Daniel, was named as the state’s best new brewery in 2014. Its seven-acre Conroe taproom offers space for outdoor games such as ping-pong and horseshoes and is a family-friendly and pet-friendly facility. Standard and limited-release brews are tapped, including barrel-aged releases. Popular beers include the brewery’s Wheat IPA, Saison and Berliner Hops, Breakfast Stout, and a tart saison series emphasizing fruit flavors.

2470 Milroy Ln, Conroe, TX 77304, Phone: 936-447-4677

Cedar Creek Brewery was founded by Cindy and Jim Elliott in 2012 as a partnership with brewmaster Damon Lewis. The brewery is an award-winning brewery, having received national recognition for its gold medal at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival for its Belgian-style Dubbel. Its production brewery is located within Seven Points’ historic Plowboys Club building and offers a family-friendly and pet-friendly public taproom and biergarten that serves as a community gathering place, tapping beers and serving wines four days a week. Year-round offerings include the brewery’s Lawn Ranger Cream Ale, Dankosaurus IPA, Patio Pounder Pale Lager, and Oat ‘N About Oatmeal Stout, while seasonal beers include its Clover Kicker Saison, Oktoberfest Marzen, and Fisticuffs English Barleywine. The brewery’s Plowboys Cafe serves a variety of American pub fare, including craft burgers, sandwiches, bar appetizers, and shareable plates.

336 E Cedar Creek Pkwy, Seven Points, TX 75143, Phone: 903-432-2337