Craft Breweries in Texas for Hungry Texan Beer Hounds

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Craft Breweries in Texas

Texas is home to some of the best craft breweries in the country. This is because it’s one of the biggest melting-pots when it comes to years of beer-making tradition and downright Southern love for all things brewed. 

And since October is just right around the corner, we’re expecting beerhounds out there to be flexing those beer bellies. And what brew-filled night isn’t complete with some great food to match. That’s why we at TexasRealFood have searched far and wide to bring your breweries with fresh brews on tap and some pretty great food picks that will lift your beer experience to a whole new level.

Texas Craft Breweries To Check Out

Austin Beerworks

Austin Beerworks is known for its creative and delicious beers. The food menu features pretzels (how long do pretzels last?), wings, and fresh oysters on ice that pair perfectly with your desired brew.

Austin Beerworks, Austin, TX

A must-try is their Sun Shovel Wheat Beer that is a part of six of their core beers that you can try year-round.

3001 Industrial Ter, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 821-2494 

Blue Owl Brewing

Blue Owl Brewing specializes in sour styles of beer, and they offer a rotating selections of food trucks on site so there’s variety for both your preferred brews and food.

Blue Owl Brewing, Austin TX

2400 E Cesar Chavez, St #300, Austin TX 78702
(512) 593-1262

Deep Ellum Brewing Co.

The Deep Ellum Brewing Co. is one of the most popular in the state because of their lip-smackingly good brews. The food menu features burgers, sandwiches, and other pub-appropriate food that pairs perfectly with their beers.

Deep Ellum Brewing Co., Dallas, TX

If you ever get to visit or shelves get stocked up near your by brews from this Deep Ellum brewery, be sure to try their Deep Ellum IPA.

2823 St Louis St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 888-3322

Family Business Beer Company

The Family Business Beer Company, owned and operated by Jensen Ackles and his family, goes beyond beer drinking and offers a whole experience.

Family Business Beer Company, Dripping Springs, TX

Located on expansive grounds, you’ll find that this brewery offers fun and relaxation for the whole family with live music, fresh brews, and shaded areas to relax in.

19510 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 829-4202

Four Corners Brewing Co.

The Four Corners Brewing Co. is known for its award-winning beers and its locally sourced ingredients. The food menu features Texas-style BBQ, burgers, and other hearty dishes that pair perfectly with their beers.

Four Corners Brewing Co., Dallas, TX

1311 S Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75215
Contact them through here.

Project Halo Brewing

The Project Halo brewery in Fulshear, just outside of Houston, Texas, brings big flavors with their small-batch artisanal brews. Their brewery also has a food truck that parks there so you can get your grub on while enjoying their brews.

Project Halo Brewing, Fulshear, TX

6520 Farm to Market 359 Suite 500, Fulshear, TX 77441
(281) 533-4071

Independence Brewing Co.

The Independence Brewing Co. is known for its wide selection of beers, including some that are only available at the taproom. The food menu features shareable dishes like wings and pretzels that pair perfectly with their brews.

Independence Brewing Co., Austin,TX

3913 Todd Lane Suite, #607, Austin,TX 78744
(512) 707-0099

Jester King Brewery

The Jester King Brewery is unlike any other because of its farmhouse style beers that are right at home in the Lone Star State. The brewery is located on a working farm, and the menus feature seasonal dishes that use ingredients sourced from the surrounding land.

Jester King Brewery, Austin, TX

13187 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736
(512) 900-9079

Karbach Brewing Co.

Karbach Brewing Co. specializes in german-style beers that are enjoyed by both beer-lovers and occasional taproom visitors alike. They have an in-house restaurant that serves great pub favorites at their biergarten.

Karbach Brewing Co., Houston, TX

2032 Karbach Street, Houston, TX 77092
(713) 680-2739

Lakewood Brewing Company

Known for small-batch high-quality brews, The Lakewood Brewing Co. utilizes old-world and revolutionary brewing techniques. If you ever get to visit, you’ll find a food truck parked right outside their taproom. Great beer-food pairings await!

Lakewood Brewing Company, Garland, TX

2302 Executive Dr, Garland, TX 75041
(972) 864-2337

Live Oak Brewing Company

Using the old-world method of brewing, the Live Oak Brewing Co. employs methods used back in Central Europe. Producing craft beers since 1997, you’re sure to enjoy year-round staples like their Pilz, Heifeweizen, or their Big Bark Amber Lager. A food truck is also parked in the grounds of the brewery that serves German comfort food - perfect for that beer adventure you’ve been dreaming of.

Live Oak Brewing Company, Del Valle, TX

1615 Crozier Lane, Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 385-2299

Martin House Brewing Company

Established back in 2012, the Martin House Brewing Co. is known as one of the staples of the Texas craft beer movement. Their taproom features year-round and limited-run brews paired with great weekly food picks.

Martin House Brewing Company, Fort Worth, TX

220 S. Sylvania Ave., Suite 209, Fort Worth, TX 76111
(817) 222-0177

New Braunfels Brewing

New Braunfels Brewing is known for their German-styled brews. Their tasting room is open from Thursdays through Sundays and they have an in-house local pizza joint that goes perfect with both their seasonal and year-round craft brews.

New Braunfels Brewing, New Braunfels, TX

180 W Mill St., St #100, New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 626-2739

More Texas Craft Breweries For Beer Hounds

No Label Brewing Co.

With over five core and thirty rotational brews, the award-winning No Label Brewing Co. has something for even the most discerning beer drinker out there. If ever you get to visit their taproom, they have events set up at their plant in Katy with different food stalls and live music.

No Label Brewing Co., Katy, TX

5351 1st St, Katy, TX 77493
(281) 693-7545

Oasis Texas Brewing Company

The Oasis Texas Brewing Company is known for its beautiful location overlooking Lake Travis where you can enjoy flowing taps of lip-smackingly good beers, good food, and great views. The menu features a variety of in-house pub favorites that pair well with their wide selection of beers.

Oasis Texas Brewing Company, Austin, TX

6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732
(512) 284-9407

Peticolas Brewing Company

The Peticolas Brewing Company is an award-winning craft beer brewery that offers a variety of beers. If you’re up for a beer tour of taproom classics as well as exciting limited-release brews, you’re in for a treat and everything topped off with great beer-food pairings at the food truck parked right outside of their brewery.

Peticolas Brewing Company, Dallas, TX

1301 Pace St, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 234-7600

Real Ale Brewing Company

If you’re out and about in the Texas Hill Country and looking for a great place to chill after a full day out enjoying the Texas wine country, Real Ale Brewing Co. is worth the visit. The taproom features a food truck, so you can get your grub on while enjoying their brews.

Real Ale Brewing Company, Blanco, TX

231 San Caba Ct, Blanco, TX 78606
(830) 833-2534

Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Considered as one of the oldest craft breweries in Texas, Saint Arnold Brewing Co. will surely impress you with the quality of their brews and the years of experience that is reflective of their lip-smackingly good beers.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Houston, TX

2000 Lyons Ave., Houston, TX 77020
(713) 686-9494 

Save the World Brewing Co.

Save the World Brewing Co. is known for its Belgian style beers and its commitment to the marriage of the love for beer and giving back. Coming into this brewery, you’ll find a fully stocked tasting room and a menu that offers different kinds of beer-matched snacks.

Save the World Brewing Co., Marble Falls, TX

1510 Resource Parkway, Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 637-7654

Shiner Beer

Established and brewing since 1909, the Shiner Beer is best known for its flagship beer the Shiner Bock. The Brewery offers pre-booked tours and events like their Shiner Fall Festival which offers food trucks side-by-side with other attractions that the whole family can enjoy.

Shiner Beer, Shiner, TX

603 E Brewery St, Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3852

Southern Star Brewing Company 

Southern Star Brewing is known for its small batch, handcrafted beers. This brewery sits on a sprawling 13-acres of woodland that is accentuated with a custom built facility, outdoor Biergarten, and food events that will satisfy the most rabid of beer-induced food cravings.

Southern Star Brewing Company, Conroe, TX

3525 N Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77303
(936) 441-2739

Texas Beer Company

Located at their brewery and tap house in the McCrory-Timmerman building along Taylor’s main street, Texas Beer Company has a good variety of beers on tap.

Texas Beer Company, Taylor, TX

You can book tours at their breweries or watch out for any events where they serve up some good beer grub.

1331 W 2nd St, Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 466-6939

Zilker Brewing Company 

The Zilker Brewing Company’s brewery and taproom is nestled right in the heart of East Austin and it’s pretty easy to get to if you’re in the mood for some brews that are made with years of passion and experience for craft beer.

Zilker Brewing Company, Austin, TX

Their taproom also serves spicy wings from Spicy Boys Chicken - a great complement to their lip-smackingly good brews.

1701 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 765-4946

With so many great options, it can be hard to know where to start. That's why we've put together this list of craft breweries in Texas that are perfect for beer lovers looking for great brews and food. And with a handful of Oktoberfest events in Texas, the time is ever-so ripe to start looking for that brewery that matches your love for craft beer and food.

 
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