5 Breweries with Uniquely Texan Brews
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Hey, what do you know? It’s December again! The weather is starting to get cold and what better way to embrace the dropping temperatures with the best breweries with the most distinct and, at times, sort of far-fetched craft beers in the Lone Star State.
The thought of knocking back a few rounds of the best Texan brews to warm up to during the coldest time of the year. But where exactly is the adventure in just driving down to your nearest booze shop to get boring old big-name off-the-shelf brands? Get out of your big-brand comfort zone and try the zaniest, tastiest brews that are uniquely Texan.
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To save you some time and effort, I have traveled far and wide in and around Texas for uniquely Texan brews that will take you down the rabbit hole of craft breweries and different kinds of beers in Texas. Check out these 6 Texan breweries that are sure to enliven your senses.
Hop & Sting Brewing Co.
Formerly known as the Grapevine Brewery, friends Brian Burton and Jon Powell jumpstarted the brewery back in 2018 where they named their brewery after the tale concerning a frog and a scorpion. With the experience they gained, they produce high-quality, small-batch, craft ales, and lagers. Their Frigid Underworld Imperial Espresso Stout takes the two of my most favorite things into one fine can of ale. This 8.9% ABV hits you hard with its aromas of roasted malt and dark fruits. This brew makes for a medium body and moderate sweetness that is brought about by lactose and oats (how long do oats last?) to mellow out the roasted flavors of this coffee-spiked ale.
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Hop & Sting Brewing Co. is worth checking out for those who are willing to delve into the world of craft beer
Address: 906 Jean St. Grapevine, Grapevine, TX 76051
Contact: (817) 488-2337
Live Oak Brewing Co.
Considered as one of the 10 Must-Try Craft Breweries in Austin, the Live Oak Brewing Co. is worth checking out. They use an old-world style of brewing that is rarely seen in the U.S. but widely practiced in Central Europe. Coupled with the traditional brewing style is the use of only the finest ingredients that will undergo a time-consuming mash and secondary lagering process. This labor of love by this world-renowned brewery gives drinkers a fine selection of brews based on classic lagers and ales from Central Europe. Their brew that embodies their knack for practicing traditional methods speaks especially true with their meringue-headed Hefeweizen Wheat Beer. Brewed with a measured amount of wheat malt and a few hops, the yeast strain that is featured with this beer harmonizes the flavors of vanilla, banana, and clove. Blew my mind when I first tried it. Even could have mistaken it for a Central European wheat beer if I knocked it back with a blindfold on.
A Texan-born brewing company with big European-inspired beers, the Live Oak Brewing Co. is easily your new beer haunt in Texas.
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Address: 1615 Crozier Lane, Del Valle, TX 78617
Contact: (512) 385-2299
Middleton Brewing Co.
Perfectly suited for the Texas Hill Country, Middleton Brewing focuses on hand-crafted, small-batch ales that are inspired by Belgian, American, and British brewing styles. The owners, Dennis and Kim Middleton, start brewing back in the summer of 2011 where they focused on perfecting their brews. This gave birth to their home-grown selection of seven Belgian-style beers, five American-style beers, and two British brews. What got to me is their soft complex Black Lab Porter – Robust Porter that has lingering notes of chocolate, toffee, and sweet nuts (how long do nuts last?). The taste profile of this porter highlights American and Continental malts the produce a slightly sweet finish.
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Middleton Brewing Co. is your go-to brewery for Texan Brew and great views
Address: 101 Oakwood Loop, San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact: (512) 667-6716
Alamo Beer Co.
Established in December 2014, the Alamo Beer Co. has been a legendary brew ever since. They use age-old brewing methods that resulted in them creating seven uniquely Texan beers. Their roster of beers is the Alamo Golden Ale, Pilsner, German-Style Pale Ale, Amber Lager, and India Pale ale. My go-to is their Alamo Golden Ale which is their most versatile beer. This American Blonde Ale is crisp and great for sipping that offers a refreshing malt background.
Carrying the legendary Alamo’s namesake, the Alamo Beer Co. is a legendary brewery worth looking up
Address: 202 Lamar St, San Antonio, TX 78202
Contact: (210) 872-5589
Rough Diamond Brewery
Inspired by the international diamond mines, the Rough Diamond Brewery has established itself as a micro-brewery that offers a line of uniquely Texan beers. The ingredients used in each brew are sourced from around the world and undergo the dynamic brewing methods that they use. This has given the Rough Diamond Brewery beers to showcase rich aromas and unique pallet notes. If you ever get to visit their brewery, first try their Flagship American Indian Pale Ale. This brew offers a balance of malt with an added hoppy bitterness. Herbaceous, floral, and tropical fruit notes make this Texan beer one of my go-to brews if ever I happen to drop by Spring Branch, TX.
Like diamonds in the rough, the Rough Diamond Brewery has made Texas proud with its brews made with passion
Address: 101 Kendalia Circle, Spring Branch, TX 78070
Contact: (830) 885-6616
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Now that you have your bearings on where to go to experience uniquely Texan breweries, be sure to hit up these breweries during the holidays. Each beer from these breweries is sure to give you that needed kick followed by that warm feeling of Southern hospitality.
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