Although Dallas had it’s first brewery in 1857, the first biergarten was established in 1881. The first microbrewery (Reinheitsgebot Brewing Company) in the Southwest (and the sixth in the U.S.) started in 1982 when the Dallas City Council approved a zoning law that allowed breweries, wineries, and distilleries to operate within the city limits. Now, if you want to enjoy some craft beer or sample a flight at a brewery, you have over 30 choices in North Texas.
Dallas has caught up with the craft beer craze and is now home to some of the best craft beer and breweries in Texas.
If you’re headed south on I-35 to drink some beer, here is our list of the Best Breweries in Austin and the Texas Hill Country.
Best Dallas-Fort Worth Area Breweries |
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Dallas 9 varieties, and the best seller is Local Buzz |
It wasn’t good enough to make a good beer. Four Corners Brewing Company wanted to design beers that paired well with the Dallas climate and palate by uniquely reflecting the Dallas culture. They were the first to use a “full open” 360-degree lid.
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Dallas Funnel Cake Ale won the Big Tex Choice Awards competition for Most Creative entry! |
Community Beer Company are all about creating the highest quality craft brews they can while creating an atmosphere where the community can gather to enjoy good company and great beer together. Inside the large warehouse, you will find high ceiling with twinkling lights and a guitarist strumming melodies. Enjoy! |
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Oak Highlands Brewery is one of North Texas’ newest breweries, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a following. The young brewery is delivering an unmatched combination of complexity and drinkability.
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Peticolas Brewing won a Great American Beer Festival gold medal for its Royal Scandal, which is an English pale ale. They have numerous other awards since opening in 2011 with three year-round beers and 15 limited and seasonal releases.
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Texas Ale Project was the first brewery built from the ground up in Dallas in more than 120 years. With the help of others, they began brewing American-style beers with an Old World flair.
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Deep Ellum Brewing Company had a purpose when they chose Deep Ellum for the name as well as the location. They say it’s smelly, it’s loud, it’s always fun, and is never the same. This sounds like a place to visit!!
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More North Texas Breweries |
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Lakewood Brewing Co. has a sprawling wood bar where you can enjoy the five year-round brews, four seasonals, and a handful of limited releases. They also have a dog-friendly beer garden.
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McKinney Franconia Wheat (Hefeweizen) is a must try |
German beer made by a German in McKinney. We love the motto of the owner and brewmaster: “Never trust a skinny brewmaster”. His brewing heritage dates back to the 1800’s and, therefore, he is able to provide his customers a taste of some of the most genuine and freshest Bavarian beer available.
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Fort Worth & Surrounding Area Breweries |
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Fort Worth Award-winning Rahr’s Blonde, Ugly Pug, and Texas Red |
Rahr & Sons Brewing Company are “the brand new beer with a 150-year history!” The family started brewing beer in 1847. Today, the brewery produces 20,000 barrels a year. They have also teamed up with some of the best family-owned restaurants Fort Worth has to offer, bringing great food to the brewery!
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Granbury Best known for its bright and refreshing Blood & Honey Ale |
Revolve Brewing is a family-owned father and son team dedicated to bringing world-class beer from the Texas countryside. The process begins with water from their own Trinity Aquifer well and incorporates seasonal local ingredients.
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Martin House Brewing Company comes from the founder as well as the purple martin, an acrobatic community-driven native Texas bird that inspires fellowship and spontaneity. That encapsulates the philosophy of the Martin House beers perfectly.
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Grapevine They won a gold medal for their Sir Williams English Brown Ale |
Grapevine Craft Brewery believe their brewery is an inclusive community for beer drinkers. Their beers are crafted for good times with family and friends. This is Texas beer made with Texas pride.
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Interesting Dallas and North Texas Brewery Information |
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Some interesting beer names: Notorious O.A.T.; Pecker Wrecker, Mustache Rye’d; Irish Goodbye; Sit Down or I’ll Sit You Down; 100 Million Angels Singing: Mother’s Little Fracker; Bridesmaid’s Tears; Velvet Hammer;
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Favorite local breweries according to 15 North Texas brewers – Community Beer Company (12 picked this one as the best), Lakewood Brewing Company, Peticolas, and Rahr & Sons
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Stores with the widest selection on the shelf: The Bottle Shop, Kegs & Barrels, North Oak Cliff Beer & Wine, Goodfriend Package, Lone Star Taps & Caps, and Whip In
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Favorite spots to top off your growler: Craft and Growler, Lone Star Taps & Caps, On Rotation, Lakewood Growler, Luck, and What’s on Tap
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Some of the above is thanks to D Magazine
Author: Mike Sharp
I have a passion for travel and outdoor activities, and now I'm enjoying retired life. I will continue my traveling, golfing, boating, and enjoying life all across the great state of Texas.
