Archives: Breweries
Phoenix Saloon
February 22nd, 2022 by Brad
Originally established in 1871, The Phoenix Saloon was the first bar in Texas to serve women. It had a beer garden with a bell in a tree for service… as it would besmirch a lady’s reputation to enter the bar. There was an alligator pit and badger fights, live music on Saturday nights, and a […]
Muck & Fuss
February 22nd, 2022 by Brad
Located in the heart of the downtown district of New Braunfels, Muck & Fuss is a craft beer and burger restaurant with a unique, chef-inspired menu. We pride ourselves on cooking with creative, fresh ingredients that result in dishes that everyone can enjoy. You can now get your favorite burger place on the go with […]
Our lively outdoor garden houses one of the largest tap walls in New Braunfels, offering a wide selection of local craft brews and hometown favorites, while paying homage to the history of our great city. Grab a brew with your crew or wind down for the day with any choice on tap at Krause’s Cafe.
Riley’s Tavern
February 22nd, 2022 by Brad
Texas State and National Historic Landmark.
Best selection of craft beer in the area. They also have mead and wine. Set in a historic building across from the Comal River, it’s in a great location. Friendly service and outdoor seating. They change the taps frequently, so there’s always something new to try.
Roughhouse Brewing
July 23rd, 2019 by Brad
Located on 5 acres of the Pasternak family ranch west of San Marcos, Roughhouse Brewing serves American farmhouse beer that complements the Texas backdrop—dry, crisp and refreshing. The brewery’s yeast-centric ales undergo 100-percent of their fermentation in American White Oak foeders (large wooden barrels) using a house, mixed culture, which includes yeast harvested from the […]
Rough Diamond is not your run of the mill craft brewery. We are located on 6.5 acres of land, with 16,000 sq. feet of production and warehouse space, and an onsite tap room with over 1,500 sq. feet to enjoy our regular, seasonal, and experimental lines of beer.It goes without saying that we live up […]
It all started in my Mom’s basement in Rochester, Michigan. That’s where I got the brewing bug and it has stuck with me ever since. I started with the standard homebrew kit that just about everyone does. A stainless steel pot, a couple of plastic buckets, a bottling tree, some extract, dry yeast, hop pellets, […]
5 Stones
November 2nd, 2016 by Brad
5 Stones Artisan Brewery is dedicated to brewing unique and flavorful beers. Our Ur-beer, the one that started it all, is now known as Aloha Piña, and is a golden ale brewed with pineapple and a wallop of locally-grown jalapeños. Our focus is on creatively-brewed beers and rely on seasonal produce and fruits as well […]
AquaBrew
November 2nd, 2016 by Brad
AquaBrew’s mission is to help raise the bar on hospitality in San Marcos by delivering a holistic dining experience that stimulates all the senses. AquaBrew is located at 150 S LBJ Dr in San Marcos, formerly Austin Street, half a block south of the “Square”. The modern, all-American 15 barrel brewhouse sits directly behind the […]