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Craft beer in Texas
Jester King, Pinthouse, and a sprawling state-sized scene.
Texas is the second-largest state by craft brewery count, with distinct scenes in Austin (Jester King, Live Oak), Houston, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Jester King's farmhouse program in Driftwood is destination-tier — terroir-driven mixed-culture beer brewed in the Hill Country.
Places
11
With Scanner
1
Sub-regions
2
State
TX
Cities to plan around
- Austin
- Driftwood (Jester King)
- Houston
- San Antonio
Notable picks in Texas
8th Wonder Brewery
HoustonHouston's best-known craft. Dome Faux'm cream ale is a local mascot; the IPA program holds its own with the Austin scene.
Community Beer Co.
DallasDallas's craft anchor. Mosaic IPA is a workhorse; the rotating program covers everything from lager to imperial stouts. Sprawling taproom good for groups.
Craft and Growler
DallasDallas's serious craft bottle shop. Strong rotation of TX releases plus national and international curation. Growler fills from a rotating tap list.
Holler Brewing
HoustonHouston's modern craft anchor. Tight rotation of clean IPAs and approachable lagers in a converted warehouse. Sawyer Yards arts district setting.
Jester King Brewery
AustinAmong America's most respected mixed-culture breweries. Hill Country goat farm setting, mixed-fermentation Belgian-inspired program, and a destination experience that sets it apart from the urban Austin scene.
Known for: Atrial Rubicite, SPON, mixed-culture saisons. Hops: Saaz and noble hops in saisons. Heritage malt and smoked malt explorations.
Live Oak Brewing
Del ValleTexas's premier traditional German lager brewery. Pilz, Hefeweizen, Berliner Weisse — all reference-grade. Texas heat makes their cold-stored lager program even more impressive.
All places we cover in Texas
8th Wonder Brewery
Houston · EaDo (East Downtown)
Community Beer Co.
Dallas · Riverfront
Craft and Growler
Dallas · Bishop Arts
Holler Brewing
Houston · Sawyer Yards
Jester King Brewery
Austin · Hill Country (30 min west of downtown)
Live Oak Brewing
Del Valle · Southeast of downtown Austin
Martin House Brewing
Fort Worth · Northside
Pinthouse Brewing
Austin · Downtown / South Lamar
Real Ale Brewing
Blanco · Hill Country (60 min from Austin)
Weathered Souls Brewing
San Antonio · Northwest SA
Parish Brewing
Broussard
By Freshie region
Places in Texas span 2 Freshie sub-regions:
Date code formats from Texas breweries
DD.MM.YY
1 brewery
Common styles in Texas
Neighboring states
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
FAQs about craft beer in Texas
How many craft breweries does Texas have?
Freshie tracks 11 curated craft beer destinations in Texas (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 1 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is Texas known for?
Jester King's farmhouse program in Driftwood is destination-tier — terroir-driven mixed-culture beer brewed in the Hill Country.
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.