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Last updated: May 2026

Texas is one of America’s great craft beer states. With over 117 licensed breweries listed on PourDistrict across seven distinct regions — from the iconic Hill Country taprooms of Austin and Fredericksburg to Houston’s nationally celebrated Brewston scene, the fast-growing DFW corridor, the border communities of South Texas, the wide open Panhandle, the Piney Woods of East Texas, and the remote breweries of Big Bend Country — Texas craft beer is as bold and diverse as the Lone Star State itself.

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Hill Country: Austin, Dripping Springs, and Fredericksburg

The Texas Hill Country is the crown jewel of Texas craft culture. Austin’s nationally recognized brewery scene and the scenic producers along the Fredericksburg wine road make this the most visited craft beverage destination in the state.

Jester King Brewery — Austin — Consistently ranked the number one brewery in Texas. A farmhouse and wild ale pioneer on 165 acres west of Austin producing mixed-fermentation ales with estate ingredients — a genuine national pilgrimage destination.

Twisted X Brewing Company — Dripping Springs — A highly rated Hill Country brewery with a tasting room and production facility tours. One of the most visited craft destinations in Dripping Springs — Texas’s distillery and brewery capital.

Pecan Street Brewing — Johnson City — A casual Hill Country brewpub with American fare, rotating beers on tap, and live music — a beloved stop on the Fredericksburg wine road corridor.

Gulf Coast: Houston and the Coastal Bend

Houston — known as Brewston — is one of America’s great craft beer cities. The nation’s fourth largest city hosts dozens of destination taprooms reflecting the city’s extraordinary diversity and ambition.

Holler Brewing Co. — Houston — Consistently ranked among Houston’s top craft breweries with an incredible beer selection and great food in the White Oak area. One of the city’s most recommended taproom experiences.

8th Wonder Brewery — Houston — Named for the Astrodome and rated among Houston’s top breweries. Features Astros memorabilia, a backyard with picnic tables, and live music in the EaDo neighborhood.

Karbach Brewing Co. — Houston — One of Houston’s most well-known and highly rated breweries featuring a German-style biergarten, restaurant, guided tours, and a gift shop in the Spring Branch area.

Prairies and Lakes: Dallas and Fort Worth

The DFW Metroplex is Texas’s fastest growing craft brewery corridor with destination taprooms from Deep Ellum to the Fort Worth Stockyards.

Four Corners Brewing Company — Dallas — An urban craft brewery in a former South Dallas carriage house offering guided tours and a taproom hosting events — one of Deep Ellum’s most celebrated independent producers.

Lakewood Brewing Company — Garland — A small-batch craft beer outlet with tastings, tours, food trucks, and live music events — one of the DFW area’s most consistently rated craft producers.

Second Rodeo Brewing — Fort Worth — A sprawling Fort Worth Stockyards brewhouse offering a diverse beer menu in one of Texas’s most iconic entertainment districts.

South Texas Plains: San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley

San Antonio’s Pearl District and the Rio Grande Valley’s emerging craft scene represent two of South Texas’s most exciting craft beer destinations.

Idle Beer Hall and Brewery — San Antonio — A local San Antonio brewery offering craft beers and pub fare in a comfortable hall setting in the Alamo City’s growing craft beer corridor.

80’s Brewery — McAllen — A nostalgic McAllen brewery and bistro serving craft beers and food in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley’s largest city.

Saludos Brewing Co. — Laredo — A local Laredo brewery crafting quality beers with authentic South Texas and border culture character — one of the Rio Grande’s pioneer craft producers.

Panhandle Plains: Amarillo and Lubbock

Across the wide open spaces of West and Northwest Texas, independent craft producers serve communities that embrace craft culture with genuine Texas pride.

Six Car Pub and Brewery — Amarillo — A hip modern Amarillo microbrewery and restaurant offering craft beers, American pub fare, and a roof deck in the heart of the Panhandle’s largest city.

Two Docs Brewing Co. — Lubbock — A craft brewery on Texas Avenue in Lubbock offering handcrafted beers for the South Plains and Texas Tech University communities.

Piney Woods: East Texas

The Texas Piney Woods offer one of the state’s most authentic small-town craft beer experiences among towering pines and historic communities.

Cypress Creek Southern Ales — Winnsboro — A local Winnsboro brewery serving craft beers with authentic Southern character in the heart of East Texas’s Piney Woods community.

Backstory Brewery — Sulphur Springs — A craft brewery in Sulphur Springs crafting exceptional local beers with unique flavors and stories that reflect the character of Northeast Texas.

Big Bend Country: El Paso and Far West Texas

The craft breweries of Big Bend Country serve some of the most remote communities in Texas with the rugged independence that defines Far West Texas.

DeadBeach Brewery — El Paso — A celebrated El Paso craft brewery producing exceptional beers that reflect the city’s unique bicultural identity at the Texas-New Mexico-Mexico border.

Brick Vault Brewery and Barbecue — Marathon — A craft brewery combining fresh beers and barbecue in Marathon — the gateway to Big Bend National Park and one of the most uniquely located breweries in America.

Find All Texas Breweries on PourDistrict

PourDistrict lists all 117 licensed Texas breweries updated from Texas’s official TABC licensing database. Browse all Texas Breweries on PourDistrict.

Love Craft Beer? Take It Home With You

Can’t make it to Texas right now — or just want to keep the craft beer experience going at home? These are our favorite ways to enjoy great beer between brewery visits.

Craft Beer Club — Get award-winning craft beers from small independent breweries delivered to your door every month. Check out Craft Beer Club.

Beer Drop — Personalized craft beer subscriptions based on your taste preferences. Rate your beers and Beer Drop learns what you like. Try Beer Drop.

Viator Brewery Tours — Book guided brewery tours across Texas with Viator. Perfect for the Hill Country, Houston, or Dallas. Browse Texas Brewery Tours.

The Great American Craft Beer Trail

Texas has quietly become one of the most important craft beer states in America. The Lone Star State’s craft brewers have earned national recognition at the Great American Beer Festival, with Texas producers consistently placing medals across multiple categories. Austin’s Jester King Brewery alone has changed how the world thinks about American farmhouse ales. Houston’s Brewston scene rivals any major American city for density and quality. And the Hill Country wine road — the second most visited wine destination in the United States — draws millions of visitors each year who are increasingly discovering that world-class craft beer is part of the Texas experience too.

Plan Your Texas Craft Beer Road Trip

PourDistrict is your complete guide to every licensed brewery, winery, and distillery in Texas. Search the full state directory at pourdistrict.com/venues/category/breweries or explore by region — Hill Country, Gulf Coast, Prairies and Lakes, South Texas Plains, Panhandle Plains, Piney Woods, and Big Bend Country.

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