Highest-rated breweries in Texas
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Texas using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#30. Austin Beerworks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3001 Industrial Ter Suite 150 Austin, Texas
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#29. Pegasus City Brewery
- Rating: 5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2222 Vantage St. Dallas, Texas
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#28. Division Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 506 East Main St. Arlington, Texas
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#27. Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1580 Wald Road New Braunfels, Texas
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#26. Bare Arms Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 2515 La Salle Ave. Waco, Texas
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#25. Four Corners Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1311 South Ervay St. Dallas, Texas
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#24. Community Beer Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 3110 Commonwealth Drive Dallas, Texas
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#23. Brazos Valley Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 206 South Jackson St. Brenham, Texas
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#22. St. Elmo Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 440 East St. Elmo Road Suite G-2 Austin, Texas
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#21. Redbone Magic Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1304 Texas Blvd. Texarkana, Texas
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#20. Wichita Falls Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 701 Indiana Ave. Wichita Falls, Texas
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#19. Middleton Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 101 Oakwood Loop San Marcos, Texas
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#18. Flix Brewhouse
- Rating: 4/5 (176 reviews)
- Address: 2200 South Interstate 35 Ste B1 Round Rock, Texas
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#17. Alamo Beer Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 202 Lamar St. San Antonio, Texas
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#16. B-52 Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 12470 Milroy Lane Conroe, Texas
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#15. Real Ale Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 231 San Saba Court Blanco, Texas
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#14. Altstadt Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (181 reviews)
- Address: 6120 East US Highway 290 Fredericksburg, Texas
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#13. Save The World Brewing Co
- Rating: 5/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 1510 Resource Pkwy Marble Falls, Texas
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#12. Revolver Brewery
- Rating: 5/5 (153 reviews)
- Address: 5650 Matlock Road Granbury, Texas
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#11. Budweiser Brewery Experience
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 775 Gellhorn Drive Houston, Texas
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#10. Oasis Texas Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (150 reviews)
- Address: 6550 Comanche Trl Austin, Texas
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#9. Family Business Beer Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 19510 Hamilton Pool Road Dripping Springs, Texas
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#8. Karbach Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (260 reviews)
- Address: 2032 Karbach St. Houston, Texas
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#7. Galveston Island Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Address: 8423 Stewart Road Galveston, Texas
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#6. No Label Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Address: 5351 1st St. Katy, Texas
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#5. Jester King Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (204 reviews)
- Address: 13005 Fitzhugh Road Austin, Texas
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#4. Deep Ellum Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (200 reviews)
- Address: 2823 Saint Louis St. Dallas, Texas
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#3. Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling
- Rating: 5/5 (198 reviews)
- Address: 4834 Whirlwind Drive San Antonio, Texas
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#2. Spoetzl Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (325 reviews)
- Address: 603 East Brewery St. Shiner, Texas
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#1. Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (363 reviews)
- Address: 2000 Lyons Ave. Houston, Texas
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
