Local Craft Breweries near Gilmer, TX (2)

Anvil Brewing is housed in an old and historically significant building in Pittsburg. Armed with an idea to create a gathering place for a small town’s community, husband and wife Byron and Kristin Aldredge moved into Pittsburg and established the brewery. The long-shuttered Pilgrim's Pride Feed Store was once part of the town’s booming chicken business, but the 100-year-old building stood abandoned since 1961. With an economic development fund grant from the city as seed money, the Aldredges’ idea soon took flight. They installed craft beer equipment, refurbished the place, cooked up some mouthwatering menu items, and the result was a great venue that was a combination pub, dance hall with live music, and venue for private events. At any given time, they have five craft beers on tap, and their customers rave about the sandwiches. “Best Reuben ever!”

Oil Horse Brewing Company is a casual brewery located in downtown Longview. They provide an awesome selection of craft beers including “handcrafted gluten-reduced beers” that is being served in a family and dog friendly environment where everyone are welcome to come and enjoy. If you are in dire need of a fun place to meet up, have happy hour or game nights, Oil Horse Brewing Company is the place to be. They offer so many fun activities and the staff are so knowledgeable about their brews. There are couches, comfy chairs, wooden chairs, long tables and high tables. They strive to facilitate connectedness (community) for each person they serve inside and outside their walls. This is accomplished through a “comfortable and fun atmosphere” with an emphasis on excellence and professionalism in all they do.