Local Craft Breweries near Hondo, TX (25)

Kinematic Brewing is a “locally owned and operated nano-brewery” with a tap room/bottle shop located in the Texas hill country. The company started out of an all consuming passion to not only brew great beer, but to drink great beer. It is all about quality, community and above all else, passion. Their goal is to produce “hand crafted artisan beers” with a deep respect for the land upon which the brewery was founded. This craft brewery serves pale ale, IPA, a rye saison and amber saison, a dubbel, stout, and they also offer some oak aged beers. It is an absolute must try if you are in the Boerne or San Antonio area. Make sure to sit at the bar to get all the scoop on what is coming next!

Ranger Creek Brewery & Distilling is San Antonio's award-winning brewery and distillery that produces “handcrafted beer and bourbon one batch at a time.” They age their beers in the same barrels they age their spirits in, and even distill beers down to spirits, which really highlights the relationship between the two arts. Their tasting room is a great way to experience their beer, whiskey, and unique beer cocktails. They have a simple, rotating menu that always has “something new and exciting” on it, including a few food options. Throughout the years, Ranger Creek has definitely helped the craft brew culture in their area of Texas. They have won numerous awards for beers including their “unique and delicious pecan-smoked doppelbock.” They set a benchmark for other breweries to aspire to and helping the seventh largest state in America make a name for itself in the brewing industry.

Islla St. brewing creates “innovative and culturally rich small batch craft beer.” They are producing some of the very best micro craft beers, nothing like you will find anywhere else! They bring in ingredients that elevate and highlight each batch. Where else can you find “Strawberry or Pineapple Empanada IPAs” or one brewed with real pink Concha pan dulce? They also use garnishes with some that really stimulate the palate. Islla St. Brewing draw flavors and influence from unique fruits and spices tied to their “culture, history and contemporary influences.” It is their hope to impact the craft beer industry and bridge a cultural gap through a deeper and richer experience of flavor intended to inspire curiosity.

Specializing in homemade craft beer, locally sourced food, and espresso bar, Pint & Plow Brewing Company is a craft brewery, coffee bar and restaurant that was founded by “two Kerrville brothers and a craft beer genius.” The common thread was a belief in the power of craft beer and good food to create community. They develop the community by connecting people, place, and history through beer and food crafted from real ingredients. Pint & Plow Brewing is the “first and only craft brewery in Kerrville,” creating a new industry and gathering place of which people in the community can be proud. It is a family friendly place and pets on a leash are welcome on their outdoor patio.They are hoping to inspire positive growth in their hometown, and to help develop a sense of place for those who live in the community.

Located in Kerrville, Basement Brewers of Texas is one of the newest craft breweries in Texas that offers rapidly rotating “small batch beers” brewed in an old 1947 produce company warehouse’s basement.They also have a few “guest taps mainly from Texas, ciders, variety of wines and non-alcoholic beverages.” Basement Brewers of Texas is a solid hangout spot with quiet neighborhood setting that makes for a real kick back type of ambiance. The outdoors offer a lighted, covered patio and large backyard area that is kid and leashed-pet friendly. Outside food is welcome but you can also order from their delivery menus.