Local Craft Breweries near Lancaster, TX (25)

By The Horns Brewing opened in late January 2019, at The Backyard in Downtown Mansfield. The brewery is part of restaurateur Jason Boso’s latest project, and has brewmaster Justin Meyers at the helm. Ably assisted by Charli the “assistant brewmaster”, Justin currently has about seven signature brews. By The Horns shares common space with Tacos and Avocados, another of Jason’s restaurants. Together, the two businesses generate rave reviews from guests such as this: “Great tacos and craft beer!” Add to the lot Twisted Root (a burger place) and Hypnotic Emporium (everything ice cream), and you’ve got HEAVEN. The brewery and Tacos and Avocados share a common indoor seating space, but all four establishments share a large outdoor area. They are open daily and it’s family-friendly and very pet-friendly area. When you meet Charli, you’ll know why this particular establishment loves your pooches. There's live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm to 10pm.

Dirty Job Brewing’s owners are husband and wife Derek and Lashawn Hubenak, and Derek’s best friend, Justin Watson. They named their brewery after the “dirty work” they did to get the brewery up and running. Fourteen months hence, after a modest start in 2017, the trio set out to expand their capacity in 2018. With a “forgivable loan” from the city of Mansfield, the team’s expanded operations now includes a kitchen. They are also able to produce larger quantities of their award-winning beers. The brewery’s location is in downtown Mansfield and one of its goals is to help in the revitalization of the area. Now that the brewery's founders have done their bit, they invite guests to enjoy the area’s shops, restaurants, and many art installations. Oh – and to keep up with the brewery’s events and what’s on tap, they’ve got an app to help you out!

Opened on the anniversary of the repeal of prohibition on December 5, 2015, Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery hopes to help in the continuing revitalization of downtown Garland. They aim “to serve our community by delivering products of quality, creativity, flavor, and intrinsic value.” Located in a beautifully renovated building, the brewery serves up about 30 different beers, including its own creations. Some beers are from local breweries while others are products of collaborations with other breweries. Their carefully selected menu of briskets and barbecues, of course, pair well with the brews. Check out their daily specials that include Hoppy Hour every Tuesday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Wednesday night, meanwhile, is Pint Nights with $3 house beers.

Bankhead Brewing Company is the brainchild of chef Kevin Lefere and brewmaster Ryan Pyle. They were both eager to open their own brewpubs, but didn't feel equipped to operate and manage a successful brewpub on their own. A chance introduction by mutual friends in 2014 eventually blossomed into a partnership. By Spring 2016, they opened Bankhead Brewing Company. The brewery’s namesake is the old Bankhead highway. Built in 1916, the highway ran from Washington, D.C. to San Diego and spanned downtown Rowlett. The pioneering spirit that built the highway reflects the same spirit that inspired its founders to build their own brewery and restaurant. One hundred years later, the pair are serving their award-winning craft beers and delicious, fresh-from-the-wood-burning-oven food in downtown Rowlett.

3 Nations Brewing Co. Founder and brewmaster Gavin Secchi and his four partners combine ancient European brewing traditions with American innovation and ingenuity to come up with its line of craft beers. Their brewing process is “a fresh take on old world style” and launched mainstay beers American Wit and GPA, a German pale ale. Founded in 2015, they’ve since expanded the lineup to include, among others, Texas Gold, Mango Smash IPA, Bull’s Brown Ale, and Haze Wizard IPA. The brewery is celebrating new milestones with a win as Best Brewery in Dallas by the Dallas Observer, and the brewery's move in October 2019 to the Historic Downtown Carrollton (just 1.5 miles from their current location at Farmers Branch). The new facility includes a spacious taproom, patio, and a private events room.  The taproom will also double up as a test market serving new brews.