Local Craft Breweries near Nacogdoches, TX (2)

Established in 2017, Fredonia Brewery is Nacogdoches first microbrewery. Owned and operated by friends Paul Murray and Vince Beard, the brewery takes its name from a significant period in Texas history, the Fredonia Rebellion and the establishment of the Fredonia Republic (1826-1827). The rebellion marks the "Anglo settlers' first attempts to secede from Mexico". Enjoy Fredonia’s selection of seven year-round beers and several seasonal brews at their brew house and taproom. The taproom features handcrafted local yellow pine furnishings and a black walnut bar top. It also showcases a unique beer can collection donated by the Allerden family of Ohio. The collection has over 2400 unique cans collected since 1959. The brewery also has a family-friendly and dog-friendly covered patio and beer garden. For the kiddos, there’s root beer available.

Angelina Brewing Co. is a newly-opened addition to Lufkin’s historic downtown. It’s a craft brewery and restaurant “born as part of a vision of restoring historic communities”.  Founded in 2017, it opened its doors to the public in June 2019. The brewery intends to be Lufkin's gathering place that brings the community together “one pint at a time”. The pub serves a variety of craft beers and is also a full-service restaurant. It’s family-friendly, too, with pub grub, sandwiches, and more for mom and dad. There's a special kids’ menu for the kiddos, too. You can taste up to ten varieties of craft beers from their tap, and take home some with a growler (available unfilled at $12). The brewery is open from Mondays to Saturdays. They also feature local artists -- watch their Facebook page for the lineup of live entertainment.