Local Craft Breweries near the Bulverde, Texas 78163 Area (27)

Faust Brewing Company opened in 1998 in New Braunfels. Initially intended as a full bar and dining outlet housed within the historic Faust Hotel, the brewery expanded its operations in 2016 and now includes a separate brewpub. The new brewpub is just about a block away from the hotel. New Braunfels is a town rich in German heritage, and both the hotel and the brewery honor the past and the German tradition of beer making. The hotel and brewery is named after Walter Faust Sr., who spearheaded the initial development of the hotel. Opened just before The Great Depression, Faust’s determination also helped keep the hotel open during the difficult period. Today, the brewery creates a selection of year-round beers, seasonal varieties, and small batch creations. They also serve wine and a variety of local guest beers on tap.

The Alamo Beer Company is proud to carry the name of its namesake. Proudly delivering the only locally made beer that carries the name, the craft brewery is located a half mile from the actual site in East Downtown San Antonio. It uses “age-old methods” to brew seven signature beers including the ALAMO Golden Ale, ALAMO Pilsner, ALAMO German Style Pale Ale, ALAMO Amber Lager and ALAMO India Pale Ale, and currently four seasonal selections. The brewery’s beer production began in December 2014. Its Beer Garden and Beer Hall opened the following year in March. They have free tours on Thursdays at 6:00pm and Saturdays at 1:00pm. (No reservations required.) In 2019, fans of the brewing company can enjoy its bold new look for  the brewery's family of beers. Each can tells a story of San Antonio, The Alamo, or the brewery’s “fiercely independent” Texas spirit.

Tim Castaneda and Jeff Weihe, the two “mad scientists” behind Black Laboratory Brewing, first met at work. With their backgrounds in microbiology and biochemistry, respectively, Tim and Jeff have been applying their scientific backgrounds in the science and art of homebrewed craft beers since 2015. The division of labor is scientific, too. Jeff works on stuff like water pH, while Tim keeps an eye on yeast cultivation. Mox the mascot joins the two scientists in the endeavor and takes center stage as the brewery’s logo image. Tim and Jeff jumped from scientists/home-brewer to brewer/businessmen with help from “Break Fast & Launch”, a San Antonio startup incubator. With a solid business plan in hand, they’re set to open their taproom at East Houston’s new Hackberry Market in late 2019. Meanwhile, they have been busy with paperwork, construction, and keeping their fans abuzz with appearances at events.

Brewing since 1996, Real Ale Brewing Co is a "beautiful spot in the hill country". They have a "great selection of beers and flights". This brewery "now has spirits as well and their craft beers to go". With "super friendly staff" and "laid back hill country experience", a visit is "great any day of the week but lower-key weekdays". They also "do a great job of hosting events with an awesome taproom and party area". You can choose from a "wide selection of on-site brewed beers" as well as "bourbon and gin, which is pretty darn good!" They are also a reputable supporter of "the running and cycling community and are big giving back to the community".

If you are a local of Blanco, Texas (and of age to drink), you should try one of the many beers made by Real Ale Brewing Company, to toast to the success of this homegrown brand. If you are visiting, have a sip at least. Consider it trying to get a good feel of the local vibe and culture. With decades of experience in making beer and considerable success to go with it, I am willing to bet I won't stop at one bottle. With a variety as extensive as this, there is surely at least one type of beer best suited to my liking.

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!

Owners Joey and Magdalena Villareal started Blue Star Brewing Company in 1996. Joey’s first venture was his eponymous “Joey’s” in 1988. However, a trip to a brewpub in Ohio in 1988 piqued his interest in craft beers. With a new mission, the couple eventually established Blue Star Brewing. The craft brewery and restaurant today is a hub of activity, with "locals and hundreds of thousands of visitors each year". Situated at one end of the historic Mission Reach, this premier brewery and restaurant serves a wide variety of craft beers and beer-based cocktails. The restaurant, meanwhile, has an extensive menu that uses only fresh, local ingredients. Undoubtedly, the Blue Star Brewing Company is on track to make history. Blue Star Brewing has a several ongoing events such as Jazz Nights every Tuesday. On these nights, they feature local musicians playing big band jazz.