Local Craft Breweries near the Horseshoe Bay, Texas 78657 Area (5)

Originally established by two husband-and-wife teams in 2011, Double Horn Brewing Company has been under new ownership since Fall 2016. The brewery continues to take pride in “providing some of the best beer in Central Texas”. The brewery takes its name from a tiny Texas town founded in 1885. It refers to an incident at the nearby creek where the “remains of two bucks with interlocked antlers” were found. Presumably, the deers tussled and died with antlers entangled. The brewery hopes “to capture, preserve, and celebrate the pioneering spirit and inventiveness” of the early Texas communities. At the time of its opening, the Double Horn was the only brewery in Burnet County. It still is. Despite the change in ownership, they continue to serve both lunch and dinner. Josh Alexander, the new owner, expanded the menu and included takeaway and catering options. Besides their in-house brews, they also have guest beers on rotation.

Bear King Brewing Company owes its name to the legend of the bear king of Marble Falls. Guidry brothers JD, Grant, and Blake, together with Jackie Blakely, their sister, joined forces and took on different roles in putting up the company. Each sibling undertakes a different side of the business with JD, a professional brewer, as head brewer. The brewery and taproom offers the community of Marble Falls a place to gather because they believe that “stories… whether tall tales or plain truth, are (best) shared over a beer”. They currently have six beers on tap, with plans to can their brews. The taproom and restaurant is 5,500 square feet of indoor seating for 200 guests. There’s outside seating at the “Beargarten”, with patio games and live music for the family-friendly space. Just like the local legend that inspired its name, they hope that their guests can create legends of their own.

Save The World Brewing Company started in 2012 when husband and wife team, Dave and Quynh Rathkamp decided to swap their jobs as physicians to open “Americas first 100% philanthropic production craft brewery.” The brewery produces authentic Belgian-style beer you can feel good about. Everything about the ingredients are thoughtfully chosen. They uses select group of hops that European brewers have designated for centuries as being superior hops. Its malt is imported from Belgium or Germany, and even the local water is perfect for the process. Save the world brewing also offers some games that you can play including corn hole, big block jenga, ring toss, as well as cards & board games. Grab a bottle and decide for yourself, knowing that you’re helping to save the world one beer at a time!

Pecan Street Brewing Company is a family owned casual brewpub with American fare and rotating beers on tap. It is a place to relax while connecting with friends in a casual atmosphere. At Pecan Street Brewing, they celebrate the art of craft by featuring fresh handcrafted cocktails, brewed on-site craft beer and Texas Wines. The beers compliment their menu of brick-oven pizzas, fresh salads, burgers and unique southern dishes. Their selection of craft beers can be enjoyed in the restaurant, or while dancing to one of the many live bands featured on weekends. They also have a pet friendly Biergarten that provides a relaxed ambiance. It is a favorite spot in Texas Hill Country for self service or closed private events.

Joe and Aaron are army buddies and co-founders of 12 Fox Beer Co. After being stationed in Germany where they got to develop a taste for authentic German beers, both went their separate ways. Having reconnected years later, they decide to establish their own small batch, high-quality European master-crafted beer. They keep things simple – just like the Germans – by using single-sourced malt. And what’s German beer without a biergarten? With their wives' help, they opened one in the Fall of 2018, and now operate a tap room called The Fox Hole in Dripping Springs. Aaron’s wife Melissa creates delicious baked goods from spent grains for the guests. Both couples are busy transforming a Hill County backroad into a German biergarten and giving the community a unique experience. 12 Fox is family- and pet-friendly with a large covered patio, outdoor biergarten, kids’ play area, and small dog park. It also serves other drinks like wine, cider, and mead.