Hill Country Spring Water is the Secret Ingredient in Nine Banded Whiskey
September 23, 2021 | By Pam LeBlanc
Breweries/Distilleries
Fredericksburg’s First Legal Distillery Slings Award-Winning Rum
June 29, 2021 | By Monica Hand
Run by the Williams family, Iron Goat opened in 2016, and is already racking up awards for its rums (silver, aged, and cinnamon), tequila-like agave spirits (silver and aged), and unique honey-based liquor.
Hemp is the Secret Ingredient in This Houston-Made Vodka
May 27, 2021 | By Kayla Stewart
Ben Williams channels the legacy of his great-Âgrandmother through his work at Highway Distillery in Houston.
Roughhouse Brewing Debuts the First Texas Cave-Aged Beer
April 9, 2021 | By Ruvani de Silva
The geologist discovered a small limestone cave, and it inspired Pasternak to create Premiere, Texas’ first cave-aged beer.
Wild Bunch Brewing Keeps Fire and History Alive in Red Rock
March 25, 2021 | By Ruvani de Silva
Jester King Brewery Adds a 2-Mile Trail to its 165-Acre Property
January 23, 2021 | By Kimya Kavehkar
Even before the trail officially debuted last weekend, Jester King was a fun place to socialize while spreading out. But the new addition tap into something else Texans have been craving since March—a connection with nature.
Hop & Sting Brewing Company in Grapevine Keeps the Spirit of Giving Year-round
December 16, 2020 | By Kerri Smith
The roaming pups hint to Hop & Sting’s greater mission: producing delicious beer that helps give back to the local community.
From Fantasy to the Real Deal: West Columbia’s Black’s Fairy Meadery
November 21, 2020 | By John Nova Lomax
In the heart of small Texas towns, you tend to find many of the same types of businesses.
This Gin Is Made With Native Juniper Berries From the Davis Mountains
October 29, 2020 | By Laurel Miller
How 3 Companies Are Putting Ranch Water in a Can
September 5, 2020 | By June Naylor
It’s nearly impossible to escape spiked seltzers. Everyone from frat boys to their moms are devoted to brands like White Claw, Truly, and Bon & Viv, which offer low-calorie, fruity, and bubbly malt beverages in a can. It’s caused such a stir, that big beer companies like Natural Light, Corona, and Bud Light have released their own lines of spiked seltzer. Now three companies have given the trend a Texas twist with canned ranch water.
Lone Star Launches Its First-Ever Seasonal Beer
April 24, 2020 | By Jill Coody Smits
“It’s not ideal to launch Rio Jade in a global pandemic,” says Emily Hoyle, Lone Star’s brand manager. “But if we can bring something positive to Texans and give them something to look forward to, then our day is made.”
Q&A with Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. Whiskey Scientist Ale Ochoa
November 15, 2019 | By Alex Temblador
As a whiskey scientist at Fort Worth’s Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co., 26-year-old Ale Ochoa spends her days sampling and quantifying the aromas and flavors of whiskey.
Explore Distilleries Around the State Through the Texas Whiskey Trail
October 11, 2019 | By Laurel Miller
Fans of grain-based spirits can get perks through membership with the Texas Whiskey Association and the Texas Whiskey Trail
Texas Breweries Break from Tradition with Quirky Beer Styles
July 24, 2019 | By Jacqueline Aguirre
Pickle brine, edible glitter, and squid ink are just a few of the out-there ingredients Texas craft breweries are incorporating in their products
