With summer nearing, Community Impact Newspaper has created this non-comprehensive guide to breweries near Georgetown. The identified trails are mapped for proximity and efficiency.


Trail One

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1. RENTSCH BREWERY

Valentine Mendez, who works inventory for the brewery, said Rentsch reopened its taproom in early May after stopping production earlier this year to expand its facilities and add eight new 60-barrel fermenting tanks. The expansion is expected to increase production from 1,000 barrels of beer yearly to 10,000 barrels.

2500 NE Inner Loop, Georgetown 512-688-5046 www.rentschbrewery.com Hours: Fri.-Sat., 4-8 p.m. Tours: TBD

2. RED HORN COFFEE HOUSE AND BREWING CO.

13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 800, Cedar Park 512-986-7038 www.redhornbrew.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

3. WHITESTONE BREWERY

601 Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 500, Cedar Park 512-765-4828 | www.whitestonebrewery.com Hours: Mon.-Wed. 3-9 p.m., Thu. 2-10 p.m., noon-midnight Fri.-Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun.

4. BULL CREEK BREWING CO.

7100 FM 3405, Liberty Hill 512-940-5441 www.bullcreekbrewing.com Hours: Sat. noon-5 p.m.

5. SAN GABRIEL RIVER BREWERY

500 Chaparral Drive, Liberty Hill 512-627-9384 | www.sangabrielriverbrewery.com Hours: Fri. 4-8 p.m., Sat. noon-8 p.m.


Trail Two

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 1. FLYING MAN BREWING CO.

Rogness Brewing Co. ceased operations in August after its lease ended. Flying Man co-owner Matt Baker said his brewery bought Rogness’ equipment and building, which it is still renovating. Flying Man will operate under a brewpub license, Barker said. Forrest Rogness said his business will return to Pflugerville in a new facility in 2017.

2400 Patterson Industrial Drive, Pflugerville 512-910-4099 www.flyingmanbeer.com Hours: taproom under construction

2. IDLE VINE BREWING CO.

16920 Joe Barbee Drive, Bldg. 1, Pflugerville 512-527-3235 www.idlevinebrewery.com Hours: Wed. 3-8 p.m., Thu.-Fri. 3-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon-8 p.m.

3. FLIX BREWHOUSE

2200 S. I-35, Round Rock 512-244-3549 www.flixbrewhouse.com Hours: opens one hour before the first show, daily

4. BLUEBONNET BEER CO.

1700 Bryant Drive, Ste. 107, Round Rock 512-774-4258 www.bluebonnetbeerco.com Hours: Fri.-Sat. 5-8 p.m. Tours: available upon request

5. ROGNESS BREWING CO. New location undetermined 512-670-2537 www.rognessbrewing.com


Trail Three

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1. TREATY OAK BREWERY & DISTILLERY

The 30-acre distillery and brewery expanded to add to production and opened its Ghost Hill Restaurant, which houses a full bar featuring cocktails made with distillery’s spirits, according to its website.

16604 Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs 512-599-0335. www.treatyoakdistilling.com Tours: 4 p.m., 6 p.m. Fri.; 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Sun. ($15 and 45 minutes long)

2. LAST STAND BREWING CO.

12345 Pauls Valley Road, Austin 512-373-3629 www.laststandbrewing.com Hours: noon-9 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Tours: tours and growler fills by appointment Mon.-Thu.

3. JESTER KING BREWERY

13187 Fitzhugh Road, Austin 512-829-7766 www.jesterkingbrewery.com Hours: 4-10 p.m. Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun. Tours: 6 p.m. Fri.; 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

4. INFAMOUS BREWING CO.

4602 Weletka Drive, Austin 512-487-8786 www.infamousbrewing.com Hours: 5-9 p.m. Thu., 4-9 p.m. Fri., 1-7 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Tours: check website for times

5. OASIS TEXAS BREWING CO.

6550 Comanche Trail, Ste. 301, Austin 512-284-9407 www.otxbc.com Hours: 4-10 p.m. Thu., noon-midnight Fri.-Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun.


Trail Four

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1. OSKAR BLUES BREWERY

The Colorado-based company, known for its Dale’s Pale Ale, opened in Austin in July. It has a 5,000-square-foot taproom and a 2,000-square-foot patio.

10420 Metric Blvd., Austin 512-243-7054 www.oskarblues.com Hours: noon-8 p.m. Sun.-Mon., noon-10 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Tours: 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

2. 4TH TAP BREWING CO-OP

10615 Metric Blvd., Austin 512-904-9817 | www.4thtap.coop Hours: 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., noon-midnight Fri.-Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun.

3. CIRCLE BREWING CO.

2430 W. Braker Lane, Ste. B, Austin 512-814-7599 | www.circlebrewing.com Hours: 5-9 p.m. Thu., 5-10 p.m. Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun.

4. NORTH BY NORTHWEST

10010 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 5701 W. Slaughter Lane, Ste. D, Austin 512-467-6969 |  www.nxnwbrew.com Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.-midnight Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.

5. AUSTIN BEERWORKS

3009 Industrial Terrace, Ste. 150, Austin 512-821-2494 | www.austinbeerworks.com Hours: 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., noon-8 p.m. Sat., 1-7 p.m. Sun. Tours: offered on weekends

6. ADELBERT’S BREWERY

2314 Rutland Drive, Ste. 100, Austin 512-662-1462 | www.adelbertsbeer.com Hours: 5-10 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 1-10 p.m. Sat., 1-7 p.m. Sun. Tours: 6 p.m., 7 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Sat.