San Antonio makes a lot of great craft beer. Local brewers are constantly tapping their creative juices to drum up crafty collaborations, standout recipes, and fun names for their frothy masterpieces.
We’re raising a glass to four San Antonio-centric brews.
San Antonio Pale Ale | Freetail Brewing Co.
This beer’s name gets straight to the local point — and we respect that.
Style + flavor: This 5.8% ABV brew features fruit + floral aromas and pairs well with meals like fajitas and chile relleno. It’s hoppy but less bitter than an IPA.
210 Blonde Ale | Busted Sandal Brewing
The name of this brew calls out the numbers that matter most — San Antonio’s area code. Busted Sandal Brewing says it was “crafted with our hometown of San Antonio in mind.”
Style + flavor: The brewery describes this 6.1% ABV year-round beer as “delicate” and “lightly sweet,” with a clean + crisp finish.
Rodeo Tea | Black Laboratory Brewing
OK, so this is a seltzer — but we wrangled it up anyway. The name was inspired by the annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, which takes over the Frost Bank Center + Freeman Coliseum each February.
Style + flavor: According to the brewery, this seltzer “tastes just like sweet tea… but with a 5% ABV kick.”
Alright, Alright, Alright | Roadmap Brewing Co.
Ah, we can just hear it now: Matthew McConaughey’s iconic catchphrase as David Wooderson in the Texas-based flick, “Dazed and Confused.” With its groovy can art, this 1970s-style pilsner is a mood. Fun fact: This beer won gold at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival.
Style + flavor: This 4.5% ABV beer combines pilsner malt + lager yeast for a clean, crisp finish and “refreshing vibes for days.”
Cheers to you, Alamo City. This is a sampling of local craft brews with San Antonio-related nods to their names. If we missed your favorite, share it with us.
