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On eleven, and another spicy little number at On Rotation
Image credit: On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen. I just happened to be going over some numbers related to On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen of Dallas when I got a message from owner Jacob Sloan about a few things they've got going on at the brewpub over the next few weeks. At that moment, the number five was foremost on my mind, considering it's how many awards - five silver medals - the company's Jalapeño Saison has won at major competitions over the years. Not only that, it's a beer we've been drinking for at least twelve years, if you consider it was first poured at Brew Riot in 2014, which happened the year before On Rotation opened for business in early 2015. Of course, this brings up the number eleven and On Rotation's upcoming Eleven-Year Anniversary Party on Saturday, March 7. The festivities will take place...you guessed it...eleven years to the day since On Rotation released their first beers commercially. And did you know being eleven makes them the oldest c
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North Texas secures 15 medals at 2026 Texas Craft Brewers Cup
Image: Texas Craft Brewers Guild. The awards ceremony for the 2026 Texas Craft Brewers Cup took place tonight in Austin, with breweries from North Texas claiming fifteen medals, along with one People's Choice award. Presented by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild , the event drew 930 entries from 142 Texas breweries (note, membership in the Guild is not required for entry). Competition beers were broken down into 30 different categories representing over 150 beer styles, then judged against guidelines published by either the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) or the Brewers Association as created for the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Of the eleven North Texas breweries to secure a medal, Four Bullets Brewery of Richardson was the sole first-time honoree. Also worth mentioning, Maple Branch Craft Brewery of Fort Worth followed up their silver for Romanov's Revenge at last fall's GABF with a gold at the Texas Craft Brewers
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Panther Island closing brewery in Fort Worth
Image credit: Panther Island Brewing. Panther Island Brewing has announced its closure in Fort Worth. Led by Ryan McWhorter, the family-owned business debuted in December 2014 after taking over a spot formerly occupied by two other North Texas breweries of the past - the first of these opening in the year 2000. The name Panther Island, of course, was drawn from the area surrounding the brewery, which consisted of 800-acres of land set to be revamped as part of the Panther Island development project. Though, long-time industry observers may also recall the early days when the venture went by the name of Wahoo. As for notoriety, Panther Island pulled off the rare feat of winning a GABF medal before its first anniversary, bringing home a silver for Allergeez in September 2015. The brewery's American wheat ale colored-up just four years later, when Allergeez won gold at the 2020 event. Beyond those awards, Panther Island was also known for its Buc-ee's beer, after the brewery rolled out Ro
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Oak Highlands gets Grand result at 2026 USBTC Winter Competition
Image credits: Brian Brown/Beer in Big D (background image), United States Beer Tasting Championship (award logo). Four beers from Oak Highlands Brewery of Richardson have been honored at the 32nd Annual Winter Competition of the United States Beer Tasting Championship (USBTC). For the 2026 edition of the event, 562 beers were submitted by breweries from across America. Regional Champions representing seven different U.S. regions were crowned across 19 different style categories. And as always, North Texas breweries competed in the Rockies/Southwest Region. Surveying the winning beers from Oak Highlands, the brewery's Vanilla Porter was a Regional Champion for the fourth consecutive year. On top of that, Oak Highlands capped off its tenth anniversary in 2025 with a Grand Champion in its Quad Bless Texas Madeira-Aged Belgian Quad (arguably one of the best local beers of the year). For more on the 2026 USBTC Winter Competition, click here to visit the official com
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Harvest House presents opportunity for ownership in Downtown Denton
Image credit: Harvest House. Axis Realty Group of Denton has been chosen to represent the ownership of Harvest House , a long-time entertainment destination in Denton, as it explores options for a potential transition. Located at 331 E. Hickory St., just east of the Denton Downtown Square , Harvest House has become a fixture of the city since it opened in 2015. The spot is known for its laid-back Austin-inspired vibe, big backyard-style patio, hundreds of community events, and a stage that has hosted thousands of live music acts. “This is more than a bar or music venue,” says Brad Andrus, executive vice president at Axis. “Harvest House is part of the fabric of Denton. It’s been the hangout for students, professionals, families, and touring musicians alike. You don’t just sell a property like this; you pass the torch.” The opportunity includes the business and the 12,500-square-foot property on E. Hickory Street, giving the opportunity to step into an established concept and crea
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2025 Year in review: Craft beer's continued mantra - adapt, adjust...survive
All logos and graphics the property of their respective owners. Image: Brian Brown/Beer in Big D. Another challenging year for the North Texas craft beer industry has come to a close. Yes, there are still headwinds. Yes, breweries are still struggling. Yes, growth is still stagnant (for the fourth year running), but a flat growth curve is better than one in a downward spiral, and North Texas is still holding firm (give or take) in terms of overall brewery numbers. And yes, a lot of these same things were said last year, and the year before that. It's just that the market environment hasn't changed much. If anything, headwinds are stronger ( according to the Brewers Association ), so many of the same messages from past years continue to apply - adapt, adjust...survive. As it applies to brewing operations, adjustments could mean changing up a product line, or even a business model. We've seen instances of both over the past few years, as owners have been putting other beverage types on t
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Bankhead closing brewpub in Fort Worth
Image credit: Bankhead Brewing Co. Bankhead Brewing Co. has announced the pending closure of its location in Fort Worth. The company's Fort Worth space opened in August 2021, being the second of three brewpubs under the Bankhead banner. It followed the original in Rowlett, which debuted in 2016, while a third spot opened in Farmers Branch in 2023. As for the fate of the Fort Worth site, the property was purchased and will be redeveloped by another entity. From a social media post: "It's time for a new chapter for Bankhead! Earlier this year, we received an exceptional offer for our Fort Worth property, one that made perfect sense for our long-term plans. We accepted it, and something even bigger is coming into that space soon. But this isn’t a goodbye story - it’s a growth story. We’re already exploring new locations and are excited for what’s ahead in 2026 and beyond. To our incredible guests and employees: thank you for the love, the memories, and the loyalty. If you’ve shared a beer
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Santa's Last Stop is at Beard Science this holiday season
Photos © Brian Brown/Beer in Big D. It's not just beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Beard Science Sour House , they've got a whole deck the halls thing going on right now at the brewery and beer hall attached to Truck Yard in The Colony . For the holiday season, Beard Science has been transformed into "Santa's Last Stop at Truck Yard," a limited-time pop-up bar featuring holiday-themed cocktails, rare whiskey pours, seasonal beers and more, with the surrounding scene decked out to its core with more decor than you can shake a peppermint stick at. Indeed, photo ops abound, whether you choose to strike a pose next to the Christmas tree, under the mistletoe, or in the naughty phone booth off in the corner. Plus, reminders of classic holiday movies (both traditional and non-traditional) like Elf , How the Grinch Stole Christmas , National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation , The Nightmare Before Christmas , Die Hard and The Gremlins are everywhere, with som
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New brewery looks to leave its footprint in Glen Rose
Texas Honey Blonde one of 10 beers on tap at Glen Rose Brewing Co. (Photos © Brian Brown/Beer in Big D). If you find yourself making tracks in the far southwestern region of North Texas, there's a new craft beer destination for your consideration, now that Glen Rose Brewing Co. is open and operating in the city known as the "Dinosaur Capital of Texas." It's the first brewery for Glen Rose and the surrounding county of Somervell. David Dulcie founded the company, which debuted in early July at 302 Lake View St. on a site that sits just over a mile northeast of Glen Rose's historic downtown district. There, the brewery shares an outdoor public area with a neighboring restaurant called 3B Beers, Brats & Burgers . It's a convenient co-existence, since hungry patrons can order one of the shop's build-your-own burger, bratwurst or grilled chicken baskets at the bar inside the taproom. On that note, Glen Rose operates within a smaller structure, with the taproom and production space
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A visit to the new Bosque River Taphouse in Stephenville
A flight of beers paired with the Hothead Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sando at Bosque River Taphouse (Photos © Brian Brown/Beer in Big D). This weekend, time was spent catching up on new facilities setting up somewhat outside the orbit of the immediate Dallas-Fort Worth area. One of these, Bosque River Taphouse of Stephenville, originally opened in a temporary space in late 2023. The company has since upgraded to an expansive new spot at 320 S. Harbin Dr., just south of the campus of Tarleton State University . Sean and Amanda Mosher form the duo behind the family-owned business, which completed the move to its new locale in May. The couple now operates the brewery and taproom in a 15,000 square foot building fronted by roughly 7,000 square feet of outdoor space and a sizable dedicated parking lot. On the inside, available area is divvied up between larger and smaller dining sections, the kitchen and the brewhouse, with the main dining room surrounded by more than a do
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Lakewood now serving up brews and bites all day long
Bacon Me Crazy, the Flatbread of the Month at the Lakewood Kitchen (Image: Cassie Henderson). Lakewood Brewing Co. of Garland looks to become a regular lunch destination for its patrons, as the company has expanded its hours to allow more time to enjoy the Lakewood Kitchen's lineup of "not your typical pub fare," which includes shareables, salads, sandwiches, flatbread pizzas and desserts. The brewery first opened its on-site kitchen in the fall of 2022, but lunch service was originally only offered later in the week and on weekends. Now, taproom visitors can order a midday meal seven days a week, with hours beginning at 11 a.m. “Our kitchen team has been knocking it out of the park, and we wanted more people to experience that,” says Wim Bens, founder and president of Lakewood. “Lunch gives us another opportunity to surprise guests with what brewery food can be.” As for the menu, one highlight is the brewery's rotating "Flatbread of the Month." This month's selection, created by line
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Lake Saucer hosting Burlington beer dinner on New Year's Eve
Image credits: Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Burlington Beer Co. Ring in the New Year at the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium located on the banks of Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland with an exclusive pairdiné featuring Burlington Beer Company on Wednesday, December 31 at 7:30pm. Established in 2014, the Vermont-based brewery is known for creating recipes that bring together a variety of local and international ingredients to infuse unique flavors into classic beer styles. Come New Year's Eve, examples of their work will be expertly paired with a five-course menu during this special dinner experience. Tickets for the event are $85 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and space is limited. For more information or to secure your spot, call 972-226-0725. Amuse Bouche Hamachi Crudo (sushi-grade yellowtail, cucumber pico, cilantro) w/ Mango Whale Cake Fruit Beer (5.5% ABV) Appetizer Boudin-Stuffed Peppers (bacon, bell pepper, Montere
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Lochland's to host holiday beer dinner, December 11
Image courtesy of Lochland's Irish Pub. Lochland's Irish Pub of Dallas is set to celebrate the holidays with a winter beer dinner on Thursday, December 11 at 7 p.m. The four-course holiday-inspired dinner will be paired with five hand-selected beers showcasing seasonal flavors. Tickets are $60 per person for the full experience or $45 per person for dinner only without beer pairings - click here to make reservations. For more information on Lochland's, including the pub's address, operating hours and everyday menus, visit www.lochlandsdallas.com . Beer Selections Kronenbourg 1663 Blanc Witbier (5% ABV) Samuel Smith Yorkshire Stingo (8% ABV) Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock (6.7% ABV) Guinness Stout (4.2% ABV) Lindemans Framboise (2.5% ABV) First Course Petite Cheese Board (aged gouda, spiced nuts, dried fruits, crackers) Second Course Winter Salad (Cashel blue cheese, green apple, crispy black pudding) Third Course Beef & Guinness Pie (slow braised beef, root vegetables, h
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Tilray closing Revolver taproom in Granbury, planning new location
Image credit: Tilray Brands. In February of this year, Tilray Brands announced operational changes affecting Revolver Brewing of Granbury. This news came six months after the company acquired Revolver from Molson Coors in September 2024. At the time, the plan was to move large-scale brewing operations to other Tilray facilities (non-resident brewer's licenses exist for company-owned breweries in Colorado, Georgia, Oregon and Wisconsin), with the Granbury taproom carrying on while focused on small-batch, "innovative brews." A license covering Revolver's satellite location at Texas Live in Arlington was surrendered in February as well, with that locale now operating as a Blue Moon-branded taproom. Today, a subsequent announcement on Revolver's social media channels has indicated the Granbury taproom will close on Saturday, December 6, ahead of an intended move to a new location. This was perhaps foreshadowed by the pending sale of Revolver's equipment through New Mill Capital and the app
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Murphy's Law building brewery and pizzeria in Burleson
Image credit: Murphy's Law Brewery & Pizzeria. A name long familiar to the industry is set to take the next big step on its journey, as Murphy's Law Brewery & Pizzeria has signed a lease on a 4,000 square foot location in The Standard at Chisenhall development at 309 W. Hidden Creek Parkway in Burleson. Michael and Sandra Murphy are the husband-and-wife team behind Murphy's Law, which began as a homebrewing project carrying the family name roughly a decade ago. Along the way, the Murphys created recipes and participated in events like The Riverside Shootout (2017, 2018) at Martin House Brewing Co. of Fort Worth, and Luckapalooza (2018, 2019) at the craft beer-centric restaurant, LUCK in Dallas, prior to its closure in early 2020. Beyond their homebrewing endeavors, Michael was a crewmember at the brewers' supply shop, Texas Brewing Inc./Pro Brew Supply , while Sandra went on to join Panther Island Brewing of Fort Worth in 2019, working her way up to the position of head b