Dallas-Fort Worth has become a craft beer mecca, home to some of the most innovative and downright delicious breweries in Texas. Whether you like a crisp pilsner, a hoppy IPA, or a stout that drinks like dessert, DFW has a spot for you. Here's the ultimate list of the 12 best breweries in the metroplex, ranked for their beer quality, variety, atmosphere, and overall experience.
Each brewery is evaluated on six key factors, with scores from 1-10 in each category:
Total Score: Maximum 60 points
Location: 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas
Standout Beers: Mosaic IPA, Public Ale, Witbier
Why Go? Massive taproom, award-winning brews, and a killer community vibe. Their new facility is an absolute game-changer with a full kitchen and live music.
Location: 1301 Pace St, Dallas
Standout Beers: Velvet Hammer, Golden Opportunity, Sit Down or I'll Sit You Down
Why Go? No gimmicks, just outstanding beer. This family-owned brewery refuses to bottle or can, ensuring you get the freshest pours.
Location: 2530 Butler St, Dallas
Standout Beers: Quasar Hazy IPA, Space Clouds, Galactic Motion
Why Go? Space-themed decor, top-tier hazy IPAs, and an artsy vibe that keeps things fresh and exciting.
Location: 2302 Executive Dr, Garland
Standout Beers: Temptress Imperial Milk Stout, All Call Kölsch, Lakewood Lager
Why Go? Their Temptress stout is legendary, and the brewery offers an inviting taproom with great food options.
Location: 2215 Sulphur St, Dallas
Standout Beers: Half-Life IPA, Necessary Evil Pilsner, Black Matter Stout
Why Go? A sleek, industrial-style taproom with consistently excellent beer and a full kitchen to boot.
Location: 9850 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas
Standout Beers: Moonsmoke Smoked Helles, Photon Hazy IPA, Event Horizon Imperial Stout
Why Go? Great beer, fantastic wood-fired pizza, and a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Location: 220 S Sylvania Ave, Fort Worth
Standout Beers: The Salty Lady Gose, True Love Raspberry Sour, Best Maid Pickle Beer
Why Go? Known for pushing boundaries with wild flavors (yes, pickle beer is a thing), plus a laid-back, riverside setting.
Location: 1307 Brown Trail, Bedford
Standout Beers: DDH Motueka Extra Pulp IPA, Drippy Diaper Creamsicle Sour, Neo Gose Series
Why Go? Some of the best hazy IPAs and sours in Texas, with small-batch can releases that sell out fast.
Location: 10484 Brockwood Rd, Dallas
Standout Beers: Freaky Deaky Belgian Tripel, Golden Mustache Helles, Allgood Amber Ale
Why Go? A spacious, family-friendly taproom with well-executed traditional styles and fun events.
Location: 906 Jean St, Grapevine
Standout Beers: Galactic Haze IPA, Northeast Texas Wheat, Miracle Kölsch
Why Go? A cozy, historic taproom with strong community ties and a dog-friendly patio.
Location: 5650 Matlock Rd, Granbury
Standout Beers: Blood & Honey American Wheat Ale, Sidewinder Southwest Pale Ale
Why Go? A destination brewery with a rural charm, famous for its Blood & Honey wheat ale.
Location: 1734 E El Paso St #190, Fort Worth
Standout Beers: Bock Bock, Texas Blonde, Billy Jenkins Bock
Why Go? A great patio with lots of room for cornhole, live music and with a decent food menu.
The DFW craft beer scene keeps evolving, but these 12 breweries are the best of the best right now. Whether you're a hophead, a stout lover, or just looking for a good time, there's a brewery in DFW with your name on it.
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