Brewing Up the Hill Country Brewers, distilleries also shine in region’s offerings.
The Hill Country isn’t just about wine. The area is home to several craft breweries and distilleries. For the most up-to-date information, call, visit the business’s website or social media accounts.
Altstadt www.altstadtbeer.com 6120 U.S. 290 East Fredericksburg, TX 830-304-2337 Fredericksburg’s biggest brewery is about Old-World German Charm Deep in the Heart of Texas. The brewery opened in 2017 and features one-of-a-kind destination and home to authentic, awardwinning German beer. The European-style structure features a tasting room, restaurant, authentic Biergarten, event banquet hall, multi-level patio and a private garden and cellar. To attain Old-World flavors, the owners of Altstadt Brewery imported Pre-World War II Kasper Schultz copper kettles from
118
Germany. They adjust water minerality to beer type and abide by the German Purity Laws of 1516 when brewing the beer. In addition to offering a variety of beers, the brewery also sells homemade pretzels, schnitzel, steak and more.
Azeo Distillery azeodistillery.com 9953 U.S. 290 West Hye, TX 844-493-4676 Azeo Distillery opened in 2018 in conjunction with Horn Winery and offers fruit-based spirits. Currently, Azeo offers vodkas, brandy, moonshine and whiskey. Two tasting options are offered: For $15, guests can try four clear spirits, which includes two vodkas, a rum and moonshine. For $25, guests can try dark spirits, which includes a black label brandy, a peach brandy, a whiskey and moonshine. Reservations are requested for groups of six or more.
Fredericksburg Brewing Company www.yourbrewery.com 245 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 830-997-1646 Fredericksburg Brewing Company is known for its Gemütlichkeit (friendliness). That good-time spirit began when Dick and Rosemary Estenson opened Fredericksburg Brewing Company in 1994; today it’s the oldest brewpub in Texas and celebrating 27 years. Visitors can sit at the bar and watch the brewers at work, or take beer to go and stroll the shops on Main Street. The brewers at Fredericksburg Brewing Company brew more than 20 different varieties throughout the year, rotating staple brews as well as seasonal selections. Brewmaster Rick Green and company have claimed many awards and the brewery maintains its reputation for quality, fresh beer in addition to being “the granddaddy” of brewpubs.
Fall&Winter2021
