10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in New Braunfels

"The first “brewstillery” in Texas, Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling creates both beer and whiskey. Though it may be better known for its whiskey distillery operation, many of Ranger Creek’s boozy offerings take significant skill to brew; for instance, Small Batch #13 is a Belgian ale that’s been aged for 24 months with Lactobacillus, Pediococcus, Brettanomyces, and a house strain of wild yeast. True beer nerds, you’ve found your new home-away-from-home."

"Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling offers a variety of beers and spirits. The brewstillery garnered many awards over the years. Their handcrafted whiskey and beer made with utmost care and attention."

"After touring The Alamo, hop back on the bus and hop off at the next stop: The Pearl Brewery. Although it’s not actually the site of a brewery today, it is a culinary and cultural destination along the river and is the perfect spot to belly up to for lunch."

"Stop #3 – Pearl Brewery & Entertainment Complex Hop off at the very next stop: The Pearl Brewery, a culinary and cultural destination along the river, is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat."

"The newly revitalized Pearl Brewery, now known as The Pearl was originally established in the 1880s by the Pearl Brewing Company, a Texas…"

"Interior of Gristmill River Restaurant|Courtesy of Gristmill River Restaurant. The Faust Brewing Company is a brewpub and craft brewery that fosters the great German tradition of small-scale brewing and collective drinking. The brewing company is based in the Faust Hotel, in the center of New Braunfels, that dates back to 1929."

"Faust Brewing Company features some of the best beer in the area. This New Braunfels brewery is known for producing authentic German beer. Taste some of their specialty brews long into the night and cultivate cherished memories with loved ones in cozy their taproom."

"We really enjoyed our food, but were disappointed that our favorite sandwich "The Cuban" was not on the menu, which is why we came."

"Blue Star Contemporary is the oldest and most tenured non-profit art venue since it opened over 30 years ago. This art gallery and exhibit venue serve as the venue for 15 art exhibitions each year, as well as an after-school art program for the youth. Blue Star Contemporary also became a WAGE-certified art organization which is a first for the San Antonio art scene."

"In the Blue Star Art District, you can find several galleries. However, the Blue Star Contemporary is the first nonprofit venue for contemporary art. There are over 20 on and offsite exhibits every year, all of which provide an insight into contemporary art."

"The Briscoe Western Art Museum is a collections-based institution building upon art and artifacts that tell the vast and multifaceted story of the American West. Located on San Antonio's famed riverwalk, the institution is housed in San Antonio's first Public Library and newly constructed pavilion. The Briscoe Campus consists of the historic Museum building, the Jack Guenther Pavilion and the adjacent McNutt Courtyard and Sculpture Garden."