In This Edition: Surly Comes to Texas, The Latest Pinthouse Expansion, Festival Season, and More.
Published 04/09/2025
GoFundMe for Martin House’s John “Beef” Laughman
In late March, the head brewer of Martin House suffered a severe fall, resulting in major injuries. His friends and family have organized a GoFundMe to support him during this difficult time. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe or enjoy a Martin House beer while keeping him in your thoughts. You can view their Instagram story here.
Surly Brewing is Now Distributing to Texas
Surly Brewing from Minnesota is one of the most well known and well respected craft breweries in the world, so we are extremely excited that the Texas beer community can now get their offerings locally. It appears they have picked up Texas distribution through Dynamo. Click this link to find a Surly near you.
Pinthouse Brewing Announced Expansion to San Antonio
A new Pinthouse in San Antonio is slated to open in early 2026, according to their social media accounts. According to a Pinthouse spokesperson, the new Pinthouse will exist in an 8,000-square-foot family-friendly facility located at the intersection of 1604 and I-10 near The Rim.
Why Was there a Random Lone Star Shortage?
In a slightly more peculiar and decidedly less craft beer-specific update, it appears the long time owner of Lone Star, Pabst, have moved their production facilities for Lone Star from Fort Worth to Houston resulting in the shortage. “Our planned production hiatus to prepare our new brewing location in Texas is almost complete,” Pabst Senior Vice President of Brewing Operations John Kimes stated. “We will be packaging and shipping Lone Star and Lone Star Light in the next few weeks and will recover all wholesaler and retailer inventories in March.”
Barks for Beers is Confirmed for 2025
Barks for Beers 2025 is confirmed and will kick off on Thursday, May 1, and run through May 31. The price for a Pawsport will be $30 and Divine Canines has announced 30 participating breweries. Craft Beer Austin will have a more detailed article on the program as we get closer to May.
Spring Craft Beer Festival Season is Well Underway
April 5th – 2025 PFRÜHLINGSFEST – Prost Alehouse
April 11-12 – Wild West BrewFest – Typhoon Texas Waterpark
April 26 – Hill Country Craft Beer Festival – Wurstfest Grounds in New Braunfels
May 17 – Bluff SchuetzenFest – La Grange
June 14 – Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival – Marktplatz in Downtown Fredericksburg
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