Fredericksburg Brewing Company

Located right on Main Street, Fredericksburg Brewing Company is the place to be for those who love good beer. They have a big selection of options, including honey cream blonde ale, a favorite of mine. 

The company opened its doors in 1994, right after the government began allowing brewpub establishments, and it was a hit from the start. 

You can stop in just for lunch and dinner, get dessert, too, or just hang out with friends listening to music. They offer a large selection of cold, freshly brewed beers of all types and soon became the oldest operating brewpub in all of Texas.

As far as the beer goes, they have some of the best on tap. The food is also pretty amazing, with options like German fare, burgers, salad, and more. 

The staff here is super friendly, too, and I have found that they are pretty much all about making each person feel special.

Vibe

The atmosphere at Fredericksburg Brewing Company is fun, upbeat, and welcoming. 

It’s family-friendly for sure, though you can also hang out with friends easily here. There’s inside dining available, and then there’s the beer hall. The beer hall is mostly used for events like parties and larger groups but is also a super cool waiting area.

I love that the vibe is so friendly here. There’s music at the bar, but it’s not so loud that you cannot hear the person next to you. 

And at the same time, the setting is pretty cool. It’s in an 1890s-era building that’s been restored. The air-conditioned biergarten is an exceptional place to cool down on a hot day.

Fredericksburg Brewing Company: Menu & Drinks

The brewing company offers tasters, full pints, and wine options. 

The tasters are only available at the bar and at the specific taster high-top tables. Make sure you get one if you plan to visit to enjoy this super cool experience.

Let’s start with the drinks. I choose the Peace Pipe Pale Ale, which has an excellent flavor profile, and the Pioneer Porter, which is really deep. As I mentioned, I really like the Honey Cream Blonde Ale for something sweeter. You really cannot go wrong with the brewed options.

For starters, there are plenty of options, but I recommend the Scotch Egg if it’s just the two of you. It’s a hard-boiled egg that is then rolled up in a spicy, tangy sausage. It’s then breaded and it’s served with a Creole mustard sauce. That’s just an appetizer, by the way!

There’s plenty of food on the menu and something for everyone, like pizzas, burgers, and even meatloaf (it’s really good). One of the things that make Fredericksburg Brewing Company unique, though, is the traditional German options. I like the Sausage Sampler since the sausage is made locally.

Another option is the Jager Schnitzel, which is a breaded pork cutlet that is served with a Bavarian mushroom sauce. Sides like beer-battered fries, German potato salad, and red cabbage are on the menu, too.