Grapevine Craft Brewery - Going about brewing beer the right way!

I had a chance recently to catch up with the guys from Grapevine Craft Brewery and see how things are going over there.  Their brewing operation is located in Farmer's Branch.  It's an impressive operation, and the brews they've mastered are easy on the taste buds.  C.E.O. Gary Humble showed me around.  Their Lakefire Rye Pale Ale is smooth with definite hints of citrus and fruit. There's a great subtle hop flavor right at the front but fades with a smooth finish. This is a definite session beer that you could drink with friends tailgating, on the boat at the lake, or even at a nice dinner. It's available on tap all over DFW and you should be able to find it easily if you're in the Grapevine/Southlake area.  Their Monarch Filtered Wheat is a pleasant, lightly hopped wheat beer with a nice finish.  It's actually named after the Monarch Butterfly that stops in Grapevine en route to Mexico from Canada.  It too, is found all over DFW on tap.  I was lucky enough to get to try their newest beer, Lakefire Dry-hopped.  A hoppier version of Lakefire but still getting the rye flavor.  This will soon be released on tap as well.  They're brewing a Belgian Style IPA currently.  Gary says they are working on an English-Style Brown Ale infused with raspberry and cocoa that they are planning to have available for the Untapped festival in Fort Worth this year.  The theme with Grapevine's beers are that they are brewing beers that are easily enjoyed.  Gary says "By en large Grapevine Craft Brewery is approachable and sessionable". I definitely got that impression when sampling their beers.  They will soon have these beers available in cans and are targeting early April for release of their canned beers. Brewmaster Caton Orrell spent 10 years at Boulevard Brewing before deciding to come back to Texas.  The day that I was there, a truck was headed down to Waco and Austin to deliver to those areas.  They're now delivering to 60 accounts throughout DFW, Waco, and Austin. The growth they've had in only 8 weeks is positive and I'm looking forward to more good things from Grapevine Craft Brewery.  To find out where you can get Grapevine Craft brewery's beer near you, click here.  Thanks to the guys at Grapevine Craft Brewery. Follow me on twitter at @DFWBeer and on untappd at Cldaggie. 

Grapevine's brewing operation

From Left BrewMaster Caton Orrell, Assistant BrewMaster Jon Powell, C.E.O. Gary Humble(on right)

Welcome

Hello and welcome to DFWBeerScene.  I am like you and love craft beer and am excited about the growth of the craft beer industry here in DFW.  I have been a craft beer hound long before it has become so popular.  I remember a time where the only beer (much less, even craft beer) to be found was Two Rows in Dallas and the Miller beer plant in South Fort Worth.  My goal with this blog is to educate, explore and help everyone appreciate craft beer the way that I do.  I am hopeful in the future that I will be able to interview brewers of the breweries in DFW and help get the word out about their beers and upcoming events.  I will try to offer an updated calendar of events for the weekend (and possibly weekdays) of the things that are going on around DFW.  Follow me on twitter at @DFWBeer and on Untappd at Cldaggie.  Check back here to find out more info and things that are going on! That being said, here you go!

Saturday February 1st:

Rahr & Sons Brewery
701 Galveston Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104 
Brewery tour from 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Cost - $10 and Includes glass and samples of beer.

Martin House Brewery
220 S. Sylvania Ave, suite 209
Fort Worth, TX 76111
More or less an open house from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Cost - $10 and includes a glass and 3 pints of beer.  Food and live music

Revolver Brewing
5600 Matlock Rd
Granbury, TX 76049
Open 12:00-3:00 p.m. Tour starts at 1:30 p.m.  Cost: $10 and includes a pint glass and beer tastings.

Franconia Brewery
495 Mckinney Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75071
Tours start at 11:00 a.m. Takes about 2 hours. Cost: $5 and includes samples of the beer.

903 Brewers
1718 S. Elm Street
Sherman, TX 75090
Tours from 12-3:00 p.m.  This saturday they are celebrating the release of their new Sasquatch beer! Tours are free and 903 Brewers beer for sale.

Peticolas Brewing
2026 Farrington Street
Dallas, TX 75027
Tours are from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Cost: $10 CASH and includes Glass and 3 beers.  Food available

Community Beer Company
1530 Inspiration Dr
Dallas, TX 75207
Open House and Tour 2:00-5:00 p.m. Cost: $10 and includes beers.  Food available

Deep Ellum Brewing
2823  St. Louis St
Dallas, TX 75226
Tours are from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Cost: $10 includes glass and beers.  Live Music and food trucks there every saturday

Rabbit Hole Brewing
608 Topeka Ave
Justin, TX 76247
Tours are from 12:00-4:00p.m. Cost: $10 includes pint glass, 3 pints of beer. Additional beers available for purchase

Firewheel Brewing Co
2806 Lawing Ln
Rowlett, TX 75088
Tours 11:00-3:00 p.m. Cost: $10 and includes a glass and 3 "samples" of beer. Dog and family friendly

Cobra Brewing
146 Whatley Ave
Lewisville, TX 75057
Open from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Cost:$10 includes a glass and 3 samples of beers. Food and live music

Cedar Creek Brewery
244 E. Cedar Creek Parkway
Seven Points, TX 75143
Open from 12:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $3 pints and $4 seasonals.  Pet Friendly

Four Corners Brewery
423 Singleton Blvd
Dallas, TX 75212
Free Tours every Saturday at 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. but limited to 50 guests.  Reserve your spot beforehand.  Their All Day AleHouse is open Wednesday through Friday from 5:00-10:00 p.m.  Saturday from 12:00-10:00p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Other Noteworthy Happenings

Grapevine Craft Brewery
These guys aren't doing Tours as of yet but are brewing some great beers. Currently their Monarch and Lakefire that are being served on tap all over DFW.  A new IPA is soon to come! They now have distribution to Waco and Austin.