Grapevine Craft brewery

[fordman84]

I have no idea how far their distribution goes, but these guys are legit. Had their Monarch American wheat this week, and think it would be a great weekday drinking beer. It's like most american brand name beers (closest to Bud Light I think) but without an acidic aftertaste. Picked up their Sir Williams Brown Ale and Lakefire Rye pale ale. I don't like the Rye ale, but my wife loves it. Sir Williams is about the best beer I've had. It's got a lot of flavor without being "heavy".

I'm not a big time beer guy so I don't know exactly how to describe em, but if you are in the DFW area or see their beer, give em a try. I've only seen them in cans, and they have a plastic can holder (instead of those fish killing loops) that are a pain in the ass to get off the can. The good news is it makes them easy to find in the coolers at the store.

 

[Labgrownmangoat]

I know you are trying to promote this brewery, and I fully admit I have never tried anything by them. They could be awesome. This review is likely to do the opposite of promoting them, for craft beer drinkers: " It's like most american brand name beers (closest to Bud Light I think) but without an acidic aftertaste."

It's like telling BBQ fans that it tastes like Arby's, but slightly less sour, and expecting them to think that's a good thing.

 

[HammerDown]

I know you are trying to promote this brewery, and I fully admit I have never tried anything by them. They could be awesome. This review is likely to do the opposite of promoting them, for craft beer drinkers: " It's like most american brand name beers (closest to Bud Light I think) but without an acidic aftertaste."

It's like telling BBQ fans that it tastes like Arby's, but slightly less sour, and expecting them to think that's a good thing.

...only if they're a haughty beer snob.

 

[thecrow124]

I have no idea how far their distribution goes, but these guys are legit. Had their Monarch American wheat this week, and think it would be a great weekday drinking beer. It's like most american brand name beers (closest to Bud Light I think) but without an acidic aftertaste. Picked up their Sir Williams Brown Ale and Lakefire Rye pale ale. I don't like the Rye ale, but my wife loves it. Sir Williams is about the best beer I've had. It's got a lot of flavor without being "heavy".

I'm not a big time beer guy so I don't know exactly how to describe em, but if you are in the DFW area or see their beer, give em a try. I've only seen them in cans, and they have a plastic can holder (instead of those fish killing loops) that are a pain in the ass to get off the can. The good news is it makes them easy to find in the coolers at the store.

I didn't realize swampwater had an acidic aftertaste.

 

[Podunkparte]

...only if they're a haughty beer snob.

Not that there's anything wrong with that

 

[fordman84]

I know you are trying to promote this brewery, and I fully admit I have never tried anything by them. They could be awesome. This review is likely to do the opposite of promoting them, for craft beer drinkers: " It's like most american brand name beers (closest to Bud Light I think) but without an acidic aftertaste."

It's like telling BBQ fans that it tastes like Arby's, but slightly less sour, and expecting them to think that's a good thing.

I've got no association with the brewery other than I have recently discovered them and know there are quite a few DFW posters here.

I'm not going to omit or lie about one of their beers and what it reminds me of. Their others I have tried were honest reviews as well.

 

[fordman84]

I didn't realize swampwater had an acidic aftertaste.

It's got something, and that's the best I know how to describe it as...acidic like after you have thrown up.

 

[757Hokie83]

i will just say, if an american wheat ale is tasting like an american light lager...the wheat ale seems to have missed its mark.

just my opinion

 

[Tharvot]

Haven't tried their fare. Lots of good craft breweries up around DFW.

Lakewood, Revolver, Peticolas, Deep Ellum Brewing Co, Rahr, 4 Corners...all make some tremendous beers.

 

[fordman84]

i will just say, if an american wheat ale is tasting like an american light lager...the wheat ale seems to have missed its mark.

just my opinion

I may have an unrefined beer palate, but the wife and I both came to the same conclusion about Monarch...tastes like BudLight. Was expecting more wheat

 

[Tharvot]

Some of my favorites from the DFW brewers if you're ever in the area and have a chance to give them a go:

Lakewood Temptress - Lakewood The Temptress | Lakewood Brewing Company | Garland, TX | BeerAdvocate
Lakewood Lager - Lakewood Lager | Lakewood Brewing Company | Garland, TX | BeerAdvocate

Revolver Blood & Honey - Revolver Blood And Honey | Revolver Brewing | Granbury, TX | BeerAdvocate

Deep Ellum IPA - Deep Ellum IPA | Deep Ellum Brewing Company | Dallas, TX | BeerAdvocate
Deep Ellum Dallas Blond - Dallas Blonde | Deep Ellum Brewing Company | Dallas, TX | BeerAdvocate

Peticolas Golden Opportunity - Golden Opportunity | Peticolas Brewing Company | Dallas, TX | BeerAdvocate


Additionally, there have been a lot of new upper-scale bars and restaurants that have sprung up all over the place that feature a ton of the local craft brews, so you can go out and try all sorts of new and different beers instead of your standard and boring national brands. It's a good time to be a beer drinker in DFW.

 

[Tharvot]

double post

 

[fordman84]

Some of my favorites from the DFW brewers if you're ever in the area and have a chance to give them a go:

Lakewood Temptress - Lakewood The Temptress | Lakewood Brewing Company | Garland, TX | BeerAdvocate
Lakewood Lager - Lakewood Lager | Lakewood Brewing Company | Garland, TX | BeerAdvocate

Revolver Blood & Honey - Revolver Blood And Honey | Revolver Brewing | Granbury, TX | BeerAdvocate

Deep Ellum IPA - Deep Ellum IPA | Deep Ellum Brewing Company | Dallas, TX | BeerAdvocate
Deep Ellum Dallas Blond - Dallas Blonde | Deep Ellum Brewing Company | Dallas, TX | BeerAdvocate

Peticolas Golden Opportunity - Golden Opportunity | Peticolas Brewing Company | Dallas, TX | BeerAdvocate


Additionally, there have been a lot of new upper-scale bars and restaurants that have sprung up all over the place that feature a ton of the local craft brews, so you can go out and try all sorts of new and different beers instead of your standard and boring national brands. It's a good time to be a beer drinker in DFW.

Had Blood and Honey a couple of weeks ago, it was excellent!