North Texas Craft Beer Conspectus - September 23, 2025 edition

Image credits: Brew Beverages, Acre Distilling, Malai Kitchen, Landon Winery, Believer Brew House.

It's been more than a minute (years actually) since the last Conspectus was compiled, but brief news bites have been piling up, so why not bring it back? With that, here's an update of items involving a local distillery, contract brands, and a new place to enjoy one of the area's longer-running brands of beer.

Cheers!

Beer still coming soon at Acre Distilling

Acre Distilling of Fort Worth first revealed its intention to add brewing operations in late 2024. According to owner Tony Formby, those plans are still in place, but beer production won't begin until after the new year at the earliest, as the company is currently prioritizing other activities.


New beer brand seeks to bridge cultures

Launching in August, Believer Brew House is a contract operation whose beers are being made at Lakewood Brewing Co. of Garland. Products are inspired by the flavors of India and the cultural heritage of the company's partners.

As they work to introduce the brand, Believer has been doing tastings at area liquor stores on nearly a weekly basis, so follow the company's social media channels for info on future gatherings. You can also click here for a list of bars, restaurants and retailers who carry Believer's two beers: Nimbu Bot Lager with Lime and X-Roads Blonde Ale with Coriander.

Brew Aleworks eyes return to market

Also vying for time on the production calendar at Lakewood is Brew Aleworks of Granbury, a company aiming to re-enter the market as a contract brewery after closing its brick-and-mortar location in late 2023. Owner Christian Piatt hopes to have kegs of Dizzy Blonde and Lucky Light Lager on the market sometime after Thanksgiving.


Landon looking to expand house beer distribution

Based on licensing applications recently filed with the TABC, Landon Winery has plans to expand distribution of its house beers. Landon first started making its own beer in 2017, serving those recipes at its Greenville location until early 2019. The company brought beer back earlier this year, with its offerings now available at the winery's tasting rooms in Gainesville and Greenville. Once the respective licenses are approved, Fort Worth and Wylie will presumably be added to the list.

Malai beers being served at new spin-off in Plano

Malai Kitchen, brewing its own brand of Asian-inspired beers since 2014, debuted a new restaurant concept this past week. Located in a former Chick-Fil-A space at 1909 Preston Rd. in Plano, the company's Brya Zan Thai Noodle + Brew offers four Malai beers on its everyday menu.

Incidentally, recipes pouring at all of the restaurant's locales (Dallas - Uptown and Preston Center, Fort Worth, Southlake and Plano - Brya Zan) are now brewed at Malai Brewing, a dedicated production facility attached to Malai's spot in Southlake.