Voodoo brewpubs in Plano and Lewisville have closed

Image credits: Voodoo Brewing Co. - Plano, Voodoo Brewing Co. - Castle Hills.

Two area franchises of the Pennsylvania-based Voodoo Brewing Co. have announced their closure, with Voodoo - Plano and Voodoo - Castle Hills in Lewisville shuttering just two days apart.

Plano was the second of five Voodoo-branded brewpubs to open in North Texas, following the lead of a venture in Grand Prairie. Since then, the Grand Prairie outlet has rebranded as an independent entity, while spots in Fort Worth, Plano and Castle Hills - Lewisville have all now closed.

Also, it should be noted that Voodoo - Castle Hills indicated their closure was temporary, but it wasn't made clear whether that means a rebrand is in the works or something else.

As for Voodoo's overall presence in Texas, a locale in College Station closed on Monday, leaving a recently-opened brewpub in Prosper as the only active franchise in the state.

Cedar Creek closing brewery in Seven Points

Photo © Brian Brown/Beer in Big D.

One of the area's oldest breweries has announced it will cease operations in Seven Points.

Founded by Jim Elliot, Cedar Creek Brewery launched its products in August 2012. From there, the company quickly gained notoriety by becoming one of the first local breweries in the new craft era (post-2011) to win a medal at the Great American Beer Festival, taking gold for Wobbly, a Belgian-style dubbel in 2013.

Of course, Cedar Creek was probably best known for Dankosaurus, a West Coast-inspired IPA brewed "with enough hops...to bury a Brontosaurus." Over the years, this beer spawned many variants, the popularity of which led to an annual celebration of its lineage called Dank Daze.

Later in its history, Cedar Creek explored business opportunities outside of Seven Points, eventually expanding to a second location in 2021. However, Cedar Creek Brewhouse & Eatery in Farmers Branch closed after just one year due to operational difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

From a social media post:

"After 13 wonderful years together, the time has come for a new chapter. Cedar Creek Brewery will officially close its doors on Saturday, October 4th.

We are beyond grateful for your loyalty, support, and the community you’ve built with us. You’ve made Cedar Creek Brewery more than just a place to grab a pint, you’ve made it a family.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for 13 amazing years of beer, friendship, and memories."

According to the note, the site was sold to Fig's Restaurant Group, an entity planning open a new concept in the space.

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.

Turning Point plans covered outdoor pavilion

Image credit: Centerpoint Commercial Properties.

Earlier this year, Turning Point Beer announced they were moving out of the expanded taproom they opened in September 2021 and back into their original space at 1307 Brown Trail in Bedford. Turns out, this was just the precursor to a plan to add more seating by way of a covered outdoor pavilion to be attached to the brewery's southern elevation.

The proposal can now move forward after an ordinance was approved by a unanimous vote of the Bedford City Council on September 9. This order calls for the rezoning of the property from "Heavy Commercial" to the same designation, but with a Special Use Permit allowing for an outdoor seating establishment.

It's all part of a site redevelopment effort spearheaded by CenterPoint Commercial Properties. Details involve construction of a 7,000+ square foot pavilion, "creating a versatile, open-air space" surrounded by glass roll-up doors. The extension will then house up to four kiosk-style restaurants and an outdoor entertainment area.

As for a possible opening date, a project timeline has not yet been revealed.