Welcome to Craft Beers and More!
My name is Paul White from San Antonio, Texas (aka Pablo Blanco) and I like craft beer! (I also like spicy foods and I indulge in that at SpicyFoodReviews.com.) I have been a fan of craft beer ever since a friend of mine introduced me to the wonder that is a brew pub when I visited him in Portland, Oregon back in the early ‘90s. I was particularly happy when brew pubs and micro-breweries started to become more common throughout the country, though sadly they never really took hold in Texas in the ‘90s despite a brief surge of local breweries. But since then, micro-brewing has proven to be more than just a passing fad, and the availability of craft beer has continued to increase, especially in the Lone Star state.
In the San Antonio area alone (including the Hill Country), we have several dozen craft breweries to choose from along with quite a number of tap houses that specialize in featuring micro-brews. In addition, craft distilleries have started to pop up offering locally-made whiskey, gin, vodka, and more. As I started trying to make my way around to all of these (it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it), I wondered why there was not a good guide to all of the local breweries and distilleries. Oh sure, there are lists with recommendations and the Untappd app that will help you find good beers and spirits. But I didn’t find anything specific to this area that really let me know what all is available. So I decided to create this site which is focused on local beers and spirits.
Craft Beers and More is designed to act as a guide to breweries, distilleries, and tap houses in San Antonio and the Hill Country. I will also be putting up reviews from time to time and articles about beer and spirits. Hopefully, you will find it useful and I am always willing to hear suggestions about how I can improve the site. If you know of any local establishments that you think I should include, please pass that information my way. Restaurants that happen to have a good selection of beer or spirits may not be included at this point as I am mainly looking for the ones that focus on craft products. But send me your suggestions anyway and I may at least do a featured piece.
If you own a brewery, distillery, and/or tap house and would like to be included on this site, please send me your information. And if I already have a post for your establishment but need to update it or make corrections, let me know.
You can email me at craftbeersandmore@gmail.com, and I look forward to having you join me as we explore the craft beers and spirits available through San Antonio and beyond.