Fort Worth Craft Beer · 2026 Guide
Best Breweries in Fort Worth, Texas
The best breweries in Fort Worth, Texas in 2026 are Cowtown Brewing Company, Dirty Job Brewing, Flix Brewhouse - MAN, selected from 12 craft breweries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. 2 (17%) are dog-friendly and 2 have outdoor seating.
- Fort Worth has 12 craft breweries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
- Top-rated picks: Cowtown Brewing Company, Dirty Job Brewing, Flix Brewhouse - MAN.
- 2 (17%) are dog-friendly.
- 2 (17%) have outdoor seating.
- 7 serve food on-site (full kitchen or food trucks).
What makes a great Fort Worth brewery in 2026
Fort Worth's brewery scene operates on a different rhythm than Dallas. The Near Southside corridor — anchored by Rahr & Sons, HopFusion Ale Works, and Martin House — has the density and walkability of a brewery district, while the Stockyards has grown its own thing: Second Rodeo Brewing leans into Western honky-tonk identity in ways no Dallas taproom attempts. The strongest Fort Worth breweries in 2026 honor that local character. Cowtown Brewing Company in the Stockyards and Martin House's experimental lineup (the Best Maid Pickle Beer collaboration is still in production) reflect a brewery scene that hasn't tried to imitate Austin. Explore more across the broader Dallas-Fort Worth brewery scene.
How we ranked these 12 Fort Worth breweries
This list pulls from Fort Worth city plus Keller and Mansfield — the practical drive radius for a Fort Worth weekend. Scoring follows the standard four-signal rubric: profile completeness, Google rating × review count, owner-verified status, and freshness. We exclude Legal Draft Beer Company (closed) and Humperdinks Arlington (closed July 2019). Wild Acre Brewing's relocation to Mansfield is reflected in our current address data.
What’s new in Fort Worth craft beer this year
Second Rodeo Brewing's expansion of its live-music programming through 2026 has made it the de facto pre-game spot for Stockyards rodeo nights. Wild Acre's Mansfield production facility now offers Saturday tours; reservations recommended. Cowtown Brewing renovated its outdoor beer garden in March.
Fort Worth Craft Beer Guide
Fort Worth, Texas has 12 craft breweries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region as of 2026. The top-rated are Cowtown Brewing Company, Dirty Job Brewing, Flix Brewhouse - MAN, Fort Brewery and Pizza, Hopfusion Ale Works. 17% of breweries welcome dogs, 17% have outdoor seating, and 58% serve food. Fort Worth's craft beer scene has its own identity — Stockyards grit meets Near Southside creativity. The city's breweries lean into Texas character with spacious beer gardens, live music, and taprooms that welcome dogs and families alike. Texas Brew Loop provides real-time open/closed status and proximity search for nearby restaurants, hotels, and EV charging for every brewery in Fort Worth.
12 Best Breweries in Fort Worth
Ranked by verified data, claimed status, and amenity offerings.
Top Fort Worth Breweries Compared
| # | Brewery | City | Dog | Kids | Food | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cowtown Brewing Company | Fort Worth | — | — | Kitchen | — |
| 2 | Dirty Job Brewing | Mansfield | — | — | Kitchen | — |
| 3 | Flix Brewhouse - MAN | Mansfield | — | Yes | No | — |
| 4 | Fort Brewery and Pizza | Fort Worth | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| 5 | Hopfusion Ale Works | Fort Worth | Yes | Yes | Trucks | Yes |
| 6 | Maple Branch Craft Brewery | Fort Worth | — | — | Kitchen | — |
| 7 | Martin House Brewing Company | Fort Worth | Yes | Yes | Trucks | Yes |
| 8 | Rahr & Son Brewing | Fort Worth | — | — | No | — |
| 9 | Second Rodeo Brewing | Fort Worth | — | — | Kitchen | — |
| 10 | Three Wide Brewing | Fort Worth | — | — | Kitchen | — |
| 11 | Wild Acre Brewing Company | Fort Worth | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 12 | Rahr and Sons Brewing Co | Fort Worth | Yes | — | No | Yes |
What You'll Find in Fort Worth
Frequently Asked Questions
1How many craft breweries are in Fort Worth, Texas?
Fort Worth and the immediate area (Keller, Mansfield) have 13 craft breweries we track and rank.
2What are the best Fort Worth breweries?
Our 2026 top picks are HopFusion Ale Works, Martin House Brewing Company, Maple Branch Craft Brewery, Rahr & Sons Brewing Company, and Wild Acre Brewing.
3Is Rahr & Sons still open?
Yes — Rahr & Sons Brewing Company continues to operate from its Near Southside location and remains one of Fort Worth's oldest active craft breweries.
4Are there dog-friendly breweries in Fort Worth?
2 of the 13 Fort Worth-area breweries we track confirm a dog-friendly policy: HopFusion Ale Works and Second Rodeo Brewing in the Stockyards.
5Which Fort Worth brewery is best for live music?
Second Rodeo Brewing in the Historic Stockyards runs free live music three times daily, every day of the week — the most consistent live music schedule of any Fort Worth brewery.
6How do we rank Fort Worth breweries?
Rankings combine data completeness, owner verification, Google rating weighted by review count, amenity verification, and recency of profile confirmation.
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- How we rank
- We rank Fort Worth breweries by data completeness, claimed-by-owner status, Google rating, amenity verification, and how recently the brewery profile was confirmed. Curated and reviewed by the Texas Brew Loop team.
- Data sources
- Google Places API · brewery owner submissions · manual verification by the Texas Brew Loop team
- Last verified
- Mar 9, 2026
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