Crisp / Dry/ Effervescent / 4.5% abv An ale-lager hybrid with an easy-drinking lager mouthfeel and a touch of fruit notes coming through from the ale yeast. An exceedingly drinkable beer which we make with 100% German Noble hops and malts. Named for an old Texas family name, passed down for generations in the Vista Brewing family.

Balanced / Dry / Cookie-like / 4.9% abv GOLD MEDAL - US OPEN beer champs A black lager with hints of coffee and roasted marshmallow.  European hops are used to balance the body alongside the German specialty malts and German yeast which imparts fruitcake and fresh dough flavors and aromas. Named for the big, bright stars over Driftwood and the International Dark Sky Association.

Pine / Citrus / Melon / 6.5% abv / 45 IBU A classic American IPA which highlights citrus of the Amarillo and melon notes of the Australian Summer hops. Flowery, spicy grapefruit notes shine through from the heavy Cascade dry hop. Named for travels to destinations near and far that inspire our dreams!

Citrus / Pear / Peppercorn / 6.6% abv A complex farmhouse style made with three yeast strains. Pours a straw color with a luscious white head, aromas of leather and peppercorn. Pair this beer with any of our grilled meats, or take a pint on our walking trail and explore it’s delicate layers.

Caramel / Pine / Dried Fruit / 6.8% ABV Perfect for fall, this amber-hued ale is a hybrid Red IPA made with Belgian yeast. You’ll find pine and cedar aromas from the Centennial hops and beautiful ester notes from the yeast, all balanced with rich caramel & toffee notes from the malt bill. Red Lion is a storied US Army Regiment, in which our Brewmaster Pat served. This beer honors all the men and women who have served and will serve in this regiment.

RICH / CHOCOLATE / SPICE / 8.2% abv Don’t miss this winter brew! We took inspiration from traditional South-of-the-border hot chocolate, combining the dark chocolate malt base with Ceylon cinnamon, Mexican vanilla Beans and guajillo chili peppers. With this beer, we honor Lorenzo de Zavala, who dedicated his life to fighting oppression and building democracy. He helped author both the first Mexican and first Republic of Texas constitutions, and designed the first flag of Texas.

Juicy / Smooth / Full-bodied / 9.5% abv / 78 IBU This big beer is a celebration of juicy Simcoe and Amarillo hops, showcased on a balanced malt backbone. Encore is complex and hoppy, yet still easy drinking and well-balanced. Named for all of the hard-working musicians here in Central Texas!

SOUR / FRUITY / EARTH / 8.0% This sour wild ale pours a beautiful golden color with aromas of citrus, pineapple and black tea. The first sip is fruit-forward with orange, tangerine and peach, evolving to an earthy, dry tart finish. Named for the legend of St. Nicholas gifting golden coins into stockings hung by the fire.

White grape / Earth / Honey / 6.5% Draft & Bottle A mildly tart farmhouse ale with aromas of wood, white grape and honey. Golden in color, with vinous fruit and earthy Brett flavors. Our ranch sits in the center of the colonial land grant of William Barret Travis, one of the founding fathers of Texas. With this brew, we’re paying tribute to the new Heritage Trail through the Hill Country named in his honor. By using a strain of Brettanomyces called Claussenii in this wine-barrel-aged ale, we’re also honoring a founding father of brewing science, N. Hjelte Claussen, who categorized Brett yeast in 1904.

Woody / Tannic / Vinous / 6.5% Draft & Bottle This unfruited, mixed-culture farmhouse ale which pays homage to both our Hill Country well water and the beer styles of the Senne Valley of Belgium. Glen Rose is one of the formations that make up the Trinity aquifer, which provides Vista with mineral-rich water. A blend of six cultures produces a mildly tart ale with hints of dark fruit and leather. Golden in color, with notes of red wine, vanilla and oak from the freshly-emptied red wine barrels from Bending Branch Winery in Comfort, TX. The fruity and tannic flavors are a natural pairing with soft cheese such as Brie, a grilled steak, or fruit desserts.

TART / EFFERVESCENT / SOFT FRUIT Our Lambic uses a mixture of seven cultures to mimic traditional fermentations of southern Belgium. Time in freshly-emptied Tempranillo, Tannat and Aglianico barrels lends a pink-hue with notes of tart cherries and sultanas which accentuate hints of lemon, grapefruit and orange peels. Brettanomyces lends dry farmhouse notes of earth and hay, along with a wine-like spice. We were inspired by the makers of fine sherry in Spain and Portugal, where the common terminology for the layer of yeast that forms inside the barrel of wines is Velo de Flor or “veil of flowers”. This beer is ready to enjoy now, or let it age in your cellar. Development in bottle is a standard of the Lambic-style and Velo de Flor will become increasingly complex and tart if cellared properly.

We teamed up with Desert Door, our Driftwood neighbors and producers of handmade Texas sotol, and The Fairmont Austin to celebrate the beauty of the stars and nighttime skies. Our shared philosophy of handmade products enjoyed in the Hill Country led to this unique collaboration: the first sotol-barrel aged beer. We took a small batch of our gold-medal winning German Schwarzbier and aged it in freshly emptied Texas Sotol barrels. The result is a distinctive brew best shared over a meal with friends. A deceptively light- bodied Dark Skies base gives hints of dark cocoa, coconut and roasted marshmallow. Barrel aging lends complexity with rich botanical, vanilla and bourbon-like notes of the Desert Door Oak-Aged Texas sotol.

Bready / Crisp / Pine / 4.2% abv Collaboration with Barton Creek Country Club This classic American blonde ale pours a rich golden hue with a fluffy white head and aromas of freshly baked bread, pine, grapefruit and melon. This drinkable ale delivers a full mouthfeel, light hoppiness and slight acidity from Vista’s mineral-rich well water. This recipe was designed in collaboration with our friend’s over at Barton Creek Country Club as the perfect brew for a day on the golf course!

Collab with Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Spice / Banana / Clove / 5.0% abv A classic Belgian style with a little local Texas Hill Country flair. We partner each fall with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to source native botanicals from their Taste of Place Garden. This year’s recipe is infused with their Prairie Tea and Papalo, along with a touch of orange peel.

Collab with Texas Brewshed Alliance, Real Ale & Black Star Co-op Crisp / Light / Bready / 5.1% ABV We worked with the Texas Brewshed Alliance and three breweries making the same recipe with a different source water. Vista brewed with “ground” water pulled from Vista’s Trinity Aquifer-fed well. Black Star Co-op used “surface” water from the City of Austin, and Real Ale used “sky” water with captured rain water. The beers came out crisp, light and delicious, showcasing the subtle differences in minerality.

Collaboration with Foraging Texas Botanical / Bread / Clove / 4.3% abv Our spin on the classic German hefeweizen is a subtle and savory brew which pairs perfectly with salads and soups. Each spring, we collaborate with our friend and foraging expert Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbuggen to assess the bounty of plants available around our property. This year’s release is a hefe which features a trio of blossoms from Vista’s property: dewberry, dandelion and elderberry.

Two local cheeses with house-made charcuterie, pickled Vista Farm veggies & house-made baguette toast.

Pork and dirty rice cajun-style sausage, served with hatch chili sauce.

Romaine Salad: Vista Farm greens, breakfast radish, pickled beet, Pure Luck goat cheese and meyer lemon vinaigrette. Add grilled chicken + $6

Locally sourced and house-smoked pulled pork shoulder, cabbage slaw, & hot pepper vinegar, served on a house-made brioche bun. Served with choice of potato salad, kettle chips or side green salad.

Freshly ground black angus beef, cheddar cheese, caramelized onion, arugula, hot mustard, & house-made brioche bun. Served with choice of potato salad, kettle chips or side green salad.

Grilled local oyster mushroom, with braised Vista Farm mustard greens, black-eyed peas & herb pesto.

House-smoked ham & cheddar cheese served warm on house-made rye bread, with sauerkraut and Adair kolsch mustard. Served with choice of potato salad, kettle chips, or side green salad.

Heirloom Corn Bread served with Honey Butter

Vista Farm mustard greens

Vista Farm greens with house vinaigrette.

Donuts made with Vista beer! Drizzled with honey.

Seasonal ice creams and other desserts - check out our specials board!

Option to add grilled chicken breast

Three locally sourced chicken tenders. Served with ketchup and kettle chips.

House-made smoked pork sausage. Served with ketchup, mustard and kettle chips.

Unfiltered cider with hibiscus Dry, tart, floral 4.5% ABV Austin, TX

Unfiltered classic dry cider Pear, melon, honeysuckle 7.1% ABV Austin, TX

Cider double fermented with sour cherries Dry, bright cherry, funky 8.4% ABV Austin, TX

Ripe peach, apricot, nectarine Veneto, Italy

Light, fresh lemon, orange, herbs Driftwood, TX

Lightly effervescent, clean, fruit forward Johnson City, TX

Dry, juicy red fruit, lite minerality Johnson City, TX

Bright red apple, cranberry, playful acidity Driftwood, TX

Cherry, bright, floral California