BEER
BEER GARDEN
- Adair - KölschCrisp / 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.
- 0.5L Draft
- Pitcher
- 32 oz Crowler To-Go
- 4-Pack of 12oz Cans To-Go
- Dark Skies - Black PilsnerBalanced / 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.
- 0.5L Draft
- Pitcher
- 32 oz Crowler To-Go
- 4-Pack of 12oz Cans To-Go
- Destination - American IPAPine / 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!
- 0.5L Draft
- Pitcher
- 32 oz Crowler To-Go
- Le Saison Farmhouse AleCitrus / 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.
- 0.5L Draft
- Pitcher
- 750 ml Bottle
- Red Lion - Belgo-American Red AleCaramel / 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.
- 0.5L Draft
- Pitcher
- 32 oz Crowler To-Go
- Lorenzo - Imperial Stout with Mexican Hot Chocolate SpicesRICH / 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.
- 8 oz Draft
- 500 ml Bottle
- Encore - Imperial IPAJuicy / 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!
- 8 oz Draft
- 32 oz Crowler To-Go
BARREL PROGRAM
- Grato - Lambic-style ale with Italian plumsDRY / plum / tart / 6.8% Delicate and dry, with fruit-forward notes of plum and dried fruit. Rich and savory, with biscuity, earthy Brett notes. This beer fermented and aged on Italian plums for 18 months in barrels from nearby Bending Branch Winery. Just days before we filled with beer, these barrels held bold Italian red wine. We lovingly refer to this farmhouse ale as “grato”, an Italian word literally translated to “grateful” or “thankful.” Enjoy now, or age in your cellar for years to come.
- 8 oz Draft
- 500 ml Bottle
- Golden Grove - Texas Wild Ale with Blood Orange & TangerineSOUR / 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.
- 8 oz Draft
- 500 ml Bottle
- Travis - Wine Barrel Aged Brett AleWhite 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.
- 8 oz Draft
- 500 ml Bottle
- Glen Rose - Lambic Style AleWoody / 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.
- 500 ml Bottle
- Desert Skies - Sotol-Barrel Aged Black Pilsner (Collaboration with Desert Door)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.
- 500 ml Bottle
COLLABORATIONS
- On The Grounds - Brown Ale with Cold Brew CoffeeCollaboration with Spokesman Coffee / chocolate / caramel / 4.9% ABV We put our heads together with the bean & beer experts over at Spokesman to create this winter favorite. We taste tested coffees from around the world to select this blend of Ethiopian and Guatemalan beans to accentuate the dark malts used in this classic brown ale. We made a cold brew coffee using the beer, then added the strong brew back into the beer. Enjoy this double buzz!
- 0.5L Draft
- Pitcher
- 32 oz Crowler To-Go
- Barton Creek - Blonde AleBready / 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!
- 0.5L Draft
- Pitcher
- 32 oz Crowler To-Go
- Lady Bird 2019 - Texas Wit BierCollab 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.
- 0.5L Draft
- Pitcher
- 32 oz Crowler To-Go
- Merriwether - Hefeweizen with Foraged BlossomsCollaboration 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.
- 0.5L Draft
- Pitcher
- 32 oz Crowler To-Go
