Künstler Brewing

Cashmere Hefeweizen

Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen

Notes of bread, banana, guava, citrus and flowers. This one is brewed to Bavarian style. However, we love the citrusy guava notes of Cashmere hops from… Read More

Notes of bread, banana, guava, citrus and flowers.
This one is brewed to Bavarian style. However, we love the citrusy guava notes of Cashmere hops from New Zealand hops and felt they would create a perfect backdrop for the
yeast and wheat. It’s the firsts that you will never forget. The first kiss, the first lover, the first beer. One sunny, and warm day, after a long morning and afternoon hiking
with friends up and down the Kampenwand (near Aschau, Germany) we were thirsty and hungry. Like good Germans do, we ended up in a little Tavern at the foot of the mountain and ordered Pretzels, radishes, meat and Obazda.
Someone bought the first round of beer, and to my horror, I was confronted with an unusually large glass of golden, milky and frothy liquid – Hefeweizen! Beer seemed bitter and unapproachable to my young palate, but as we said
“Prost!” I decided to politely suck it up - literally. Surprisingly this reminded me of the aromas wafting out of a German bakery or Konditorei; aromas of fresh baked crusty bread, sweet tarts, fruits and spices. What was not to like
about these flavors and aromas? And so I enjoyed my very first beer. We hope this one transports you to the Bakeries of Germany.
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Hawaiian Fog-with Thiolyzed Yeast

IPA - New England / Hazy

An East Coast style IPA with bright flavors of passion fruit, citrus and guava. We updated our Hawaiian Fog by adding Thiolized Yeast and loads of Citra.… Read More

An East Coast style IPA with bright flavors of passion fruit, citrus and guava. We updated our Hawaiian Fog by adding Thiolized Yeast and loads of Citra.
After a blissful trip to Hawaii, this cloudy brew was inspired by; you guessed it, a Mai Tai! After feeling a little vacation-sick, the Brewster concocted a beer reminiscent of warm breezes, tropical tastes, and a good time. Stray no further than this pub for paradise.
A caramel malted East Coast style IPA with bright flavors of passion fruit, citrus and guava.

After a blissful trip to Hawaii, this cloudy brew was inspired by; you guessed it, a Mai Tai! After feeling a little vacation-sick, the Brewster concocted a beer reminiscent of warm breezes, tropical tastes, and a good time. Stray no further than this pub for paradise Read Less

Confident Bitch

Brown Ale - American

Beautiful aromas and flavors of malt and roast, all supported by a wonderfully strong backbone of hops. Boss Ass Bitch (noun)–a woman that takes no sh-t,but… Read More

Beautiful aromas and flavors of malt and roast, all supported by a wonderfully strong backbone of hops.

Boss Ass Bitch (noun)–a woman that takes no sh-t,but does take names. Although she may not be “flawless” like Beyonce, she certainly holds her head up high like a Goddess, and surrounds herself with the people who care about her, while standing up for those she loves. She has no problem telling all the naysayers and back stabbers to GTFO. She may fall every so often, only to get up stronger. She may not always be the most confident, but she can certainly fake it until she makes it.
While you enjoy a pint, maybe “Prost” to all the Confident “BABs” in your life.
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Chamuco

Spiced / Herbed Beer

Brewed with Chocolate, Vanilla, 3 different types of chili peppers and just a hint of Cinnamon. It’s not spicy but you will catch a hint of pleasant warmth… Read More

Brewed with Chocolate, Vanilla, 3 different types of chili peppers and just a hint of Cinnamon. It’s not spicy but you will catch a hint of pleasant warmth at the end. Chamuco is made with pure cacao beans (Cholaca Brand), sourced from select farms in Ecuador and Peru that utilize regenerative farming practices
Chamuco is a Spanish term for “devil” and is used to describe a mischievious person. It is a perfect name for this beer because it plays with your taste buds and tongue in so many different ways. Not to mention that it will scare you into thinking you are going to get smacked with a bunch of spice. No worries, you won’t need to follow this up with a gallon of milk.
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Saint Chapelle

Belgian Tripel

This classic Belgian not only has the lightness and freshness of Pilsen and wheat, but also the creaminess of oats, in addition to some spicy, lemony… Read More

This classic Belgian not only has the lightness and freshness of Pilsen and wheat, but also the creaminess of oats, in addition to some spicy, lemony dryness.

Hallelujah! This beer is so good they named our street after it. And in Paris they named a whole chapel after it (we were aiming for a cathedral, but our ABVs were too low.)
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My Milkshake

IPA - Milkshake

A while back, when Milkshake IPAs were quite popular, we decided to give it a whirl, and it turned out quite delicious. We haven’t brewed the Milkshake… Read More

A while back, when Milkshake IPAs were quite popular, we decided to give it a whirl, and it turned out quite delicious. We haven’t brewed the Milkshake for a while, but y’all keep asking for it. We brewed it again, and applied some of the techniques we have learned over the past couple of years. We pride ourselves in using natural fruit, and lots of it. We added a bit of Rooibos Tea to emphasize the strawberry flavor. The hop combo we chose also contributed strawberry notes.

We opened at 6 am today with our Milkshake in the yard.
We haven’t seen any boys yet, but we’re staying optimistic.
My Milkshake,
It's what happens when you bring all the girls to the Brew.
You know you want it…
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Hop Teknik

IPA - New England / Hazy

This one has a soft and juicy mouthfeel. It finishes with wonderful tropical notes. Hop Teknik always features the same grain bill, but each brew is brewed… Read More

This one has a soft and juicy mouthfeel. It finishes with wonderful tropical notes. Hop Teknik always features the same grain bill, but each brew is brewed with a different hop bill.
This on is hopped with the Pink Boots Blend:
Loral, Mosaic, Simcoe, Sabro and Glacier, contributing citrussy, earthy fruity flavors….

Oh but why so teknikal?
Just have a sip.

This is like a Sandstorm of flavors in your face. Yes, the Brewster listens to German Techno quite a bit, but then technically Darude is not German, and Sandstorm is more trance – which makes total sense, because this beer may just put you in a trance. So… don’t be rude. Have another. Read Less

Yanqui Fog

Pale Ale - American

This IPA has a creamy mouth feel and is full of the wonderfully dank and juicy flavors of tangerine juice with extra zest and pulp. Brewed East Coast… Read More

This IPA has a creamy mouth feel and is full of the wonderfully dank and juicy flavors of tangerine juice with extra zest and pulp.

Brewed East Coast style with a West Coast attitude, and dedicated to the guy who always brings us badass beers from East and West - you know who you are. Read Less

Blackberry Streusel

IPA - Sour

Brewed with fruit and lactose, the nose teases aromas of cobbler, fresh fruit compote, hints of baking spice and vanilla. Moderate to heavy acidity is… Read More

Brewed with fruit and lactose, the nose teases aromas of cobbler, fresh fruit compote, hints of baking spice and vanilla.
Moderate to heavy acidity is backed with fruity sweetness and biscuity malt character. Blackberries lend a slightly sweet, earthy undertone, and a plum purple hue. We added a hefty charge of dry hops, choosing to compliment and mimic berry flavors. Sweetness, acidity, and bitterness are all in balance, no sip shifting too far in one direction.

In a perfect world, streusel would be sprinkled on top of
everything including all your meals, your car, and your head.
The Google even gives you 33 ways to fill your life with
Streusels, but none of them include beer. Read Less

Kali Fog

IPA - Imperial / Double

We brewed this one for Karl The Fog. “Who is Karl?” you ask. While many personify the characteristics of Fog, San Franciscans have gone as far as to name… Read More

We brewed this one for Karl The Fog. “Who is Karl?” you ask. While many personify the characteristics of Fog, San Franciscans have gone as far as to name it “Karl the Fog”. Karl the Fog has become omnipresent in the imaginations of many in the Bay Area. According to Twitter, Karl is more popular than Clint Eastwood. With 331K followers, @KarlTheFog is a social media sensation. Just the other day, Karl tweeted, ‘Go home, Wind, you’re drunk.’ Well we think Karl himself needs a beer, because, in Karl’s words, “All that is sunny does not glitter, and not all those in the fog are lost.” Of course you can call this beer Karl the Fog. We would have, but we weren’t as witty as you.
In case you were wondering, this is a classic West Coast Style IPA. Hop forward with a clean dry finish, a bit dank, just like Karl, and enough caramel malt to take the edge off, and leave you wanting for more.
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The Northman

IPA - Other

We fermented this farmhouse ale with the fascinating century old Norwegian Yeast strain called Kveik –say “kwike.” It means yeast in Norwegian dialect,… Read More

We fermented this farmhouse ale with the fascinating century old Norwegian Yeast strain called Kveik –say “kwike.” It means yeast in Norwegian dialect, and has been passed down many generations. It likes to ferment hot, and our brewhouse accomodates. Aromas of honeydew, nectarine and kiwi, backed by citrussy clean flavors and a woodsy dryness. The flavors are pretty crazy, considering that we fermented at almost 95 degrees. The Kveik chews through sugars in no time, so we added plenty of flaked grains for mouthfeel. There are very few Kveik IPAs out there, enjoy this one while it lasts.

Originally we called it Norseman but after a beer or some we figured out that if you say it with a lisp, and is there anything more charming than a lisp, it’s Northman. Northman immediately gives us visions of Eric, that tall, Nordic looking, 1000 year old vampire- and why wouldn’t it. Northman is in the same category as Jason Statham when it comes to the few men that it is okay for straight men to have a crush on. What does Eric Northman have to do with beer you ask? Well nothing. But his name sure came in handy when we were desperate for a bad ass (and he is) name. We’re not saying this beer is as good as V or even Tru Blood, but it is pretty fantastic for human consumption (not the consumption of humans.)
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Texas Tube Float IPA

IPA - American

This IPA gets its character from British and German malts. It is malt forward and balanced with just the right amount of hops. Starts off with a nose… Read More

This IPA gets its character from British and German malts. It is malt forward and balanced with just the right amount of hops. Starts off with a nose of pineapple, big malt flavor enhanced with hops that give it a citrus and stone fruit flavor. Finishes nice and dry. Tube Float is an easy drinker on a hot Texas Day.
Columbus, Cascade, Simcoe
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Nulli Secundus

Porter - Baltic

Let Nulli Secundus (Second to None) remind you to enjoy the moment you’re living in right now. Enjoy your environment, the person you’re with, and the… Read More

Let Nulli Secundus (Second to None) remind you to enjoy the moment you’re living in right now. Enjoy your environment, the person you’re with, and the flavors you’re experiencing, for this is how we create memories we will cherish. Nulli Secundus may not be “second to none” in the beer world, but the Künstler family hopes that it may inspire one of many Nulli Secundus experiences in your lifetime. So for a moment, don’t worry about Facebook, your next appointment, or your next beer,(okay well maybe don’t go quite so far) but enjoy these present seconds.
Nulli Secundus is brewed with a hefty amount of Munich and Vienna malts, in addition to some chocolate malts. It is a true Lager, because it is brewed with lager yeast, and its lagered Read Less

Johnny Rye Ale

Pale Ale - American

A very traditional, easy going pale ale. The rye gives a nice bit of spice and compliments the elegant hops, love, gratitude and thoughtfulness used.… Read More

A very traditional, easy going pale ale. The rye gives a nice bit of spice and compliments the elegant hops, love, gratitude and thoughtfulness used. Well done Starr!

You’ll see Starr washing windows at a quarter to four (cause he aint gonna work on Maggie’s farm no more,) and while we’re sure he’s mostly phoneless, thanks to you he sure ain’t homeless. He’s got some mean brew’in skills, so he gave this Brewster a break and took a spin on the stainless, while singing Johnny Ryall. Johnny Rye Ale is what he produced. Now if you ask him to sing it, he will, over and over, and you may just have to give him fitty cents to stop.
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Tejano Coffee Porter

Porter - American

I made a cup of coffee, and I swear I heard the beers in our tanks whisper: “WTF?!”, so I quickly combined the two. Thank goodness, because now we can… Read More

I made a cup of coffee, and I swear I heard the beers in our tanks whisper: “WTF?!”, so I quickly combined the two. Thank goodness, because now we can drink beer for big ideas and coffee to get them done – all at the same time.
This is a Robust Porter base with lots of malty, chocolate undertones, perfect for the 15 lbs of coffee we added to 3 BBLs.

We try to support local business if at all possible. For this brew we wanted to highlight Quantum Coffee Company for their amazing coffee roasting abilities. They are also teachers of physics and math. Not sure how that all adds up, but we are confident that the combo of their coffee and our Porter is the perfect score. They are also some of the nicest people you’ll meet. Check them and their story out at QuantumCoffeeSA.com Read Less

Ghost Tracks Roasted Oatmeal Porter

Stout - Oatmeal

For this brew, we roast the oats, then add just the right mix of grain to provide some good chocolate notes. A sip starts sweet on the palate with a silky… Read More

For this brew, we roast the oats, then add just the right mix of grain to provide some good chocolate notes. A sip starts sweet on the palate with a silky mouth feel. It finishes with that touch of chocolate, making you want more.

Trains in the dark, haunting sounds of whistles blowing, wisps of tumbleweed, and maybe even the song of a Mockingbird, all inspires this brew. Our brewery is not haunted, (well not yet) but we do have train tracks out back. It’s a good brew to sip while reading the ghostly children’s story in Legends of America – coincidently having nothing to do with train tracks. Nonetheless, it is a story about ghost tracks and reflective of San Antonio…which was enough inspiration for us! Best of all, at 5.2 ABV, you can have several, which you will need in case you come across some other creepy stories on that Legends of America site.
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Sichuan

Belgian Strong Golden Ale

A balanced Belgian ale with a warm front and zesty aroma. It is a popular practice of many Belgian brewers to toss in things like orange peel, and coriander… Read More

A balanced Belgian ale with a warm front and zesty aroma.

It is a popular practice of many Belgian brewers to toss in things like orange peel, and coriander into their brew. While this addition may be to the dismay of the famously purist Germans (to include the Brewster’s beer loving father), it can add an incomparable depth of flavor and aroma. Feeling creative, we brewed this beer with Sichuan peppercorns. While the name might instill fear into the taste buds of the spice sensitive, fear not! The addition of the Sichuan merely creates a tingle on the tongue, followed by bright and lemony overtones Read Less

Dortschlager

Lager - Dortmunder / Export

Low sweetness, medium body, low bitternes.

Low sweetness, medium body, low bitternes. Read Less

Black Rose

IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Ale

Dark, almost black color, with a prominent “Northwest” hop aroma – citrusy, piney and resinous. The body has some sweet malt flavors, with tiny hints… Read More

Dark, almost black color, with a prominent “Northwest” hop aroma – citrusy, piney and resinous. The body has some sweet malt flavors, with tiny hints of toasted malt and coffee. The finish is semi-dry, not heavy as in a porter or stout, the hop aromas and flavors are prominent, but the malt balance does not get lost in an onslaught of hops. When you close your eyes – it should not simply taste like an American IPA. A Rose by Any Other Name. It’s been called black IPA, India black ale (IBA), or Cascadian dark ale (CDA). We call it Cascadian Dark, because in our Brewster’s mind calling it “black IPA” as in “black India Pale Ale” is just confusing, also, this beer has no history of the British sailing to their colonies in India as the IPAs do. And what bartender can hear the difference between IBA and IPA anyway?? Dark and hoppy beers have been popping up all across the country over the past 10 years, many attribute them to Greg Noonan of the Vermont Pub and Brewery, others to John Maier of Rogue Ales. No matter where it originated, nor what it is called, the beer itself is always what is more important. “A rose by any other name would be as sweet... “(Shakespeare) Read Less

Hop Train

IPA - New England / Hazy

Hazy, light orange in color, with aromas of grapefruit and orange peel, sweet fruits and herbal pine, all balanced with medium bitterness, soft mouthfeel… Read More

Hazy, light orange in color, with aromas of grapefruit and orange peel, sweet fruits and herbal pine, all balanced with medium bitterness, soft mouthfeel and a dry finish.
Columbus, Citra and Bravo hops Read Less

Trash Talk

IPA - New England / Hazy

Pours thick, hazy, and golden yellow, while aromas of ripe tropical fruit jump from the glass.  Trash Talk starts a strong game with concentrated flavors… Read More

Pours thick, hazy, and golden yellow, while aromas of ripe tropical fruit jump from the glass.  Trash Talk starts a strong game with concentrated flavors of pineapple sorbet, oranges, guava, apricot and mango gummies. Full-bodied (like Mohamed Ali), extremely tropical (like Dwayne Johnson), and by using a healthy percentage of wheat in the grist, the mouth feel is suave and plush (like Michael Jordan). It finishes the game strong (like Schwarzenegger), with enough citrus
zest to balance it all out. While you might not quite float like a butterfly (but think you do), and sting like a bee,  You’ll Be Back (for more). Read Less

The Viking

Fruit Beer

This farmhouse ale has been fermented with a Century old Norwegian Yeast strain called Kveik –say it like kwike. It means yeast in Norwegian dialect,… Read More

This farmhouse ale has been fermented with a Century old Norwegian Yeast strain called Kveik –say it like kwike. It means yeast in Norwegian dialect, and has been passed down generation to generation.
The Vikings were known to drink a bit of beer, and we were wondering, if they had a choice, how would they really want it to look and taste? And what would appeal to the female warrior? Therefore, we added some mango and hibiscus to make it look pretty, or like blood if you’re in a Viking kind of mood.

Fun fact: The existence of warrior women in Viking culture has consistently been challenged in official histories. About a year ago an elaborate Viking Age grave in Sweden was found holding the remains of a decorated female warrior from the 10th century, providing the first archaeological evidence that women held high-status positions in Viking culture. She was buried with trove of weapons and paraphernalia, and the DNA left little question as to the sex of the fighter.


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JoJo's Saison

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Bright, thirst quenching with hints of grapefruit, pineapple, green pepper and hay. We have a Dillon’s, but we don’t have a Sylvain, much to Sylvain’s… Read More

Bright, thirst quenching with hints of grapefruit, pineapple, green pepper and hay.

We have a Dillon’s, but we don’t have a Sylvain, much to Sylvain’s frustration. But Sylvain has a Mom named JoJo. JoJo assured me that she doesn’t really like beer., therefore I’m not sure what happened to the keg we took along to Terlingua one weekend. It blew after only 24 hours. JoJo speaks only French. I don’t, but with a little help of the Saison, we shared many stories.
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Illegal Red

IPA - Imperial / Double

Well surely there’s something in it that’s illegal. I could swear I’ve smelled this before. No…I promise I didn’t inhale, I only swallowed. So let your… Read More

Well surely there’s something in it that’s illegal. I could swear I’ve smelled this before.
No…I promise I didn’t inhale, I only swallowed.

So let your hair or beard down, take a deep breath, this one’s okay to inhale, and great to swallow, although we recommend sipping, and sniffing.

You’re about to drink a gargantuan amount of Hops backed with just the right amount of malty Munich and American Pale Ale.
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Guava Goddess

Sour - Traditional Gose

This Gose is a perfect balance of tart, sweet, and sour. We think Guava has beautiful notes of strawberries, and pear, with just a hint of fresh cut pineapple,… Read More

This Gose is a perfect balance of tart, sweet, and sour. We think Guava has beautiful notes of strawberries, and pear, with just a hint of fresh cut pineapple, giving it a nice tropical flair. The pink Himalayan salt makes all of these flavors pop, leaving you wanting more.

Word on the street goes, y’all really like our Goses…because we can’t seem to keep up with brewing them! Because Guava Gose is so much fun to say, we decided to put our spin on guava purée. Imagine our surprise when we tasted it! Our Brewster says this one is her favorite Gose thus far, and our Loretta decided it was so good, it could only be named Guava Goddess Read Less