Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling

OPA (Oatmeal Pale Ale)

Pale Ale - American

A central Texas take on the classic American style, Ranger Creek OPA is an American Pale Ale at heart with oat malt for body and creamy mouthfeel. It… Read More

A central Texas take on the classic American style, Ranger Creek OPA is an American Pale Ale at heart with oat malt for body and creamy mouthfeel. It has smooth, sweet, and toasty malt flavors with an underlying creamy nuttiness from the oats. The malt profile is balanced nicely by U.S. grown Centennial and Citra hops. The nose and finish are full of toasted coconut, pineapple, lime zest, apricot, and herbaceous spice, making this beer pair well with Thai food, a juicy hamburger with sharp cheddar, and oatmeal cookies. Read Less

Love Struck Hefe

Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen

Love Struck Hefe is brewed in the traditional German style with a healthy dose of Texas attitude. A traditional weizen ale yeast gives this 5.4% ABV brew… Read More

Love Struck Hefe is brewed in the traditional German style with a healthy dose of Texas attitude. A traditional weizen ale yeast gives this 5.4% ABV brew a nice banana nose, balanced with clove. Consistent with German tradition, it was mashed to bring out a deep, golden color along with a touch of malty sweetness. We also altered the water here in San Antonio to match the water profile of Munich, which accentuates the German Hefe flavors. Love Struck’s name is inspired by the Stevie Ray Vaughan song, which gives the beer an electric, summer time energy. Like a traditional hefeweizen, the yeast will be roused before serving resulting in a cloudy appearance. This recipe won gold in several homebrew competitions, which got us just cocky enough to start our brewery. Read Less

Strawberry Milk Stout

Stout - Milk / Sweet

Our Strawberry Milk Stout is a stout for spring time. We used 500 pounds of Poteet, Texas strawberries that we picked up from Oak Hill Farms. After being… Read More

Our Strawberry Milk Stout is a stout for spring time. We used 500 pounds of Poteet, Texas strawberries that we picked up from Oak Hill Farms. After being sliced by hand, the Poteet strawberries were added at two separate times during the brewing process to make sure the taste and aroma really came through. The resulting brew highlights the fresh strawberries in a way that we feel the farmers that grew them can be proud of. The strawberries combine with the rich, sweet, creamy chocolate flavors of a milk stout to create a completely unique brew. Read Less

San Antonio Lager

Lager - Helles

Sweet, malty aroma with low floral hop notes Starts with slight, sweet grain flavor with a soft palette, finishing dry. Over all mouthfeel experience… Read More

Sweet, malty aroma with low floral hop notes
Starts with slight, sweet grain flavor with a soft palette, finishing dry. Over all mouthfeel experience is well rounded.
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Red Headed Stranger

IPA - American

This homage to Willie Nelson is a hoppy red ale great for fall weather. It has a strong malt backbone with an assertive bitterness of sticky sweet American… Read More

This homage to Willie Nelson is a hoppy red ale great for fall weather. It has a strong malt backbone with an assertive bitterness of sticky sweet American hops (Nugget, Columbus, Chinook and Cascade). Red Headed Stranger pairs with red tamales, Texas barbecue, rich blue cheeses, and poached pears. It comes in at 6.3% ABV and an aggressive 65 IBU. Hops are a cousin to one of Willie’s favorite plants, so we think he would approve of this unique seasonal! Read Less

La Bestia

Belgian Strong Dark Ale

In 1685, the explorer La Salle claimed Texas in the name of France, landing at Matagorda Bay on a ship called the Aimable. In honor of Texas’ French and… Read More

In 1685, the explorer La Salle claimed Texas in the name of France, landing at Matagorda Bay on a ship called the Aimable. In honor of Texas’ French and Mexican heritages, we created a complex Belgian-style ale with a name to match: La Bestia is Spanish for “The Beast,” while Aimable is French for “friendly.” This devilishly friendly dark strong ale has a rich, complex nose of deep berry and fig with cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper spicy notes, and a superbly drinkable body full of rich, dark fruit flavors. The use of Texas honey and a well attenuated body in the Belgian abbey tradition make this beer superbly drinkable despite its high alcohol content. Read Less

Sunday Morning Coming Down

Strong Ale - English

Coffee is a staple item during a morning at Ranger Creek, so we worked with Merit Roasting, a great local roaster, to create a beer that showcases the… Read More

Coffee is a staple item during a morning at Ranger Creek, so we worked with Merit Roasting, a great local roaster, to create a beer that showcases the delicious bean. Sunday Morning Coming Down is brewed in the traditional British style with the addition of the two coffee beans that make up Merit Roasting's espresso blend. One bean was cold brewed to give the beer a spicy, earthy body. The other bean was steeped in the beer post fermentation to provide berry and citrus notes. Lactose sugar adds body and mouthfeel to the beer like a splash of cream gives to a cup of coffee. The end result is a beer that Johnny Cash would agree is great for breakfast or dessert. Cheers! Read Less

Skytrooper IPA

IPA - American

Named after the C-47 Skytrain aircraft flown during WWII, this India Pale Ale (IPA) honors the aviation community in San Antonio both past and present.… Read More

Named after the C-47 Skytrain aircraft flown during WWII, this India Pale Ale (IPA) honors the aviation community in San Antonio both past and present. Known affectionately to troops as the Gooney Bird, this plane served as the core for soldier and equipment transport in that era. The Skytrooper IPA is brewed with Amarillo and Centennial hops giving both the aroma and taste a tropical and citrus character. The taste is clean with a balanced profile from the Marris Otter and German pale malt. A true celebration of hop aroma, flavor, and bitterness! Read Less

Mesquite Smoked Porter

Porter - Smoked

Influenced by the classic Bamberg rauchbiers, our Mesquite Smoked Porter is brewed with a Texas twist, using malt smoked in-house over Texas mesquite.… Read More

Influenced by the classic Bamberg rauchbiers, our Mesquite Smoked Porter is brewed with a Texas twist, using malt smoked in-house over Texas mesquite. This dark mahogany porter has a velvety mouthfeel, and a roasty, dark chocolate flavor balanced with a subtle hop spice. The nose is warm and pleasing with aromas of cured meat, pepper, leather, dark roast coffee, and a distinct mesquite wood aroma. The Mesquite-Smoked Porter’s medium body, rich complex taste of roasted grains, coffee, dark chocolate, and meaty, smoky character make this perfect for any Texas day, be it the cold of winter, or the accompaniment to a summer barbecue. It pairs wonderfully with flourless chocolate cake, Texas barbecue, roasted and cured meats, & earthy veggies. Read Less

Purple Rhine

Sour - Berliner Weisse

This summer seasonal is a new perspective on an old German classic and is named after the massive river that runs through the country. Purple Rhine is… Read More

This summer seasonal is a new perspective on an old German classic and is named after the massive river that runs through the country. Purple Rhine is a strong version of a Berliner Weisse brewed with the process of natural kettle souring using lactobacillus, giving this beer a subtle tartness. To complement the base beer we added juice from prickly pears for a vibrant color as well as flavors of sweet pear, honey and alluring floral notes. Purple Rhine has a prickly tart exterior that gives way to the sweet and refreshing flavors found inside this Texas native fruit, and it was made to be enjoyed outside. Special thanks to Travis "The Craft Beer Redneck" Scott for convincing us to release this beer by sharing his amazing homebrew.
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Dark Side of the Hop

IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Ale

This Black IPA, just like the iconic album it references, is a complex and rich journey that weaves in and out of many different elements yet maintains… Read More

This Black IPA, just like the iconic album it references, is a complex and rich journey that weaves in and out of many different elements yet maintains a cohesive theme. Read Less

Small Batch Series No. 9

Sour - Other

BlackBerry Sour

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Small Batch Series No. 11

Sour - Other

The 11th edition of our rare and experimental small batch release is an Apricot Sour. This beer came to be by blending together barrels of one year aged… Read More

The 11th edition of our rare and experimental small batch release is an Apricot Sour. This beer came to be by blending together barrels of one year aged Belgian Blonde ale that was inoculated with a third generation of our house solera barrel. In the beers last month of barrel aging we added over 25lbs pounds of fresh apricots to every barrel. This gave the body of the beer a sweet juicy character upfront while maintaining a complex spicy and dry finish. When consumed fresh this beer will lead to a piquant apricot and melon aroma that is backed by the the warming vanilla from the oak along with earthy and funky tones from the evolving solera culture. Enjoy one now and save a few to cellar as this beer will continue to mature in the bottle. Pour with care, as this beer contains live yeast from refermentation in the bottle. Cheers! Read Less

Texas Bourbon Barrel Series Russian Imperial Stout

Stout - Russian Imperial

Boozy raisin, toffee, roasted malt, oak, and coffee. Aged in Wild Turkey bourbon and Ranger Creek .36 bourbon barrels. Proudly located in San Antonio,… Read More

Boozy raisin, toffee, roasted malt, oak, and coffee. Aged in Wild Turkey bourbon and Ranger Creek .36 bourbon barrels. Proudly located in San Antonio, Tx. Read Less

Texas Bourbon Barrel Series Imperial Brown Ale

Brown Ale - Imperial / Double

Imperial Brown Ale aged in Bourbon Barrels.

Imperial Brown Ale aged in Bourbon Barrels. Read Less

Lucky Ol' Sun

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

Lucky Ol’ Sun is a refreshing spring beer great for the patio. The pale golden Belgian-style ale is brewed with Pilsner malt, Belgian candi sugar, Kent… Read More

Lucky Ol’ Sun is a refreshing spring beer great for the patio. The pale golden Belgian-style ale is brewed with Pilsner malt, Belgian candi sugar, Kent Goldings hops, and local Texas honey. Light bodied and dry, this delicious golden brew delivers flavors and aromas of apple, pear, and honey with hints of banana and peach and a soft cereal graininess. At 5.5% ABV it is very drinkable. Read Less

Small Batch Series No. 10

Belgian Tripel

Belgian Tripel brewed with Cardamom.

Belgian Tripel brewed with Cardamom. Read Less

Texas Bourbon Barrel Series Wee Heavy

Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy

Limited Edition. Malty, sweet, caramel, strong & warming

Limited Edition. Malty, sweet, caramel, strong & warming Read Less

Dry Hopped Berliner Weisse

Sour - Berliner Weisse

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Small Batch Series No. 6

Sour - Flanders Red Ale

We’ve been waiting patiently to release Small Batch Series No. 6 for quite some time. This Flanders Red Ale is a blend of 18 and 24 month barrels, resulting… Read More

We’ve been waiting patiently to release Small Batch Series No. 6 for quite some time. This Flanders Red Ale is a blend of 18 and 24 month barrels, resulting in a balanced, mature sour beer. It was re-fermented with strains of Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus and Pediococcus, giving it a well developed and complex aroma of tart cherries with underling rich earthy tones. These notes are complemented by the addition of Local Texas Figs and Black cherries. This sherry-like sour is deep red in color with hints of dark stone fruits and red apple and a slight tartness. Read Less

Small Batch Series No. 8

Barleywine - English

Unlike its American barleywine counterparts that showcase their hop character, this English-style barleywine highlights a complex malt profile. Small… Read More

Unlike its American barleywine counterparts that showcase their hop character, this English-style barleywine highlights a complex malt profile. Small Batch Series No. 8 pours a rich, deep brown and features notes of caramel, toffee, ripe fruit, and leather. It’s strong and complex with a soft background of spice giving depth to the malt flavors and providing an overall balance. At 10% ABV, it’s made to be laid down like a fine wine, and the character can change significantly with proper cellaring. Enjoy this rich, complex beer now, and age another for later! Read Less

Small Batch Series No. 4

Smoked Beer

Double mesquite smoked porter aged for 10 months in Ranger Creek bourbon barrels. Notes of mesquite smoke, toasted coconut, rich chocolate, vanilla and… Read More

Double mesquite smoked porter aged for 10 months in Ranger Creek bourbon barrels. Notes of mesquite smoke, toasted coconut, rich chocolate, vanilla and bourbon. Very smooth and balanced. Read Less

Mission Trail Ale

Pale Ale - American

Named in honor of the four southernmost Spanish colonial missions located in San Antonio, Mission Trail is an Extra Pale Ale with an easy-drinking ABV… Read More

Named in honor of the four southernmost Spanish colonial missions located in San Antonio, Mission Trail is an Extra Pale Ale with an easy-drinking ABV of 5.3%. The use of El Dorado hops creates a pleasant pear and tropical fruit aroma with just a hint of spice. The grain consists of 100% pilsner, resulting in a slight malt character that balances out the hop bitterness. The beer pours a beautiful clear straw color and boasts a fruit forward body that makes it a great choice for any occasion. Read Less

Small Batch Series No. 5

Smoked Beer

Our newest small batch release is a pecan smoked Doppelbock lagered in our own bourbon barrels for a short time. This deep mahogany, full-bodied brew… Read More

Our newest small batch release is a pecan smoked Doppelbock lagered in our own bourbon barrels for a short time. This deep mahogany, full-bodied brew has aromas of nutty smoke and stone fruit, with flavors of rich malt, dried fruit, cinnamon, vanilla, and oak. A portion of the malt was smoked by hand at Ranger Creek with Texas pecan wood in our very own Texas malt smoker. The beer was then lagered for 2 months in Ranger Creek bourbon barrels. Bottles will age and mellow nicely for up to 10 years if stored properly. Read Less

Oktoberfest

Märzen

Brewed using German techniques brought to South Texas years ago, the Munich and Vienna malts along with a decoction mash bring out an authentic toasted… Read More

Brewed using German techniques brought to South Texas years ago, the Munich and Vienna malts along with a decoction mash bring out an authentic toasted grain character associated with this style. The water of San Antonio is adjusted to match the brewing water of Munich giving the taste and finish a familiar German profile. Read Less