Local libations: A round of Fort Worth-centric craft beers

Fort Worth makes a lot of great craft beer. Local brewers are constantly tapping their creative juices to drum up crafty collaborations, standout recipes, and fun names for their frothy masterpieces.

We’d like to raise a glass to FTW-centric brews with names that draw inspiration from our city’s history, communities, and culture.

817 Blonde , Revolver Brewing

This brew calls out Fort Worth’s area code and all things great within the 817. The can art features local buildings + lots of FTW flair.

Style + flavor : According to Revolver, this 5.5% ABV beer is “brewed with grace and Southern charm,” plus Mandarina + Centennial hops with notes of lemon + lime.

1849 , Fort Brewery and Pizza

The name of this beer refers to the year when Fort Worth was established as an Army outpost . The can features a covered wagon drawn by cattle — a not-so-subtle nod to Cowtown’s cattle driving history.

Style + flavor : This refreshing and flavorful 5.2% ABV Irish red ale features notes of caramel, toffee, toast + biscuit.

Storm Warning , Cowtown Brewing Co.

This brew’s name gives a nod to Fort Worth’s wet weather patterns — we better heed the Storm Warning .

Style + flavor : This 7.2% IPA features a new experimental hop in every batch, so it keeps you guessing.

Photo courtesy of Panther Island Brewing

Legit. Texas. Lager. , Panther Island Brewing

With the Lone Star State front and center in this beer’s name and can art featuring boots, this brew gives Texas energy. It’s a collaboration with The Dickey Foundation , a Dallas-based organization that supports first responders.

Style + flavor : The brewery says this 4% ABV lager has a slightly sweet flavor + crisp finish. It pairs well with smoked meats, porch hangs, and laid-back Sundays.

Hell’s Half Lager , Fort Brewery and Pizza

Billed as “Fort Worth’s first craft beer supporting university athletics,” a portion of its sales support the Flying T Club and TCU student athletes. The beer’s name is also a nod to the Wild West history of Cowtown and Hell’s Half Acre.

Style + flavor : Described as “an easy drinking stadium beer perfect for the hottest of game days,” this 4.6% ABV brew has a smooth finish.

Cheers to you, Cowtown.