Mad Pecker has closed down again. This time, permanently.

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Mad Pecker becomes latest San Antonio craft brewer to close

The Northwest San Antonio brewpub attempted a reset this summer as its struggled with dismal sales.

by Sanford Nowlin December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

The Northwest San Antonio brewpub attempted a reset this summer as its struggled with dismal sales.

Alamo Beer Co. has new owners intent on putting it back on the growth track.

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Australian firm buys Alamo Beer Co. out of Chapter 11, will keep it in SA

The new owners said they plan to stabilize and grow San Antonio’s largest craft brewing operation.

by Sanford Nowlin December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

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San Antonio’s Mad Pecker Brewing Co. will relaunch after shutting down in March

The owners said they were inspired to reopen after getting support from customers, family and friends.

by Kat Stinson May 14, 2025August 5, 2025

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San Antonio’s Alamo Beer Co. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization

Like other craft brewers, Alamo struggled with flat sales as more consumers to turn to wine and spirits.

by Sanford Nowlin February 4, 2025July 31, 2025

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Here’s how to shop local in San Antonio when buying gifts for those who love beer and spirits

From special tours to membership clubs to brewery merchandise and gift baskets, these options help you support local artisans.

by Travis E. Poling November 29, 2024December 27, 2024

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Can the Brew City initiative help save struggling Texas craft-beer producers?

The Texas Craft Brewers Guild wants to promote breweries as tourist destinations as many struggle to stay open.

by Adam Doe October 27, 2024May 16, 2025

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San Antonio breweries still finding success despite spate of closures

Even though high-profile craft brewers have closed or put themselves up for sale, others in the Alamo City are growing.

by Travis E. Poling October 18, 2024July 14, 2025

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San Antonio’s Mad Pecker Brewing might end beer operation to stay in business

The owner said he also could scale back and produce smaller batches of beer to improve the bottom line.

by Adam Doe October 10, 2024June 3, 2025

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Deal to relaunch San Antonio’s Second Pitch Brewing has died

An investor who stepped in to resurrect the financially troubled brewery now says he’s launching his own venture in the same North Side space.

by Sanford Nowlin June 14, 2024July 31, 2025

Food & Drink

Last minute Valentine’s Day date ideas in San Antonio

If your favorite romantic restaurant is booked, try one of these three options to keep the romance flowing.

by Nina Rangel February 13, 2024June 11, 2025

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San Antonio’s Freetail Brewing Co. up for sale, according to online listing

The same ownership group has controlled the venture since 2016.

by Travis E. Poling January 22, 2024July 29, 2025

Food & Drink

Friendly Fermenting: Multiple craft breweries collaborate for this year’s San Antonio Beer Week

Beer Week runs runs Saturday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 28 this year.

by Travis E. Poling October 19, 2023July 3, 2025

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Here’s where to snag hoppy San Antonio-made brews this Thursday for National IPA Day

IPAs from Roadmap Brewing, Free Roam and Gather Brewing will flow all day to celebrate the beer-lovers’ ‘holiday.’

by Nina Rangel August 2, 2023April 22, 2025

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Table Talk: Weathered Souls’ Marcus Baskerville discusses life beyond Black is Beautiful

Baskerville’s focus these days is on growing the Weathered Souls brand, which could include another Alamo City taproom in the near future.

by Nina Rangel May 24, 2023July 23, 2025

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Bigger and sudsier: tickets to San Antonio Beer Festival on sale now

VIP perks include first access to rare and limited brews as well as dedicated VIP restrooms.

by Nina Rangel August 19, 2022July 4, 2025

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Let’s Get Dank: San Antonio brewers are cranking out a bevy of 4/20-ready IPAs

These examples should give any dank-curious beer fan a solid place to start when exploring some of the city’s stankiest brews.

by Jeremy Banas April 19, 2022May 15, 2025

Food & Drink

Trump-era aluminum tariffs still hurting San Antonio brewers, beer consumers

The owner of local brewery Second Pitch says the tariffs are making it hard for craft beer companies to grow.

by Nina Rangel April 15, 2022June 14, 2025

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Mad Pecker becomes latest San Antonio craft brewer to close

Australian firm buys Alamo Beer Co. out of Chapter 11, will keep it in SA

San Antonio’s Mad Pecker Brewing Co. will relaunch after shutting down in March

San Antonio’s Alamo Beer Co. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization

Here’s how to shop local in San Antonio when buying gifts for those who love beer and spirits

Can the Brew City initiative help save struggling Texas craft-beer producers?

San Antonio breweries still finding success despite spate of closures

San Antonio’s Mad Pecker Brewing might end beer operation to stay in business

Deal to relaunch San Antonio’s Second Pitch Brewing has died

Last minute Valentine’s Day date ideas in San Antonio

San Antonio’s Freetail Brewing Co. up for sale, according to online listing

Friendly Fermenting: Multiple craft breweries collaborate for this year’s San Antonio Beer Week

Here’s where to snag hoppy San Antonio-made brews this Thursday for National IPA Day

Table Talk: Weathered Souls’ Marcus Baskerville discusses life beyond Black is Beautiful

Bigger and sudsier: tickets to San Antonio Beer Festival on sale now

Let’s Get Dank: San Antonio brewers are cranking out a bevy of 4/20-ready IPAs

Trump-era aluminum tariffs still hurting San Antonio brewers, beer consumers

Family-owned Man Overboard Brewing Co. set to open near San Antonio’s Pearl complex

Texas craft brewers react to emerging beer trends with both new and backward-looking styles

Prost! like a pro: Here’s your survival guide to the San Antonio Beer Festival