The San Antonio beer scene is kicking off the year with a heavy pour of news. From a new pastrami-centric festival to the release of seasonal winter brews, there is plenty for the Alamo City to discuss over a cold one this month. Here is the latest from Alamo City\u2019s brewery scene.<\/p>\n
IKYMI One beloved brewery, however, is finding new life after filing for bankruptcy in February 2025. Alamo Beer Company<\/strong> found new life after being acquired<\/a> by Brisbane, Australia, private equity firm SKJ Capital in late December.<\/p>\n New year, new releases<\/strong> Deli-cious<\/strong> The dishes are brisket Reuben, dino rib bites, grilled oyster, burnt end poppers, turkey Reuben, duck breast, and tallow fries.Organizers call the event a guided, come-and-go tasting event, which is also happening on the one-year anniversary of Wild Barley being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.<\/p>\n The $75 all-inclusive tickets can be ordered at the Wild Barley website and at the brewery.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>San Antonio was hit with a flurry of brewery closures at the end of 2025. On December 13, beer shop and neighborhood hangout The Growler Exchange<\/strong> called last call<\/a> on its Midtown shop at 914 E. Elmira St. And, on December 30, Mad Pecker Brewing Co.<\/strong> shuttered again<\/a> after a brief six-month comeback.<\/p>\n
10 local breweries recently untapped a range of new India Pale Ales, saisons, cream ales, and lagers that are sure to keep consumers warm and toasty over the winter.<\/p>\n\n
Wild Barley Kitchen and Brewery<\/strong> will be the place to be from 4-8 pm on January 17 for people who really love craft beer and pastrami.The Alamo Heights-area brewery will host Pastrami Fest<\/a>, featuring seven small pastrami-inspired dishes each paired with a Wild Barley beer.<\/p>\n