Boerne, Texas is officially tapping into its inner brew haven, backed by the blessing of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild’s new Brew City Texas program. The small town with a big love for craft beers has started rolling out the barrels for a month-long celebration, beginning May 10. According to an announcement released yesterday by Perm Ink PR, beer aficionados are in for a treat with a passport program, a t-shirt giveaway, and a proclamation setting apart May 18 as “Boerne Brew City Day.”
Six breweries are to happily pour out their contributions for the festivities. They include local favorites like 28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen and Cibolo Creek Brewing Company alongside The Dodging Duck Brewhaus and a trio of others. It’s simple, visitors who manage to get a passport stamped at four of these brewing joints will score a limited-edition t-shirt, boasting the town’s newfound title – but only if they’re quick. The swag is in limited supply, with just 200 shirts up for grabs.
Proclaiming pride in their sudsy status, Boerne City Council is set to officially declare Saturday, May 18, as “Boerne Brew City Day.” On the same day, the city raises its glasses with the Boerne Bock Walk. Each participating brewery will be showcasing a Maibock-style beer, exhorting patrons to amble across downtown Boerne and enjoy the local renditions of this hearty, malty lager.
The Brew City program stitches together a quilt of cities showing off Texas as a major player in the craft beer game. Each Boerne brewery adds a distinct flavor to the mix, serving up staple brews as well as special editions, and rounding the experience with live music, games, food, and various events. To keep hop heads and casual sippers alike up to speed on the latest brew news, Visit Boerne and the Hill Country Mile are keeping their social media taps flowing—those interested should give a follow to @visitboerne and @hillcountrymile.
For those who can’t wait to take part in a festival that promises to be as refreshing as a crisp pint on a hot Texas day, additional information and the means to sign up for Boerne’s festive updates have been made readily available on the city’s website. Beer enthusiasts and travel buffs alike are being encouraged to sign up and stay in the know about Boerne's burgeoning beer scene and upcoming events. With the Brew City festivities setting the stage, Boerne is fast becoming a go-to destination for craft beer lovers.
