Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling

What Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling does

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling is a craft brewery and distillery ("brewstillery") founded in 2010 and headquartered at 4834 Whirlwind Drive in San Antonio, Texas. The company produces a dual portfolio of grain-to-glass whiskeys (including .36 Texas Straight Bourbon, .44 Texas Rye, Texas Landmark Mesquite Smoked single malt, and rum) and craft beers (San Antonio Lager, Laguna Madre, Love Struck Hefe, SkyTrooper IPA, plus seasonal and barrel-aged releases) at a single combined facility. Core production relies on traditional methods: Texas-sourced grains, copper pot double-distillation, sour mashing, an in-house mesquite cold-smoking technique for its single malt series, and aging in both traditional large oak casks and small 5-10 gallon barrels under Texas heat to accelerate maturation. The 2015 American Craft Spirits Awards triple crown (Best Bourbon, Best Whiskey, Best Spirit Overall) established a quality credential that underpins the premium price points of $29-$125 per bottle.

The company monetizes through five revenue streams: (1) wholesale and direct-to-consumer whiskey sales via online shipping in 46 states and fine liquor retailers in Texas; (2) regional beer distribution through Glazer's (San Antonio) and Favorite Brands (Houston, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth), plus HEB curbside pickup for San Antonio Lager; (3) on-site tasting room, gift shop, and brewstillery tours priced at $20/person with a $20 VIP whiskey add-on; (4) the Texas Whiskey Club quarterly subscription ($60-$190 per quarter across 1/2/4-bottle tiers) and the Small Barrel Union one-time $250 membership; and (5) private event hosting (100+ events annually for 10-250 guests) including corporate outings, trivia nights, cocktail classes, and seasonal celebrations. Customer segments span craft beverage enthusiasts, Texas on-premise bars and restaurants, Texas retail (HEB, Spec's, Total Wine, fine liquor stores), and corporate/private event clients. Distribution is constrained to Texas at wholesale scale, with national reach achieved only through direct-to-consumer online shipping (restricted in Michigan, South Dakota, and Utah). Leadership consists of co-founders Dennis (Co-Founder, GM Whiskey), TJ (Co-Founder, Ops Manager, GM Beer), and TJ Miller (Co-Founder and Head Distiller emeritus), supported by current Head Distiller Josh Gardner, Assistant Distiller Tim Crofton, and a bookkeeper.

Name

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling

Legal name

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling

Website

https://drinkrangercreek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling is a San Antonio craft brewstillery producing grain-to-glass whiskeys (bourbon, rye, single malt, rum) and craft beers via traditional methods including mesquite cold-smoking and small-barrel Texas aging, selling through Texas wholesale, online shipping in 46 states, a tasting room, tours, and the Texas Whiskey Club subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distillery & Brewery

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Distilleries (31214), Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Craft whiskey production
• Craft brewing
• Distillery tours
• Grain-to-glass spirits
• Texas craft beer

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Whiskey Sales: Direct-to-consumer whiskey sales through online store with shipping to 46 states, plus retail distribution through fine liquor stores throughout Texas. Year-round core portfolio includes .36 Texas Straight Bourbon, .44 Texas Rye, Texas Landmark Mesquite Smoked, and seasonal/limited releases. Specialty and limited releases available for pickup only.
2. Beer Sales: Craft beer distribution through bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and liquor stores throughout Texas. Core beers include San Antonio Lager, Laguna Madre, Love Struck Hefe, SkyTrooper IPA, and seasonal offerings. Keg sales through Spec's and Total Wine.
3. Tasting Room & Tours: On-site tasting room and gift shop sales. Brewstillery tours priced at $20 per person with optional $20 VIP Whiskey Sampling Experience. Event hosting including private parties, corporate events, and regular programming. Tasting room hours Monday-Thursday 12PM-6PM, Friday-Saturday 12PM-9PM.
4. Texas Whiskey Club Membership: Quarterly subscription memberships delivering exclusive bottles to members. Tiers include 1 bottle ($60/quarter), 2 bottles ($100/quarter), 4 bottles ($190/quarter), and 2 bottles with shipping ($100/quarter). Provides access to distillery-only releases and members-only events.
5. Merchandise & Gift Shop: Apparel, glassware, and Ranger Creek branded merchandise available through on-site gift shop and online store. Items include hats, t-shirts, glassware, used whiskey barrels, and travel decanters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling operates a combined craft brewery and distillery in San Antonio, Texas, producing small-batch whiskeys (bourbon, rye, single malt, rum) and craft beers using a grain-to-glass approach with Texas-sourced grains, copper pot double-distillation, and Texas climate aging. In addition to beverage production, the company sells on-site tasting room experiences, brewstillery tours, private event hosting, and subscription-based whiskey club memberships directly to consumers, with limited wholesale distribution to Texas bars, restaurants, and retailers.

Product overview

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling is a combined craft brewery and distillery (brewstillery) established in 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. The company produces a portfolio of handcrafted beers and grain-to-glass whiskeys, all made in small batches with Texas ingredients. The whiskey portfolio centers on the .36 Texas Straight Bourbon flagship and includes rye, single malt, and specialty finished expressions. The beer portfolio features German-style lagers, wheat beers, IPAs, and limited barrel-aged releases. The company offers visitor experiences including brewstillery tours, a tasting room, private events, and two membership programs (Texas Whiskey Club and Small Barrel Union) for enthusiasts seeking exclusive releases and distillery-only products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• .36 Texas Straight Bourbon Flagship award-winning Texas straight bourbon, handcrafted in small batches, aged in traditional large oak casks and matured under the Texas sun; made from Texas corn using the grain-to-glass philosophy and sold year-round to adult consumers.
• .36 Texas Cask Strength Rare cask strength version of the .36 Texas Straight Bourbon, uncut and unfiltered directly from the barrel, hand-selected by the head distiller; sold as a bold, premium expression for whiskey enthusiasts.
• .44 Texas Rye 100% malted rye whiskey at 94 proof, matured in used .36 Texas Straight Bourbon barrels, with notes of cinnamon, mint, toffee, clove, and spice; sold year-round to rye whiskey drinkers.
• Texas Landmark Mesquite Smoked Whiskey American single malt whiskey lightly smoked with Texas mesquite using Ranger Creek's unique in-house cold-smoking technique; each batch uses approximately 500 pounds of hand-smoked malted barley for a smooth, Texas-driven sipping whiskey.
• Texas Landmark Original No. 2 Smooth four-grain American single malt whiskey using golden promise and honey malt, distilled in two separate runs and aged two to four years in used bourbon barrels; bottled as Texas Landmark Original No. 2.
• Ranger Creek Rum Craft rum made with the finest molasses and twice distilled in copper pots, offering a smooth yet complex flavor profile; produced and sold by Ranger Creek alongside its whiskey portfolio.
• State & Republic Wheated Bourbon Wheated bourbon honoring Texas as both a Republic and a State, produced in a grain-to-glass style and dedicated to authentic Texas spirits.
• Lowlands Texas Straight Bourbon Grain-to-glass Texas straight bourbon collaboration with the San Antonio Zoo, with a mash bill of 70% corn and rye, aged in charred oak barrels and finished in amburana barrels; a portion of proceeds supports zoo conservation.
• .36 Small Caliber Bourbon Award-winning Texas bourbon aged in small 5–10 gallon casks and matured under the Texas sun, with medium-to-high char level and light toast to develop a unique Texas terroir.
• .36 White Unaged white dog bourbon expression produced through Ranger Creek's grain-to-glass process, bottled as a clear whiskey.
• Americana 250 Whiskey Limited edition 500-bottle whiskey with a red, white, and blue corn mash bill, aged more than two years, released to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
• .36 Texas Bourbon Border Patrol 100th Anniversary Collector's edition .36 Texas Straight Bourbon celebrating the U.S. Border Patrol's 100-year anniversary; same flagship bourbon in commemorative packaging.
• Tejas Series Amburana Finished Bourbon Texas Whiskey Festival collaboration bourbon finished in Amburana (Brazilian tight wood traditionally used for cachaça aging) barrels, producing notes of cinnamon, maple syrup, butterscotch, and vanilla; limited to 250 bottles.
• Tejas Series Naranja Finished Rye Texas Whiskey Festival collaboration rye whiskey finished in naranja orange wine barrels, with floral, apple, and orange aromas and honey, orange spice, and apple flavors; limited to 600 bottles.
• 306 Single Malt Whiskey Double-distilled single malt whiskey aged in used bourbon casks and finished in tequila barrels, with caramel, agave sweetness, and vanilla notes; part of the San Antonio 300 Series anniversary releases.
• Texas Landmark Mesquite Smoked 5-Year Anniversary Release Cask Strength 5+ year old cask strength mesquite-smoked single malt at 131 proof, released for the 15th anniversary party, marrying mesquite-smoked barley with rich chocolate malt; limited to a few hundred bottles.
• San Antonio Lager Easy-drinking German-style lager brewed in honor of San Antonio; light gold, sweet, malty aroma with clean lager character, sold year-round.
• Laguna Madre Refreshing witbier brewed with orange peel and coriander, inspired by the Texas Gulf coast; pale straw with spicy wheat aromatics and zesty citrus notes, sold year-round.
• Love Struck Hefe German-style hefeweizen with deep golden color and malty sweetness, named after a Stevie Ray Vaughan song; sold year-round.
• SkyTrooper IPA India Pale Ale named after the C-53 Skytrooper WWII aircraft, brewed with Amarillo and Centennial hops for tropical and citrus character; year-round core beer.
• Dog in the Hunt Easy-drinking, clean lager at 4.6% ABV with light copper color, clean lager character, moderate malt, and toasty aromatics; sold as a seasonal offering.
• Oktoberfest Seasonal German-style Oktoberfest brewed using Vienna malts and traditional German techniques; dark gold to copper color with elegant malt complexity and clean lager character.
• Wee Heavy Strong Scotch-style ale at 11.9% ABV aged in first-fill Buffalo Trace and Ranger Creek .36 bourbon barrels; complex malt character with sweet caramel notes and warming alcohol finish; limited release.
• Russian Imperial Stout Russian Imperial Stout at 10.64% ABV aged in first-fill Four Roses and Ranger Creek .36 bourbon barrels, with toffee, raisin, and sweet boozy bourbon notes plus roasted malt and coffee bitterness; limited release.
• Imperial Brown Imperial brown ale with sweet caramel and toffee notes balanced with roasted malts and rich creaminess; matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, with vanilla, earthy tobacco, and alcohol warmth undertones; limited release.
• Brewstillery Tour & Tasting Paid combined brewery and distillery tour teaching visitors how beer and bourbon are made, including three generous samples for $20 per person, with an optional $20 VIP Whiskey Sampling Experience; lasts 60–90 minutes.
• Tasting Room & Event Hosting On-site tasting room with rotating menu of beer, whiskey, and handcrafted cocktails, plus food trucks, live music, trivia nights, cocktail classes, and private event hosting for 10–250 guests.
• Texas Whiskey Club Membership Quarterly subscription membership offering inner-circle access to limited-release and rare distillery-only whiskeys, with tiered 1-bottle ($60/quarter), 2-bottle ($100/quarter), and 4-bottle ($190/quarter) options, plus optional shipping, tasting room discounts, and member events.
• Small Barrel Union Membership One-time $250 membership granting access to exclusive single-barrel whiskey selections tied to Ranger Creek's small-barrel aging program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best bourbon, best whiskey, and best spirit overall at American Craft Spirits Awards in 2015
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Merit RoastingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Antonio-based coffee roaster supplying cold brew coffee for Ranger Creek's Sunday Morning Coming Down beer. The collaboration creates a unique beer featuring Merit Roasting's coffee blends with flavors of caramel, fig, and plum.
• San Antonio ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Lowlands Texas Straight Bourbon - a grain-to-glass, handcrafted whiskey using Texas-sourced grains aged in charred oak barrels and finished in amburana barrels. A portion of proceeds benefits San Antonio Zoo's local and global conservation programs.
• Texas Whiskey FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual collaboration partner for special whiskey releases. Tejas Series whiskeys finished in unique barrel types (Amburana, Naranja orange wine) created specifically for the festival. Limited releases of 250-600 bottles per collaboration.
• Beeson's Food TruckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular food truck presence at Ranger Creek events including trivia nights, slushy nights, margarita nights, and other tasting room programming.
• Samantha Clayton / San Antonio Free YogaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoga instructor and studio hosting donation-based yoga events at Ranger Creek. Event goers receive 10% off drink purchases.
• Glazer'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSan Antonio market beer distribution partner. Sydney Janysek serves as contact for retailers wanting to carry Ranger Creek beers.
• Favorite BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHouston, Austin, and Dallas/Fort Worth beer distribution partner. Regional presence across major Texas markets.
• HEBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSan Antonio Lager available for curbside pickup through HEB's online ordering platform (shop.hebtoyou.com).
• Spec'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKeg sales partner for Ranger Creek beers. Three-day advance notice required for keg orders.
• Total WineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKeg sales partner for Ranger Creek beers. Three-day advance notice required for keg orders.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Balcones Distilling: Waco, Texas craft distillery renowned for Texas single malt and blue corn whiskeys; directly comparable as a Texas terroir-focused, award-winning craft spirits producer.
• Firestone & Robertson Distilling (TX Whiskey): Fort Worth craft distiller of TX Whiskey and bourbon; direct Texas whiskey competitor with distribution and tasting-room experiences.
• Ironroot Republic Distilling: Denison, Texas craft distillery producing award-winning Texas bourbon and corn whiskey; a direct Texas whiskey peer with similar craft methodology.
• Garrison Brothers Distillery: Hill Country, Texas bourbon distillery making grain-to-glass Texas straight bourbon; directly competes in premium Texas whiskey with a similar craft, terroir-driven positioning.
• Treaty Oak Distilling: Texas producer of whiskey, rum, and gin with an on-site tasting/event ranch; comparable combined craft spirits and hospitality/experiences model.
• Still Austin Whiskey Co. Austin-based grain-to-glass whiskey distillery with a tasting room and Texas-grain sourcing, closely mirroring Ranger Creek's craft distilling and DTC experiential model.

Regional players

• Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery: San Antonio brewery (with distilling) and hospitality operation; a local peer competing for the same regional craft beer and taproom customers.
• Ranger Creek is comparable to Freetail Brewing Co. San Antonio craft brewery with taproom operations; overlaps directly on the beer/taproom side in the same local market.

Broad incumbents

• Dogfish Head Craft Brewery: Larger US craft producer operating both a brewery and distillery; comparable dual beer-and-spirits business model at greater scale.
• Tito's Handmade Vodka: Austin, Texas-origin spirits brand that scaled nationally; an aspirational large Texas craft-spirits incumbent in the same category and geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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