Fitzhugh Brewing

What Fitzhugh Brewing does

Fitzhugh Brewing is a family-friendly craft brewery and restaurant founded on October 21, 2020 and located on a 15-acre site in Dripping Springs, Texas, in the Texas Hill Country approximately 25 miles from Austin. The company was founded by Kerbey Smith (co-owner/General Manager) and Nathan Rice (head brewer/co-owner), who lead a team of 1–10 employees. It produces a rotating catalog of 60+ historically-grounded craft beers described as "old-world global recipes reimagined with Texas Hill Country spirit," paired with a comfort food menu.

The business operates a taproom and 50-table beer garden four days per week (Thursday through Sunday), with craft beer priced at approximately $8 per pint and food items in the $6–$18 range. Supply-side partnerships include Barton Springs Mill for heritage grains and Community Cultures Yeast Lab for proprietary yeast cultures, alongside membership in the Texas Craft Brewers Guild.

Revenue is generated through three channels: on-premise beer and food sales, private event and full-property rentals capable of hosting 200–250 guests, and to-go/package beer sales via Toast Tab. The brewery has supplemented its core offering with live music programming and recurring workshops such as Sip & Script, and it accommodates party bus and tour group traffic. Recognition includes 2024 TCBC Silver, two 2023 TCBC Bronze medals, and a 2025 Tastemaker nomination, supporting brand positioning within the regional craft segment.

Name

Fitzhugh Brewing

Legal name

Fitzhugh Brewing

Website

https://fitzhughbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fitzhugh Brewing is a craft brewery and restaurant in Dripping Springs, Texas, founded in 2020, producing 60+ globally-inspired beers alongside a comfort food menu and serving families, craft beer enthusiasts, and private event clients on a 15-acre Hill Country site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery and Restaurant

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewery restaurant
• Private event venue
• Texas Hill Country dining
• Craft beer flights

Headquarters

HQ city

Dripping Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. On-site Beer and Food Sales: The primary revenue stream comes from on-site sales of craft beer, wine, cider, seltzers, and restaurant food including shareables, handhelds, salads, and kids meals. Open Thursday-Saturday 11am-8pm and Sunday 12pm-7pm.
2. Private Event Rentals: Revenue from venue rentals including beer garden table rentals ($25/table), private pavilion event hall (up to 100 guests, 2,100 sq ft), intimate indoor event space (up to 30 guests), and full property rental (up to 200-250 guests). Catering services provided for events.
3. To-Go Orders: Online ordering through Toast Tab for beer, food, and merchandise pickup. Crowlers available at $12+ for low ABV or $18 for high ABV beers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fitzhugh Brewing is a family-friendly craft brewery and restaurant in Dripping Springs, TX that brews and serves award-winning craft beer in old-world and global styles alongside a full house-made food menu. It supplements core food and beverage sales with private event venue rentals ranging from individual beer garden tables to a full property buyout for 200-250 guests, plus in-house catering.

Product overview

Fitzhugh Brewing is a family-friendly brewery and restaurant in Dripping Springs, TX, offering a unified hospitality experience combining craft beer, food service, and event venues. The core product portfolio includes award-winning craft beer on-tap (featuring flagship Blonde Ale, West Coast IPA, and seasonal rotations), a full food menu with shareables, handhelds, salads, kids meals, and sides, wine and hard seltzer selections, non-alcoholic options, and private event venue rentals (ranging from small table rentals to full property buyouts for 200-250 guests). The brewery also hosts recurring live music events and creative workshops. Online ordering is available via Toast Tab platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer (On-Tap) Award-winning craft beer program featuring flagship and seasonal brews with old-world and global recipes reimagined for modern tastes, served on tap for on-site guests and to-go purchase.
• Wine Selection Curated wine offerings including rosés, blends, sparkling wines, and still varietals to complement beer on the drink menu.
• Hard Seltzer Housemade hard seltzers in flavors such as Cherry Limeade, Blackberry Sage Lemonade, Passion Fruit and Pineapple, and Watermelon Mint Lime.
• Non-Alcoholic Options Non-alcoholic beverages including Athletic Brewing NA beer, soda, tea, sparkling water, Recess canned mocktails, and Bawi Agua Fresca.
• Food Menu - Shareables House-made shareable dishes including Texas-Sized Pretzel, Fried Pickles, Brewhouse Chicken Wings, Fitzhugh Nachos, Queso Blanco, Fitz Guacamole, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and Fitzhugh Fries.
• Food Menu - Handhelds Handheld dishes including the Fitzhugh Cheeseburger (8oz local ground beef from Mason, TX), Fish Tacos, Fried Hot Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken BLT, and Street Tacos.
• Food Menu - Salads Fresh salads including Arugula Salad with candied beets and grilled chicken, and Southwestern Salad with black beans and grilled corn.
• Food Menu - Kids Family-friendly kids meals including Chicken Nuggets, GF Chicken Strips, Mini Corndogs, Mini Cheese Quesadilla, and Cheeseburger.
• Food Menu - Sides Side dishes including Mac & Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries, Waffle Fries, and Coleslaw.
• Private Event Venue Rental Event venue spaces including Beer Garden Table Rentals (6-8 guests per table at $25/table), Private Pavilion Event Hall (up to 100 guests, 2,100 sq ft), Intimate Indoor Event Space (up to 30 guests, 500 sq ft), and Full Property Rental (up to 200-250 guests).
• Catering Services In-house catering for private events featuring Fajita, Plated, and Slider menus crafted with locally sourced ingredients, plus wine, cider, soda, mocktails, and juice boxes.
• Online Ordering (Toast Tab) Online ordering platform allowing customers to order food and beer to-go through the Toast Tab system for pickup at the brewery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Texas Craft Brewers Cup Silver Medal 2024 for Chinese Yi Di (Experimental, Hybrid & Specialty Beer)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• High Cider CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal brand partnership for sourcing cider options, expanding beverage offerings beyond craft beer.
• Greater Goods CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal brand partnership for coffee offerings, complementing the brewery's beverage menu.
• Dripping Springs Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the local Chamber of Commerce, supporting the Dripping Springs business community and local economic development.
• Texas Craft Brewers GuildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the guild representing Texas craft breweries. Participated in legislative awareness programs and collaboration brews with the guild.
• Dripping Springs LibraryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud partner hosting family-friendly events and fundraising activities for the local library system.
• Barton Springs MillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal sourcing partner for heritage grains including spelt, heritage wheat, and other specialty ingredients used in unique beer recipes like Dinkelbier and Broyhan.
• Foster Village, Red Arena, Hays County PAWS, DSYSA, Lions ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity support partnerships with local nonprofits including Foster Village, Red Arena (adaptive riding center), Hays County PAWS (animal shelter), DSYSA (youth sports), and Lions Club. Actively gives back to the Dripping Springs and Austin communities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Independence Brewing Co. Austin-based craft brewery with taproom and statewide distribution, comparable in craft positioning and Texas regional awards circuit.
• Austin Beerworks: Austin-based craft brewery with taproom and broader Texas distribution. Comparable as a Texas craft peer in market and award circuits, though primarily urban distribution-driven rather than Hill Country destination.
• Pedernales Brewing Co. Texas Hill Country craft brewery with taproom and distribution, comparable as a regional craft competitor in the same geographic market.
• Real Ale Brewing Company: Texas craft brewery (Blanco, TX) with a taproom and distribution footprint across the state. Comparable as a Texas craft producer with on-premise experience, though broader distribution shifts mix away from Fitzhugh's pure taproom-plus-events model.
• Live Oak Brewing Company: Long-established Austin-area craft brewery with a taproom and biergarten, focused on traditional German-style lagers. Comparable regional craft competitor with adjacent Hill Country presence.

Direct peers

• Vista Brewing: Driftwood, TX destination brewery with farm-to-table food, outdoor seating, and event space. Comparable Hill Country craft brewery combining unique brews, on-site food, and private events.
• Family Business Beer Company: Dripping Springs, TX destination brewery with a large outdoor family-friendly beer garden, playground, and event programming. Closest direct competitor given shared geography, family-friendly positioning, and Hill Country destination model.
• Jester King Brewery: Destination craft brewery on a large rural property in the Texas Hill Country near Austin, combining farmhouse/specialty brewing with on-site food, live music, and private events. Directly comparable to Fitzhugh in business model, setting, and craft positioning.
• Meanwhile Brewing Co. Austin-area brewery with expansive outdoor space, rotating food trucks, lawn games, and heavy family/day-drinker traffic. Competes with Fitzhugh for weekend Austin day-trippers seeking casual craft brewery experiences.
• 12 Fox Beer Co. Dripping Springs taproom-focused brewery with outdoor seating and event programming. Directly comparable as a small Hill Country craft brewery competing for the same local and Austin tourist traffic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fitzhughbrewing
• Instagraminstagram.com/fitzhughbrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fitzhugh-brewing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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