Raise your pints and toast to Temple, Texas—our craft beer scene is brewing up something truly award-worthy! Two of our local breweries, Bold Republic Brewing and Bird Creek Brewing, have hopped their way to victory at the 2025 Texas Craft Brewers Guild Awards. With top-notch flavors and masterful brewing techniques, these local legends are proving that Temple is a pint-sized powerhouse in the Texas beer scene.

Ready to sip your way to greatness? Let’s tap into the details!

Bold Republic Brewing: A Bold Win for a Bold Brew

At Bold Republic Brewing, the name says it all—these folks aren’t afraid to push the brewing boundaries. This year, they took home the gold (or should we say the hoppy hardware) for their MILF Stout, a stout that had judges saying, “Ale yeah!” This brew is a malt-erpiece worth raising a glass to.

Bold Republic also clinched a silver medal award for its Grand Cru, a barrel and wood-aged beer. Whether you're a fan of hoppy IPAs, smooth stouts, or crisp lagers, Bold Republic always delivers something exciting.

Sip & Savor: Pair the award-winning brews with one of Bold Republic’s legendary craft burgers or house-made pretzels for the ultimate bite-and-brew experience.

Bird Creek Brewing: Brewing Up Perfection

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Temple, Bird Creek Brewing is no stranger to innovation. This local business has been serving up delicious craft beer and gourmet eats, but now they’ve got bragging pints to add to their menu! Their I'm Coolin' Baby, a pale ale/lager, soared to the top of the competition thanks to its perfectly balanced flavors and masterful brewing technique. Bird Creek Brewing scored another gold medal for its Ghost Beach, the brewery's light lager. That's not all- the brewery also won a bronze medal category for its German Pilsner, the Alley Cat. Whether you’re a craft beer connoisseur or just here for a good time, this brew is hoppingly good!

 This locally loved brewery continues to push the boundaries of craft beer while maintaining a welcoming, community-driven vibe.

Sip & Savor: Pair their award-winning brews with one of Bird Creek’s gourmet entrees, like their famous burgers or chicken sandwiches.

Raise a Glass to Temple's Thriving Brew Scene

Temple’s craft beer scene is lager than life, and these awards prove that our local brewers are serving up some of the best pints in Texas. Whether you're a seasoned sipper or just looking to enjoy a cold one, be sure to stop by Bold Republic Brewing and Bird Creek Brewing to taste their award-winning magic.

Want more brew-tiful experiences? Keep an eye out for upcoming beer festivals (AKA Petals & Pints), special releases, and tap takeovers happening in Temple. After all, life’s too short for bad beer—so let’s raise a glass to our hoppy place!