Brewery Profile

Dorcol Distilling and Brewing CO

In San Antonio’s craft drink landscape, this operation occupies a practical middle ground between brewery and distillery. A visitor walking in should expect a taproom centered on tasting what the team makes, rather than a beer-only bar. Dorcol Distilling and Brewing CO. produces artisan ales alongside fine spirits, with Kinsman and HighWheel among its known brands. The business is owned and operated by Chris, Boyan, and Randy, and its scale is described as a small family operation. That background matters to the visitor experience: the place is presented less as a large production showcase and more as a working maker’s room where beer, spirits, and cocktails share the same address.

Travelers coming through this part of Texas often look for local flavor beyond standard sightseeing, especially through food, beer, and cocktails. A stop here fits that pattern because it gives guests two parts of the local beverage scene in one visit. Someone interested in craft beer can sample the brewed side of the operation, while a cocktail drinker can focus on spirits and mixed drinks made from the distilling program. The company’s roots are tied to a family history of wine and spirit making, so the distillery side is not an add-on in name only; it is part of the identity of the business. For visitors comparing breweries around San Antonio, this combined format is the main distinction to note.

The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, available spirits, and cocktail options, since specific rotating offerings are not provided here. Travelers should also check directly with the business for current hours, service details, food availability, tour options, and any age or reservation policies before making plans. Beyond the taproom, Dorcol’s products reach local bars and restaurants, a distribution channel the proprietors have described as important to the operation’s success. That means visitors may encounter the brands elsewhere in San Antonio, but the taproom remains the most direct setting for trying both sides of what the company produces.

The operation in San Antonio, Texas, functions as a combined distillery and brewery, producing both artisan ales and fine spirits, including their Kinsman and HighWheel brands. Dorcol Distilling and Brewing CO. is owned and operated by three proprietors—Chris, Boyan, and Randy—who maintain a small family operation focused on the production of craft cocktails and beer. The facility features a taproom where patrons can sample both the brewed products and the distilled spirits. Distribution reaches local bars and restaurants, which the proprietors acknowledge as central to their operational success. The company's origins are rooted in a family history of wine and spirit making.

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1902 S Flores St, San Antonio, Texas, 78204

Phone: (210) 229-0607

Website: http://www.dorcolspirits.com

Hours: Temporarily closed.