Brewery Profile

Longtab Brewing Company LLC

Among San Antonio craft breweries, Longtab Brewing Company LLC has a clearly defined identity: beer, food, coffee, and public programming are tied to the history and service of U.S. Army Special Forces. The brewery is owned and operated by retired Special Forces veterans, and its beer names draw from Green Beret history from World War II through the present. A visitor should expect that theme to be part of the experience rather than a side note. The taproom’s core beer focus is classic Belgian and German-inspired brewing, while the lineup may also include other styles. Recognition has come for Belgian-style beers in particular, including a 2023 Great American Beer Festival Gold medal for DOL Belgian Strong Blonde and a 2024 Texas Brewers Cup Silver for Tripel Volunteer Belgian Tripel.

Travelers visiting San Antonio often look for places that connect local character with a full food-and-drink stop, and Longtab fits that pattern in a specific way. It is not only a brewery built around military history; it also runs a scratch kitchen with eclectic dishes influenced by Belgian, German, and local Texas fare. The kitchen sources a majority of its ingredients from Texas farms, which gives the menu a regional link without moving away from the brewery’s European beer influences. For beer drinkers interested in Belgian strong ales, tripels, German-leaning classics, or a tap list that may extend into other styles, this is a stop where the brewing program and the food program are meant to be experienced together.

Practical planning is straightforward: the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current food offerings, and any veteran-focused releases or fundraising events. Beyond beer, Longtab also offers gourmet Fair Trade coffee roasted by Special Forces veterans, so it can work for visitors who are with non-beer drinkers or who want something to take home. Because the brewery actively supports the Special Forces veteran community through beer releases and events, the calendar may matter as much as the tap list for some visitors. Details such as hours, reservations, and daily availability should be checked directly before going.

Longtab Brewing Company in San Antonio, Texas, is owned and operated by retired US Army Special Forces veterans, honoring the history and service of Green Berets. The brewery focuses primarily on classic Belgian and German-inspired beers, though various other styles are produced, with beer names drawing directly from Special Forces history spanning WWII to the present. In 2023, Longtab earned a Gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival for their DOL Belgian Strong Blonde, followed by a Silver in the 2024 Texas Brewers Cup for Tripel Volunteer Belgian Tripel. The location features a scratch kitchen serving eclectic dishes inspired by Belgian, German, and local Texas fare, sourcing a majority of ingredients from local Texas farms. Beyond beer, the company offers gourmet Fair Trade coffee roasted by Special Forces veterans and actively supports the Special Forces veteran community through dedicated beer releases and fundraising events.

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4700 Timco W Suite 105, San Antonio, Texas, 78238-1920

Phone: 210-947-4766

Website: http://www.longtabbrewing.com

Hours: Monday 4:00PM - 9:00PM Tuesday 4:00Pm - 9:00pm Wednesday 4:00Pm - 9:00pm Thursday 4:00PM - 9:00pm Friday 12:00Pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00Pm - 10:00pm Sunday 12:00PM - 7:00PM