Brewery Profile

Tall City Brewing Co.

For Midland visitors looking beyond the usual bar list, this brewery represents a specific point in the city’s beer timeline: it established itself as Midland’s first production craft brewery. It was founded by local Midland residents with backgrounds in the Permian Basin energy sector, and its initial 15-barrel brewhouse began operating in late 2018. The public-facing side is the on-site taproom, where guests can see what is currently pouring and drink beer from the source rather than through a restaurant account. The setting is tied to the local market more than to a destination-brewery circuit, so a visit offers a look at how craft beer has taken shape in a West Texas oil-and-gas city.

Travelers in this part of Texas often look for drinks that fit the climate: approachable, cold, and not overly complicated after a hot day on the road or at work. Tall City Brewing Co. has focused primarily on accessible regional styles, including pale ales and lagers, which makes it a practical stop for people who want a local beer without needing a long explanation of experimental releases. It also fits well into a Midland-Odessa trip because its distribution is concentrated in that metropolitan area, mainly through local bars and restaurants. The taproom gives visitors a more direct sense of the brewery than they would get from finding one of its beers elsewhere in town.

The main practical draw on site is the combination of taproom and large outdoor patio. The patio was designed to accommodate local community events and food truck service, so it is worth checking the brewery’s current schedule before planning a visit around food or a specific gathering. Since beer availability can change, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially if you are looking for a particular style. Visitors should not assume wide statewide availability; the brewery’s presence is centered on Midland-Odessa, with direct sales from the taproom supplementing its local bar and restaurant distribution. For someone passing through Midland, that local focus is part of the reason to stop in person.

Founded by a group of local Midland residents with backgrounds in the Permian Basin energy sector, Tall City Brewing Co. established itself as the city's first production craft brewery. The initial 15-barrel brewhouse began operations in late 2018, focusing primarily on accessible regional styles tailored for the West Texas climate, including pale ales and lagers. Distribution is currently concentrated within the Midland-Odessa metropolitan area, primarily through local bars and restaurants, alongside direct sales from the on-site taproom. The facility includes a large outdoor patio space designed to accommodate local community events and food truck service.

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Midland, Texas, 79703-5137

Phone: 4327708679

Website: https://www.tallcitybrewing.com/