Brewery
Unclaimed profileBack Unturned Brewing Co.
San Antonio, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Back Unturned Brewing Co. Pairs a scratch kitchen with a full bar, but beer is the main event. The draft list spans Kolsch to barrel-aged stout, with the hazy IPA Dream Juice marked most popular. Cocktails arrive on ice blocks at a fair $14, and the wine and mocktail lists fill the gaps. A $13 flight of four 5.75 oz pours makes exploring the range easy.
- What should I order?
- Start with the $13 beer flight to sample four 5.75 oz pours, and include Dream Juice, the hazy IPA listed as most popular. For a cocktail, the Old Fashioned on an ice block, made with Buffalo Trace or Sazerac Rye, is a solid choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers will find the most to explore, from a honey pilsner to a blueberry sour and a barrel-aged milk stout. The cocktail list and mocktails give options for those who prefer spirits or abstain, making it a workable stop for mixed groups.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beers run $3–$4 for 5.75 oz, $5.50–$8 for 10 oz, and $7.50–$8.50 for 16 oz; pitchers are $28–$32. Cocktails are $14, spirits pours $10–$20, wine $8–$12 per glass, and mocktails $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer program spans a dozen-plus styles, with small-batch options like Rio Reserve 2024 barrel-aged milk stout at $30 per 750 ml bottle. The cocktail menu leans on ice-block presentation, and the full bar covers wine and spirits, unusual breadth for a brewery.
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Cocktails
Craft cocktails include Old Fashioned, Black Hole Sun, and The Only 10 I See, all made with 2 oz. Of spirits and served on ice blocks. The list mixes classics and originals, with a brunch special at $8.
Menu strengths
- — The Old Fashioned offers a choice of Buffalo Trace or Sazerac Rye, adding flexibility.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned — Buffalo Trace or Sazerac Rye on an ice block, $14.
Pricing: $14 each
Spirits
A compact but thoughtful spirits list covers bourbon, rye, tequila, and vodka, with all pours at 2 oz. Prices start at $10 for Jack Daniels and reach $20 for Weller 12yr.
Menu strengths
- — Includes sought-after Weller 12yr at a reasonable $20 pour.
- — Una Vida tequila is offered in blanco, reposado, and añejo, giving agave fans a vertical.
Standout selections
- — Weller 12yr — select bourbon, 2 oz., $20.
Pricing: $10–$20 per 2 oz. Pour
Beer
The draft list spans Kolsch, pilsner, Helles, sour, Hefeweizen, pale ale, IPA, and stout, with Dream Juice hazy IPA marked most popular. Flights of four 5.75 oz pours are $13, and small-batch bottles like Rio Reserve 2024 are available.
Menu strengths
- — Dream Juice, a hazy IPA at 7% ABV, is listed as most popular and is a customer favorite.
- — A $13 flight of four 5.75 oz pours allows easy exploration of the extensive range.
Standout selections
- — Dream Juice — hazy IPA, 7% ABV, 55 IBUs, $3.50 (5.75oz).
- — Rio Reserve 2024 — barrel-aged milk stout, 12.24% ABV, $30 per 750ml bottle.
- — Blue Suede Shoes — blueberry sour, 6% ABV.
Pricing: $3–$4 (5.75oz), $5.50–$8 (10oz), $7.50–$8.50 (16oz), $28–$32 pitchers; flights $13
Wine
A modest wine list covers Pinot Noir, Riesling, Red Blend, Pinot Grigio, and Prosecco, all available by glass or bottle. The range is straightforward, with nothing unexpected, but prices are fair.
Menu strengths
- — Both still and sparkling options are available, including Prosecco at $8 a glass.
- — Bottle prices from $25 to $36 make wine a reasonable alternative to beer.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco — sparkling, light, fresh & smooth, $8 glass / $25 bottle.
- — Red Blend — dark fruit, supple tannins, $12 glass / $36 bottle.
Pricing: $8–$12 per glass, $25–$36 per bottle
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include four mocktails, non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing, and cold brew coffee. Mocktails are priced at $7, and the Shirley Temple is $3, making it an accessible list.
Menu strengths
- — Mocktails like Strawberry Basil Lemonade and Mock-jito go beyond basic soda mixers.
- — Athletic Brewing N/A IPA offers a beer-style option for designated drivers.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Basil Lemonade — strawberry puree, basil, lemon, simple syrup & Sprite, $7.
- — Athletic Brewing N/A IPA — $6 per can.
Pricing: $3–$7
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