Bar
Unclaimed profileBig Hops Shaenfield
San Antonio, TX · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Big Hops Shaenfield is a craft beer bar centered on a rotating tap wall system. The draft list spans IPAs, lagers, sours, and stouts, with many local Texas breweries represented. Prices run from $5.00 to $8.50 depending on pour size. Wine, mead, and cider are also available for on- and off-premise consumption. The beer selection is the draw, with a wide range of styles and a clear emphasis on hops.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Eviscerated Pathway of Beauty Imperial IPA, a Citra double IPA brewed with oats, priced at $8.50 for 13 ounces. For a more sessionable option, the Stone Delicious IPA offers citrus-forward lemon candy flavor at $6.00 for 10 ounces or $8.00 for 16 ounces.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer enthusiasts looking for a rotating tap list with local Texas breweries and a broad style range will find plenty to explore. The variety of IPAs and sours should appeal to hop heads and sour fans alike.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beer prices range from $5.00 to $8.50 depending on the beer and pour size. A single 10-ounce pour often runs $6.00, while larger formats and imperial offerings reach $8.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The rotating tap wall system keeps the beer selection ever-changing, and the menu is organized into style-specific sections such as 'Hoppy Beers,' 'Easy Drinking,' 'Sours,' and 'Dark & Roasty.' Many local Texas breweries are featured.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Big Hops serves wine, mead, and cider, and offers on- and off-premise consumption of these alongside craft beer.
Menu strengths
- — The venue carries wine, mead, and cider, providing non-beer options for customers.
Standout selections
- — Big Hops serves wine, mead, and cider, as stated on the official website.
Beer
Big Hops is a craft beer bar with a rotating tap wall system and a menu divided into sections for hoppy beers, easy drinking, sours, and dark roasty options. Many local Texas breweries are featured, and draft prices range from $5.00 to $8.50.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating tap wall system provides an ever-changing selection of craft beers.
- — Menu includes a wide variety of styles, from IPAs and lagers to sours and stouts.
- — Extensive draft list with many local Texas breweries.
Standout selections
- — Eviscerated Pathway of Beauty Imperial IPA - Hazy: a Citra double IPA brewed with oats, $8.50 for 13oz.
- — Stone Delicious IPA: citrus-forward American IPA with lemon candy flavor, $6.00 for 10oz or $8.00 for 16oz.
- — McConauhaze IPA: hazy IPA hopped with Citra and Galaxy, $6.00 for 10oz or $8.00 for 16oz.
- — Secret Beach IPA: golden IPA with marmalade, blueberries, and 'devil's lettuce' notes, $6.00 for 10oz or $8.00 for 16oz.
Pricing: Draft pours range from $5.00 to $8.50 depending on size and beer.
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