Restaurant
Unclaimed profileKrause's Cafe
New Braunfels, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Krause's Cafe operates a beverage program with real depth. The beer side claims the largest tap wall pouring dozens of German and Texas craft draughts across seven style categories, with $15 flights and litre service. Cocktails run $10-$12, built with named spirits like Espolon, Bulleit, and Appleton Estate. Wine covers seven by-the-glass options plus sangria, and a dedicated mocktail section handles non-drinkers. The spirits list is broad, spanning tequila, mezcal, whiskey, Scotch, gin, and rum, including allocated whiskey labels.
- What should I order?
- Start with a $15 beer flight of any four tap beers to compare the German and Texas draughts. The Weihenstephaner Kristallweissbier and Andechs Doppelbock Dunkel are strong litre options. For cocktails, the Cilantro Jalapeno Margarita with Espolon and the Inverno Old Fashioned with Bulleit Rye are $12 each.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want German imports and Texas craft on one tap wall, cocktail drinkers who care about named spirits, and groups with non-drinkers who have real mocktail options.
- When should I go?
- The Biergarten Bar offers a separate outdoor draught selection on Friday afternoons and Saturdays. Breakfast cocktails are available for morning visits.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draught beers run $6-$11 per pint and $11-$22 per liter. Cocktails are $10-$12, breakfast cocktails $9-$12, and mocktails $5-$7. Wine by the glass is $7.50-$9, with sparkling brut at $7.50 a glass or $23 a bottle.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The tap wall is the centerpiece: dozens of draught beers organized by style, from Light & Refreshing to Dark & Roasty, with strong German and Texas craft representation. The venue dates to 1959 as a saloon known for beer, dominos, and card games.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated Cocktails section lists 11 named drinks spanning margaritas, old fashioneds, martinis, mules, palomas, and frozen drinks. Cocktails are built with named spirits including Espolon, Bulleit, Appleton Estate, Western Son, Dulce Vida, and Absolut. A breakfast program adds Bloody Mary, French 75, mimosa flight, and coffee cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Named spirits across the list, including Espolon, Bulleit, Appleton Estate, Western Son, Dulce Vida, and Absolut
- — Range covers margaritas, old fashioneds, martinis, mules, palomas, and frozen drinks
- — Breakfast cocktails include Bloody Mary, French 75, mimosa flight, and coffee cocktails
Standout selections
- — Cilantro Jalapeno Margarita — $12 — Espolon Tequila, triple sec, cilantro jalapeno sour mix, tajin rim
- — Inverno Old Fashioned — $12 — Bulleit Rye Whiskey, amaretto, honey, turkish tobacco bitters, dehydrated blood orange
- — Rum Berry Smash — $11 — Appleton Estate Rum, berry syrup, honey, lemon juice, cranberry juice, rosemary sprig
Pricing: $10-$12; breakfast $9-$12, mimosa flight $15
Wine
Seven named wines by the glass plus sangria, covering cabernet, chardonnay, rose, pinot noir, pinot grigio, and sparkling. Sparkling brut champagne is available by the glass and bottle. The list is functional rather than deep, but it covers the major styles.
Menu strengths
- — Seven named wines by the glass plus sangria
- — Sparkling brut champagne available by the glass and bottle
- — Covers cabernet, chardonnay, rose, pinot noir, pinot grigio, sparkling, and sangria
Standout selections
- — Angeline Cabernet Sauvignon — $7.50 — by the glass
- — Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon — $9 — by the glass
- — Gran Delmio Sparkling Brut Champagne — $7.50 glass / $23 bottle
Pricing: $7.50-$9 by the glass; sparkling $7.50 glass / $23 bottle; sangria $12
Beer
The biergarten claims the largest tap wall pouring dozens of draught beers organized by style categories including Light & Refreshing, Dark & Roasty, Wheaty & Smooth, Belgian & Farmhouse, Hop Heaven, Amber & Malty, and Ciders & More. German and Texas craft representation is strong. Flights of any four beers are $15, and litre service is available.
Menu strengths
- — Largest tap wall with dozens of draught beers across seven style categories
- — Strong German and Texas craft representation; $15 flights of any four tap beers; litre service available
Standout selections
- — Weihenstephaner Kristallweissbier — 1/2 Liter $10 / Liter $20 — Freising, Bayern; 6% ABV
- — Andechs Doppelbock Dunkel — 1/2 Liter $11 / Liter $22 — Andechs, Bayern; 7.1% ABV
- — Yellow Rose IPA — Pint $8 / Liter $16.50 — Magnolia, TX; 6.8% ABV
Pricing: $6-$11 per pint; $11-$22 per liter; flights $15
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Non-Alcoholic Mocktails section lists four named drinks with boba, frozen, and mule options. Non-alcoholic bottled beer includes Clausthaler Original and Athletic Run Wild IPA at $5.50. Mocktails are $5-$7, giving non-drinkers real choices beyond soda.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail section with four named drinks; Two non-alcoholic bottled beer brands available
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Boba Refresher — $7 — strawberry boba, lime juice, simple syrup, sprite, soda water, cucumber, mint
- — Athletic Run Wild IPA Non-Alcoholic — $5.50 — bottled non-alcoholic IPA
- — Virgin Watermelon Lime Mule — $6 — watermelon syrup, lime juice, ginger beer, mint
Pricing: $5-$7; non-alcoholic beer $5.50
Spirits
A broad spirits list spans tequila, mezcal, vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and Scotch. The whiskey selection includes allocated and premium brands such as Blantons, Weller, Colonel EH Taylor, and Eagle Rare. Tequila and mezcal options range from Don Julio to Rosa Luna Mezcal.
Menu strengths
- — Broad list spanning tequila, mezcal, vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and Scotch
- — Whiskey selection includes allocated and premium brands such as Blantons, Weller, Colonel EH Taylor, and Eagle Rare
- — Tequila and mezcal options include Don Julio Blanco and Rosa Luna Mezcal
Standout selections
- — Blantons — whiskey; Weller — whiskey; Don Julio Blanco — tequila
- — Don Julio Blanco — Tequila; Blantons — Whiskey
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