Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileMaple Branch Craft Brewery
Fort Worth, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Maple Branch is a brewery that leans into variety: a rotating draft list of 20-plus beers, a compact wine-and-mead selection, and non-alcoholic beer for the sober curious. The beer program carries the weight, with medal-winning Raspberry Fields and a barrel-aged stout. Maple leaf-shaped flight holders are a gimmick that works.
- What should I order?
- Start with a flight to sample the range. Raspberry Fields, a raspberry blonde ale, has multiple medals and is a flagship. If you want something darker, the bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout 'Must Be The Whiskey!' is a special release. For a crisp option, Kaze Lager or Czech Ya Later.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts looking for a wide range of styles, from Czech pilsner to Japanese rice lager. Fans of award-winning brews will find Raspberry Fields and Bavarian Classic. The wine and mead list offers a small alternative for non-beer drinkers, and the non-alcoholic beers are a thoughtful touch.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are likely busy given the taproom atmosphere. Weekday afternoons might be quieter for a more relaxed visit. The rotating tap list means there's always something new to try, so repeat visits are rewarded.
- What should I expect to spend?
- As a craft brewery taproom, expect standard pour prices, with flights offering a way to sample multiple beers at a reasonable cost. No price evidence is available.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The maple leaf-shaped flight holders are a signature touch, and the beer list is unusually broad, with styles ranging from a Czech pilsner to a Japanese rice lager. The barrel-aged stout aged in bourbon barrels from Blackland Distillery adds local character. Award-winning beers like Raspberry Fields and Bavarian Classic demonstrate quality.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A small but serviceable wine and mead list with reds, whites, rosé, sparkling, and mead. Includes Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Chardonnay, Moscato d'Asti, Pinot Grigio, and a Prosecco. No prices or vintages listed.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a range of styles including sparkling and mead, which is unusual for a brewery.
- — Includes a Moscato d'Asti and a Prosecco for those who want something light and bubbly.
Standout selections
- — G.D. Vajra Moscato d'Asti – a lightly sparkling, sweet Italian white.
- — William Chris Rosé – a Texas rosé that adds local flair.
Pricing: No pricing available
Beer
The core program: a rotating tap list of over 20 beers spanning IPAs, stouts, lagers, and sours. Award-winning beers include Raspberry Fields (GABF Bronze 2022) and Bavarian Classic (U.S. Beer Open Gold 2022). Special releases include a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning beers with multiple medals, including Raspberry Fields' gold at Texas Craft Brewers Cup 2024.
- — Diverse styles from traditional lagers to barrel-aged stouts, ensuring something for every palate.
- — Rotating list keeps the selection fresh and encourages repeat visits.
Standout selections
- — Raspberry Fields – raspberry blonde ale, 5.3% ABV, with multiple medals.
- — Monkey Business – hefeweizen, 5.7% ABV, silver and gold at Texas Craft Brewers Cup.
- — Must Be The Whiskey! – barrel-aged imperial stout, aged in bourbon barrels from Blackland Distillery.
Pricing: No pricing available
Nonalcoholic
Three non-alcoholic beer options are available: Blue Moon Belgian White, Peroni Nastro Azzuro, and Samuel Adams Just The Haze IPA. This is a practical inclusion for designated drivers or non-drinkers, though limited in scope.
Menu strengths
- — Provides non-alcoholic beer options, which is not always the case at breweries.
- — Includes a non-alcoholic IPA, appealing to hop heads who are abstaining.
Standout selections
- — Samuel Adams Just The Haze IPA – a non-alcoholic hazy IPA.
Pricing: No pricing available
How it sits with the food
No food menu evidence was found. Beer styles suggest classic pairings: the Czech pilsner with sausages, the hefeweizen with salads or seafood, and the barrel-aged stout with chocolate desserts. Wine options like Pinot Noir could pair with grilled meats.
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