This relatively new addition to the Dallas brewing scene opened just about a year ago, and in that time, they’ve been able to produce some stellar brews. Bitter Sisters currently offers four beers, including the approachable and drinkable Busy Body blonde lager, and Cat Fight, a citrusy IPA that is perfect for the beginner bitter beer drinker.

The craft beer explosion and revitalization of Deep Ellum have damn near occurred at the same time, which certainly made way for Braindead Brewing, arguably Deep Ellum’s best brewpub. Aside from the stellar burgers and snacks that are perfect for sopping up too much beer, the suds here are interesting and drinkable. Start off with a Gritz, Braindead’s “approachable but obscure” cream ale, or get a little more adventurous with Braindead Red, a pine-y and spicy India Red Ale.

Cobra Brewing Company’s beer prowess has already been recognized by craft beer competitions across the country, and we’re lucky to have them here in Dallas. In addition to a variety of unique seasonal beers, Cobra Brewing’s Donut Dunker takes home the prize for both creative name and being a beer that you can totally justify having for breakfast. If you’re a little more serious about your beer nerdery, try the Dawn of the Dank, an 11% AVB IPA that will totally kick your tastebuds’ asses.

Who knew that Richardson had an awesome craft brewery? Devotees of Four Bullets’ poker-themed slate of three beers, that’s who. Choose between the Royal Flush, a smooth, lightly hopped red ale, Two Pairs, a mild and balanced India Pale Ale, and the smooth and caramel-y Black Jack, a classic English Ale.

This brewery might be Allen, Texas’s forst foray into the world of microbreweries, but they’re working overtime. Brewmaster Ian Larsen has created an impressive slate of seven diverse and interesting beers, most notably the Toad Choker, an earthy and malty barley wine with notes of coffee and chocolate.

This Fort Worth brewery is almost as good at coming up with cheeky names for their beers as they are brewing them. Panther Island’s Allergeez is a Texas-honey infused brew that you can actually argue is healthy for you (allergies, man!). If you’re really hardcore, go for the IPf’nA, an in-your-face American Pale Ale that pairs best (according to the brewery) with punk rock.

It’s a short drive outside of Dallas, but every local craft beer enthusiast should take a trip down the Rabbit Hole. If you’re having trouble deciding on a beer once you get there (hint: they’re all good), go with the 561 Kolsch, crafted to honor the achievements of Dallas Stars great Mike Modano.

This Irish style brewery, located just outside of Fort Worth in the small town of Keller, just celebrated its one year anniversary. Here you will find Irish-style cream ales, dark chocolate stouts, and English-inspired IPAs, just to name a few. Shannon focuses on an all-natural brewing process that goes back to the old-time style of brewing, offering a sense of time travel to all those that venture into this brewery.

This newbie brewery located in Farmers Branch only produces two beers at present, but they do a mighty fine job of brewing their G.P.A., an easy-drinking “German Alt/Kolsch” crossover that easily scores a 4.0, and the American Wit, a classic Belgian wit made with American hops.