K. Spoetzl Brewery & Distillery - Tasting Room in Shiner, TX

The new tasting room for the K. Spoetzl Brewery & Distillery is complete. Located at 603 E Brewery St in Shiner, this 11,700-square-foot structure passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in December 2025. The project represents a significant investment in the local hospitality infrastructure, with an estimated cost of $5,500,000.

Registered as a new construction project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the building serves as a dedicated space for the brewery's distillery operations. The design, led by Richard Mogas Architecture, includes a restaurant, bar, and flexible private event space. Additional features include retail space and a VIP buyers club lounge experience. The registered accessibility specialist for the project was Timothy D Westphal.

Project Scale and Local Context

At $470 per square foot, the estimated cost is above the Lavaca County median of $90 per square foot for new construction filings. The total budget of $5,500,000 also exceeds the county median estimated cost of $750,000. The scheduled build window of 249 days is close to the county median of 259 days. This project is one of several registered developments in the area, including other additions and renovations by Spoetzl Brewery.

The site is located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone A. This designation is part of the standard environmental data reviewed during the permitting process. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. It is part of a broader cluster of businesses in Shiner, including K. Spoetzl BBQ Co. and Parker Lumber Co. of Shiner.

According to U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates for ZIP code 77984, the local population is about 4,630. The median household income is $87,373, and the median owner-occupied home value is $195,500. The housing stock in this area is predominantly owner-occupied. The Lavaca County unemployment rate was 3.7 percent in August 2026, which is lower than a year earlier.

Construction began in November 2024, with plan review completed in December 2024. The filing indicated a completion date of August 2025, but the final inspection was not passed until December 2025. This timeline reflects the actual duration of the construction and inspection process for this specific facility.