San Antonio, October 14, 2025
News Summary
Meanwhile Brewing, a family-owned brewery based in Austin, is expanding its distribution to San Antonio. To celebrate this expansion, they are hosting a pop-up event at The Hoppy Monk, where attendees can sample a variety of Meanwhile beers. Currently, Meanwhile beers are available at several local restaurants and bars, and the brand aims to engage the San Antonio community through music, raffles, and fresh brews. This event reflects their effort to establish a broader presence in the Texas craft beer market.
San Antonio: Meanwhile Brewing Expands Distribution with Pop-Up Event at The Hoppy Monk
Meanwhile Brewing, based in Austin, is expanding its distribution to San Antonio. To mark the expansion, the brewery is hosting a pop-up event at The Hoppy Monk in northeast San Antonio on Friday, October 17th, 2025. The announcement confirms immediate steps to place Meanwhile beers in local outlets and to introduce the brand to a broader San Antonio audience.
The pop-up event will take place on Friday, October 17th, 2025, at The Hoppy Monk, located at 1010 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232. The celebration is scheduled for an evening at the restaurant and taproom where guests can sample multiple Meanwhile beers.
Currently, Meanwhile beers are available at 23 restaurants and bars in San Antonio and a few retailers. In addition to the pop-up, Aside from the pop-up event, Meanwhile beers will also be featured at San Antonio Beerfest. These placements reflect early distribution gains in the city ahead of a planned wider rollout.
Event and On-Site Offerings
The pop-up event will feature live music, raffles, and fresh brews on tap. The event format is intended to emphasize community interaction and to provide multiple ways for attendees to engage with the brewery’s lineup. The Hoppy Monk location provides bar and taproom capacity suited for a mixed program of music and hospitality.
Company Background and Strategy
Meanwhile Brewing is a family-owned brewery known for building community and focusing on family and friends. The brewery opened in Austin in October 2020 and developed offerings and operations amid early challenges. Meanwhile Brewing opened in Austin in October 2020 and has learned important lessons about business during challenging times.
Founder and brewmaster Will Jaquiss noted the unique flavors and brewing techniques that distinguish Meanwhile in the Texas craft beer scene. The company describes its approach as a combination of recipe experimentation and small-batch practices aimed at producing a range of beer styles for on- and off-premise accounts.
The brewery is known for its outdoor seating area, food trucks, soccer field, and music stage. Those onsite amenities reflect a business model that combines beverage service with family-friendly, activity-oriented spaces.
Production and Market Context
As of 2024, Meanwhile produced about 7,700 barrels of craft beer, with a production goal of 10,000 barrels for 2025. Those company-level numbers come as Texas faces a broader market shift: In Texas, the craft beer production saw a drop to 1.369 million barrels in 2024, down 8.7% from 2023. Meanwhile management has identified San Antonio as a strategic next step within the state.
The brewery aims to expand its presence throughout Texas, viewing San Antonio as a natural next step. Distribution growth in San Antonio will be used as part of the plan for additional market entries across Texas.
What to Expect Locally
Visitors to the pop-up can expect a selection of Meanwhile draft offerings and an event program geared toward engagement rather than a formal product launch. The combination of live music, raffles, and tap pours aims to introduce San Antonio drinkers to the Meanwhile portfolio while supporting local taproom partners and retail accounts that already stock the brand.
FAQ
What is Meanwhile Brewing doing in San Antonio?
Meanwhile Brewing, based in Austin, is expanding its distribution to San Antonio.
When and where is the pop-up event?
The pop-up event will take place on Friday, October 17th, 2025, at The Hoppy Monk, located at 1010 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232.
What will the pop-up feature?
The pop-up event will feature live music, raffles, and fresh brews on tap.
How widely available are Meanwhile beers in San Antonio now?
Currently, Meanwhile beers are available at 23 restaurants and bars in San Antonio and a few retailers.
Will Meanwhile be at other local events?
Aside from the pop-up event, Meanwhile beers will also be featured at San Antonio Beerfest.
Who leads Meanwhile and what did they say about the brand?
Founder and brewmaster Will Jaquiss noted the unique flavors and brewing techniques that distinguish Meanwhile in the Texas craft beer scene.
What are the brewery’s recent production figures and goals?
As of 2024, Meanwhile produced about 7,700 barrels of craft beer, with a production goal of 10,000 barrels for 2025.
What is the broader state-level context for craft beer?
In Texas, the craft beer production saw a drop to 1.369 million barrels in 2024, down 8.7% from 2023.
When did Meanwhile open and what is its community focus?
Meanwhile Brewing opened in Austin in October 2020 and has learned important lessons about business during challenging times.
What is the brewery known for on site?
The brewery is known for its outdoor seating area, food trucks, soccer field, and music stage.
What is the brewery’s identity and focus?
Meanwhile Brewing is a family-owned brewery known for building community and focusing on family and friends.
Key Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Distribution Expansion | Meanwhile Brewing, based in Austin, is expanding its distribution to San Antonio. |
| Pop-up Event | The pop-up event will take place on Friday, October 17th, 2025, at The Hoppy Monk, located at 1010 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232. |
| Local Availability | Currently, Meanwhile beers are available at 23 restaurants and bars in San Antonio and a few retailers. |
| Event Features | The pop-up event will feature live music, raffles, and fresh brews on tap. |
| Production (2024) | As of 2024, Meanwhile produced about 7,700 barrels of craft beer. |
| Production Goal (2025) | Production goal of 10,000 barrels for 2025. |
| State Trend (Texas) | In Texas, the craft beer production saw a drop to 1.369 million barrels in 2024, down 8.7% from 2023. |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| October 17th, 2025 | Pop-up event at The Hoppy Monk | Planned |
| 2024 | Meanwhile produced about 7,700 barrels of craft beer | Company report |
| 2025 | Production goal of 10,000 barrels | Company target |
| October 2020 | Meanwhile Brewing opened in Austin | Historical |
| Date not specified | Meanwhile beers featured at San Antonio Beerfest | Planned/Not dated |
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- News 4 San Antonio
- Wikipedia: Beer
- Axios San Antonio
- Google Search: Meanwhile Brewing San Antonio
- Craft Brewing Business
- Google Scholar: Meanwhile Brewing
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Craft Beer
- Community Impact Austin
- Google News: Meanwhile Brewing
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