North TX Breweries at Dallas Observer's BrewFest

Dallas Observer: Although president and brewer Wim Bens has spent most of his life in Texas, his beers are often a nod to his birthplace, Belgium.

Dallas Observer: Franconia is a staple in many bars across North Texas, Wehrmann recently started bottling his beer, which can now be found at Central Market, Whole Foods and other area stores.

Dallas Observer: DEBC offers several year-round beers, seasonal specialties and can be found at restaurants and bars throughout Texas, as well as on shelves at Central Market, Whole Foods, Kroger and many others.

Dallas Observer: It won a gold medal for its beer Royal Scandal at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival. Peticolas beer can be found at bars throughout North Texas, but is not bottled (yet).

Dallas Observer: Local Buzz, Red's Roja, El Chingón, Block Party and Paletero can be found at more than 100 restaurants and bars in North Texas.

Dallas Observer: FireWheel is on tap at craft beer bars and restaurants throughout Dallas and at Whole Foods.

Dallas Observer: nine beers have taken over taps at well over 100 local restaurants and bars in North Texas

Dallas Observer: Imperial Texan, a double red ale, and Day Break, a four-grain breakfast beer, can be found at many area bars and retail outlets throughout Dallas and Fort Worth.