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At Legal Draft, we believe it starts with the beer. It should be world-class, full of flavor, and consistently satisfying. Our beer is brewed with the best ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment by our Brewmaster. We'd love to serve you a pint in our taproom, in a local pub, or in a six-pack from a store near you.
- Core Beers -
Hazeas corpus
7.2% ABV
Oat and wheat malts, unique yeast, and fine hops give this New England IPA lush mouthfeel and juicy aromas with low bitterness.
Accused Amber Lager
5.5% ABV | 20 IBU
Copper lager with lightly toasted malt notes and a clean finish.
Hung Jury Hefeweizen
5.0% ABV | 18 IBU
German-style wheat ale brewed with orange peel and served unfiltered. Refreshing and light.
Smash & Grab IPA
6.1% ABV | 70 IBU
Approachable IPA featuring flavor and aroma characteristics of singular ingredients.
Chief Justice Stout
6.6% ABV | 33 IBU
Brewed with chocolate malt and easy on the hops. A rich, smooth traditional stout.
Free & Clear
gluten removed Lager
4.9% ABV
Crisp, clean lager with gluten removed in the brewing process. Balanced and refreshing.
nowhere but texas
4.2% ABV
This American Premium Lager is straw gold and made for easy drinking. It’s perfect for the lake, a ballgame or a Texas Country concert.
- Seasonal or specialty Beers -
available for a limited time
Mangoes Free
6.8% ABV
A balanced IPA with plenty of fresh hops, great mango aroma, and gluten removed for enjoyment by all. Released 7/1
Legal Grounds
5.7% abv
We partnered with our friends at Salter Bros. Coffee Roasters here in Arlington to create this unique golden coffee lager. A rich aroma of your morning coffee complimented with lactose for a creamy mouthfeel and clean lager finish. Released 1/2
Watermark’d
4.5% ABV
Gose-style ale with watermelon and sea salt. Treat your taste buds with a balance of sweet, tart, and salty on a warm summer day. Released 5/1
lawktoberfest
5.2% ABV
Festbier style Oktoberfest, with a hint of color in its body, a slight toast of malt, and a crisp finish that invites another sip.
Blue Law
5.5% ABV
Refreshing American-style wheat ale with blueberry for an amusing twist of aroma and flavor. Released 3/1
Fall Guy
5.9% ABV
Satisfying, full-flavored amber ale with autumn spices. You can almost feel the nip in the air.
legal holiday
8.4% ABV
Winter Warmer brewed with rich toasted malts and holiday spices. Pairs well with fireplaces, festive nights and family gatherings.
Special releases on tap:
In addition to our current seasonal shown above, We’re always experimenting with something new. Be sure to ask our beertenders what to try next!
Lawktoberfest
5.2% ABV
Classic Bavarian-style Oktoberfest, with a hint of orange in its clear body, a slight toast of malt, and a crisp finish that invites another sip. Annual Specialty Release.
fall guy
5.1% ABV
You can almost feel the nip in the air with this autumn lager. Cinnamon and nutmeg give a spicy nose to a malty, round mouthfeel. Gotta have a Fall Guy! Seasonal 2020 Release.
Legal Holiday Ale
8.4% ABV | 20 IBU
Winter Warmer with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla for a rich and satisfying mouthfeel. 8.4% ABV adds smoothness and the dark roasted malts lend the coffee and chocolate notes expected in the style. Seasonal Release.
nitro series
Currently pouring Fort Knox and Chief Justice Stout on nitro.
Night Court
6.5% ABV | 45 IBU - Black IPA - Tropical stone fruit, citrus and blueberry with mosaic and cascade compliments of a tart blackberry note from the puree
MEA CULPA
7% ABV - American Brown Bitter - Slight roasted note with a full-bodied cracker sweetness lets the lemon citrus from Amarillo hops shine in our take on an American Brown Bitter.
FORT KNOX
7.2% ABV – Blonde Stout with coffee
Hazeas Maximus
9.1% ABV – double hazy IPA
International Incident
6.9% ABV – Belgium IPA
Ninth Circuit
65 IBU | 7% ABV – West Coast IPA
Texas Hammer
8.9% ABV | 70 IBU – Rye Red IPA
Growler fills are available for any of our beers on tap.
Bring your own or buy one of our great stainless insulated or glass growlers. Ask our bartenders for pricing.
in the Chambers:
Bock Trial
7.0% ABV
A classic Doppelbock, brewed with 100% Munich Malt for a dark copper color and a caramel note on the palate. We add Mosaic hops, then lager cold for weeks to bring it to full maturity. Smooth and refreshing, it's the perfect lager to welcome Spring. Spring 2020 Seasonal.
impeachment IPA
6.2% ABV | 56 IBU
Another definition: to question the truthfulness of a testifying witness. When Texas peaches meet premium malt and hops in great craft IPA, it’s totally credible. Spring 2020 Seasonal Release.
Presumed innocent IPA
7.2% ABV | 68 IBU
An approachable American IPA, with a slight haze to its dark gold body and a bright citrus aroma from Cascade hops.
watermark’d
5.2% ABV
Watermelon infused Hung Jury Hefeweizen. Available in cans to-go for a limited time.
exhibit M
10.8% ABV
Exhibit M Imperial Stout, to celebrate our 1000th brew. We used loads of specialty malts to create a rich, smooth milk stout. Dark chocolate and undertones of vanilla are predominant on the nose, and the soft, rounded mouthfeel transitions to mocha and praline with a warming finish.
tartfeasor
(Under Oath Series)
7.3% ABV
German-style Sauerbier made with acidulated malt and special yeast, aged on red wine barrels with tart cherries for a dry, crisp mouthfeel and flavor. This one won’t do you wrong! Only available while supplies last.
Old fashioned justice
(Under Oath Series)
9.8% ABV | 55 IBU
Our Presumed Innocent IPA, aged for two months on freshly dumped Witherspoon whiskey barrels. After those two months, we added Citra hops and orange peel for a smooth, sweet finish. Available in 2-can box set at select retailers for a limited time.
barrel aged Barley Legal
(Under Oath Series)
11.6% ABV
Our Barley Legal aged on Witherspoon whiskey barrels.
interurban brown ale
5.2% ABV
We collaborated with the great team Division Brewing to create a special release beer to celebrate Downtown Arlington. It has a strong roasted malt base, with subtle notes of chocolate and coffee, finished off with a touch hop bitterness. Available only in Arlington!
lemon law Shandy
3.2% ABV
2018 Original State Fair Brew. Lemon Basil Shandy. Light and refreshing with an herbal note that is both interestingly present and cooperatively complimentary.
Holland Porter
Special release – Staff Series, Kelley
5.6% ABV | 30 IBU
It’s a surprising and complex expression of a classic porter, with rye malt adding a tangy edge to the usual dark smoothness of the style. It’s easy-drinking, layered, and satisfying at the same time.
barrel aged Holland Porter
8.2% ABV | 40 IBU
We took the Holland Porter and aged it in bourbon barrels for two months. It's still easy drinking, layered and smooth so you can enjoy this porter any time of year.
High court imperial amber
December 2017 – Limited release
7.1% ABV
A rich, malty, Imperial Amber Lager, with only a hint of hops. It's lagered cold for two months to achieve a smooth, satisfying feel and finish.
Exhibit C IPA
Winter 2017 – Limited Release.
10% ABV | 100 IBU
Exhibit C is a nod to our one hundredth brew. We used roughly 3 times the malt of our Presumed Innocent IPA, and dry hopped the beer to add as much aroma as we could squeeze out of the Centennial hops. The result is exquisitely rich, but more balanced and much less bitter than most will expect.
Barrel Aged witness protection
October 2017 – Limited release
7.0% ABV | 25 IBU
What do you do with your most important person in Witness Protection? You keep them in hiding, of course. We’ve stored a nice supply of ours in bourbon barrels from Heaven Hill and Elijah Craig for four months before release. The bourbon nose is prominent but not overpowering, complementing the coffee and vanilla notes. The mouthfeel is soft and rounded, with toasted, earthy flavors and an easy finish. Still, we can’t say who it really is.
Trial of Jimmy Maibock
(Under Oath Series)
8.3% ABV
It's our smooth Bock Trial aged on whiskey barrels. After 8 months in the barrels, we added some fresh bourbon chips for a bit of an extra kick.
Gose Scot-Free
4.6% ABV
A Gose-style beer, crisp and acidic with lime and a distinct but not overpowering salty note. Also available in 19.2oz.
Summer Recess
grapefruit ginger Shandy
3.2% ABV
When the Texas summer hits its stride, reach for refreshment. Craft beer, house-made soda, and grapefruit make for a light, crisp, and satisfying thirst quencher.
Let That ManGO! Mango Kölsch
5.0% ABV
Refreshing, clean Bavarian ale with mango for a hint of the tropics. Seasonal March 2019.
You’ve been cerveza’d
4.3% ABV
Snappy and lively, this Mexican-style lager is just right for food, fiesta, and fun. Arriba, abajo, el centro, y adentro!
amicus Trident
6.2% ABV | 70 IBU
SMaSH & GRaB IPA gets an extra dry-hop with Trident hops, adding layers of tropical fruit and floral tones.
Legal Blonde Lager
4.8% ABV | 18 IBU
A Munich Lager made with fine malt and superior hops, fermented cold and lagered for a clear, straw-colored body and smooth, refreshing drinkability.
Clear proof seltzer
5% ABV
Clear Proof Seltzer Series. First on tap is cherry limeade. This seltzer has a light and bubbly mouth feel with the perfect amount of cherry and lime for a tasty and clean finish.
Barley Legal
9.6% ABV | 40 IBU
Chocolate and crystal malts give a rich flavor of coffee and dark chocolate to this barley wine. The mouthfeel is smooth and the finish renders a tiny hint of smoke and a mild bitterness from the roast.
witness protection
7.7% ABV | 25 IBU
Not quite stout, not really porter, certainly not another brown ale. What to call it? Maybe it’s best we put it in Witness Protection for its own good. Smooth mouthfeel and dark roasted malts add to a nose of mocha. The finish is mild, with just a hint of sweetness. All good, but with Witness Protection, there’s so much more to the story.
Hard Evidence
4.0% ABV
Our house-made Moot Beer with a lil somethin' special.
Resilience IPA (Sierra Nevada)
6.8% ABV | 65 IBU
We are proud to participate in brewing Sierra Nevada’s Resilience Butte County Proud IPA. 100% of sales from this balanced and lively IPA go to the Camp Fire Relief Fund, where it will help rebuild communities ravaged by wildfires.
Holiday party
5.7% ABV
We aged our Legal Holiday ale in bourbon barrels from Heaven Hill for four months. Sweet caramel and vanilla notes hop on board with the spices brewed into this winter warmer to make a rich and complex treat.
Rye Fought the Law
4.5% ABV | 20 IBU
A classic Roggenbier with a hazy body and a light orange hue. Subtly sweet notes on the nose, with a delightful tanginess and soft, round mouthfeel. Prosit!!
Black Letter Law Pilsner
4.7% ABV
There’s no disputing this traditional Schwarzbier. With a dark body and creamy brown head, it delivers surprisingly light and smooth drinkability in every glass. It’s the answer you’re looking for! Seasonal Released January 2018.
Lawful Good
October 2017 – Limited release for NTXBW
7.65% ABV | 75 IBU
Lawful Good shows a hazy golden amber body. On the nose, grapefruit and stone fruit dominate, with subtle presence of grass and earth. There’s a rounded mouthfeel, with good malt structure behind a hop bite that yields quickly to citrus and herbal notes. The finish is clean and without tannins.
Strawberry WHeatness
September 2017 – Craft Beer of the State Fair
5.0% ABV
Strawberry Wheatness is a wheat ale made with strawberry puree. The nose is bright and intense strawberry, while the fruit flavor is more muted in the mouth. The bready taste from the wheat malt and a touch of vanilla make the whole experience similar to having a waffle with strawberry and cream on top.
Treble Trouble
August 2017 – Limited release
8.65% ABV | 30 IBU
A traditional Belgian Tripel Ale, with low hop aroma and medium bitterness. Made from Belgian Pilsner malt and Columbus and Cascade hops, it has a low malt sweetness and round mouthfeel. Aromas range from mild spice to orange and banana.
Roasted Pumpkin Spice Lager
September 2016 – Seasonal release
The official craft beer for the 2016 Texas State Fair.
Law school series:
This is a special series of small batch releases for our taproom only. These are experimental beers only available while supplies last.
These beers are available on draft in the taproom, cans to-go and 32oz. growler fills.
Vol. 01 – Law of Attraction – Gose infused with sweet tart candies and raspberries. 2/13/20
Vol. 02 – Mardi Gras Bock – Bock Trial infused with Blue Bell’s Mardi Gras King Cake Ice Cream. 2/21/20
Vol. 03 – Woke Pale Ale - pale ale brewed with Salter Bros. Arlington Blend coffee. 3/12/20
Vol. 04 – Dublin Vision - Irish cream porter. 3/14/20
Vol. 05 – Mornin’ Chief - Chief Justice Stout with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. 4/9/20
Vol. 06 – Solitary Confinement - Hazeas Corpus NE IPA infused with mango and blood orange. 4/16/20
Vol. 07 – Gose de Sandia - salted watermelon gose. 5/7/20
Vol. 7.5 – Not So Bad Hombre – You’ve Been Cerveza’d Mexican Lager with Serrano and Ghost Pepper. 4.3% ABV
Vol. 08 – Triple Dry Hopped Why Keke with Eldorado and Loral hops added. 5/22/20
Vol. 09 – Serrano Gose Wild – Gose aged in Treaty Oak Waterloo gin barrels with Serrano peppers. 5/22/20
Vol. 10 – Two Wrongs Make a Right – India Pale Lager with Blood Orange. 6/5/20
Vol. 11 – Unicorn Tears Milkshake IPA – IPA brewed with lactose, mango nectar, and a splash of vanilla for some extra sweetness and tropical hops for a bright aroma. 6/18/20
Vol. 12 – Lost in the Fire – Brown Ale with cacao nibs, Ethiopian coffee, and Habanero Peppers. Rich, smooth brown ale with Habaneros providing a spicy aroma but just a touch of heat. 6/18/20
Vol. 13 – 2 Wrongs 2 – triple dry hopped IPL with Blood Orange and Vanilla. The vanilla adds a dessert-like sweetness to this beer, but the citrus and tropical notes still shine. 6/26/20
Vol. 14 – Non Compos Mentis – Stout with cinnamon and bananas. 6/26/20
Vol. 15 – Saturday Morning Cartoons – Hazy IPA with Fruity Pebbles cereal and oats. Amped up fruit and more haze from the oats. Great start to the day...er we mean weekend. 7/2/20
Vol. 16 – Sunday Brunch – New England IPA brewed with a combination of yeasts for more complexity. Amarillo and Barberouge hops bring aromas of orange peel and candied strawberry. 7/2/20
Vol. 17 – Over the Rainbow – Gose with mixed Sour Patch Kids. Tart and salty, with the extra sour kick from infusion of candy. Perfect summer thirst quencher. Please note this Gose-style beer is NOT gluten-removed. 4.6% ABV. 7/8/20
Vol. 18 – First Among Equals – Chief Justice Stout with salted caramel. Smooth and drinkable stout, more to the dessert side on flavor. 6.6% ABV. 7/8/20
Vol. 19 – Split Decision – A pastry stout with chocolate, bananas, and graham crackers. 8.4% ABV. 7/23/20
Vol. 20 – Presumed Awakened – Newest offering in the Woke series. Salter Brothers coffee-infused Presumed Innocent IPA. 7.2% ABV 7/30/20
Vol. 21 – All Ryes – Hung Jury Hefeweizen aged in rye whiskey barrels with cacao nibs and Mexican vanilla. 5.8% ABV
Vol. 22 – Not So Bad Hombre – You’ve Been Cerveza’d Mexican Lager with Serrano and Ghost Pepper. 4.3% ABV
Not a beer drinker?
We also serve select wines, seltzer, Topo Chico, local Salter Bros. Coffee Roasters cold brew and our house-made Moot Beer (non-alcoholic root beer) in the taproom.
No outside alcohol is permitted in the taproom but other non-alcoholic drinks are allowed.