Lakewood’s Lucky 13th Anniversary Celebration

From Lakewood Brewing in Dallas, Texas:

DALLAS (August 2025) – Lakewood Brewing Company will officially enter its teens this
month, and is celebrating with beer, music, food, and fun on Saturday, August 16.
Marking a lucky 13 years of craft beer in true Lakewood style, the family-owned brewery
will bring back OG favorites like Hopochondria, Till & Toll, and debut this year’s
annual limited release, Lion’s Share XIII.

Lakewood was founded in 2012 by Belgian-born Wim Bens, an East Dallas resident
who discovered a passion for home brewing as a hobby. After graduating from the
American Brewer’s Guild, Bens and Family opened the widely popular Garland
production brewery, Taproom and Beer Garden. He sold the first keg on August 4, 2012
at Goodfriend’s and today the brewery flagship Temptress is the number one selling
craft stout in Texas.

“We’ve been so blessed to be part of the growing craft beer community in Texas,” said
Bens. “Thirteen years ago we poured our first beer and held our breaths. What a wild
ride its been since then!”

Guests are invited to grab a tasting card, a commemorative collectible coin, sticker and
this year’s Lion’s Share glass to sample their way through the tap list, including Lion’s
Share vertical tastings, special releases and other fan favorites.

The 13 th Anniversary Bash event will also include a Beer Poking and conversation with
Wim and Lakewood Brewing’s Brewer Ashton Guerrero, a Martin’s Italian Ice Truck,
flash tattoos from Inked by Cherry, live music by The Jacob Price Band, Dead Wax
Records spinning and selling vinyl all day, and a pop-up from Sweet Dol-ings featuring
baked goods made with Temptress and Temptress Blonde.

Beyond its Temptress lineup, Lakewood’s portfolio includes year-round IPAs, Pony Pils,
lagers, and popular seasonal releases, all drawing beer lovers to its Taproom and Beer
Garden at 2302 Executive Drive in Garland. Lakewood beers can be located in stores
and on tap across Texas with the Lakewood Beer Finder and by following
@lakewoodbrewing on the socials.

About Lakewood Brewing Company

Lakewood Brewing Company is a family-owned, independent craft brewery making
Seriously Fun Beer. Lakewood exploded onto the DFW brewing scene in 2012 and
became famous for its Temptress Imperial Milk Stout, which is now the best-selling craft
stout in Texas. Its diverse beer portfolio includes IPA’s, Lagers, seasonal, and limited
release beers. For more information, visit www.lakewoodbrewing.com.