metered parking and paid parking lots are available throughout the streets of deep ellum. metered parking is free until 6pm.
We're also a five minute walk from the DART Green Line's Deep Ellum station.
Viewing: Kitchen specials
Picadillo, roasted tomato salsa, asadero cheese, guacamole & queso fresco.
Vegetarian option also available.
House ground brisket & bacon patty, clarified butter, stout mustard, sweet onion jam, house made beer pickles, shredded butter lettuce, tomato, smoked cheddar, crisp shallots & sweet potato chips.
Winner of "Best Burger" from the 2015 Best of Big D Awards from D Magazine.
House cured bacon, honey sriracha aioli, sourdough, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, fried egg, fresh avocado & sweet potato chips.
Pre-Prohibition Cream Ale
4.4% ABV, 23 IBUS
An approachable yet obscure light blonde ale style descended from old world golden lagers. Brewed with malted barley, wheat, raw maire & noble type hops for a crisp & immensely drinkable ale.
India Red Ale
6% ABV, 65 IBUS
Aggressive late hop additions produce abundant pine, citrus & spice notes while American & British crystal malts provide a layer of sweet, dark fruit. Our red ale is a welterweight with the impact of a heavyweight champ.
American Pale Ale with Wheat
4.8% ABV, 50 IBUS
A mashup of two classic styles that defined the early modern brewing Renaissance. With the sweet & grassy grain profile of an American wheat beer & the hop character of an orange citrus forward American pale ale.
Oatmeal Extra Stout
6.6% ABV, 43 IBUS
A complex black ale reminiscent of dark chocolate covered espresso beans & currants. Built on dark and caramel barley males with fruity American hops & a hint of licorice root.
Single hop IPA
7.3% ABV, 77 IBUS
Featuring Kohatu (Maori for stone or rock) hops, used in excessive quantities. Pine needles, ripe peach and apricot, pithy bitterness, green tea, grassy, spicy, black currant. Due its lower Alpha Acid content (bittering potential), we had to use quite a bit more of these to achieve our target IBUs. As a result some of the ancestry (German noble hops) of this hop comes through more so than in other beers we've brewed.
5.7% ABV, 12 IBUS
Another tart and refreshing beer that will "crush" it. A gose is a German style wheat that's slightly tart and brewed with salt and coriander. We then add Gewurztraminer white wine grape concentrate which has notes of "rose to apricot kernel and tropical fruits, together with pepper and sweet spices" (I just copied and pasted that). Terrasse is french for "a flat, paved area outside a cafe where people sit to take refreshments" (I also copied and pasted this).
Berliner Weisse
4.3% ABV, 4 IBUS
German for "The Stork," Der Storch is our brewmaster's love letter to his wife. Her favorite beer was La Folie, and after their first child he wanted to brew a refreshing sour beer for her to enjoy. Lacto and Brett were included in this one, but it's the lightest beer we have yet made at Braindead. Lightly tart, bready, dry, highly carbonated.
Single Hop Imperial IPA
8.4% ABV, 100 IBUS
A sharp, aggressive, sweet IPA. Notes of dank reign, pineapple, grapefruit. Truly a stage for the Apollo hop to dance on.
Spiced Fruit Ale
4.6% ABV, 11 IBUS
A drink so easy to crush it's dangerous. Dry, thick tannins, slightly spicy and sweet.
Bourbon/Rye Whiskey-barrel aged Abbey style Dubbel
9.9% ABV, 26 IBUS
Our booziest offering to date; if you're a whiskey fan, this is for you (coke back optional). Dark fruit, toast, vanilla notes.
Kolsch-style Ale
4.9% ABV, 24 IBUS
A patio pounder. Sweet, bready, crisp with a subtle lemon zing.
Altbier
5.6% ABV, 52 IBUS
German for "springtime," this Altbier has enough caramel and biscuit body to satisfy the discerning bock and schwarzbier lover, yet light enough to enjoy a few during dinner.
Chocolate Maple Brown Ale
5.5% ABV, 25 IBUS
An alternate take on the brew process that birthed We Own The Night, we combined French Kiln coffee malts with maple syrup and cocoa nibs to create a sweet and nutty brown ale experience.
Oak Bourbon Barrel Aged Belgian Dark Fruited Strong Ale
8.8% ABV, 31 IBUS
A bold Belgian dark strong ale with tart cherry puree, you'll notice the sweet bourbon sting make way for a mellow dark plum and cherry aftertaste. One of the staff's favorite beers at the moment.
Available in bottles at the brewery.
Tart Rustic Honey Ale, sour mashed with Brett
4.7% ABV, 10 IBUS
A complex and attention-demanding collaborative effort with our good friends at Colorado craft beer heavyweight Odell, we mashed a portion of the grain at a lower temperature than normal and let the bacteria produce lactic acid for 24 hours before adding figs, wildflower honey, sage and lemon to the wort, finishing off the fermentation with Brettanomyces Bruxcellenus var. Drei. As loud and cloudy as it is sweet and subtle, you don't have to be a honey bee to want to move from glass to glass of this refreshing ale.
Available in bottles at the brewery.
Red Wine barrel aged Biere de Garde
8.7% ABV, 27 IBUS
We used 100% Brett in this one -- bright bubblegum sweetness dances with the bold Cabernet's plum drawn from its months of aging. A slight spice and funk sit well back in the palate, with the overall composition changing with every sip.
Available in bottles at the brewery.
BBA Imperial Wheat Porter
11.1% ABV, 65 IBUS
An Imperial Wheat Porter aged in Woodford Reserve and Stranahan's barrels. Unlike most barrel-aged offerings, Hammer of the Gods was designed from the ground up to be whiskey barrel aged. The inclusion of wheat adds a soft pie-crust character to a big, milk-chocolaty wake up call for your mouth.
Available in bottles at the brewery.
White wine barrel-aged Imperial Golden Ale/Barleywine Hybrid
9.2% ABV, 72 IBUS
An already fruity explosion of funk and apricot, we aged this one in California Sauv Blanc oak barrels for six months to pull a grassy melon glaze. Candi syrup ups the sweetness and viscous mouthfeel, finishing strong with a lingering fruity ester bitterness. We recommend pairing it with pan-seared fish or a strong Belgian blue cheese.
Available in bottles at the brewery.
Light, crisp, medium bodied.
Acidic, abundant tropical fruit, balanced mouthfeel.
Light and crisp.
Full bodied and buttery.
Off-dry with sweet lime and peach with subtle mineral notes.
Rich, smoky, velvet mouthfeel with red fruit notes.
Bright cherry and black currant, cocoa, soft mouthfeel. Few tannins.
Plum, black cherry, black pepper. Spicy, full tannins.
Rose, white chocolate, cumin. Medium bodied, spiced finish.
Soft and creamy. Blackberries.
Full bodied. Cherry, plum, cocoa, vanilla.
Ask server for daily offering
Picadillo, roasted tomato salsa, asadero cheese, guacamole & queso fresco
Roasted peppers, asadero cheese, roasted tomato salsa & pickled red onion
Seasonal mix, toasted baguette
Seasonal ingredients from Rare Edibles & BDB house selections
House fries, picadillo beef, pickled jalapenos, cheddar and american cheese, cilantro crema, guacamole
Eggplant, Tzatziki, Pumpkin Seeds
Maple butter, queso fresco, sour cherries, candied pecans
Crispy Thai Jerky, Red Curry Sticky Rice
Crab with a "C", Cream Cheese, Shallot, Cilantro, Sweet Chili Sauce
Duck Fat, Roasted Garlic, Thyme, Parmesan
Fresh spinach, crisp cabbage, red onions, heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, malt hop vinaigrette
Beer glazed steak, balsamic pork fat dressing, roasted tomato, spicy candied pecans, danish blue cheese, sourdough croutons, house cured bacon & crispy shallots
Smoked Wild Gulf Fish, Spring Potato, Wild Onion, Asparagus, Dill, Kale, Tomato, Bacon, Mustard Vinegar Dressing
Grilled Chicken, Peanuts, Papaya, Red Pepper, Rice Noodle, Mint, Cilantro
Quinoa, Almond, Pickled Beats, Pea Mint Cream Sauce
Half Chicken, Corn Succotash, Green Beans, Honey, Hot Sauce
Pasta Shells, Smoked Gouda, Duck Leg Confit, Horseradish Breadcrumbs, Duck Fat Bechamel
Grilled Adobo Chicken, Jack Cheese, Poblano Rice, Lettuce, Cojita Cheese, Avocado Serrano Cream
Crispy Eggplant, Housemade Spinach Tagliatelle
House cured bacon, honey sriracha aioli, sourdough, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, fried egg, fresh avocado
House ground brisket & bacon patty, clarified butter, stout mustard, sweet onion jam, house made beer pickles, shredded butter lettuce, tomato, smoked cheddar, crisp shallots
Cheese stuffed roasted poblano pepper, ranchero sauce, avocado, fried egg
Carnita pork, Dr Pepper glazed ham, gruyere, stout mustard, house made beer pickles
Piquillo pepper giardinera, crispy procuitto, smoked provolone, arugula
Guajillo Salsa Grilled, Cojita Cheese, Bib Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Crema, Pickled Onion, Radish, Black Beans, Kewpie Mayo, (Picadillo or Carnitas- $3)
Chocolate chunk and oatmeal cookies, baked to order. Served with stout chocolate milk (contains alcohol)
Coconut Milk, Thai Tea, Lime, Peanuts
House cured bacon, honey sriracha aioli, sourdough, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, fried egg, fresh avocado & sweet potato chips
Two traditional Texas kolaches with seasonal fillings.
4 types of house-made bacon, paired with 4 badass beers. The perfect way to eat and drink before noon on a Sunday.
Sourdough corn pancakes, buttermilk chipotle chicken thigh, cream cheese sauce, stout maple syrup
Sourdough corn pancakes, housemate bacon or sausage patty, onion hash browns, free-range eggs
Beer marinated fajita steak, Spanish rice, crisp tostadas, fried egg, avocado, ranchero sauce
Stout beer chocolate milk, oatmeal and dark chocolate chips. Made fresh to order.
Herbed Canadian bacon, toast, English cheddar, marinated apples, brie mornay
Braised beef cheek, Spanish rice, charro beans, tortillas
Flaky biscuit, gulf crab, pancetta, papilla hollaindaise, cage-free eggs
Spanish rice, mole coloradito, cage-free eggs
Graham cracker-crusted Texas toast, seasonal fruit
Pineapple, Cranberry, Orange
Your Choice: Seasonal Cider or Traditional
Bloody Mary + Beer (Gritz or Get Crazy)
House-Ground Patty, Mesquite Smoked Cheddar, Grilled Onions, Sriracha Steak Sauce
Grilled Texas Toast, Oven Roaster Turkey, Smoke Ham, Roasted Garlic Aioli, House-Cured Bacon, Avocado, Bib Lettuce, Tomato
Sesame Bun, Custom House-Ground Patty, Kewpie Dijonnaise, Caramelized Onions, Bib Lettuce, House Made Beer Pickles, Tomato
-Add Bacon $1, Add Patty $5
Tempura Texas Bass, Hoisin Cole Slaw, Miso Paste, Pickled Carrot
(pick 2) 1/2 Soup, 1/2 Salad, 1/2 Sandwich
Soup
Chef's Daily
Brisket Chili
Salad
Drunken Steak
Chicken Noodle
BDB House
Sandwich
Patty Melt
Club
N.A.P.
Tempura Bass
Pre-Prohibition Cream Ale
4.4% ABV, 23 IBUS
An approachable yet obscure light blonde ale style descended from old world golden lagers. Brewed with malted barley, wheat, raw maire & noble type hops for a crisp & immensely drinkable ale.
India Red Ale
6% ABV, 65 IBUS
Aggressive late hop additions produce abundant pine, citrus & spice notes while American & British crystal malts provide a layer of sweet, dark fruit. Our red ale is a welterweight with the impact of a heavyweight champ.
American Pale Ale with Wheat
4.8% ABV, 50 IBUS
A mashup of two classic styles that defined the early modern brewing Renaissance. With the sweet & grassy grain profile of an American wheat beer & the hop character of an orange citrus forward American pale ale.
Oatmeal Extra Stout
6.6% ABV, 43 IBUS
A complex black ale reminiscent of dark chocolate covered espresso beans & currants. Built on dark and caramel barley males with fruity American hops & a hint of licorice root.
Single hop IPA
7.3% ABV, 77 IBUS
Featuring Kohatu (Maori for stone or rock) hops, used in excessive quantities. Pine needles, ripe peach and apricot, pithy bitterness, green tea, grassy, spicy, black currant. Due its lower Alpha Acid content (bittering potential), we had to use quite a bit more of these to achieve our target IBUs. As a result some of the ancestry (German noble hops) of this hop comes through more so than in other beers we've brewed.
5.7% ABV, 12 IBUS
Another tart and refreshing beer that will "crush" it. A gose is a German style wheat that's slightly tart and brewed with salt and coriander. We then add Gewurztraminer white wine grape concentrate which has notes of "rose to apricot kernel and tropical fruits, together with pepper and sweet spices" (I just copied and pasted that). Terrasse is french for "a flat, paved area outside a cafe where people sit to take refreshments" (I also copied and pasted this).
Berliner Weisse
4.3% ABV, 4 IBUS
German for "The Stork," Der Storch is our brewmaster's love letter to his wife. Her favorite beer was La Folie, and after their first child he wanted to brew a refreshing sour beer for her to enjoy. Lacto and Brett were included in this one, but it's the lightest beer we have yet made at Braindead. Lightly tart, bready, dry, highly carbonated.
Single Hop Imperial IPA
8.4% ABV, 100 IBUS
A sharp, aggressive, sweet IPA. Notes of dank reign, pineapple, grapefruit. Truly a stage for the Apollo hop to dance on.
Spiced Fruit Ale
4.6% ABV, 11 IBUS
A drink so easy to crush it's dangerous. Dry, thick tannins, slightly spicy and sweet.
Bourbon/Rye Whiskey-barrel aged Abbey style Dubbel
9.9% ABV, 26 IBUS
Our booziest offering to date; if you're a whiskey fan, this is for you (coke back optional). Dark fruit, toast, vanilla notes.
Kolsch-style Ale
4.9% ABV, 24 IBUS
A patio pounder. Sweet, bready, crisp with a subtle lemon zing.
Altbier
5.6% ABV, 52 IBUS
German for "springtime," this Altbier has enough caramel and biscuit body to satisfy the discerning bock and schwarzbier lover, yet light enough to enjoy a few during dinner.
Chocolate Maple Brown Ale
5.5% ABV, 25 IBUS
An alternate take on the brew process that birthed We Own The Night, we combined French Kiln coffee malts with maple syrup and cocoa nibs to create a sweet and nutty brown ale experience.
Oak Bourbon Barrel Aged Belgian Dark Fruited Strong Ale
8.8% ABV, 31 IBUS
A bold Belgian dark strong ale with tart cherry puree, you'll notice the sweet bourbon sting make way for a mellow dark plum and cherry aftertaste. One of the staff's favorite beers at the moment.
Available in bottles at the brewery.
Tart Rustic Honey Ale, sour mashed with Brett
4.7% ABV, 10 IBUS
A complex and attention-demanding collaborative effort with our good friends at Colorado craft beer heavyweight Odell, we mashed a portion of the grain at a lower temperature than normal and let the bacteria produce lactic acid for 24 hours before adding figs, wildflower honey, sage and lemon to the wort, finishing off the fermentation with Brettanomyces Bruxcellenus var. Drei. As loud and cloudy as it is sweet and subtle, you don't have to be a honey bee to want to move from glass to glass of this refreshing ale.
Available in bottles at the brewery.
Red Wine barrel aged Biere de Garde
8.7% ABV, 27 IBUS
We used 100% Brett in this one -- bright bubblegum sweetness dances with the bold Cabernet's plum drawn from its months of aging. A slight spice and funk sit well back in the palate, with the overall composition changing with every sip.
Available in bottles at the brewery.
BBA Imperial Wheat Porter
11.1% ABV, 65 IBUS
An Imperial Wheat Porter aged in Woodford Reserve and Stranahan's barrels. Unlike most barrel-aged offerings, Hammer of the Gods was designed from the ground up to be whiskey barrel aged. The inclusion of wheat adds a soft pie-crust character to a big, milk-chocolaty wake up call for your mouth.
Available in bottles at the brewery.
White wine barrel-aged Imperial Golden Ale/Barleywine Hybrid
9.2% ABV, 72 IBUS
An already fruity explosion of funk and apricot, we aged this one in California Sauv Blanc oak barrels for six months to pull a grassy melon glaze. Candi syrup ups the sweetness and viscous mouthfeel, finishing strong with a lingering fruity ester bitterness. We recommend pairing it with pan-seared fish or a strong Belgian blue cheese.
Available in bottles at the brewery.
Light, crisp, medium bodied.
Acidic, abundant tropical fruit, balanced mouthfeel.
Light and crisp.
Full bodied and buttery.
Off-dry with sweet lime and peach with subtle mineral notes.
Rich, smoky, velvet mouthfeel with red fruit notes.
Bright cherry and black currant, cocoa, soft mouthfeel. Few tannins.
Plum, black cherry, black pepper. Spicy, full tannins.
Rose, white chocolate, cumin. Medium bodied, spiced finish.
Soft and creamy. Blackberries.
Full bodied. Cherry, plum, cocoa, vanilla.
Ask server for daily offering
Picadillo, roasted tomato salsa, asadero cheese, guacamole & queso fresco
Roasted peppers, asadero cheese, roasted tomato salsa & pickled red onion
Seasonal mix, toasted baguette
Seasonal ingredients from Rare Edibles & BDB house selections
House fries, picadillo beef, pickled jalapenos, cheddar and american cheese, cilantro crema, guacamole
Eggplant, Tzatziki, Pumpkin Seeds
Maple butter, queso fresco, sour cherries, candied pecans
Crispy Thai Jerky, Red Curry Sticky Rice
Crab with a "C", Cream Cheese, Shallot, Cilantro, Sweet Chili Sauce
Duck Fat, Roasted Garlic, Thyme, Parmesan
Fresh spinach, crisp cabbage, red onions, heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, malt hop vinaigrette
Beer glazed steak, balsamic pork fat dressing, roasted tomato, spicy candied pecans, danish blue cheese, sourdough croutons, house cured bacon & crispy shallots
Smoked Wild Gulf Fish, Spring Potato, Wild Onion, Asparagus, Dill, Kale, Tomato, Bacon, Mustard Vinegar Dressing
Grilled Chicken, Peanuts, Papaya, Red Pepper, Rice Noodle, Mint, Cilantro
Quinoa, Almond, Pickled Beats, Pea Mint Cream Sauce
Half Chicken, Corn Succotash, Green Beans, Honey, Hot Sauce
Pasta Shells, Smoked Gouda, Duck Leg Confit, Horseradish Breadcrumbs, Duck Fat Bechamel
Grilled Adobo Chicken, Jack Cheese, Poblano Rice, Lettuce, Cojita Cheese, Avocado Serrano Cream
Crispy Eggplant, Housemade Spinach Tagliatelle
House cured bacon, honey sriracha aioli, sourdough, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, fried egg, fresh avocado
House ground brisket & bacon patty, clarified butter, stout mustard, sweet onion jam, house made beer pickles, shredded butter lettuce, tomato, smoked cheddar, crisp shallots
Cheese stuffed roasted poblano pepper, ranchero sauce, avocado, fried egg
Carnita pork, Dr Pepper glazed ham, gruyere, stout mustard, house made beer pickles
Piquillo pepper giardinera, crispy procuitto, smoked provolone, arugula
Guajillo Salsa Grilled, Cojita Cheese, Bib Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Crema, Pickled Onion, Radish, Black Beans, Kewpie Mayo, (Picadillo or Carnitas- $3)
Chocolate chunk and oatmeal cookies, baked to order. Served with stout chocolate milk (contains alcohol)
Coconut Milk, Thai Tea, Lime, Peanuts
House cured bacon, honey sriracha aioli, sourdough, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, fried egg, fresh avocado & sweet potato chips
Two traditional Texas kolaches with seasonal fillings.
4 types of house-made bacon, paired with 4 badass beers. The perfect way to eat and drink before noon on a Sunday.
Sourdough corn pancakes, buttermilk chipotle chicken thigh, cream cheese sauce, stout maple syrup
Sourdough corn pancakes, housemate bacon or sausage patty, onion hash browns, free-range eggs
Beer marinated fajita steak, Spanish rice, crisp tostadas, fried egg, avocado, ranchero sauce
Stout beer chocolate milk, oatmeal and dark chocolate chips. Made fresh to order.
Herbed Canadian bacon, toast, English cheddar, marinated apples, brie mornay
Braised beef cheek, Spanish rice, charro beans, tortillas
Flaky biscuit, gulf crab, pancetta, papilla hollaindaise, cage-free eggs
Spanish rice, mole coloradito, cage-free eggs
Graham cracker-crusted Texas toast, seasonal fruit
Pineapple, Cranberry, Orange
Your Choice: Seasonal Cider or Traditional
Bloody Mary + Beer (Gritz or Get Crazy)
House-Ground Patty, Mesquite Smoked Cheddar, Grilled Onions, Sriracha Steak Sauce
Grilled Texas Toast, Oven Roaster Turkey, Smoke Ham, Roasted Garlic Aioli, House-Cured Bacon, Avocado, Bib Lettuce, Tomato
Sesame Bun, Custom House-Ground Patty, Kewpie Dijonnaise, Caramelized Onions, Bib Lettuce, House Made Beer Pickles, Tomato
-Add Bacon $1, Add Patty $5
Tempura Texas Bass, Hoisin Cole Slaw, Miso Paste, Pickled Carrot
(pick 2) 1/2 Soup, 1/2 Salad, 1/2 Sandwich
Soup
Chef's Daily
Brisket Chili
Salad
Drunken Steak
Chicken Noodle
BDB House
Sandwich
Patty Melt
Club
N.A.P.
Tempura Bass