Why We are Who We are

TUPPS brewery began in 2009 when Keith Lewis and former partner, Tupper Patnode, brewed their first batch of beer, with a home brew Christmas gift from Keith’s wife, Pam. They enjoyed the process and creativity, so began brewing every weekend with Keith’s son, Chris, now the Head Brewer. Eventually, they realized they could turn this hobby into a business. Fast forward to 2015…. they found a great location, built the brewery with their bare hands, and opened! In the beginning, TUPPS self-distributed around the DFW area. In 2017, TUPPS joined with Ben E. Keith and expanded into other cities in Texas. Along the way, Keith’s oldest son, Chase, and daughter, Katie, joined the expanding business. It became a true family affair!

In 2020, TUPPS Brewery was listed as the 10th largest independent craft brewery in the state of Texas. The family realized they were outgrowing their current location and needed to move. With the help of the City of McKinney, TUPPS was able to secure a 4-acre site within walking distance to the historic square in Downtown McKinney at the historic Grain Mill. TUPPS Brewery opened the new site in early 2024 which features a restored 120-year-old grain mill taproom and kitchen, state of the art brewery, a children’s play area, outdoor stage and plenty of green space. Customers can come out and enjoy live music, lawn games, local shops and exciting events. This family business grew organically because of a love of beer, people, and fun!

As a family, we hope to leave a legacy behind through TUPPS Brewery. Whether it’s passing down brewing traditions to future generations or leaving a positive impact on our community, we know the future of TUPPS is bright.