From the stylized retro logo to the traditional Czech-style beers, Tanglefoot Czech Lager Brewery is Andy Martinec’s brainchild. Formerly head brewer at Austin’s Black Star Co-op, Martinec has combined his brewing expertise, Czech family heritage, and Texan roots to create a brewery that celebrates Czech lagers and drinking culture with a rustic Central Texas twist.
“My biggest goal is to build a beer brand that offers high-quality, approachable beer that resonates with people in my community—those of Czech heritage, residents of Bell County, and Texans in general,” Martinec says. He is a descendent of one of the 250-plus Czech immigrant communities who made
