No Label Brewing Co. Puts Katy on the Map in ‘Brew City, Texas’ Program
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
November 11, 2025
By Natalie Cook Clark
Raise a glass to Katy’s No Label Brewing Co. for officially joining the Brew City, Texas program, a statewide initiative created by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild to promote craft beer tourism and local economic growth.
The decision to join Brew City, Texas was inspired by the success and community spirit of No Label Brewing Co., Katy’s one-and-only local craft brewery and a cornerstone of the city’s identity that is celebrating 15 years this month.
“No Label was born right here in Katy, built by family, friends, and a community that believed in us before the medals ever came,” says Tom Paynter with No Label Brewing Co. “15 years on, to see our hometown embrace craft beer as part of its identity—and now join the Brew City, Texas program—is a full-circle moment. It’s proof that what we’re building here matters, not just for beer lovers, but for the community as a whole.”
Craft beer continues to make a major impact across the state—contributing more than $5.3 billion annually to the Texas economy and supporting over 30,000 full-time jobs. With more travelers seeking food and drink experiences—80% research food and drink before visiting a destination, and 70% choose where to go based on those offerings—joining Brew City, Texas allows Katy to share its story through No Label Brewing Co.
“In 2025, I learned about the Brew City, Texas program and began researching its benefits,” says Kaci Maris, the City’s Tourism and Marketing Events Coordinator. “After discussions with program directors and other participating city leaders, it was clear this initiative was a perfect fit for Katy and our goals to promote tourism, support local business, and position our city as one of Texas’ premier destination communities.”
No Label Brewing Co. is more than a brewery—it’s a gathering place, an award-winning brand, and one of Katy’s most beloved community partners. Over the years, it has hosted countless community events, festivals, markets, and nonprofit fundraisers, strengthening its role as a hub for connection and celebration.
Katy joins the ranks of cities such as Georgetown, Waco, Austin, Lubbock, and McKinney, all working together under the Brew City, Texas banner to promote craft beer tourism and community pride.
With 84 awards and growing national recognition, No Label Brewing Co. continues to shine as one of Texas’ most decorated craft breweries. Highlights include multiple gold medals for its Perpetual Peace BBA Wee Heavy, the award-winning Cali Boy West Coast IPA, and the city’s favorite, El Hefe, the long-running, top-selling Houston-based Hefeweizen.
No Label has also earned 32 Crushie Awards for everything from can design and creative merchandise to “Coolest Taproom,” solidifying its reputation as one of the most creative and community-minded breweries in the state.
Katy residents and visitors are encouraged to stop by No Label Brewing Co. to experience live music, rotating food trucks, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes it such a local treasure. Through the Brew City, Texas program, the City of Katy is proud to showcase No Label’s success while shining a statewide spotlight on the creativity, community, and craftsmanship that define Katy.
“No Label Brewing Co. has been an incredible community partner—hosting beloved events, supporting local causes, and earning world-class recognition for their award-winning beers,” said Maris. “Their success makes them a perfect fit for Katy, the Home of Champions, and joining the Brew City, Texas program was an easy way for us to celebrate and support that spirit.”
Learn more about events at No Label Brewing Co. on their website.
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