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by Steven Doyle | October 20, 2026 · 11:00 am

How Kevin Carr Built Community Beer Co. Into a Dallas Institution

Long before he was pouring beer for half of North Texas, Kevin Carr was a guy with a day job in software and a homebrew setup that kept getting more serious. He’s a Dallas native who spent about 25 years starting businesses in financial services, internet technology and manufacturing. One of those was a legal software company that had him traveling constantly, and it was on those trips that he fell for craft beer. He homebrewed for more than 15 years before deciding the hobby deserved a building.

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Community Beer Co. Is the Design District’s Best Bar-and-Kitchen Combo

Most people who know Community Beer Co. know it for one thing: the beer. Fair enough — Community has been one of the foundational names in Texas craft brewing since 2013, and it’s grown into the third-largest independent brewer in the state. What a lot of regulars haven’t caught up on yet is that the move to the new Design District location came with something the old warehouse never had: a real kitchen, doing real food, that’s worth ordering on its own merits.

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The Art of Session Beers: What Makes Them Special and Why You Should Care

In the world of craft beer, there’s a growing appreciation for what’s known as a “session beer.” But what exactly makes a session beer, and why are they gaining popularity? While alcohol by volume (ABV) is a significant factor, there’s much more to the appeal of these beers than just their lower alcohol content.

A session beer is typically characterized by an ABV of 5% or lower, allowing you to enjoy several pints in one “session” without becoming overly intoxicated. However, what truly defines a session beer is balance. These beers are crafted to deliver full flavor while maintaining a lighter body and lower alcohol content. This balance ensures that the beer is drinkable, refreshing, and satisfying, making it easy to enjoy over an extended period.

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Imoto and Community Pair Ever So Well at Beer Dinner

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Last evening at the fairly new Imoto located in Victory Park the team from Community Beer Company descended with an armload of some of their very best concoctions to pair up with chef Jennifer Newbold and chef Stephen McHugh and tag-teamed one seriously marvelous beer dinner. Dining with Community owner Kevin Carr, wife Andi and crew which included Ashley Kelly who landmarks sales in the DFW area. Both Kelly and Carr led the evening with interesting stories surrounding their beer (did you know the moscaid hop used in their IPA is the HBC369 and the brewery must procure the sought after hop two years in advance?). The evening was as tasty as it was of great interest to the company assembled. Continue reading →

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