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Rüeggenbach Brewing Co.

The Rüeggenbach Log is a stylized mashup of a chemical element square and a Swiss flag with the letters R and U where the umlaut ü resembles a mug of beer with a handle on the right side and a yellow liquid with white foam head. The logo was designed to represent beer, a smiling face, and two people sitting across from each other to create a sense of community, leisure, and joy.

Rüeggenbach Brewing Co. is a craft brewery and gastro-brewpub located in downtown Marshall, Texas. It operates in a historic 1872 firehouse and was founded by Dr. Texas Rüegg in December of 2023.

History and Founding

Rüeggenbach Brewing Co. was established by Dr. Texas Rüegg and Shana Rüegg. The brewery is housed in the former Salamander Fire Company building at 108 W Houston Street, originally Marshall’s first fire station. The Rüegg family’s connection to the site is deeply rooted—Dr. Rüegg's great great-grandfather, G. W. Raines, was a founding member of the original fire company (marshallnewsmessenger.com).

Construction and renovation concluded in 2023, with brewing equipment installed soon after. The business officially opened December 1st of that year. (marshallnewsmessenger.com).

Facility and Atmosphere

The brewery occupies a three-story structure featuring:

• A first-floor brew house with brewing tanks, full seating, and a bar (theeasttexasweekend.com).
• A second-floor event center, available for private parties and community gatherings (marshallnewsmessenger.com).
• A third-floor rooftop lounge, offering scenic views of the historic courthouse square and serving as a live music venue (eventective.com).

The interior design pays homage to its firefighting heritage, including a fire hydrant tap system (theeasttexasweekend.com). The brewpub is positioned as family-friendly and community-oriented, with a public-house atmosphere hosting trivia nights, music bingo, live music performances, and brewery tours (rueggenbach.com).

Front of the Building featuring one of the firetrucks from Nesbitt Fire department where Dr. Texas Rüegg serves as Lieutenant and a board member for the ESD #2.

Image of the Salamander Fire Co, build in 1972, now resorted as the location of the Rüeggenbach Brewing Co on the historic square in downtown Marshall, TX.

Products

Rüeggenbach brews a variety of styles on-site, described as "Texas brewed with Swiss precision" (rueggenbach.com). Flagship beers include:

• 1841 Hefeweizen: A wheat beer honoring Marshall’s founding year (1841) (theeasttexasweekend.com).
• Stagecoach Road Märzen: An Oktoberfest-style amber lager (theeasttexasweekend.com).
• Boogie Woogie Honey Rye Golden Ale: A tribute to Marshall’s musical heritage (theeasttexasweekend.com).
• The brewery also offers rotating seasonal and experimental brews (eventective.com).

Notably, in February 2024, Rüeggenbach collaborated with renowned brewer Grant Wood—known for Sam Adams and Revolver Brewing—to create a special Schwarzbier named "Major Turner’s Winning Hand," brewed on location by Dr. Texas Rüegg (rueggenbach.com).

Community Engagement

The brewery sponsors and hosts several community-focused events:

• Rüeggenfest: An annual Oktoberfest-style street festival on the Marshall square, featuring craft beer, German food, live music, and family-friendly activities. The 2025 event is scheduled for September 6 (noon–10 PM) (rueggenbach.com).
• Weekly events include Trivia Night on Wednesdays and Music Bingo on Thursdays (rueggenbach.com).
• The venue is available for private functions and aims to revitalize downtown Marshall through its public-house model (marshallnewsmessenger.com).

Recognition

Media outlets and local publications have highlighted the brewery’s innovative reuse of the firehouse. The East Texas Weekend praised its transformation into a three‑story brewhouse with a firefighter-themed tap system, rooftop deck, and family‑friendly cuisine (theeasttexasweekend.com).

Location and Hours

• Address: 108 W Houston St, Marshall, TX 75670 (rueggenbach.com)
• Hours:
  • Closed: Monday–Tuesday
  • Wed–Fri: 4 PM–10 PM
  • Sat: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Sun: 1 PM–6 PM

    

    View from the rooftop at Rüeggenbach at night.

Awards 🏆

As of now, Rüeggenbach Brewing Co. has not yet been listed among major national or regional beer competition winners (such as the Great American Beer Festival or U.S. Open Beer Championship). No third-party sources confirm awards to date.

Distribution

Rüeggenbach Brewing Co. offers its beers both on-site and via "to-go" options including as well as local distribution to retail businesses, pubs, and restaurants:

• 32 oz crowlers and 6‑packs of cans available at the taproom (rueggenbachbrewing.com).
• Local beer stand presence at community events (rueggenbach.com).
• Can distribution: Currently cans can be found at Heritage Wine and Spirits (Longview), Scotties 2.0 (Longview), and Papacita's Mexican Restaurant (Longview).
• Draft: Currently select Rüeggenbach beers can be found on draft at The Ginocchio (Marshall), 1852 on Austin (Jefferson), and KnightLight Theater (Jefferson).

Can Art Design

The brewery’s can artwork reflects its Swiss-Texan identity:

• Each can typically features the Rüeggenbach logo, a stylized “RÜ” with a beer mug, and the Swiss cross in red (rueggenbach.com).
• Packaging aligns with the brewery’s brand aesthetic, blending traditional Swiss iconography with craft-beer design to reinforce its core “Texas brewed with Swiss precision” identity (theeasttexasweekend.com).
• The cans typically highlight local people or places as a way to promote Marshall, TX as a destination downtown for a fun getaway steeped in history.
• Each can also features the Bible verse Ecclesiastes 9:7 reads, "Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do." This verse encourages enjoying life's simple pleasures because God finds favor in your actions. It's a call to live with gladness and contentment, recognizing that God has blessed your efforts.

Artwork example on the Abraham Drinkin beer can meant to be fun and patriotic.

Updated Article Sections

Awards

To date, Rüeggenbach Brewing Co. has not been recognized in major beer awards or competitions.

Distribution

Rüeggenbach beers are sold primarily:

• On-site at the brewpub, available in crowlers and can 6‑packs.
• At a beer stand during local events and festivals.

Can Art Design

The brewery’s cans feature a distinctive red Swiss-cross logo with a stylized beer mug and “RÜ,” echoing their tagline, “Texas brewed with Swiss precision.” The artwork supports their unique cultural branding and appeals both to locals and craft beer enthusiasts.

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References

1. “Rueggenbach Brewing Co. plans opening in downtown Marshall” Marshall News Messenger, Mar.–Apr. 2025 (marshallnewsmessenger.com)
2. “Firehouse Transformed into Craft Brewery,” The East Texas Weekend, Jan. 31 2025 (theeasttexasweekend.com)
3. “Grant Wood and Dr. Texas Rüegg Join Forces…” Rüeggenbach blog, Feb. 20 2024 (rueggenbach.com)
4. Company site: beers, events, contact, story pages
5. Rüeggenfest announcement and sponsorship info (sponsorship.rueggenbachbrewing.com) Norfolk