Texas Breweries History: Saint Arnold Brewing Company Saint Arnold Brewing Company, located in Houston, is Texas' oldest microbrewery. The Saint Arnold brewery was established in 1994 and brews nine different beers. Four are made year round and five are seasonal. They are available in bars, restaurants, grocery stores, liquor stores and warehouse stores in Houston, Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth and San Antonio. Saint Arnold Brewing Company brews the following beers: Amber Ale, Brown Ale, Weizen, Lawnmower, Bock, Summer Pils, Oktoberfest, Christmas Ale, and Stout. Saint Arnold the Man: Saint Arnold was acclaimed bishop of Metz, France, in 612 and spent his holy life warning peasants about the dangers of drinking water. Beer was safe, and "from man's sweat and God's love, beer came into the world." The people revered Arnold. In 627, Saint Arnold retired to a monastery near Remiremont, France, where he died on August 16, 640.