Steam Theory Brewing Co., a restaurant and brewery, begins soft open today.
"During its soft opening, the restaurant will feature 12 guest beers, all from breweries across the country while the in-house brewery operation gets up and running, plus a full bar which also includes wine," according to a press release. "Steam Theory will brew 24 of its own beers by August."
The brewery is just across the street from the main Trinity Groves complex and will also serve food, with charcuterie boards available now, a full dinner menu coming July 26 and lunch coming Aug. 15. Chef Michael Weinstein (formerly of Cadot and the Grape) and his seasonal menus will include dishes like "house-smoked salmon, rosemary-parmesan beignets, a PLT' with house-cured pancetta, grilled shrimp with a green curry coconut broth, and chef Weinstein’s award winning half-pound cheeseburger," according to the release.
Co-owners Jonathan Barrows and Chuck Homola met in the North Texas Homebrewers Club, according to the release.
"After becoming friends, they tossed the idea around of opening a restaurant that got back to the basics of beer and food and showcased fresh, simple ingredients."
They tapped Kirk Roberts (formerly of Newport Beach Brewing Company and The Beer Company in San Diego) as brewmaster. He's focused on "reintroducing people to traditional beers," according to the release.

Steam Theory is in the same building as Dulcet Cafe, BingBox Snow Cream, Texas Capital Bank and Yellow Rose Barber Shop.
courtesy Steam Theory
The first beers Steam Theory is planning for its flagship roster are a blonde ale, red ale, West Coast IPA, extra special bitter, lemon drop saison, American pale ale, American stout and a Scottish ale. The brewery will also sell kegs to go, 32-ounce "crowlers" (disposable aluminum growlers) and 16-ounce cans to enable customers to take beer home.
Steam Theory, open 3 p.m. to midnight daily, is in the same building as new coffee shop Dulcet Cafe, BingBox Snow Cream, Texas Capital Bank and Yellow Rose Barber Shop.
Steam Theory Brewing, 340 Singleton Blvd. (West Dallas)