The New Braunfels location of San Antonio’s Big Hops taproom chain has closed after fewer than two years in operation. The store’s owners broke the news in a Wednesday Instagram post, thanking customers for “the great memories we created in such a short time.” The unit is a franchise operation and not owned by the chain itself. Donovan Thomson, a local influencer and military veteran, opened Big Hops New Braunfels in fall 2021 alongside fellow vet Audi Paredes.