Name: Opa's Bratwurst
Brand: Opa's Smoked Meats
Price: 38.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Opa's Beer Brats Bratwurst simmered in beer and onions, then finished on the grill — the onions cook down into the topping.

Fully cooked — you're heating it through, not cooking it.
Medium heat, never high. Turn it often, and don't prick the casing — the snap is the point. Let the links sit out 10–15 minutes first; they heat more evenly.

Grill: medium heat, indirect, 8–10 minutes, turning often.
Skillet: ½ inch of water, bring to a simmer, about 12 minutes turning often. Pour the water off and give the links 1–2 minutes dry — that brings the color and the snap back.
Oven: 375°F on a baking sheet, about 10 minutes, flip halfway.
Air fryer: 300°F, no preheat, single layer, 7 minutes, no turning.
Coins: slice ¼ inch — one link gives 14 to 16. Sheet pan at 375°F about 6 minutes, turning halfway, or air fryer at 300°F about 4 minutes.
Microwave: not recommended — it toughens the casing.

Keeping it: refrigerate — without exception. Unopened, good through the best-by date on the package. Opened, airtight in the refrigerator for 5–7 days. Freeze by the best-by date — good for up to a year.

We ship our smoked meats the way we'd want them to arrive: cold, fresh, and packed to handle the trip. Everything that leaves Fredericksburg goes out in a reusable insulated box with reusable ice packs, by UPS, anywhere in the United States — the continental U.S., plus Alaska and Hawaii.

When we ship

Because we're sending perishable food, timing matters. Texas orders ship Monday through Wednesday by UPS Ground; out-of-state orders ship Monday and Tuesday by UPS expedited service. We ship early in the week on purpose, so your order isn't sitting in a facility over a weekend. Need it sooner? Overnight shipping is available for an additional charge — just call us at 830-997-3358 before your order ships and we'll set it up.

Why we don't offer free shipping

Free shipping always has to be paid for somewhere — usually by raising product prices across the board. We'd rather be straightforward about it. Getting perishable smoked meat to your door in good condition takes insulated packaging, ice packs, and quick transit, and that carries a genuine cost. So instead of folding it into the price of everything, we calculate shipping at checkout from the size and weight of your order and where it's headed. You see exactly what it costs, and you only pay for what your shipment actually needs.

When your order arrives

As soon as your order ships, you'll get a confirmation email with tracking — keep an eye on it so you can bring your box inside promptly. When it arrives, move everything into the refrigerator or freezer as soon as you can. One thing worth knowing: if the product is cool to the touch, it's safe, and some melting of the ice packs along the way is completely normal — the insulation and ice are sized to keep your order cold for the trip, not to arrive frozen solid. And both the box liner and the ice packs are made to be reused, so keep them for your own coolers, picnics, and Hill Country road trips.

If something isn't right

If your order arrives damaged or warmer than it should be, reach out within 24 hours of delivery at info@opasfbg.com or 830-997-3358. Include a couple of photos and a brief description of what happened, and we'll work with you to make it right.

Full terms are in our Shipping Policy.

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Always coming back

I ordered from out of state, I remembered Opas from when I was in Texas!! It was worth every penny to have it shipped to California, my family loved them and we will definitely be ordering again!

Great product great people.

Opa’s Brats

Best brats I’ve ever found. Reminded me of the great wursts we’d buy at the “Schnell Imbiss” while stationed in Hanau!.

Take Me Or To The Ball Game!

Not since I was a kid 👧 n Cincinnati have I had brats as good as these! Cincinnati is a German town… and the Cincinnati Reds baseball team serve up wonderful brats. But these Opa brats are contenders! Fabulous! 1000 percent better than Johnsonville brand. These Opa brats are “da bomb!” I simmered them in beer and served them with sautéed onions and sourkrout. Delish!

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