The greatest things to do while enjoying a great craft beer

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Sippin’ and gamin’: The greatest things to do while enjoying a great craft beer Let’s get real: If you’re the kind of person who gets absurdly excited about a new drop of hazy IPA or makes your mates try “just one sip” of your favorite saison, you understand craft beer isn’t a drink to consume – it’s a lifestyle. It’s taste, it’s experience, and good times. And if you’re cracking open a chilled can of […]

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events May 23rd

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events  Check out Austin craft beer releases and events that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map New offerings from breweries that are releasing this week, or offerings that are now returning to the menu after a hiatus. We cannot promise they will still be in stock by the time the weekend comes around.   New Releases: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oddwood Brewing

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How to Start a Mobile Bar Business with a Beer Tap Trailer

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How to Start a Mobile Bar Business with a Beer Tap Trailer Starting a beer tap trailer business requires more than just a love for craft beer; it involves understanding the necessary permits and licenses. Navigating these regulatory requirements is crucial for ensuring legal compliance and operational success. This guide outlines the essential steps to establish a successful mobile beer bar in Austin’s vibrant craft beer scene. Embarking on a mobile beer service involves more

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events May 16th

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events  Check out Austin craft beer releases and events that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map New offerings from breweries that are releasing this week, or offerings that are now returning to the menu after a hiatus. We cannot promise they will still be in stock by the time the weekend comes around. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @wildbunchbrewing   New Releases: Austin

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Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill to Host Fourth Annual Beer and Heritage Fest

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Bluff SchuetzenFest La Grange, Texas – Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites will host their fourth annual Bluff SchuetzenFest celebrating German heritage and Texas brewing history on Saturday, May 17th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This free family festival offers a full day of live music, traditional crafts and games, historic demonstrations, tours of the Kreische brewery ruins, food and drink, and more. “Bluff SchuetzenFest continues the legacy of the Bluff Schuetzenverein,

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Celebrate American Craft Beer Week

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The Brewers Association’s annual salute to craft beer kicks off May 12 with American Craft Beer Week, a spring celebration of local beer and breweries. “Small and independent American craft breweries are a vital ingredient to the health and wealth of our communities as they support growers, distributors, supply partners, retailers, and beer lovers,” said Ann Obenchain, vice president of marketing and communications at the Brewers Association. “Craft beer is more than a beverage, it’s

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events May 9th

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events  Check out Austin craft beer releases and events that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map New offerings from breweries that are releasing this week, or offerings that are now returning to the menu after a hiatus. We cannot promise they will still be in stock by the time the weekend comes around. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bird Creek Brewing (@birdcreekbrewing)  

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Our First Collaboration Beer Release: Writer’s Bock

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Our First Collaboration Beer Release: Writer’s Bock The team at CraftBeerAustin.com is thrilled to announce a delicious new beer collaboration—Writer’s Bock, a 6.2% Maibock brewed to capture the spirit of spring. Crafted with our friends at Bird Creek Brewing, Writer’s Bock is a malt-forward lager that blends complexity with crisp drinkability. Brewed with 100% Weyermann malts consisting of Barke Munich, Pilsen, Vienna, and a touch of Carafoam—the beer offers deep notes of melanoidin richness, pumpernickel,

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Cottonwood Creek Brewery Now Open!

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Cottonwood Creek Brewery Now Open! Published 5/3/2025 HUTTO, Texas — Cottonwood Creek Brewery & Smokehouse is excited to announce its grand opening celebration on Monday, May 5, 2025. The all-day event will feature live music, beer sampling, food specials, and a visit from Hutto’s mayor. Located at 610 W. U.S. Highway 79, Cottonwood Creek Brewery invites the community to experience its new venue, which combines a full-service restaurant, on-site brewing facility, and an indoor/outdoor space

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Round Up of Austin Area World Beer Cup Winners – 2025

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Texas World Beer Cup Winners Indianapolis 2025 The World Beer Cup 2025 awards were held once again on May 1st in Indianapolis, IN at the closure of the 2025 Craft Brewer’s Conference.  This is the 16th such competition and broke down as follows: Total Breweries – 1,761 (2,060 in 2024) Total Countries – 49 (50 in 2024) Total Beers Entered – 8375 (9,300 in 2024) Total Medals – (349) (329 in 2024) New Breweries –

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events May 2nd

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events  Check out Austin craft beer releases and events that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map New offerings from breweries that are releasing this week, or offerings that are now returning to the menu after a hiatus. We cannot promise they will still be in stock by the time the weekend comes around.   New Releases: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dripping Springs

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Barks for Beers Returns for 2025

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Barks for Beers Returns for 2025 Popular fundraising event Barks for Beers, operated by local charity Divine Canines, is returning to Central Texas for their 11th year.  Starting on May 1st, visit any of the 30 breweries listed below to pick up a pint glass and Pawsport for $30 + tax.  Then, you can use that Pawsport at all 30 breweries throughout the month of May to receive one pour at each. Divine Canines provides

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