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Upcoming Austin Breweries – January 2015

By Andrew Schwab / January 30, 2015 / Austin Breweries

Upcoming Austin Breweries January 2015 With everything that is happening in the Austin craft beer scene, it is hard to keep track of what breweries are in the process of opening around town. Needless to say, the Austin beer scene is exploding. This article is mainly focused on the breweries that currently have locations, most of which are already under construction or about to release their beers. This article has been updated from the previous article […]

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TABC Label and Brewery Approvals Jan 27 2015

By Andrew Schwab / January 27, 2015 / Beer Data and Statistics

On most weeks, TABC releases Label and Brewery approvals that have been approved for sale in Texas. Every beer that is sold in Texas has to go through this process before you can see it on store shelves. It is a way to see what beer will be coming into the Texas market before it shows up at your local bottle shop. The time frame between showing up on the label approval list and hitting

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Firkin Tappings Thursday at Banger’s

By Irina Plakas / January 23, 2015 / CBA

Firkin Tappings Thursday at Banger’s Sausage House & Beer: One-of-a-Kind Casks from Range of Craft Brewers Firkin tappings every Thursday, Banger’s taps firkins from various craft brewers. Guests can try beers infused with unexpected flavors such as fruits, herbs and spices. On January 29th, Banger’s will tap Prairie Artisan Birra of Oklahoma, flavored with ginger. Each 9 oz. serving of beer is $7. Jester King’s La Petite Prince, dry hopped with Mosaic hops, will be

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(512) Brewing To Release Wild Bear

By Irina Plakas / January 23, 2015 / Austin Breweries

(512) Brewing To Release Wild Bear in the end of February 2015 (512) Brewing is excited to announce that they will be bottling Wild Bear in the end of February 2015. If you were at (512) Brewing 6th Anniversary party, you would have been able to try this wild fermented beer “Wild Bear”. Details: Malt Bill: Organic 2-row, munich, crystal, chocolate Key Additions: Fuggle, large oak barrel (foeder) aged 12 months IBU: 9 ABV: 7%

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Adelbert’s Brewery Releases Tripel Treat

By Irina Plakas / January 22, 2015 / Austin Breweries

Adelbert’s Brewery Releases Tripel Treat, a Rum Barrel Aged Tripel January 22, 2015 – AUSTIN – Adelbert’s Brewery is excited to announce the release of Tripel Treat, a rum barrel aged tripel. Tripel Treat is the newest beer in our Vintage Series, a line of beers aged in barrels. To date, we have aged our ales in wine, whiskey, gin and now, rum barrels. Tripel Treat is an 11.7% barrel aged beer, made by aging

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TABC Label and Brewery Approvals Jan 20 2015

By Andrew Schwab / January 20, 2015 / Beer Data and Statistics

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TABC Label and Brewery Approvals Jan 13 2015

By Andrew Schwab / January 13, 2015 / Beer Data and Statistics

On most weeks, TABC releases label and brewery approvals that have been approved for sale in Texas. Every beer that is sold in Texas has to go through this process before you can see it on store shelves. It is a way to see what beer will be coming into the Texas market before it shows up at your local bottle shop. The time frame between showing up on the label approval list and hitting

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Hel & Verdoemenis Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Finding Craft Beer In Portugal

By Andrew Schwab / January 8, 2015 / Beer Travel, CBA

Finding Craft Beer In Portugal Portugal is not known for beer. Yet, if you are there for Port Wine, then you will not be disappointed! That is not what I was seeking out (granted, I did drink my fair share). Whenever I travel to a new place, it is generally my goal to find any new craft beer that I can. Portugal was no exception. Now, when you travel within the US, you tend

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TABC Label and Brewery Approvals Jan 7 2015

By Andrew Schwab / January 7, 2015 / Beer Data and Statistics

On most weeks, TABC releases what labels have been approved for sale in Texas. Every beer that is sold in Texas has to go through this process before you can see it on store shelves. It is a way to see what will be coming into the Texas market before it shows up at your local bottle shop. The time frame between showing up on the label approval list and hitting the shelves could be

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TABC Label and Brewery Approvals Dec 30 2014

By Andrew Schwab / December 30, 2014 / Beer Data and Statistics

Editor’s Note: Thank you Andrew for taking the time to put this together on your holiday! On most weeks, TABC releases what labels have been approved for sale in Texas. Every beer that is sold in Texas has to go through this process before you can see it on store shelves. It is a way to see what will be coming into the Texas market before it shows up at your local bottle shop. The time

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New Year’s Eve 2014 Austin Craft Beer Party List

By Irina Plakas / December 27, 2014 / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

Here is the New Year’s Eve 2014 Austin Craft Beer Party List: *Check back here for updates and additions to this list. Hopfields: New Beers Eve 2014, 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM As per our tradition, we are throwing another private New Beers Eve party this year! Bring your best roaring twenties dressed self and a big appetite and we will bring in the new year with style. We are offering two different ticket options: Dinner

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Texas Craft Beer: A Look Back At 2014 And Beyond

By Andrew Schwab / December 22, 2014 / Austin Breweries

Texas Craft Beer: A Look Back At 2014 And Beyond: The beer scene has absolutely exploded over the last couple of years for Texas. Breweries are getting approvals to open every week throughout the state. Here is a quick breakdown of what all has happened over the last two years for the Texas beer scene. We will begin with just some numbers. Current total TABC brewpub licenses in Texas: 84 Brewpub licenses approved this year

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