“Hidden” behind 6800 Burnet Road is the Growler Room. The Growler Room is exactly what it sounds like and more: a room filled with 16 taps and growlers available to purchase to fill them with! They also sell T-shirts, vintage beer posters, beer steins, glasses and other trinkets. Onsite custom engraving on Steins & Growlers is also available(think I might get “Beer me” engraved on one of ours.) Dean & Sean opened the Growler Room […]
Growler Room On Burnet Read More »
One of my favorite Craft Beer Styles is the Belgian Tripel. This style originated in Belgium in the 1930s and is in the family of strong Belgian pale ales. The ABV usually ranges from 8% to 10%. They are generally gold in color with a nice big head. The taste is generally sweet which comes from the malts and high alcohol content. The aroma is usually spicy, sweet and fruity from the Belgian yeast. You
Tripel – Craft Beer Style Read More »
A Story about 512 Brewing Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter April 2012 was the first time Rich and I came to visit an old high school friend in Austin. Our first night out in Austin we asked him to drop us off downtown. We decided to go craft beer bar hopping (until he could join us later). Our first stop was the Ginger Man on Lavaca St. Of course I wanted to have something
A Story about 512 Brewing Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter Read More »
A few years ago a friend of mine(not into craft beer) gifted me a Mr. Beer kit for Christmas. At the time I didn’t cook( I can burn water) so it just sat in a closet. When we moved to Austin, I decided to take the kit with us with the intention of attempting my first home brew. Fast forward a few months when I decided it was time! OF course at this point the Mr Beer ingredients
Here is today’s updated Craft Beer List at the Buzz Bar in Whole Foods, Bee Caves. I had the Primus by Live Oak Brewing which was very nice at 8% ABV. The bartender Seth was very pleasant and knowledgeable as always in craft beers. Seth said that the Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter by 512 Brewing Company will be available very soon within a day or so (can’t wait to get
Tap List Update @ Whole Foods, Bee Caves Austin Read More »
If you are new to craft beer, one thing you’ll notice right away is the sense of community. For those of us who grew up with the corporate beer culture, you know hot babes, beer bongs, 6er of the good stuff (which was new castle or heineken) and a case of the nasties. Those days of drinking until you can’t feel your limbs or waking up in a neighbors lawn or getting thrown out of
New to the Craft Beer Community Read More »
Still plenty of Firestone Walker Release Events today including two tastings: Firestone Walker Tasting – 02/21/2013 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm @ Spec’s #61Brodie Firestone Walker Tasting – 02/21/2013 at 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm @ Whole Foods HQ Firestone Walker Release – 02/21/2013 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ The Barber Shop Firestone Walker Release – 02/21/2013 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ Red’s Porch Firestone Walker Release – 02/21/2013 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Day 3 of Firestone Walker Austin Release Events Read More »
One of the first things I noticed when started to drink real beer instead of sports advertised, super cold, tasteless, trouble fuel that so many of us grew up on, was the color. There’s a natural tendency to make assumptions about what the taste, and alcohol content is of a darker beer. I am here to tell you, this is utter hogwash. Corporate Beer, which you been drinking for years has trained you to believe
Don’t Judge a Beer by its Color Read More »
Its the second day of Firestone Walker Austin, Texas invasion! Today, Wednesday February 20 there are 4 Release Events: Firestone Walker Release – 02/20/2013 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ HomeField Grill Firestone Walker Release – 02/20/2013 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ Pinthouse Pizza Firestone Walker Release – 02/20/2013 at 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ PBK Stem & Stein Firestone Walker Release – 02/20/2013 at 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Hopfield’s
Firestone Walker Invades Austin – Part Deux Read More »
Firestone Walker is finally here in Austin, Texas!!! Today, Tuesday February 19 there are 3 Release Parties: Firestone Walker Launch Dinner – 02/19/2013 at 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Flying Saucer (Sold Out) Firestone Walker Release Party – 02/19/2013 at 5:00 pm @ Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden Firestone Walker Release Party – 02/19/2013 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ The Chicago House
Firestone Walker Invades Austin – Part 1 Read More »
With 54 Texas Beers on Tap, ‘Craft Pride’ Provides Local Brews & Unique Pours From half pints to beer flights, one-of-a-kind craft-only beer bar opens on Rainey St on Feb 28th Austin, TX (February 15, 2013) – Rainey Street’s newest resident Craft Pride announced today they will open their doors on Thursday, February 28th. In line with Austin’s community consciousness and support of local businesses, the bar features only the highest quality craft beer from
Craft Pride Grand Opening February 28!! Read More »
Hi there fellow Austinites, this is Josh from over at The Austin Entrepreneur. I originally started writing about the Texas, and more specifically, the Austin beer scene because of its relative newcomer status in the word of American craft beers. There’s something to be said of the community spirit and do-it-yourself attitude that the brewers, bar owners, and fans seem to share. Before I moved here from the UK, I couldn’t even fathom dropping fifteen
Texas New Brewery Profile: Revolver Brewing Read More »
