Texas Brewery Running Series Brings 5K Fun Runs to Central Texas Breweries

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Texas Brewery Running Series Brings 5K Fun Runs to Central Texas Breweries It’s been a tough month for the association between health and craft beer. The increasing prevalence of Dry January, a new Surgeon General’s advisory linking alcohol consumption to cancer risk, and looming updates to the USDA’s Nutrition Guidelines are all challenges for craft brewers. However, there are still ways to practice wellness while enjoying beer. Enter the Texas Brewery Running Series. Over the […]

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Austin Beerworks Hosts the Ultimate Brewery Chili Cookoff

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Austin Beerworks Hosts the Ultimate Brewery Chili Cookoff Austin Beerworks is at it again—bringing their signature quirky fun to the world of chili cookoffs! On Saturday, February 22nd, from 11 AM to 3 PM, nine Austin breweries will go head-to-head in a battle for chili supremacy at the first annual Austin Beerworks Invitational Chili Cook Off. “I’ve always wanted to host a chili cook off event around National Chili Day, which is February 27th this year.

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events January 24th

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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 Zilker Brewing Co.

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Year in Preview: Craft Beer Stories to Watch Out For in 2025

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Year in Preview: Craft Beer Stories to Watch Out For in 2025 Originally published 1/2/2025 2024 was a tempestuous year for craft beer in Central Texas and across the country. What will 2025 hold? Below are some of the local and national developments that the Craft Beer Austin team will be watching for: Tariffs could drive up costs for craft brewers… In December, President-Elect Trump announced his intention to place a 25% percent tariff on

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events January 17th

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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 The Brewtorium Brewery

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HillHops | A Celebration of Texas Beer History

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HillHops | A Celebration of Texas Beer History Thursday, January 23, 2025, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Edwards University Munday Library Location: Munday Library on the St. Edward’s University Campus (3001 S. Congress Ave.)  Hillhops: A Celebration of Texas Beer History returns to the Munday Library at St. Edward’s University in Austin on Thursday, January 23, from 4:30-8:00. The event will include 2 panel discussions (“Sustainability in Brewing” and “LGBTQ Leaders in Brewing”), brewing-related historical

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Pour Love Into Local: Support Your Local Brewery This Winter

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Pour Love Into Local: Support Your Local Brewery This Winter Why it matters: Winter is tough for breweries—January-March account for just 22% of yearly sales. What’s happening: The Brewers Association’s Pour Love into Local campaign invites everyone to gather at breweries to try innovative drinks (including NA options) and food while supporting small businesses. The big picture: Breweries are more than just places for beer—they’re spaces for connection, creativity, and community. Whether you’re enjoying an

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events January 10th

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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 Ghost Note Brewing (@ghostnotebrewing) New

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Black Star Co-op Announces Closure

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Black Star Co-op Announces Closure Located at 7020 Easy Wind Dr., Ste. 100 After fourteen years of serving craft beer as the first the world’s first cooperatively owned and worker self-managed brewpub, Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery has announced it’s closure effective Sunday January 12, after regular business hours. The announcement was made public on social media and privately earlier this week to member owners, with a notice currently posted on its website. While

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Craft beer and sports enthusiasm: a winning combination Craft beer and sports enthusiasm have become a powerful pairing, celebrated by communities across Texas. This growing trend highlights the cultural significance of both craft beer and sports, which have deep roots in the state. As fans gather to cheer for their teams, they also enjoy the unique flavors that craft beer offers. In recent years, craft beer has started to play a central role in sports

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events January 3rd

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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 5th Element Brewing King Bob (Mango) | Fruited berliner weisse series Acopon

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Craft Beer Austin Staff Picks | Best of 2024

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Craft Beer Austin Staff Picks | Best of 2024 Welcome to the end of 2024 edition of Staff Picks! We asked the team what their favorite local beers were that they drank this year, and here are the results! Drop us a comment on Instagram, Facebook, or Reddit to let us know your top choice of the year. Aaron Acopon Brewing | Aunt Kan | Best Bitter One of my biggest blind spots as a

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