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Last Stand Brewing Company Closing

By Caleb Hoffman / October 9, 2024 / Austin Breweries, Brewery Profile, CBA, Craft Beer News

Last Stand Brewing Company Closing This Weekend Posted 10/9/24 Last Stand Brewing Company has announced on instagram that they will be closing, with their final opening day on Sunday, October 13th. Last Stand started in Dripping Springs off of Fitzhugh Rd. in 2015, before moving to a larger location on South Congress in 2020. In 2023, the back room was converted into a small pickleball facility. The reason for closure is not yet known. In […]

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events October 4th

By Dani Schwab / October 4, 2024 / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

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 Vista Brewing 🍻 TX Destination

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Blue Owl Brewing Is for Sale, But Not Closing

By Pam Catoe / October 3, 2024 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News

Blue Owl Brewing Is for Sale, But Not Closing Blue Owl Brewing, the city’s first all-sour beer brewery, is up for sale—but it’s not closing its doors. Since 2015, founders Jeff and Suzy have built a thriving brewery known for creative sour beers and, more recently, their Bob’s Fine Beers, a line of classic beer styles. What’s happening: Co-founders Jeff and Suzy are ready to move on and are looking for the right new owner.

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The San Antonio Beer Festival Returns October 19th

By Caleb Hoffman / October 1, 2024 / Beer Festivals, Craft Beer News, Event Listings and New Releases

Don’t Miss the Largest Single-Day Beer Fest in Texas: The San Antonio Beer Festival, presented by H-E-B Saturday, October 19, Noon – 6 p.m., Crockett Park The San Antonio Beer Festival, founded in 2005, is San Antonio’s original beer fest, pouring hundreds of premium and craft beers from 100+ breweries from around the world. Don’t miss the largest single-day beer festival in Texas, the San Antonio Beer Festival is presented by H-E-B, benefiting the San Antonio

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Slackers Brewing Co. | A Texas Craft Brewery Profile

By Feature Blogger / September 29, 2024 / Austin Breweries

Slackers Brewing Co. | A Texas Craft Brewery Profile 12233 Ranch Road 620 #204 Austin, TX 78750 By Jackie Von Panda Walking into a new brewery can be intimidating at times, especially when it is in a city that you still find yourself exploring after unnumerable visits over time. A recent trip to Austin led me to Slackers Brewing, where owners Derek and Haley Law have been welcoming the Anderson Mill locals and Austin residents

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events September 27th

By Dani Schwab / September 27, 2024 / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

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Beer Necessities Austin Chapter Celebrates 10th Anniversary

By Pam Catoe / September 26, 2024 / CBA, Event Listings and New Releases, Women in Beer

Beer Necessities Austin Chapter Celebrates 10th Anniversary Beer Necessities is a very casual group of Austin women and non-binary individuals who get together to drink and chat craft beer, making wonderful connections along the way. Established in September 2014, the group meets monthly at breweries, pubs, and beer bars around Austin. Beer Necessities (BNATX) offers everything from laid-back cheers sessions to industry women Q&A panels, and behind-the-scenes brewery tours. This September marks the group’s 10th

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East West Beer Fest Brewery Lineup Announced

By Pam Catoe / September 25, 2024 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Event Listings and New Releases

East West Beer Fest Returns in November Tickets are on sale now! CraftBeerAustin.com has teamed up with Turnstile Coffee Beer and Spirits to bring a one-of-a-kind beer festival to Austin. East West Beer Fest features 10 local breweries pouring their select East Coast and West Coast-style beers benefitting We Are Blood. East Coast styles have dominated the craft beer scene for the past few years, while many West Coast-style fans still insist it’s the dominant

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Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know | September 2024

By Caleb Hoffman / September 24, 2024 / CBA, Craft Beer News

In This Edition: Austin Eastciders Brand Refresh, New Beer Festivals, New Breweries, Industry Hiccups, and More. Published 9/24/2024 Austin Eastciders Debuts First Brand Refresh Austin Eastciders has a new look, bringing the flavors of Austin across Texas and the country. Cans and cartons of their ciders now feature vibrant illustrations with colorful characters and unique patterns representative of everything Austin is and loves: food, culture, people, music and the outdoors. The new on-package imagery is

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events September 20th

By Dani Schwab / September 20, 2024 / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

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Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden | Oktoberfest 2024!

By Dani Schwab / September 20, 2024 / CBA, Event Listings and New Releases

Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden | Oktoberfest 2024! It is that time of year for all things fall! That includes Oktoberfest season. Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden is hosting their annual Oktoberfest! See their event here. The celebration will include a three day celebration. TIMES: Thursday, September 26th – Saturday, September 28th, 2024 HOURS: Thursday – 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Open all day starting at 11am, festivities kick off at 4pm) Friday

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Pink Boots Society Rush Week

By Pam Catoe / September 18, 2024 / CBA

Pink Boots Society Rush Week: September 18-22 The Austin chapter of Pink Boots Society, a nonprofit that aims to assist, inspire and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education, is hosting a fun play on college rush week September 18-22, 2024. “Women and Folks who identify as Nonbinary in the fermented/alcohol industry: would you like to meet others like yourself? We’re out here! And we are

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