Pinvitational 2026

Beer List Released: Hold Out Brewing Hosts Central Texas Pinvitational

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Craft Beer & Cask Ale Fans Rejoice: The Central Texas Pinvitational is returning for 2026! A celebration of Cask-Conditioned Ales & Lagers from across the great state of Texas and beyond.  Better Half Coffee & Cocktails / Hold Out Brewing March 7th, 2026 2:00pm Tickets on sale NOW! Hold Out Brewing, Acopon Brewing, and Dutchess Ales are proud to present the Third Annual Central Texas Pinvitational, a celebration of the glory that is Cask-Conditioned Beer.  […]

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events Feb. 27th

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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   New Releases: Barrow Brewing Co. Swimming Hole |

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Crosby Hops and Roy Farms Collaborate with Texas Breweries to Test Experimental Hops

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Crosby Hops and Roy Farms Collaborate with Texas Breweries to Test Experimental Hops Published 2/25/26 As part of the Texas Craft Brewers’ Conference held this past weekend, Crosby Hops (Woodburn, Oregon) and Roy Farms (Moxee, WA) teamed up to provide breweries early access to a number of experimental hop varieties that are currently in R&D.  Breweries nationwide, including a number in Texas, were able to produce small batch beers showcasing these hops, giving both industry

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RESULTS: Texas Craft Brewers Cup 2026

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Texas Craft Brewers Cup 2026 The Texas Craft Brewers Cup is the only professional beer competition run and organized by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild to showcase the outstanding quality and variety of Texas craft beer and the brewers who make them. Now in its fifth year, 930 anonymized Texas craft beers were judged by industry professionals and experienced beer judges February 6-8, 2026. The 90 medal winning beers, along with two Brewery of the

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events Feb. 20th

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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   New Releases: Austin Beerworks Fire & Vitality | 

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Banger’s Pardi Gras 2026

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Banger’s Pardi Gras 2026! Let the Sausage, Beer, and Good Times Roll We all know Banger’s throws epic Parties. It is time for another Pardi Gras Celebration!  The celebration will be a 3-day fun-filled weekend. It will be filled with the rallying cry “Let the Sausage Times Roll.” This year’s Pardi Gras is shaping up to be a full-scale blowout featuring live brass bands, an over-the-top Cajun-inspired menu, bourbon barrel beer releases from the cellar,

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Hops for Houses 2026

FLASH SALE: Hops for Houses Beer Festival, Benefiting Habitat for Humanity

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Hops for Houses Beer Festival, supporting Williamson County Habitat for Humanity   February 21, 2026 –  NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR: Round Rock Sports Center: 2400 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681 Tickets are on sale NOW!  FLASH SALE: Get $10 off GA or $20 off VIP on Feb 19 and 20. What is Hops for Houses Beer Festival? The Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival returns for its 6th year on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026!  This

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Press Release: Fredericksburg Craft Beer Fest – 5 Years

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Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival Celebrates 5 Years of Texas Craft Beer, Music, and Community Giving Fredericksburg, Texas – The Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival is raising a glass to 5 years of Texas craft beer and community impact with a full weekend celebration set for June 12–13 in Fredericksburg. Hosted by the Fredericksburg Rotary Club, the festival benefits local charitable initiatives and continues its mission of bringing people together through great beer, camaraderie and great causes. Friday, June 12 – Texas Craft Beer

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events Feb. 13th

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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   New Releases: 3rd Level Brewing Anybody Want A

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Austin Craft Beer Events for Valentine’s Day | 2026

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Austin Craft Beer Events | Valentine’s Day | 2026 Friday, February 13th  12 Fox Beer | Wagyu Dinner | 6pm | $85 Fast Friends Beer | Galentine’s Day  Hi Sign Brewing | Love at First Bite: Valentine’s charcuterie workshop Pecan Street Brewing  | Galentine’s Purse Bingo Night St. Elmo Brewing | Galentine’s Day Party |6-10PM Smithville Brewing |  Pre-Valentine’s Day  Yegua Creek Brewery | Pebbles & Knots Gals Jewelry Class | 6pm Vacancy Brewing | Galentine’s

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10Best | Beer Gardens

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10Best | Beer Gardens Updated February 2026 As the weather turns more Spring-like, our thoughts turn to the best outdoor places for a beer. Drinking a beer outside with friends is one of the great joys in life.  Central Texas has some amazing beer gardens.  Here are our ratings for the 10 Best Austin (and Central Texas) Beer Gardens.  Not limited to breweries, this list is inclusive of some of our favorite outdoor beer bars

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