Why modern craft beer enthusiasts choose Pinco for an evening of relaxation

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Why modern craft beer enthusiasts choose Pinco for an evening of relaxation The culture of beverage consumption has traveled a long path over the last ten years, moving from simple bar hangouts to a deep immersion in aesthetics and technology. Today, an evening for the average resident of Austin or any other major city is rarely limited to a simple tasting. We look for ways to switch off the brain after complex tasks, and this […]

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A Comprehensive List of Brewery Openings and Closures

By / / Austin Breweries, Beer Data and Statistics, Brewery Profile, CBA, Craft Beer News, Guide

A Comprehensive List of Brewery Openings and Closures Updated 5/11/2026 This is a complete list of all brewery openings and closures since 2020.  We also maintain a table of all Central Texas breweries that you can view any time here (or from the navigation bar above, under “Beer Guides”), which can be filtered by region. Openings 2026 Open Now Ceremony Botanical Brewing (Austin) Crest Brewing Company (McMahan) 2026 (Pending) Beer Ranch Project (Wimberley) Ranchos Brewery

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Update on Independence Brewing Co. Taproom Closure

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Update on Independence Brewing Co. Taproom Closure Over the past several weeks, rumors have been circulating about the possible closure of Independence Brewing Co.  Our team has reached out to owner Amy Cartwright for comment and will update here as we receive more concrete information. In recent months, patrons noticed the brewery’s taproom hours gradually shrinking from several days a week down to just Thursdays. During that period, there have been multiple reports of staff

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Bear King Brewery Closes Permanently

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Bear King Brewery Closes Permanently As first reported by the DailyTrib, Bear King Brewery in Marble Falls, Texas has announced it will permanently close. According to a March 3 release, the brewery’s final day of operation will be Saturday, March 7. Founded in the Summer of 2018, the family-owned brewery set out to create a community-focused gathering place that honored both their family roots and the traditions of Marble Falls. Over the past seven years,

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events March 6th

By / / 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   New Releases: (512) Brewery Gin Barrel Aged Wit

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Beer List Released: Hold Out Brewing Hosts Central Texas Pinvitational

By / / Austin Breweries, Beer Festivals, CBA, Craft Beer News, Event Listings and New Releases

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

By / / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

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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