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

By Caleb Hoffman / February 18, 2026 / CBA, Charity, Event Listings and New Releases

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

By Press Release / February 18, 2026 / Beer Festivals, CBA

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

By Dani Schwab / February 13, 2026 / 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. https://www.instagram.com/p/DUlx0ECkZTk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== New Releases: 3rd Level Brewing Anybody Want A Peanutbutter Stout 5 Stones

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Austin Craft Beer Events for Valentine’s Day | 2026

By Dani Schwab / February 12, 2026 / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

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10Best | Beer Gardens

By David Kulczar / February 11, 2026 / 10Best, Austin Breweries, CBA

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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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events Feb. 6th

By Dani Schwab / February 6, 2026 / 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. https://www.instagram.com/p/DUTopGojs4l/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== New Releases: (512) Brewing Coco Cerise | Whiskey Barrel-Aged Double Pecan Porter

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Austin Craft Beer Events for the Big Game | 2026

By Dani Schwab / February 6, 2026 / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

Austin Craft Beer Events | The Big Game 2026 Austin Area Brewery Hours and Map For many of us, it is that time of year again to gather your friends, beer, and food to watch the Big Game. Check out the below events! https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQ8VNVjNbu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Craft Beer Bars and Breweries Showing the Game on Sunday, February 8th : 12 Fox Beer 3rd Level Brewing Barking Armadillo Social Cottonwood Creek Brewery Fast Friends Beer Co. HWY

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How Small Brewers Build Better Customer Retention Without Big Budgets

By Feature Blogger / February 4, 2026 / Features

How Small Brewers Build Better Customer Retention Without Big Budgets You opened a taproom. You brew good beer. But not enough people walk in twice. You need a way to keep your customers coming back. You want to see familiar faces. You want regulars. We carefully explored curated direct marketing resources and found the best strategies that you can start implementing if you want to grow your business. They’re all practical and simple. You won’t need to have a big ad budget. You won’t need some fancy

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events Jan. 30th

By Dani Schwab / January 30, 2026 / 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. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTy7LpEEQzM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== New Releases: 5 Stones Brewery Asahel | IPA Altstadt Brewery Altstrata |

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events Jan. 23rd

By Dani Schwab / January 23, 2026 / 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. New Releases: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0n8Oljvu4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Acopon Brewing Kulmataat | Baltic Porter Cuffnells Export Strength Bitter Blue

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Hillhops | A Celebration of Texas Beer History

By Caleb Hoffman / January 20, 2026 / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

Hillhops | A Celebration of Texas Beer History Thursday, January 22, 2026, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. 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 22, from 4:30-8:00. Over 25 breweries will be in attendance, pouring samples of their beers. The event will include 2 panel discussions (“Graphic Design in Breweries”

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events Jan. 16th

By Dani Schwab / January 16, 2026 / 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. New Releases: (512) Brewing West Coast IPA Belly Up Brewpub The Cooler | Pineapple

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