This edition of Six Things You Need to Know covers various craft beer topics in the Austin area.
Barks for Beers Announces Return
Divine Canines Barks for Beers program is back again this year from May 1 – May 31. Just announced, Celis Brewery is participating this year. Breweries will be announced over the coming weeks, look for our comprehensive list to be updated soon.
Tanglefoot Brewing is Open Again
After a six-week hiatus, Tanglefoot Brewing in Temple is back open. After discovering a creeping yeast infection in the brewhouse, the brewery shut down and went offline to address the issue. Tanglefoot is home to delicious Czech Pilsners, so head out to Temple and bring some friends!
Lass Haus Ales Hits Major Setback
A few weeks ago, the team announced on social media that they had lost all of their product and can not fulfill orders for the foreseeable future. I reached out to them to find out more:
“We are currently looking for another location to brew at – if we find a place, it could be at least 4 months in an ideal situation but realistically could be 6 months or even more before we have a consistent supply if we don’t find a place, it means we will likely be seeing y’all when we open a tap room. Obviously, the ramifications of losing all our product hit us pretty hard in many ways. We are seriously considering where to put our personal energy and investments next. With no large supply of beer, you won’t see us at any upcoming festivals and we won’t be distributing – but that doesn’t mean you won’t hear from us at all. We will find creative ways to get beer in your mouths. Be on the lookout for announcements.”
Real Ale Brewing Co. Releases Alpha Collection
A new rotating IPA series is out from Real Ale Brewing Co. I reached out to Brad Farbstein, owner Real Ale Brewing Co. for more information. “We are stoked for this rotating IPA series that we launched January 1, 2024 in 16oz. four-pack cans & draught. The goal was to use our almost 30 years of brewing experience to create a rotating IPA series that seasonally would change to meet the needs of the ever-changing palate of the IPA consumer. We are using several innovative brewing techniques and experimental hop products to produce each of the three IPAs in the series. Wave Ratio, the first release is a Hazy Tropical IPA that is focused on bringing tropical fruits such as Mango, Passion Fruit & Coconut to the party. Look for Echo Point, West Coast IPA, to release around May and Green Screen, Fresh Hop IPA, around harvest time (September/October).”
Texas Brewing Co. Seeking New Head Brewer
Announced on social media, Texas Beer Co. is looking for a new head brewer to brew at their facility in Taylor, Texas.
Welcome Samsaric Brewing Company
Samsaric Brewing Company has received official approval from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) as an Alternate Brewery and has secured its license to brew in Texas out of Celis Brewery in Austin. The brewery plans to self-distribute draft offerings within the Travis County area with an official launch slated for March and is in talks to secure a broader distribution plan.
