Austin Weekly Beer Releases & Openings
Check out Austin craft beer releases and openings that are happening around town this week.
Austin Area Brewery Map
While, sadly, I cannot write an events article as of late, I am going to try to keep of list of new beer releases that are happening around town.
In this edition, I am also tracking all the breweries and brewpubs planning to reopen this weekend.
Breweries re-opening this week:
(note: things are changing quickly, so please check with the brewery before you head out)
Breweries that are re-opening their doors after initially shutting down due to Covid-19.
Acopon Brewing
Opens on Friday, May 22nd
Barking Armadillo Brewing
Opens Friday, May 22nd
Celis Brewery
Taproom opens Friday, May 22nd
Draughthouse Pub and Brewery
Now Open 7 days a week
Friends and Allies Brewing
Outside table service opens Friday, May 22nd
Hops and Grain Brewing
The patio opens and reservations are taken for inside the taproom beginning Friday, May 22nd
Hopsquad Brewing Co.
Updated outdoor “patio” will open on Friday, May 22nd
Last Stand Brewing Co.
Open for outside seating only. Using the downloadable POS system for contactless payment is recommended.
Middleton Brewing
Opens Friday, May 22nd
Oasis Texas Brewing Co.
Opened May 19th
Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co.
Friday, May 22nd the outdoor areas open
Rentsch Brewery
Beer Garden opens Friday, May 22nd
Roughhouse Brewing
Outdoor Seating area only begins Friday, May 22nd
Save The World Brewing Co.
Re-opens Friday, May 22nd
The Brewtorium Brewery and Kitchen
Picnics in the newly moved beer garden begin Saturday, May 23rd
Vista Brewing
Beer Garden opens on May 22nd by OpenTable reservation only
Whitestone Brewery
Taproom and Patio opens Friday, May 22nd
New Beer Releases
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, so check the online ordering systems first!
Barking Armadillo Brewing
Friday, May 22nd: Belgian-Style Witbier
Blue Owl Brewing
Wednesday, May 27th: Beer Release: Tropícal Brut
Hedgehog Brewing
Black Velvet – Dark Saison
Hold Out Brewing
Liquid Television – Hazy Pale
Jester King Brewery
B is for B____ – Barrel Aged Wild Ale
L’Aradia – Lager (in partnership with Pink Boots Society)
Last Stand Brewing
Golden Eagle Sour Wheat
Lazarus Brewing
Desperate Measures #1 (Read more about Desperate Measures here)
Live Oak Brewing Company
IPA – available for beer to go and not sold in stores
Nomadic Beerworks
Tahquamenin – Copper Ale is back
Oasis Texas Brewing Co.
Hazy IPA
Hibiscus Wheat
Oddwood Ales
Les Pacte Des Loups – French Inspired Pilsner
Pinthouse Pizza
Straight Coolin’ – West Coast Pils
Old Beluga – Amber Ale
Tiny Fists – Dry Hopped Lager
None the Wiser – DDH Hazy Pale Ale
Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co.
Trail Runner – Oranges and Cream Golden Ale
Deckbier – American Light Lager
Skull Mechanix Brewing
Two-Headed Squirrel – Pale Rice Ale
St. Elmo Brewing Co.
Dampf (is back)
All Together – IPA releases Friday, May 22nd
The Brewtorium Brewery and Kitchen
Saturday, May 23rd: Straight Outta Dortmund – Hoppy Lager (Read more about lagers and this beer here)
Whitestone Brewery
Melted Snowman -Winter Warmer (back on tap with a limited supply)
Zilker Brewing Company
Torrid Daydream – Hazy IPA
Upcoming/Events
12 Fox Brewing Company
May 22-25th: 12 Fox’s 1st Anniversary Bash
Texas Beer Company
Saturday, May 23- 2-7 pm: Texas Beer and Crawfish To-Go
Compadre Brewing
Opening next weekend
Hold Out Brewing
Patio reservation system plan for next week, announcement coming soon
Humble Pint Brewing Co.
Patio opens next week, announcement to come
4th Tap Brewing Co-op
Opens Thursday, May 28th with a new reservation system and an outdoor beer garden
Infamous Brewing Co.
Beer Garden opens on Friday, May 29th
Central Machine Works
Table reservations available online beginning 6/1
Blue Owl Brewing
Wednesday, June 3rd- Beer Release: Tropícal Brut Exotica
Cheers y’all ! Enjoy your beer to go! Be sure to check the brewery website or social media for official hours and offerings.
Note: This list is gathered by social media posts, there may be a few missed releases. If you are a brewery and have a new release coming, please email Denae@craftbeeraustin.com.
Feature Image Courtesy of Oasis Texas Brewing Co.
Austin Craft Beer Weekly Beer Releases & Openings
