David Kulczar

I remember gravitating to beer early. In college (Hook em Horns), my roommate and I would hunt for anything that wasn't macro. In the late 90's that generally meant imports. So he and I drank our way through everything we could find at Bennigans (best import list in Austin at the time) and then The Gingerman. We were at Bitter End, Lovejoy's and Copper Tank every chance we could get. I have been a first hand participant and witness to the change in the Austin beer scene and I cannot wait to see it where it goes from here.

10Best | Austin Craft Beer Bars

10Best | Craft Beer Bars Updated March 9, 2023 What is a Go To place to take an out of towner? Where is your regular spot to grab a beer and get some work done or hang out with friends? Let’s explore 10 of the best non-brewery locations to grab amazing local craft beer. Great craft beer bars have a few key features: Amazing local craft beer (obviously) Other alcohol options (for your weird non-beer …

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Craft Beer Austin Staff Picks | January 2023

Craft Beer Austin Staff Picks | January 2023   It has been a bit of a gap since we last shared our current go to beers in town, but the team is back with our staff picks for January 2023.  For this edition, no restrictions, I just asked the team to send their current favorite non-core beer that they think everyone should go try.  So, without further ado, here are the Craft Beer Austin Staff …

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What to Drink in Honolulu

Beer Tripping – Honolulu, HI Pam and I were recently in Honolulu over the holidays with the family. Between the sun, surf, luaus (trust me – this is the only luau to select), and epic vistas, we managed to break away for an afternoon to sample what Honolulu offers for craft beer. During our trip, we hit several key spots and were able to try some other local options at some area craft beer bars. …

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2022 Texas Craft Brewer’s Festival in Pictures

2022 Texas Craft Brewer’s Festival Karen & Candace enjoying a volunteer break with Pam The Blue Owl Team in their Bobtoberfest booth Chris Troutman back in town with Good Line Beer Co Barking Armadillo’s Jacob, Amanda and Brian enjoying their 1st beer of the fest Marvis and Marc hanging out in front of the Family Business tent David & Clare of Bluebonnet trying every Pumpkinator variation Frank of St Arnold’s posing in front of the …

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10Best | Beer Gardens

10Best | Beer Gardens Photo courtesy of the AFBA City Guide Updated March 7, 2023 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 Austin Area) Beer Gardens.  Not limited to breweries, this list is inclusive of some of our favorite outdoor beer bars as well. Beer GardenWhyWhere 12 FoxLarge, rustic space with …

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Top Austin Breweries with Air Conditioned Taprooms

Austin’s Best Air Conditioned Tap Rooms Updated 8/16/2022 There is a chance of over seventy 100° or higher days this year. No matter where the final count lands, this will be one of the hottest summers on record. Recently, I was sitting at 4th Tap (RIP – I miss you so much) in a perfect air-conditioned Austin tap room, watching Metalocalypse reruns, and talking to Pam, Robbie, and Sam about this exact topic. What breweries …

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CBC 2022 Central Texas in Pictures

CBC 2022 in Minneapolis Central Texas Attendees in Photos We attempted to take photos of many of the Central Texas attendees that we encountered over 4 days at the conference.  If you would like your photos added to this collage, contact david@craftbeeraustin.com. CBC 2022 BrewExpo America BrewExpo America The Pink Boots Team Jason Davis of Freetail with Grant from Country Malt Bob Galligan chatting with the CBA team Will, Tyler and Daniel of ABW at …

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CBC 2022 Preview

2022 Craft Brewer’s Conference Preview and Guide Join Craft Beer Austin at CBC 2022. America’s Largest Craft Brewing Industry Gathering Minneapolis, MN | May 2-5, 2022  The Brewers Association hosts the 2022 Craft Brewer’s Conference® & BrewExpo America® each year in a different location around the country. It’s the largest craft beer industry conference and this year will be hosted in Minneapolis.  This conference will follow closely on the heels of the delayed 2021 conference …

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Suds Monkey Brewing Company – Brewery Profile Update

Suds Monkey Brewing Company – Brewery Profile Update 12024 US-290 Austin TX 78737 (Just West of Nutty Brown)     Since Craft Beer Austin’s original profile of Suds Monkey in 2018 much has changed at this staple Hill Country Brewery.  Most obviously, they have a new updated location at 12024 US 290 (@ Nutty Brown).  The new location offers a larger indoor/outdoor style format with plenty of games and activities to keep families entertained.  From …

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The 2022 Hill Country Craft Beer Festival

The 2022 Hill Country Craft Beer Festival Buy Tickets Join us for a beautiful day of beer in Historic Gruene, Texas along the banks of the Guadalupe River. The Hill Country Craft Beer Festival is known for quality beer – in a city known for quality fun. 35+ Texas Breweries. 150+ craft beers. 1 great day. Presented by the Rotary Club of New Braunfels and benefiting local charities and non-profits April 23, 2022 12:00pm  VIP …

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Dripping Springs Brewer’s Festival

Dripping Springs Brewer’s Festival    DRIPPING SPRINGS LAUNCHES FIRST BREWERS FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL CRAFT BEER ARTISANS  Interested in volunteering? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4aada62fa3f85-dsbrewers With more than a dozen craft breweries in a 15-mile radius, it’s only fitting that Dripping Springs, Texas, is now home to the area’s first Brewers Festival. The event, scheduled for March 26, 2022, from noon until 5:00 p.m., will showcase some of the Hill Country’s finest brewmasters and their exceptional brews.  Attendees …

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Growler USA Austin | Closing February 11th

Growler USA to close February 11, 2022   Growler USA, located at 609 W 29th St, is set to close on February 11, 2022, after six years of operation. They are offering 25% off draft beer this week and 50% next week. More information can be found on their social media accounts.  You can see their Facebook post below.   Original Article from March 2016 (by Pam Catoe) Photo Credit: Growler USA Growler USA Austin …

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