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 | Must Visit Austin Breweries

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10Best | Must Visit Austin Breweries Updated April 2025 Here are 10 breweries that are must-visit locations in Austin and Central Texas. I could easily add a dozen more amazing breweries to this set of profiles, but for a full list of all Central Texas breweries see our Comprehensive Central Texas Brewery Guide (includes links, food options and other key information). Photo Credit: ABGB Austin Beer Garden Brewing (ABGB) 1305 W Oltorf St. The list […]

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10Best | Beer Gardens

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10Best | Beer Gardens Updated April 2025 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 plenty of parking and shade. Great for events,

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Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know | April 2025

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In This Edition: Surly Comes to Texas, The Latest Pinthouse Expansion, Festival Season, and More. Published 04/09/2025 GoFundMe for Martin House’s John “Beef” Laughman In late March, the head brewer of Martin House suffered a severe fall, resulting in major injuries. His friends and family have organized a GoFundMe to support him during this difficult time. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe or enjoy a Martin House beer while keeping him in your thoughts. You

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Where to Enjoy the Best Craft Beer in Missouri While Watching the Game

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Where to Enjoy the Best Craft Beer While Watching the Game   Missouri is home to an incredible craft beer scene, and for sports fans, the perfect game-day experience combines a lively atmosphere with an exceptional beer selection. Across the state, local breweries and historic sports bars provide the ideal setting for fans to cheer on their favorite teams while enjoying expertly crafted brews.   Whether in St. Louis, Kansas City, or smaller towns, beer

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10Best | Craft Beers in Austin Texas

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10Best | Austin’s Most Iconic Beers Updated December, 2024 What are the most iconic, well known craft beers in Central Texas regardless of style? While having a beer with some friends, we spent quite a bit of time going down the rabbit hole of what we identify as the Mount Rushmore (plus 6) of Austin Area beers. These are the beers that everyone has tried and almost everyone respects (obviously I would never expect consensus

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Texas Craft Brewer’s Fest 2024 in Photos

By / / Austin Breweries, Beer Festivals, CBA

Texas Craft Brewer’s Fest 2024 in Photos Another fantastic event is in the books for 2024 and our team was extremely happy to be on the scene to cover all of the amazing breweries and people that were able to participate this year.  So with that, we present Texas Craft Brewer’s Fest 2024 in Photos. ABW Beer Pong Garrett, Fletch & Candace Watching the Toss Go Wide DJ John Gross Spinning The Craft Pride Tent

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East West Beer Fest Beer List 2024

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East West Beer Fest Beer List Tickets are on sale now! CraftBeerAustin.com has teamed up with Turnstile Coffee Beer and Spirits to bring a one-of-a-kind beer festival to Austin. East West Beer Fest features 10 local breweries pouring their select East Coast and West Coast-style beers benefitting We Are Blood. EWBF Beer Lineup Selections by Each Participating Brewery (Subject to Change) BreweryWest Coast East Coast Bird Creek BrewingI Thought You Said Weast – West Coast Pilsner – 5.7% ABVMandela

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Austin Craft Brewing Co: Controversies Complicate Expansion

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Austin Craft Brewing Company Update Controversies Complicate Expansion Austin Craft Brewing Company opened in late June at the former site of Orf Brewing and Starbase Brewing, located at 4700 Burleson Rd. Members of our team attended the launch event, and the brewery appeared to be off to a promising start, with a variety of beers on tap and solid plans for growth and new offerings. However, since the opening, our team has received multiple unsolicited, anonymous messages regarding internal challenges

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Best of the Worst: What to Order at Your Cancun All-Inclusive

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Best of the Worst: What to Order at Your Cancun All-Inclusive Pam and I recently returned from a fantastic trip to Mexico. While it isn’t renowned for its beer scene, we’ve been visiting every couple of years, and I’ve picked up a few tips on what to order at all-inclusive resorts. Typically, you’ll find a standard beer on tap, usually Dos Equis or Corona, but if you know who to ask and how to ask,

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The Austin Craft Beer Scene for Beginners

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The Austin Craft Beer Scene for Beginners: Where to Start Austin is a vibrant city renowned for its live music, food scene, and, of course, its craft beer culture. With a wide variety of breweries and styles, it’s one of the top destinations in the country for beer lovers. Whether you’re new to this scene or just arriving in town, there are plenty of ways to dive in. What Makes Austin’s Craft Beer Scene Unique?

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Craft Beer Austin Staff Picks | Summer 2024

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Craft Beer Austin Staff Picks | Summer 2024   Welcome back for the Summer 2024 edition of Staff Picks. We once again polled the team to see what they recommend as the weather starts to heat up in Central Texas. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and let us know your favorite  beers of the moment on our social platforms.    David Vacancy | Turbulence | Hoppy Lager Jet Lag won the GABF Gold

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