New to Austin, Twisted Texas Tours “show off the wild sides of Austin that make Texas’ capital city one of the funkiest towns in the south.” We got to come along for the ride on a recent Live Music & Brewery Tour, and here’s what happened. Departing from Waller Creek Pub House, everyone had a chance to grab a bite to eat and start off the afternoon with a wide selection of pre-tour beers. Amber, […]
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Where To Get A Coffee and Beer Buzz Around Austin Autumn is upon us and the back-to-school season has begun! As temperatures drop back into double digits, we all need a few go-to coffee and beer spots to post up and enjoy the beverages that help us reach peak productivity. Whether “productivity” for you means homework, work, or just making a decent dent in your Austin bucket list, here are a few noteworthy spots to
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This guest post is by Gabriela. Ready to escape the heat with a river trip or visit to the lake? Go Texan with these great local beers, good for easy drinking all summer long. Check out my Favorite Summer Six-Pack Beers In Texas 2017! For those who enjoy an early start on their aquatic adventures, Seven Spanish Angels makes a wonderful breakfast beer. Brazos Valley Brewing Company crafts this cold brewed coffee ale with chocolate, brown
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This guest post is by Gabriela. Divine Canines Annual Barks for Beers 2017 Recap As the craft beverage industry grows in Austin, so does the community’s willingness to drink beer for a worthy cause. For the fourth year running, Divine Canines held their annual Barks for Beers fundraiser this past May to support programs providing canine companionship to those in need. Participants purchased a special pint glass and “pawsport” for $20, then visited the participating
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Circle Brewing Co. Located at 2340 W Braker Ln, Ste B Austin, TX 78758 We have been so blessed here in Austin with the influx of such amazing beer over the last couple of years it is very easy to lose sight of some of the local breweries that have been so instrumental in building our craft scene. Such is the case for Circle Brewing who just a few weeks ago celebrated their 6th Anniversary debuting
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Lazarus Brewing – Texas Craft Brewery Profile 1902 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702 “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants to be happy” is a quote you’ll see strewn about brewery walls, t-shirts and posters around the globe. Although there is quite the controversy about whether Benjamin Franklin ever even said this (in fact, he actually DID say it about wine!), its sentiment rings true for Lazarus Brewing Company’s founder Christian Cryder.
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St. Elmo Brewing Co. Located at 440 E Saint Elmo Rd, Unit G2 Austin, TX 78745 A French Saison, a “Hefe-Barley”and a Kolsch named Carl. These are just a few of the unique offerings you’ll find at the newly opened St. Elmo Brewing Company that show they are not like any other brewery that Austin has seen before. Proprietors Bryan Winslow (Brewer) and Tim Bullock (Front of House Operations) have found a perfect balance between
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Zilker Brewing Company Austin Texas Craft Brewery Profile Location: 1701 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702 The People On the tail end of the East 6th Bar District sits Zilker Brewing Company tucked away underneath the behemoth construction site of the Arnold Development across from The Grackle and The Liberty bars. Zilker has taken up shop in a surprisingly spacious space converted from an old mechanics garage. Rolltop doors and ample communal picnic tables give the
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Meridian Hive – Texas Craft Meadery Profile Location: 8120 Exchange Drive, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78754 The People Mike Simmons and Eric Lowe opened the doors of Meridian Hive Meadery in August of 2013. The duo met while studying to gain their BJCP certifications so they could start judging homebrew competitions. Eric who worked in software development had plans to open an urban winery in Austin while Mike, had hopes of opening a brewery. They
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Red Horn Coffee House & Brewing Co – Texas Brewpub Profile Location: 13010 W Parmer Lane, Ste 800. Cedar Park, Texas 78613 “Do Well, Be Positive, Have Fun“ When that is your mission statement, it is hard not to be successful. That is precisely the case for Red Horn Coffee House & Brewing Co. in Cedar Park as they gear up to celebrate their “Unoversary” this weekend. As owners Jon Lamb and Chad Misner look
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This is a Guest Post by David Siegel. Bluebonnet Beer Co – Texas Craft Brewery Profile Location: 1700 Bryant Drive #107, Round Rock, TX 78664 The People: Situated in a non-descript industrial park tucked behind the Round Rock post office sits Bluebonnet Beer Company. The epitome of a small startup “nano” brewery, Bluebonnet Beer is the brainchild of decorated former homebrewer David Hulama and his wife Clare. David started homebrewing while studying Biology at UT in
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Craft Beer Pairings for the Big 12 Warning: this is written from a Sooner fan living in a longhorn world. Written by Denae Schwab. If you are like me, you have been counting down the days til Labor Day weekend. It isn’t because you are looking forward to the lake, the day off, or to sleep in (even though those all sound great), but for college football Saturday. So, just for fun, I have compiled
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