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A Visit To Central District Brewing – Austin Texas

By Feature Blogger / April 3, 2019 / Austin Breweries, Brewery Profile

Central District Brewing 417 RED RIVER ST – AUSTIN Weds – Thurs 4-10pm Fri 2pm-midnight Sat 11am-midnight Sun 12-8pm Saturday night I was on my way to the Mike Doughty Plays Ruby Vroom show at the 3Ten venue on 2nd Street. I decided to meet a buddy of mine, another beer lover, at Central District Brewing as it’s new and, well, centrally located in walking distance of our final location. Central District recently opened and […]

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Party World Rasslin’ (PWR) Events at 4th Tap Brewing

By Feature Blogger / April 1, 2019 / Austin Breweries, The People of Craft Beer

This is a guest post by J. Darris Mitchell. Ah… There is no event truer to the DIY nature of craft beer than Party World Rasslin’ seasonal wrestling shows at the 4th Tap Brewing Cooperative. Here’s how it goes: every 3 months, and insanely talented team of volunteers throw the best damn party in Austin. Party World Rasslin’ (PWR for those in the know) is a must-see event. I fully understand its not for everyone,

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Family Business Beer Co – Texas Craft Brewery Profile

By Feature Blogger / March 28, 2019 / Austin Breweries, Brewery Profile, The People of Craft Beer

Family Business Beer Co. Brewery and Taproom Location 19510 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 By Steven Duffy ABOUT FAMILY BUSINESS BEER CO. Founded in 2017, Family Business Beer Co. is a family-owned and operated brewery in Dripping Springs, Texas. Co-owned by Jensen and Danneel Ackles, Ed and Debby Graul, and Gino Graul, and led by head brewer Nate Seale, Family Business Beer Co. produces a variety of high-quality beers, ranging from sessionable ales

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Hops and Grain Brewing New Location Open in San Marcos

By Feature Blogger / March 27, 2019 / Austin Breweries, Brewery Profile, The People of Craft Beer

Rumor control: Hops and Grain is not, I repeat not, closing in Austin. Location: 110 MLK Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666 Hours: 10am – 10pm, Sun – Sat Grand Opening: April 20th, 12pm – 6pm By Steven Duffy Hops and Grain Brewing (H&G) has been holding down the far-east end of 6th Street in Austin for eight years now. They’re tucked away in an industrial space behind the HEB on 7th Street that has plenty

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Roughhouse Brewing – San Marcos Texas

By Feature Blogger / March 8, 2019 / Austin Breweries, Brewery Profile, The People of Craft Beer

This is a guest post by James Lipari. Roughhouse Brewing Located at 680 Oakwood Loop San Marcos, TX 78666 It is time well spent to make the relatively short drive out to San Marcos to experience this family brewpub in the Hill Country. Situated on five acres of the family’s ranch, Davy, Alex, and Andy Pasternak have created a beautiful, serene setting to enjoy beer and get away from the hustle and bustle of the

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Hops and Thyme Restaurant & Beer Garden in Lakeway, Texas

By Feature Blogger / March 4, 2019 / The People of Craft Beer

Hops and Thyme Location: 2125 Lohmans Crossing Rd, ste.400, Lakeway, TX 78734 The short and sweet: Hops and Thyme is a newer restaurant with a craft beer focus located in Lakeway. They have a commitment to an exceptional dining experience with high quality ingredients in dishes made from scratch, 36 taps of distinctive beers, wine, and excellent customer service. Craft cocktails are coming soon. The rest of it: If you live in or near Lakeway,

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Book Your Next Private Event at these Austin Breweries

By Feature Blogger / February 27, 2019 / Austin Breweries

This guest post is by Steve Duffy. Most people love to get together for one reason or another. Community is what binds us to our place and gives us a sense of belonging. Because you’re reading this article, it’s safe to assume you also like beer and/or cider for the sense of euphoria it can impart. Combining the two together is what makes our local breweries and cideries great community spaces where you can meet

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Happy Hour at Anthem on Rainey Street

By Feature Blogger / February 21, 2019 / CBA

This is a guest post by J. Darris Mitchell. Happy Hour at Anthem Location: 91 Rainey Street Ste 120 Austin, TX 78701 Anthem is located at the head of Rainey street. You can’t miss it. It’s the spot with a dozen tiki torches beckoning you to enter. Follow their carved wooded faces inside and you’ll be greeted by a wall of taps, surfer style art of beautiful women, and a mural tucked away (go find it,

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Visit Infamous Brewing in Lake Travis

By Feature Blogger / February 15, 2019 / Austin Breweries, Brewery Profile

This is a guest post by Katie. Infamous Brewing in Lake Travis Located 4602 Weletka Dr., Austin, TX 78734 If you ever find yourself out shopping around the Hill Country Galleria or killing some time before a famous Lake Travis Sunset take the detour and go see what the fuss is all about at Infamous Brewing. Infamous Brewing has an outdoor beer garden with a fire pit and food truck. Infamous Brewing has kept the spirit

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Are there Negative Impacts as Breweries Race for New Beer Releases?

By Feature Blogger / February 7, 2019 / Austin Breweries, The People of Craft Beer

This is a guest post by Brian Trivitt. Things change fast these days. Gone are the times when people worked at the same place for their entire career or there were just a small handful of television shows to choose from. Today, we are inundated with constant new choices and beer is certainly no exception. Thanks to smartphones and social media, we are literally just a swipe of a screen away from seeing what’s new.

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A Visit To The Brewtorium

By Feature Blogger / February 5, 2019 / Austin Breweries, Brewery Profile, The People of Craft Beer

This is a guest post by J. Darris Mitchell. I showed up to the Brewtorium ready to rock. I’m an avid environmental volunteer and a good friend of mine (and go-to Hop Head, Tam T.) invited me out to a naturalist trivia night. With bragging rights about being a natural minded know-it-all, how could I say no? I walked into the Brewtorium to discover a spacious room, filled with communal style picnic tables. Think Pinthouse

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Great Places to Drink Beer and Eat Pizza in Austin

Best Places to Drink Beer and Eat Pizza in Austin

By Feature Blogger / January 24, 2019 / Austin Breweries

This guest post is by Steve Duffy. Best Places to Drink Beer and Eat Pizza in Austin Much like the horse and carriage, the Captain and Tenille, and Will and Grace, our beloved elixir (that’s beer) goes together with pizza like no other. Legend has it that beer got its start when people steeped leftover bread in water. You had the grain, the yeast, add the water, throw in some herbs for flavor and BAM!,

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