Irina Plakas

Love bbq & craft beers. Crazy for sours. Really enjoy sampling different beers, bottle sharing & meeting other beer nerds. Owner of 2 rescue dogs (Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Duke & Star). Robotics coach, I also have a passion for photography & travel. Editor-in-chief for Craft Beer Austin Follow me on Twitter -- Untappd

Pint 4 Life Real Ale

Real Ale Pint 4 Life Blood Drive

Real Ale Pint 4 Life Blood Drive (Austin, TX) July 7, 2015 – Real Ale Brewing Co. and Doc’s Motorworks 38th are partnering with The Blood Center of Central Texas to help boost summer blood donations. Donors are invited to visit the central Austin (4300 N Lamar) or Round Rock ( 2132 N Mays St) Donor Centers beginning Monday, July 20 through Saturday, July 25 to donate and receive a commemorative Pint 4 Life glass. […]

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(512) brewing New Beer Release Cruise

Our 2015 Cruise with (512) brewing was such a great success that we’re doing it again for 2016 and this time we have a bigger boat! Come celebrate “5-1-2 Day” May 12 with (512) brewing! Tickets are sellingDetail available here: https://craftbeeraustin.com/512-day-bats-beers-sunset-cruise-with-512-brewing-2/       Saturday, July 25, 2015 @Capital Cruises 8:15pm (sailing @8:30PM) Craft Beer Austin Presents: (512) brewing company New Beer Release Cruise! Come sail with us on the weird waters of Lake Austin for this

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Eureka Restaurant Opens in Downtown Austin

Eureka Restaurant Grand Opening Thursday, June 25, 2015. Eureka is located at 200 East 6th Street, Austin Texas. Eureka specializes in American classics with a modern twist. They have bright green chairs at the high top tables, wrap around copper island bar and community booths for family seating and comfort. There is also a stage for live music. We were invited to experience Eureka’s soft opening.  Eureka has 40 American craft beers on tap, 21 of

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TABC Label and Brewery Approvals June 22 2015

On most weeks, TABC releases Label and Brewery approvals that have been approved for sale in Texas. Every beer that is sold in Texas has to go through this process before you can see it on store shelves. This is a way to see what beer will be coming into the Texas market before it shows up at your local bottle shop or craft beer bar. The time frame between showing up on the label

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Uncle Billy's new beers

Latest News in the Austin Craft Beer Scene May 2015

Latest News in the Austin Craft Beer Scene May 2015 There is always something new and exiting happening in the Austin craft beer scene. Something new is brewing at Hops and Grain, along with the breweries new hours and the redesigned tap room. New Beer & New Branding for Uncle Billy’s Brewery. Eureka opens on June 15, 2015 in downtown Austin. Specializing in American classics with a modern twist. Total Wine & More will officially open its doors to

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Independence Brewing

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Sunday 5/17/15

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Sunday 5/17/15 American Craft Beer Week is here and there are some exciting beer events going on all week. *Events are subject to change, please make sure to check with the venue directly beforehand. Events for Sunday 5/17: 11am GIVE A FIRKIN: BLOOD ORANGE & BLACK CHERRY – SESSION BLACK IPA @Pinthouse Pizza They are hosting a fundraising effort in support of a friend suffering from testicular cancer. 100% of all proceeds

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Goose Island BBCS

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Saturday 5/16/15

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Saturday 5/16/15 American Craft Beer Week is here and there are some exciting beer events going on all week. *Events are subject to change, please make sure to check with the venue directly beforehand. Events for Saturday 5/16: 11am Cask Tapping, MORE – Indy Red Bull Cask w. Peach & Mint, etc. @Hi Hat Several great Austin craft brewers are getting showcased at Hi Hat, with the headliner being a

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Uncle Billy's Keep Austin Beered

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Friday 5/15/15

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Friday 5/15/15 American Craft Beer Week is here and there are some exciting beer events going on all week. *Events are subject to change, please make sure to check with the venue directly beforehand. Events for Friday 5/15: 4pm Uncle Billy’s Tap Takeover @Blackstar Coop Uncle Billy’s will be releasing two new beers: Lazy Day Lager and Barton Springs Pale Ale. They’ll also be putting on a keg of

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American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Thursday 5/14/15

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Thursday 5/14/15

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Thursday 5/14/15 American Craft Beer Week is here and there are some exciting beer events going on all week. *Events are subject to change, please make sure to check with the venue directly beforehand. Events for Thursday 5/14: 5-9pm Bugs & Beer Crawfish Boil @ Adelbert’s Brewery A good ole’ fashioned crawfish boil with the gentlemen of Texas Gold Crawfish Distributors! $8/lb for jumbo crawfish! Beers are $4 individual or $13 for

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Strange Land Bishopsgate

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Wednesday 5/13/15

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Wednesday 5/13/15 American Craft Beer Week is here and there are some exciting beer events going on all week. *Events are subject to change, please make sure to check with the venue directly beforehand. Events for Wednesday 5/13: 11am A-HOP Old Beluga Charity Brew Tapping @Pinthouse Pizza All-day event and in supporting a great local organization, as we take our delicious Old Beluga Amber Ale and serve it on nitro! 12:30pm Boulevard

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Hops & Grain Releases A Pale Mosaic On Draft

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Tuesday 5/12/15

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events For Tuesday 5/12/15 American Craft Beer Week is here and there are some exciting beer events going on all week. *Events are subject to change, please make sure to check with the venue directly beforehand. Events for Tuesday 5/12: 11am Pneuma Tapping @Black Star Co-Op Pneuma is a West Coast-inspired pale ale packed with delicious American hops. Centennial, Citra, and Cascade hops are introduced multiple times during the brewing process, with

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American Craft Beer Week Austin Events For Monday 5/11/15

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events: Monday 5/11/15

American Craft Beer Week Austin Events For Monday 5/11/15 American Craft Beer Week is here and there are some exciting beer events going on all week. *Please note all events are subject to change, check the venue directly beforehand. Events for Monday 5/11: 5pm Dogfish Head Beer Flight + Pairing @Easy Tiger $8, Beer Flight (3 oz. tasting of 4 beers) $15, Beer Flight + Tasting Board Namaste (ABV: 4.8%, IBUs: 20) Pairing: Chabrin + Easy

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