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Beer Necessities Austin Chapter Celebrates 8th Anniversary

By Melanie Ross / September 7, 2022 / CBA, Event Listings and New Releases, Women in Beer

“Beer is what brings us together, but the relationships are what make us stay.” | Sarah Eshelman, Beer Necessities Austin Founder Beer Necessities is a very casual group of Austin women and those that identify as such who get together to drink and chat craft beer, making wonderful connections along the way. Established in September 2014, the group meets monthly at breweries, pubs, and beer bars around Austin. Beer Necessities (BNATX) offers everything from laid-back […]

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Hi Sign Brewing Opens Doors to Swanky New Space in East Austin

By Melanie Ross / July 13, 2022 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News, Event Listings and New Releases

Hi Sign Brewing Opens Doors to Swanky New Space in East Austin Since shutting the doors on its original space in late February of 2022, Hi Sign Brewing is slated to unveil its stunning new 13,000-square-foot taproom and production facility in East Austin this weekend! Not only will this help ring in their fifth year of business, but also celebrates the resiliency of the Austin beer community and its loyal fans! As Founder and CEO

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Austin Small Businesses Unite for Stop AAPI Hate, Celebrate Asian Heritage Through Beer

By Melanie Ross / May 19, 2022 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News, Event Listings and New Releases

Austin Small Businesses Unite for Stop AAPI Hate, Celebrate Asian Heritage Through Beer Photo credit to Tyler Hood, Austin Beerworks UPDATE: there is a relaunch and a new event happening this Saturday, May 21, 11 am to 6 pm “This is more than a beer, this is a celebration and a way for us to bring awareness to Stop AAPI Hate. I’m really looking forward to seeing the Austin community coming out and supporting the

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Barks For Beers Returns

By Melanie Ross / April 26, 2022 / Austin Breweries, Charity

Barks For Beers Returns Dogs + beer + a good cause = Barks for Beers 2022 A local nonprofit called Divine Canines is coordinating an event called “Barks for Beers” that runs for the entire month of May. Yes, Barks for Beers is back for 2022. Come enjoy the Austin area’s beer scene during the entire month of May, meet fellow dog- and beer-lovers, and toast the tail-waggers that make Divine Canines possible. They have partnered with

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Julia Herz, Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association

By Melanie Ross / March 19, 2022 / CBA, Craft Beer News, Women in Beer

Julia Herz, Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association At CraftBeerAustin.com we are proud to support women in beer. As we continue celebrating Women’s History Month in March, the significance of the plethora of talented brave women contributing to the craft beer world’s success can’t easily be ignored. For a list of stellar Women in Beer we have featured, check out our many features on CraftBeerAustin.com. (Spoiler alert, another inspiring woman’s story awaits!) One beer

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Nomadic Beerworks Saves 6k Can Toppers From the Landfill (and counting!)

By Melanie Ross / January 24, 2022 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News

Nomadic Beerworks Saves 6k Can Toppers From the Landfill (and counting!) Photo credit to Nomadic Beerworks; Founding brothers Bryce (left) and Dan (right) Tyranski Nomadic Beerworks owners, Dan and Bryce Tyranski bring a staunch commitment to creating a positive environmental impact to their Austin beer-making business. Conscious awareness of how their talents can be used for good truly shines. Advocates leading by example everyday to make the Austin beer world a better place. The team

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Slackers Brewing Joins the North Austin Beer Scene

By Melanie Ross / November 11, 2021 / CBA, Craft Beer News

Slackers Brewing Joins the North Austin Beer Scene Photo credit to Slackers Brewing Address: 12233 Ranch Road 620 N #204, Austin, TX 78750 Hours: Weekends: Noon-Midnight; Weekdays: Noon-10pm; Closed Mondays North Austin, welcome the newest brewery to the area, Slackers Brewing! According to Co-Founder, Haley Law, “Our whole theme is ‘approachably adventurous.” Intriguing, right? Joining the fast-growing Lake Creek Village Shopping Center, Slackers Brewing opens Friday, November 12th and they can’t wait to welcome

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Meridian Hive Invites Patrons to “Grow with Them” to Save the Bees and the Environment

By Melanie Ross / November 8, 2021 / Austin Breweries, Craft Beer News

Meridian Hive Invites Patrons to “Grow with Them” to Save the Bees & the Environment Photo credit to Meridian Hive Austin’s own Meridian Hive announced exciting new efforts to make the world a more eco-friendly place and they want their customers to join the mission! Through a combined mission of seeking earth-loving packaging and their “Grow with Us” campaign to champion the honeybees’ future existence, they are raising awareness for a sustainable world. What is

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Samuel Adams Brewing Hosting “How to Grow a Brewery” Workshop

By Melanie Ross / October 6, 2021 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News, Event Listings and New Releases

Samuel Adams Brewing Hosting “How to Grow a Brewery” Workshop Exciting news for any Austin-area beverage makers looking to take their business to the next level! Samuel Adams Brewing Company alongside PeopleFund is hosting the American Dream program’s, “How to Grow a Brewery” workshop on Thursday, October 7th at 11am CST. Photo credit to Samuel Adams Brewing Post-workshop, attendees are encouraged to apply for the Brewers’ Pitch Room Competition to not only pitch their

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St Elmo’s Spicy Ones, Round Two feat. Urban Jungle Brewing

By Melanie Ross / September 21, 2021 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Event Listings and New Releases, The People of Craft Beer

St Elmo’s Spicy Ones, Round Two feat. Urban Jungle Brewing Spicy Ones is back for round two! If you missed the first go-around, St Elmo Brewing has joined forces again with Spicy Boys Fried Chicken food truck to bring the HEAT. Last go around, host extraordinaire, John Gross, interviewed guests Michael Graham and Will Golden of Austin Beerworks. Round two promises to be an exciting night featuring Shannon Harris, diversity and inclusion advocate, The Brew

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Beer Necessities Austin Chapter’s 7th Anniversary

By Melanie Ross / September 19, 2021 / CBA, Event Listings and New Releases, Women in Beer

“Beer is what brings us together, but the relationships are what make us stay.” | Sarah Eshelman, Beer Necessities Austin Founder Beer Necessities is a very casual group of Austin women and those that identify as such who get together to drink & discuss craft beer, making wonderful connections along the way. Established in September 2014, the group typically meets several times a month at various bars & breweries around Austin. Remember pre-COVID when meeting

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The Watering Bowl | South Austin’s New Dog Park and Beer Bar

By Melanie Ross / September 1, 2021 / CBA, Event Listings and New Releases

Photo credit to The Watering Bowl; (L) Heather Spearman Chief DOGperations Officer, (R)– Leslie Paetschow, Founder Address: 820 FM-1626 Austin, TX 78748 Open Monday-Friday 2p-10p, Saturday & Sunday 10a-10p Dog-owner/beer-lovers, are you paying attention? An exciting new endeavor combining pups, people, puns, and beer is opening soon in South Austin! With dreams of providing a space where dog owners can go watch their canine friends play, romp, run, and zoomie to their hearts’ desire, while

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