Pam Catoe

Like most people, my love for craft beer started in college when most craft consisted of imports. Austin has come a long way since then and I love being a part of the Austin beer culture and consistantly expanding my beer knowledge. Follow Me on Twitter @PamCraftBeerATX

Pinthouse is Expanding to Cedar Park with its Biggest Project Yet

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Pinthouse is expanding to Cedar Park with its biggest project yet Why it matters: Texas’s top brewpub by volume is betting big on Williamson County by adding more brewing capacity and its first-ever beer garden. The details: New facility at 1605 E. New Hope Dr., opening second half of 2027 Full Pinthouse Pizza menu + dedicated outdoor beer garden (a first for the brand) Boosts production for cans/kegs across Central Texas Co-located with Jack Allen’s […]

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Texas Craft Brewers Festival 2026 – Tickets On Sale Now

By / / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News, Event Listings and New Releases

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Returns To Austin on November 14, 2026 Tickets On Sale Now! Tickets are on sale for the Texas Craft Brewers Festival, the state’s largest beer event focused exclusively on Texas-brewed craft beer, returning to East Austin’s Fiesta Gardens on November 14, 2026. This year’s event will feature more than 80 Texas craft breweries serving samples of approximately 200 independent craft beers, as well as live music and onsite food options. The

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Best Craft Beer Spots to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Central Texas

By / / Event Listings and New Releases, Soccer

Best Craft Beer Spots to Watch the 2026 World Cup Every four years, the world hits pause and soccer fans unite for the greatest tournament on the planet. And this year, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is happening right here in North America, with matches across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. That means friendlier kickoff times, bigger crowds, and an Austin beer scene that’s more than ready to celebrate. Whether you’re a die‑hard USMNT supporter,

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This Weekend: Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival Turns 5

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Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival Turns 5 Get your tickets here Five years in, the Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival is still doing what it does best: great Texas beer, live music, and giving back to the community that makes it all possible. Mark your calendar for June 12–13 in Fredericksburg. Friday, June 12 —Texas Craft Beer Competition & Awards Dinner The weekend opens at Altstadt Brewery with the Texas Craft Beer Competition and Awards Dinner, shining

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Taste Texas History at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill’s Bluff SchuetzenFest

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Taste Texas History at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill’s Bluff SchuetzenFest Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites will host their fifth annual Bluff SchuetzenFest on Saturday, May 16th from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. This family festival celebrates German heritage and Texas’s rich brewing history. Guests can enjoy a full day of live music, a laser shooting gallery, guided tours of the Kreische brewery ruins, food and snacks, history and beer talks, and

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Free Beer Sampling with Pink Boots Society

By / / Charity, Event Listings and New Releases, Pink Boots Society, Women in Beer

Free Beer Sampling with Pink Boots Society Sunday, April 26 from noon to 3 p.m. at Vista Brewing Come out on Sunday, April 26 for a FREE beer sampling event featuring local area Pink Boots Collaboration beverages at the picturesque Vista Brewing and support women and non-binary individuals in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry. The Central Texas chapters of Pink Boots Society, a non-profit established to assist, inspire, and encourage through education, will pour

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Celebrate Pierre’s Birthday at Celis Brewery This Weekend

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Celebrate Pierre’s Birthday at Celis Brewery This Weekend Celis Brewery is located at 10001 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX Every year, the brewery celebrates founder and Belgian brewing legend Pierre Celis, who is credited with bringing the Belgian-style witbier to Austin. This year marks what would have been his 101st birthday, and the team is celebrating in style with special beer releases and live music. Making the celebration even more special, Christine Celis, Pierre’s daughter and

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Hold Out Brewing Acquires Turnstile Bar & Restaurant

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Hold Out Brewing Expands to the Domain with Acquisition of Turnstile Bar & Restaurant     The team behind Wright Bros. Brew & Brew, Hold Out Brewing and Better Half Coffee & Cocktails is bringing their proven hospitality formula to north Austin with the acquisition of Turnstile Bar and Restaurant located at 10025 Burnet Road. For Turnstile, a go-to destination for craft beer lovers and Austin FC supporters over the past six years, this is

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Update on Independence Brewing Co. Taproom Closure

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Update on Independence Brewing Co. Taproom Closure Over the past several weeks, rumors have been circulating about the possible closure of Independence Brewing Co.  Our team has reached out to owner Amy Cartwright for comment and will update here as we receive more concrete information. In recent months, patrons noticed the brewery’s taproom hours gradually shrinking from several days a week down to just Thursdays. During that period, there have been multiple reports of staff

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Hot Ones & Cold Ones is Back at Brew & Brew

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Hot Ones & Cold Ones is Back at Brew & Brew This Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m. Get Tickets Here ATX Beer Party presents another edition of Hot Ones & Cold Ones at Brew and Brew this Sunday.  Buckle up for a flavor ride as Brew & Brew, Hold Out Brewing, and Superthing team up for another round of luxurious libations. Sip, savor, and sojourn through four guided pairings of bold coffee creations (the Hot Ones) and crisp craft beers (the Cold Ones).

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ATX Beer Party Celebrates Two Years with a Week of Unique and Charitable Beer Events

By / / ATX Beer Party, Austin Breweries, CBA, Charity, Event Listings and New Releases, The People of Craft Beer

ATX Beer Party Celebrates Second Anniversary with a Week of Unique and Charitable Beer Events A week-ish of charitable events at area taprooms with bikes, movies, dice and MORE to celebrate the second anniversary of ATX Beer Party Tuesday October 28 through Sunday November 9, 2025. The collection of beer-centered events around town all benefit local charities and serve to highlight Central Texas’ notable brewing community 🎉Who: ATX Beer Party is an Austin promotion group

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Foreclosure Leads to New Ownership for Texas Beer Co.

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Foreclosure Leads to New Ownership for Texas Beer Co. Located at 1331 W 2nd St, Taylor, TX 76574 Update: 9/7/2025 Texas Beer Co. will continue to operate and be sold under the same name, only the ownership is changing. Continue to support TBC by coming out to their annual OkTaylorfest on September 20. According to the Austin Business Journal, Texas Beer Company will continue operating under new ownership after defaulting on more than $1.4 million

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