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

East West Beer Fest Brewery Lineup Announced

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East West Beer Fest Brewery Lineup Announced Tickets are on sale now! CraftBeerAustin.com has teamed up with Turnstile Coffee Beer and Spirits to bring a one-of-a-kind beer festival to Austin. East West Beer Fest features 10 local breweries pouring their select East Coast and West Coast-style beers benefitting The Wounded Warrior Project. East Coast styles have dominated the craft beer scene for the past few years, while many West Coast-style fans still insist it’s the …

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Circle Brewing Co. Announces Bankruptcy and Closure

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Circle Brewing Co. Announces Bankruptcy and Closure Today Circle Brewing Co. announced bankruptcy and plans to close both locations. Circle Brewing was started by childhood friends Ben Sabel and Judson Mulherin who singled out Austin as the location to open their brewery in 2011. After roughly three years of build-out, they recently opened their second location in Elgin, Texas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Circle Brewing Co. (@circlebrew)

Austin Ale Trail Passports Available Now

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Austin Ale Trail Passports Available Now Austin’s craft beer scene is booming and shows no signs of slowing down. With so many breweries to choose from, visiting them all can be a daunting task. That’s where the Austin Ale Trail comes in as your guide to the coolest breweries, cideries, brewpubs and bottleshops in Austin and beyond. Let the passport lead you to the latest and trendiest taprooms. Explore breweries, collect stamps, and get perks. …

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Lager Jam Returns for the Ninth Year

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Lager Jam Returns for the Ninth Year Lager Jam is back for its ninth year. Presented by the Austin Beer Guide, this year’s jam is returning to Spokesman Coffee at the Yard on Saturday, September 9, with a few changes. This year, party packs will not be for sale; however, Lager Jam is still free and open to all patrons 21 and up and will feature live screen printing, a DJ, food, and special surprises. …

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The Beerists | 584 – Wisconsin Duet

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The Beerists | 584 – Wisconsin Duet The Beerists podcast is recorded in Austin, TX and each week we will be featuring the latest episode. The content below is an excerpt from the latest Beerists podcast release: 584 – Wisconsin Duet Wisconsin! We’ve got beers from Young Blood and New Glarus, thanks to listener Paul Bueno! And boy, we’re thrilled beyond belief to welcome a very special guest for this one! You won’t believe this …

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Humble Pint Brewing Co. Set to Close in September

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Humble Pint Brewing Co. Set to Close in September UPDATE: a new brewpub is taking over the space from Humble Pint in Leander. Per social media, Obsidian Brewery, Saf and Doggett, will be opening with a mixed beverage permit. Announced via an Instagram post on social media, Humble Pint Brewing Co. in Leander, TX is scheduled to close in September. In the video, the brewery announced that September would be their final month of business, …

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The Beerists | 583 – Alma Mader Brewing

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The Beerists | 583 – Alma Mader Brewing The Beerists podcast is recorded in Austin, TX and each week we will be featuring the latest episode. The content below is an excerpt from the latest Beerists podcast release: 583 – Alma Mader Brewing Friend of the show Jimmy Urness sent us some Alma Mader Brewing from Kansas City! Austin is the hottest it’s been in recent years, and I blame our freshly baked brains for …

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Downtown Pflugerville Gets its First Brewery | Prost Alehouse Coming Soon

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Downtown Pflugerville Gets its First Brewery | Prost Alehouse Coming Soon Update Aug 2023: We recently reached out to Prost Alehouse for a progress update and here is what they said, “[A] lot has been happening, good progress. We just hired a German master brewer we are very excited about. We hope to get our final inspection for plumbing and electrical this week then work on getting the brewhouse completed. Ideally, we are shooting for …

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Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know

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This edition of Six Things You Need to Know covers various craft beer topics in the Austin area. Bluebonnet Expands Round Rock brewery Bluebonnet Beer Company expanded its taproom to include a new 1000+ square foot air-conditioned beer hall. The new expansion allowed the brewery to also expand its hours to include Sundays. New hours are Thu-Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 12-9 pm and Sun 12-6 pm. Attend the Texas Craft Brewers Fest for FREE As …

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The Beerists | 582 – Foothills Brewing

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The Beerists | 582 – Foothills Brewing The Beerists podcast is recorded in Austin, TX and each week we will be featuring the latest episode. The content below is an excerpt from the latest Beerists podcast release: 582 – Foothills Brewing I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to have a lineup of beer-flavored beer, especially from a brewery like Winston-Salem, North Carolina’s Foothills Brewing! Also, The Electric Company, Yellow Pages, and Mark’s wrong …

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Family Business Beer Company Joins Tavour

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Family Business Beer Company Joins Tavour 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 Cosimo Sorrentino. Family Business Beer Co. produces a variety of high-quality beers, ranging from sessionable ales to barrel-aged stouts and everything in between. Family Business joined craft beer delivery service Tavour earlier this summer …

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TX Craft Brewers Fest

Attend the Texas Craft Brewers Festival for FREE

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Attend the Texas Craft Brewers Festival for FREE Sign up to be a festival volunteer. As the state’s largest beer event focused exclusively on Texas-brewed craft beer, the Texas Craft Brewers Festival relies on volunteers to run the annual event. “Each year, our awesome, enthusiastic volunteers help to pull off the ultimate celebration of small and independent Texas craft brewers–all while supporting the non-profit Texas Craft Brewers Guild,” says Caroline Wallace, Executive Director of the …

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