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

Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know

This edition of Six Things You Need to Know covers a variety of craft beer topics in the Austin area. Austin Eastciders Closes Barton Springs Location Per social media, the Barton Springs location of Austin Eastciders has closed after three years in that location. The original tasting room location, Austin Eastciders Collaboratory will remain open off Springdale road. From the social post, “thank you to all our fans and our Austin, TX community- y’all made …

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Definitive Guide to Austin Craft Beer

Definitive Guide to Austin Craft Beer At CraftBeerAustin.com, we put a lot of hard work into bringing you everything you need to know about the greater Austin area beer scene. Check out any one of our guides below to learn more about the vibrant local beer scene. First on the list is our comprehensive guide to breweries and brewpubs in Central Texas, including addresses, links, articles, and food options. If you are looking for Austin …

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2023 Best Places To Eat and Drink In Austin: #ATXBESTEATS

2023 Best Places To Eat and Drink In Austin #ATXBESTEATS Photo courtesy of the AFBA City Guide The Austin Food Blogger Alliance puts together an annual guide about all the best things to eat and drink in the city of Austin. Check out this year’s guide and see our #ATXBESTEATS picks below. 10Best | Must Visit Austin Breweries The Definitive Guide to Austin Brewery Tours The Definitive Guide to Austin Cider Where to Catch Every …

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10BEST | An Austin Guide to Craft Beer

Welcome to CraftBeerAustin.com 10BEST series. This series covers various aspects of the Austin Area beer scene to help you find the top spots to visit and best beers to try. Have feedback? Find us on social media and let us know what you think! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Read this 10BEST post to see our picks for the 10 breweries that are must-visit locations in Austin and Central Texas. For a full list of all Central …

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A Comprehensive List of Brewery Openings and Closures

A Comprehensive List of Brewery Openings and Closures 2020 proved to be a challenging year for Central Texas breweries due to the sweeping effects of the pandemic. Over the past several years, breweries have modified business models, expanded food programs, and for the most part, have been able to keep the beer flowing. Despite efforts to adapt to the “new normal” several other breweries were forced to close. This list rounds up the closures, openings, …

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Where to Catch Every Austin FC Game with Craft Beer

Where to Catch Every Austin FC Game with Craft Beer Photo courtesy of the AFBA City Guide Austin FC fans are gearing up for what is anticipated to be another exciting season. After a challenging inaugural season, the team turned everything around in 2022, resulting in a historic season that ended up landing Austin FC a spot in the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League for the first time. Sell-out crowds at Q2 stadium are likely to …

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New Brewery The Stay Put Comes to Rainey Street

New Brewery The Stay Put Comes to Rainey Street Originally published on Nov 8, 2022 Part brewpub, part cocktail bar, The Stay Put opened its doors to the public on November 17th at 73 Rainey Street, the former location of G’Raj Mahal restaurant. Aiming to be the new watering hole in an already bustling nightlife district, The Stay Put features two bars, one indoors with an intimate cocktail setting and one relaxed outdoor dog-friendly bar …

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Hops and Grain Founder Releases Near Beer

Hops and Grain Founder Releases Near Beer Now Open: Rick’s Place 501 Pedernales, Unit 1-B, Austin, TX 78702 Update: Rick’s Place will be open to the public Wednesday-Saturday from 2-6 pm beginning Friday, Feb. 17, as a pick-up and to-go location for Rick’s Near Beer. Rick’s is the recently launched lineup of non-alcoholic beer, including Rick’s Original and Rick’s Hazy. Both Rick’s Original, a crisp and refreshing Pilsner, and Rick’s Hazy, a hoppy and juicy …

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Texas Craft Brewers Cup Winners

Texas Craft Brewers Cup Winners Winners Announced! See below for the results of the second Texas Craft Brewers Cup and congratulations to all the winners! The Texas Craft Brewers Cup, the first-of-its-kind professional beer competition, took place February 11, 2023 to showcase the outstanding quality and variety of Texas craft beer. The event is organized and hosted by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild to celebrate Texas craft brewers. “Launching the Texas Craft Brewers Cup last …

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Women in Beer | Jill Paluch

Women in Beer | Jill Paluch When I started writing for CraftBeerAustin.com back in 2015, my first series of articles was about Women in Beer. I am happy to announce that thanks to the ladies of the Austin chapter of the Pink Boots Society, I am bringing back the Women in Beer series. This edition features Jill Paluch, Quality Control Manager at Central Machine Works. Describe your average week. What are you responsible for? As …

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The Beerists | 558 – Hana Koa Brewing Co

The Beerists | 558 – Hana Koa Brewing Co 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: 558 – Hana Koa Brewing Co On her recent trip to Hawaii, Pam procured some beer from Hana Koa Brewing! We try 4 of those on this one, and yuck it up about all manner of …

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HillHops | A Celebration of Texas Beer History

HillHops | A Celebration of Texas Beer History Thursday, January 26, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Edwards University Munday Library The Munday Library at St. Edward’s University in Austin will host Hillhops: A Celebration of Texas Beer History, on Thursday, January 26, from 4:30-8:00. This event will include a showcase of items from the Texas Craft Brewing Archive (texasbeerarchive.org), panels of Texas brewing professionals offering historical and educational insights, and a Brewer’s Hall where …

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