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

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.

By / / CBA, Craft Beer News

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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Central Texas Breweries Mobilize for Hill Country Flood Relief

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Central Texas Breweries Mobilize for Hill Country Flood Relief In the wake of the devastating Hill Country floods over the July 4th weekend, Central Texas breweries have quickly shifted gears from festive celebrations to community support. Instead of their originally planned holiday weekend events, many breweries are now hosting fundraisers, collecting supplies, and donating proceeds to help those affected by the floods. Once again local breweries are showing that the craft beer community in Central

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Our First Collaboration Beer Release: Writer’s Bock

By / / Austin Breweries, CBA, Event Listings and New Releases

Our First Collaboration Beer Release: Writer’s Bock The team at CraftBeerAustin.com is thrilled to announce a delicious new beer collaboration—Writer’s Bock, a 6.2% Maibock brewed to capture the spirit of spring. Crafted with our friends at Bird Creek Brewing, Writer’s Bock is a malt-forward lager that blends complexity with crisp drinkability. Brewed with 100% Weyermann malts consisting of Barke Munich, Pilsen, Vienna, and a touch of Carafoam—the beer offers deep notes of melanoidin richness, pumpernickel,

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Craft Beer & Crawfish | 2025

By / / Austin Breweries, CBA, Event Listings and New Releases

Craft Beer & Crawfish Where to Find the Best Boils in Austin Crawfish season is gearing up. There are already a few events planned. Here are our top picks for where to get your crawfish boil fix while enjoying local craft beer in Austin. Note: we’ll update this list as events are announced. Oakwood BBQ & Beer Garden Crawfish, Blues, and Brews | Saturday, April 5th to May 25th St. Elmo Springdale Crawfish Boil |

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Wild West Brew Fest Returns for 2025

By / / Beer Festivals, CBA, Event Listings and New Releases

Wild West Brew Fest Returns to Pflugerville for 2025 The Rotary Club of Pflugerville is hard at work bringing the award-winning Wild West Brew Fest back to Central Texas, on April 11 and 12, at Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Pflugerville. This 100% volunteer-created and volunteer-run craft beer festival brings music, food, and brews together under the Texas springtime sky. The 2025 Brew Fest returns with the Launch Party on Friday evening, an exclusive first access

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Where to Catch Every Austin FC Game with Craft Beer

By / / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases, Soccer

Where to Catch Every Austin FC Game with Craft Beer Updated March 2025 Austin FC fans are gearing up for what is anticipated to be another exciting season. After a disappointing 10th place finish last season, and a lot of changes to the roster, fans are gearing up to cheer on the verde and black hoping for a winning start to the season. Here are some of our picks for craft beer destinations to catch

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Volunteer and Attend East West Beer Fest for Free!

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YOU MUST BE 21+ YEARS OF AGE TO VOLUNTEER Click here for details and information about East West Beer Fest Volunteer Perks Volunteer shift 12-4 pm Enjoy the festival with free entry and a free tasting card to be used after your shift. Various brewery-provided swag (t-shirts, hats, etc.) A 2021 East West Beer Fest T-shirt (based on availability) Volunteer Roles Available Beer Server (TABC Certification Required) Beer Server volunteers are assigned to one of

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Doom, Stouts, and Fire: Jester King’s Most Epic Doom Forge Day Yet

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Doom, Stouts, and Fire: Jester King’s Most Epic Doom Forge Day Yet Updated 2/8 with the guest beer lineup (see below). If you like your beer dark, your music heavy, and your events packed with chaos and creativity, then mark your calendar—Doom Forge Day at Jester King is back and bigger than ever! On Saturday, February 15th, from 11 AM to 9 PM, the famous local brewery is turning up the volume (and the flames)

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Austin Beerworks Hosts the Ultimate Brewery Chili Cookoff

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Austin Beerworks Hosts the Ultimate Brewery Chili Cookoff Austin Beerworks is at it again—bringing their signature quirky fun to the world of chili cookoffs! On Saturday, February 22nd, from 11 AM to 3 PM, nine Austin breweries will go head-to-head in a battle for chili supremacy at the first annual Austin Beerworks Invitational Chili Cook Off. “I’ve always wanted to host a chili cook off event around National Chili Day, which is February 27th this year.

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HillHops | A Celebration of Texas Beer History

By / / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

HillHops | A Celebration of Texas Beer History Thursday, January 23, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Edwards University Munday Library Location: Munday Library on the St. Edward’s University Campus (3001 S. Congress Ave.)  Hillhops: A Celebration of Texas Beer History returns to the Munday Library at St. Edward’s University in Austin on Thursday, January 23, from 4:30-8:00. The event will include 2 panel discussions (“Sustainability in Brewing” and “LGBTQ Leaders in Brewing”), brewing-related historical exhibits

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