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

Two Local Breweries Celebrating 13 Years

Two Local Breweries Celebrating 13 Years Two local breweries are celebrating their 13th Anniversary this weekend, Jester King Brewery and Thirsty Planet Brewing. Thirsty Planet The Thirsty Planet taproom is finally open! “We haven’t been able to properly celebrate our birthday in years, and now we can do so in our recently opened tasting room!” The event this weekend is free and open to the public and features: FOOD | Corazon Azul serving up authentic […]

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Breaking News: Koko’s Closed for the Summer

Breaking News: Koko’s Closed for the Summer Koko’s Bavarian Brewery and Biergarten announced on social media that they are suspending service for the summer for maintenance and renovations. We have reached out to get more information about the status of the beer program. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Koko's Bavarian (@kokosbavarian)

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The Beerists | 574 – Wild Beer Roulette

The Beerists | 574 – Wild Beer Roulette 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: 574 – Wild Beer Roulette We’re dipping back into wild beers this time around! Half of the gang is out, but Rubio and Mark are going hard on this rickety tandem bicycle of a show! If you’re a

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Beer Lovers Gift Guide

Beer Lovers Gift Guide This post contains sponsored content Craft beer lovers far and wide appreciate a thoughtful gift, especially if it centers around their favorite beverage. Here are a few ideas for the beer lover in your life. Note: it would be very hard to link to every brewery’s merchandise pages, but it goes without saying that supporting your local brewery by buying directly from them would make a fantastic gift for any beer

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Fast Friends Beer Co

Fast Friends Beer Co. Opens in South Austin

Fast Friends Beer Co. Opens in South Austin Located at 7313 S. I-35, Austin Long awaited South Austin brewery Fast Friends Beer Co. is now open to the public. With Director of Brewing, Keith Shaw, at the helm, the beer program will feature a wide variety of styles, starting with eight initial options. Fast Friends Beer Co. is poised to be a destination brewery while still in town, featuring a coffee program, a menu that includes

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Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know

This edition of Six Things You Need to Know covers various craft beer topics in the Austin area. “Where’s My Guinness?” Local Retailers Suffer at the Hands of a Distributor An unexpectedly chaotic start to Reyes Beverage Group’s entry into Texas has turned into a public relations headache for the nation’s largest beer wholesaler. Delayed deliveries and out-of-stock shelves have caused ripple effects—including lost revenue—for breweries, bars, and stores. Local Brewery Rebrands In late March,

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Long Awaited Thirsty Planet Taproom Opens This Weekend

Long Awaited Thirsty Planet Taproom Opens This Weekend Feature post by Fish Reninger Thirsty Planet Brewing Co. is excited to announce that, “The tasting room is open!” After several years without a proper pub, the 13-year-old company is happy to open its doors to the public again. It was a long journey for the team and owner Brian Smittle. After purchasing and moving to its current location on South Congress, Thirsty Planet had plans for

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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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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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