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

2022 Beer Holiday Calendar

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2022 Beer Holiday Calendar Import the Craft Beer Austin beer holiday calendar into your Google calendar! It’s been a rough couple of years for everyone, so take on 2022 with a little fun by celebrating all year with beer! If you are reading this publication, you probably don’t need a reason to grab a cold beer, but these holidays encourage you to celebrate a particular style or a beer-related historical event throughout the year. Here […]

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Hops and Grain

The Return of Hops and Grain

By / / Austin Breweries, Craft Beer News

The Return of Hops and Grain Updated based on press release on 12/31 You may have noticed a lovely surprise around town this holiday season, Hops and Grain A Pale Mosaic and the popular The One They Call Zoe are back on store shelves. But don’t rush out to visit the brewery, it remains permanently closed. So how is it possible the beer is on shelves? The ownership group of Hops and Grain relaunched the

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Craft Beer Austin Year in Review | 2021 Edition

By / / CBA, Craft Beer News, Pink Boots Society, Women in Beer

Craft Beer Austin Year in Review | 2021 Edition We all had high hopes for 2021, and life did return to a slightly normal state where we could sit inside again at our favorite breweries. However, the effects of the pandemic changed the beer scene in many ways. Openings and Expansions Despite the pandemic, there were several brewery openings and expansions in 2020. That trend continued in 2021 with new breweries and expansions popping up

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The PorchCast by PorchDrinking.com Featuring the Austin Beer Scene

By / / Austin Breweries, CBA, Features, The People of Craft Beer

The PorchCast by PorchDrinking.com Featuring the Austin Beer Scene A few months ago, PorchDrinking.com contributor Korey David visited Austin and stopped by Austin Beerworks to host this episode of PorchDrinking.com’s podcast PorchCast and catch up on the Austin beer scene. PorchCast aims to “recreate the porch drinking experience through great stories, great beers, hilarity, and occasionally educational bits of information.” As a stand up comedian, David brings plenty of laughs to this episode which features

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Two Events Celebrate Local Craft Beer

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Two Events Celebrate Local Craft Beer Small Business Saturday limited edition glassware. Photo courtesy of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild Small Business Saturday and Small Brewery Sunday both take place this weekend and here’s what you need to know. Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is brought to you by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild in partnership with 80 small and independent craft breweries and retailers across the state to invite you to shop and

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New 2021 Pink Boots Collaboration Beers Coming Your Way

By / / Austin Breweries, CBA, Pink Boots Society, Women in Beer

  Held every year in honor of International Women’s Day, Pink Boots members from around the world team up to participate in the annual Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day, brewing a beer of their choice using the unique YCH Hops Pink Boots blend, with a portion of the sales from each benefiting the Pink Boots Society scholarship funds. Last year, the Pink Boots Society Austin Chapter, led by Rebecca Garcia and Shelia Garcia, hosted a record number of collaboration

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Sheila Garcia

Women in Beer | Sheila Garcia

By / / Austin Breweries, CBA, Pink Boots Society, Women in Beer

This article was originally published in 2020 and has been updated. Central Texas has a distinct and growing beer culture and women are not only present in every aspect of it from brewers, distributors to consumers; they are also well-respected leaders shaping the craft beer culture. Our Women in Beer series highlights the women in our community shaping the beer scene including members of the Austin chapter of the Pink Boots Society. This edition features Sheila Garcia, Director of

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Jeff Marlin Fundraiser

Fundraiser for Jeff Marlin at Austin Beerworks

By / / CBA, Charity

Fundraiser for Jeff Marlin at Austin Beerworks Organized in Partnership with TransPak Thanks to all of your generous donations, the event raised over $7,000 for Soldiers Angels A beloved member of the Texas craft beer community needs your support. On August 14 of this year, Jeff Marlin was vacationing with his family when he jumped into the river for a swim with his kids. Unknowingly, he hit a rock and suffered a traumatic neck and

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Craft Beer Austin

Upcoming Craft Beer Celebrations | Fall-Winter Edition

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Upcoming Craft Beer Celebrations | Fall-Winter Edition Beer celebrations are back! This edition highlights anniversary parties, Oktoberfests, art and beer events, and much more. October Fitzhugh Brewing One Year Anniversary Party | Saturday, Oct. 16th Frontyard Brewing Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 16th Independence Brewing Co. 17 Years Anniversary | Saturday, Oct. 16th Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Oct. 14-17 1st Anniversary Party San Gabriel River Brewery Liberty Hill Beer Festival | Saturday, Oct. 16th | 12-6 

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Texas Craft Brewers Festival

Texas Craft Brewers Fest Rotating Tap List Released

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Texas Craft Brewers Fest Rotating Tap List Released Tickets for the festival are sold out, but you can still attend for free by signing up to be a festival volunteer. Every year the festival featuring rare, specialty, and limited-release beers tapped from a rotating lineup of brewery tents throughout the day, plan ahead to ensure you get a chance to sample your favorite! Read more about this year’s festival here and view the full all-day tap list here and

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Texas Craft Brewers Festival

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Collaboration Beer Lineup

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Texas Craft Brewers Festival Collaboration Beer Lineup Buy Tickets Here Want to go for free? The volunteer link is live! The Texas Craft Brewers Festival, featuring more than 85 craft breweries, returns October 23, 2021, to Fiesta Gardens in Austin, TX. The event, which is organized by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild is the state’s largest beer event focused exclusively on Texas-brewed craft beer. This year, the festival will feature three unique collaboration beer tents celebrating community and craft:

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TX Lambic Fest

Texas Lambic Fest Rescheduled

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

Texas Lambic Fest Returns If you purchased a ticket for the August event this year, your ticket is still valid. Texas Lambic Fest | Sunday, November 7, 2021 | Batch – Craft Beer and Kolaches Texas Lambic Fest is an annual event that focuses, on you guessed it, Lambic style beers. Each year Belgian beer enthusiasts gather to share their beers, share their stories, and come away with new friends. I caught up with the

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