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

Nation’s First Black Beer Festival, Barrel & Flow Fest, is Sept. 10th

By / / CBA, Sponsored

Nation’s First Black Beer Festival, Barrel & Flow Fest, is Sept. 10th This is a sponsored post in partnership with Tavour Photo courtesy of Barrel and Flow Day Bracey has a goal for September — “to empower the Black community through the beer industry.” The Pittsburgh comedian and beer writer gained national recognition in 2018, when he and his “Drinking Partners Podcast” co-host Ed Bailey launched Fresh Fest, the country’s first festival focused on Black-owned […]

Nation’s First Black Beer Festival, Barrel & Flow Fest, is Sept. 10th Read More »

Six Must Do Austin Brewery Tours

By / / Austin Breweries, Beer Travel, CBA

A popular way to visit multiple Austin area breweries in one day is via one of the many brewery tours offered around town. We’ve rounded up six must do Brewery Tours that service the Austin Area, and added the list as a permanent reference on our webpage AirBrewnB     Austin Brewery Tours     ATX Beer Bus   ATXCursions     City Brew Tours     Twisted Texas Tour Austin Area Brewery Hours and Map

Six Must Do Austin Brewery Tours Read More »

Texas Craft Brewers Festival

Three In-Person Beer Fests Coming Soon

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

Three In-Person Beer Fests Coming Soon to Austin Get your pretzel necklace ready because in-person beer festivals are back and three are headed to Austin this summer and fall. POSTPONED Texas Lambic Fest | August 1, 2021 | Batch – Craft Beer and Kolaches | Tickets 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,

Three In-Person Beer Fests Coming Soon Read More »

Women in Beer | Stephanie Alaniz

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

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 Stephanie Alaniz, beertender at Hold Out Brewing. Describe your average week. What are you responsible for?

Women in Beer | Stephanie Alaniz Read More »

Event: IMBIBE Class with St. Elmo Brewing & CraftBeerAustin.com

By / / Event Listings and New Releases

Event: IMBIBE Class with St. Elmo Brewing & CraftBeerAustin.com COME COOL OFF WITH A SUMMER IMBIBE CRAFT BEER CLASS & TASTING Wednesday, July 28th 6 pm | St. Elmo Brewing Company Craft Beer Austin & St. Elmo Brewing Co. invite you to attend an interactive and informative, in-person, Summer beer tasting at St. Elmo Brewing on Wed. 7/28. Pam Catoe, Owner of Craft Beer Austin, will offer a quick yet informative crash course on beer in general

Event: IMBIBE Class with St. Elmo Brewing & CraftBeerAustin.com Read More »

Support a Local Charity with Pints for Power

By / / CBA, Charity, Event Listings and New Releases

The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) is a nonprofit that supports people experiencing homelessness through low-barrier work opportunities, case management, and humanitarian aid. Together with several community partners, TOOF  developed the Esperanza Community that currently supports over 200 unhoused neighbors as a sanctioned encampment in Austin, TX. Pints for Power partnered with five breweries to establish a fundraiser designed to help fund solar panels to offset utility costs for the Esperanza Community. Through the month of

Support a Local Charity with Pints for Power Read More »

Women in Beer | Amanda Trimm

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

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 Amanda Trimm, Co-owner of Barking Armadillo in Georgetown, Texas. Describe your

Women in Beer | Amanda Trimm Read More »

Get Ready for National Independent Beer Run Day!

By / / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News

National Independent Beer Run Day kicks off again this year on July 3rd. “Ahead of summer’s biggest holiday, Independence Day, the Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers— is coordinating the third annual National Independent Beer Run Day alongside craft breweries nationwide,” per the press release. Austin area breweries are still recovering from the impacts of COVID-19, as we’ve seen with the recent closure of more breweries. It’s important now

Get Ready for National Independent Beer Run Day! Read More »

Jester King Brewery Expands with Lodging

By / / Beer Travel, CBA

Jester King Brewery Expands with Lodging Already a popular hill country destination brewery, Jester King Brewery & Kitchen has expanded again, this time adding a charming lodging option for guests. Just in time for their 10-year anniversary in October, Jester King announced the acquisition of the Tipping T inn located on the brewery grounds, recently rebranded as the Jester King Inn. The inn features five units with private gate access to the beer garden and

Jester King Brewery Expands with Lodging Read More »

Austin Beerworks to Release Limited Edition Austin FC Cans

By / / Austin Breweries, Craft Beer News, Soccer

Austin Beerworks to Release Limited Edition Austin FC Cans A unique beer collaboration is on the horizon between Austin Beerworks and the original Austin FC supporter group Austin Anthem. Starting the week of Austin FC’s first home match on June 19th, Austin Beerworks will be releasing the first of 17 beer cans commemorating the inaugural Major League Soccer (MLS) season. “We didn’t realize what a huge deal having an MLS team was going to be

Austin Beerworks to Release Limited Edition Austin FC Cans Read More »

Paige Martin Second Pitch Beer Co

Women in Beer | Paige Martin

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

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 Paige Martin, Sales and Quality Manager for Second Pitch Beer Co. out of San Antonio, Texas. Describe your average week. What are you responsible for?

Women in Beer | Paige Martin Read More »

Austin FC Stadium Craft Beer Options Revealed

By / / CBA, Soccer

Austin FC Craft Beer Stadium Options Revealed Today the highly anticipated tap wall was revealed on social media for the Austin FC Q2 stadium Beer Hall. Unfortunately, most of the 20 taps are dominated by AB InBev options; however, a few local beers made the board. Posts by @beerwords and Hopsquad Brewing on Twitter shows the five local Austin FC Craft Beer options coming to the tap wall: Circle Brewing | Blur Pinthouse Pizza |

Austin FC Stadium Craft Beer Options Revealed Read More »

Scroll to Top