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

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The Craft Beer Industry’s Reckoning Over Sexual Abuse

Sexual Discrimination and Abuse in the Craft Beer Industry Craft Beer Sexual Discrimination Last week a single social media post from a personal account started what is now a full-blown reckoning for the craft beer industry. Brienne Allan (@ratmagnet on Instagram) works as the production manager at Notch Brewing and posted a simple question on Instagram last Tuesday asking if others in the industry had experienced harassment. She could have never expected the overwhelming response, […]

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Compadre Brewing Announces Permanent Closure

Compadre Brewing Closing Permanently Effective May 16th   On Thursday, Compadre Brewery announced on social media they will be closing permanently due to the constraints brought on by the pandemic. Located in Pflugerville, the brewery opened in 2019, by Roy Galvan and his son Roel in the space previously occupied by Idle Vine brewery, which closed its doors in May 2018. At the helm was Russ Hall, previously from South Austin Brewery, brewing up a wide

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Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know

There is a light at the end of the tunnel folks. Here are a few highlights of what is happening in the Austin area beer scene. Hemp Balm On Sale Now Jester King Brewery became one of the first licensed hemp growers and just released their first product, a hemp balm. The hemp was planted last summer, and, when ready, processed into cannabidiol (CBD) oil with the help of a few of Jester King’s friends

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The Complete Guide to Central Texas Breweries and Brewpubs

Austin has been home to a burgeoning beer scene for quite some time, and in the past several years, that beer scene has expanded throughout Central Texas. Our guide walks you through a comprehensive list of Central Texas brewpubs and breweries to assist you in discovering the wide world of Central Texas beer. For even more Texas beer destinations, visit our map of All Texas-wide Breweries and Brewpubs. Each section of the guide contains information

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COVID-19- One Year Later Insight from Brewers

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Tavour When quarantine restrictions first swept the nation, many predicted dire consequences for the craft beer industry. A survey conducted by the Brewers Association in April of 2020 found that 45% of small breweries felt threatened with closure within 3 months! Thankfully, things weren’t nearly that bad. Another Brewers Association report from November of 2020 found no spike in closures compared to 2019 and saw just a

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Local Breweries Partner with Kendra’s COVID Coaches to Provide Free Vaccines

A local grassroots volunteer network has been helping thousands of people get their COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Kendra’s COVID Coaches originated in Bee Cave when Kendra Wright started helping friends and family get appointments and quickly grew into a larger undertaking. Per a recent story on KUT, Wright stated, “I asked a few friends if they wanted me to help them get vaccinated. And I helped a few, and then a few more.” Now the group

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North Austin Breweries Gear Up for the Opening Match of Austin FC

North Austin Breweries Gear Up for the Opening Match of Austin FC Photo courtesy of Austin FC It’s finally time. The stadium is built. The team is ready and Austin soccer fans are beyond excited and ready to grow the legend. Here is what local breweries close to the stadium have to say about the upcoming season. As a neighborhood brewery, how do you expect the new stadium and team to impact your business? Do you

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Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know

There is a light at the end of the tunnel folks. Here are a few highlights of what is happening in the Austin area beer scene. Hedgehog Brewing Unveils a New Beer Garden Open now, the new beer garden will feature 12 taps including special and new releases: That’s My Purse: DIPA dry-hopped with Galaxy, Citra, and Azacca and Dandy w/ Toffee: Barleywine with toffee. Planned hours of operation are Fridays 4-10, Saturdays 12-10, and

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Find & Visit Over 200 Texas Breweries with the New Texas Brewery Passport™

The Texas Craft Brewers Guild announced the release of a new app that will help beer lovers across the state find & visit more than 200 independent breweries. Texas Brewery Passport™ allows beer enthusiasts to create their own brewery trails, find deals and earn rewards – including free merch! Focused on over 200 small and independent TCBG members across Texas, the app features include maps, a digital passport, badges, and a point program that includes

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New Brewery Coming to South Austin | Vacancy Brewing

Vacancy Brewing Located at 415 E St Elmo Rd 1-D2, Austin, TX 78745 South Austin is getting a new brewpub in the warehouse district off St. Elmo Road, near The Yard, home to St. Elmo Brewing, Still Austin Whiskey Co., The Austin Winery, and Spokesman. Vacancy Brewing is getting ready to open in the space previously occupied by South Austin Brewing, which closed several years ago. Inspired by their love of travel, owners Brent Watson

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Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know

There is a light at the end of the tunnel folks. Here are a few highlights of what is happening in the Austin area beer scene. Aquabrew Has a New Location Aquabrew in San Marcos is now open in the location previously occupied by Hops and Grain San Marcos. The move has been in the works for some time and the taproom officially opened last week. More here. They will retain ownership of the old

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Get Ready to Rock with Pantera’s New Beer!

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Tavour When legendary Heavy Metal band Pantera contacted Texas Ale Project about creating a signature beer, the Dallas brewery didn’t hesitate for a second. According to co-founder and CEO Kat Thompson, “when my husband [co-founder and brewmaster Brent Thompson] saw the email, he immediately said, ‘this is Pantera! We have to do this!’” They first announced the collaboration last November, and thirsty craft fans and metalheads have

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