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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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HillHops | A Celebration of Texas Beer History Thursday, January 23, 2025, 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

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Pour Love Into Local: Support Your Local Brewery This Winter

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Pour Love Into Local: Support Your Local Brewery This Winter Why it matters: Winter is tough for breweries—January-March account for just 22% of yearly sales. What’s happening: The Brewers Association’s Pour Love into Local campaign invites everyone to gather at breweries to try innovative drinks (including NA options) and food while supporting small businesses. The big picture: Breweries are more than just places for beer—they’re spaces for connection, creativity, and community. Whether you’re enjoying an

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Black Star Co-op Announces Closure

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Black Star Co-op Announces Closure Located at 7020 Easy Wind Dr., Ste. 100 After fourteen years of serving craft beer as the first the world’s first cooperatively owned and worker self-managed brewpub, Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery has announced it’s closure effective Sunday January 12, after regular business hours. The announcement was made public on social media and privately earlier this week to member owners, with a notice currently posted on its website. While

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Definitive Guide to Austin Craft Beer

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Definitive Guide to Austin Craft Beer At CraftBeerAustin.com, we put a lot of hard work into bringing you everything you need to know about the greater Austin area beer scene. Check out any one of our guides below to learn more about the vibrant local beer scene. Complete Austin and Central Texas Brewery Guide Austin Breweries The Definitive Guide to Austin Brewery Tours The Definitive Guide to Austin Cider The Definitive Guide to Austin Mug

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ATX Beer Party + Obsidian Brewing Beer Pairing Dinner

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ATX Beer Party is Partnering with Obsidian Brewing for a Unique Beer Pairing Dinner Thursday, December 5 from 7-9:00 p.m. Get Tickets Here Join ATX Beer Party and Obsidian Brewing on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at 7:00 PM for a night of delicious food, craft beer, and craft cocktails. Indulge in a unique dining experience where each course is expertly paired with a selection of our finest brews and cocktails. Immerse yourself in the cozy

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