Rich Plakas

Ever since I had a taste of a "Real-Stick-a-Fork-in-it" Guinness many years ago in Europe, I became a fan of great beer! My next "A-ha" Craft Beer moment was the first time I had Chimay Red about 12 years ago. This malty high ABV experience really accelerated my Craft Beer journey. When I'm not out hunting for the latest Craft Beers, I spend my time doing IT & Wordpress Consulting to pay the bills. Follow Rich Plakas on Untappd Twitter Google+

Austin Beer Week 2013

Austin Beer Week 2013 – Saturday Oct 26 Events

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Austin Beer Week is in full swing and here are some of today’s top events: 512 Fifth Anniversary Party 12pm – 6pm 407 Radam Ln, Austin, TX 78745   Draught House 45th Anniversary Party 1pm – 10pm 4112 Medical Parkway, Austin, TX 78756     Chicago House Cask Tapping Takeover + Meet the Brewer – Real Ale, Stone, Firestone, Oskar 6pm – ? 607 Trinity Place, Austin, TX There are many other events going on today so […]

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ACL Craft Beer Austin City Limits

ACL Craft Beer Guide

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ACL (Austin City Limits) Fest 2013 is upon us! If you are in town to experience Austin and all of the fun that goes along with it, you really don’t want to waste calories on corporate beer, you want ACL Craft Beer! Here is our ACL Craft Beer Guide with a list of spots in and around the city of Austin that will introduce you to some great local craft beer delights that are sure to

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Saint Arnold Pumkinator

Pumpkinator to be Released on Monday, October 14

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Let the hoarding being! I think i still have 1 or two left from 2012.“Pumpkinator to be Released on Monday, October 14 October is here, and that means just one thing for beer lovers: Pumpkinator. Our imperial pumpkin stout is ready to make its annual appearance on shelves and in bars around town starting Monday, October 14. Pumpkinator is our answer to how a pumpkin beer ought to taste. It’s brewed to make you feel like

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New Braunfels Brewing Co Changes TABC License

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New Braunfels Brewing Co Changes TABC License Now Allowed to Sell Beer to Go! Hold onto your pint glasses! The little brewery in downtown New Braunfels, the New Braunfels Brewing Company, is growing again. Earlier this summer, owners Kelly and Lindsey Meyer chose to change the type of brewery license they held with the State. The original permit, a manufacturer’s permit, has been turned in to the State in exchange for a Brewpub permit, which

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Violet Crown announces 3 new Cinebrew movie craft beer pairings

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Love me some craft beer and a movie! How about you?   For Immediate Release July 09, 2013 Contact: David Gil, Marketing Manager david@violetcrowncinema.com or 512.299.7908 CineBrew Pairs Unique Craft Brews & Films Filmmakers David Lowery & Todd Rohal in attendance AUSTIN, TX – After a sold out event in May, which paired Jester King’s Metal series of beers with local filmmaker Kat Candler’s short film BLACK METAL and the “lost” doc DREAM DECEIVERS, CineBrew

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Growler Room Austin

Growler Room On Burnet

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“Hidden” behind 6800 Burnet Road is the Growler Room. The Growler Room is exactly what it sounds like and more: a room filled with 16 taps and growlers available to purchase to fill them with! They also sell T-shirts, vintage beer posters, beer steins, glasses and other trinkets. Onsite custom engraving on Steins & Growlers is also available(think I might get “Beer me” engraved on one of ours.) Dean & Sean opened the Growler Room

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My First Homebrew

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A few years ago a friend of mine(not into craft beer) gifted me a Mr. Beer kit for Christmas. At the time I didn’t cook( I can burn water) so it just sat in a closet. When we moved to Austin, I decided to take the kit with us with the intention of attempting my first home brew. Fast forward a few months when I decided it was time! OF course at this point the Mr Beer  ingredients

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Day 3 of Firestone Walker Austin Release Events

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Still plenty of Firestone Walker Release Events today including two tastings: Firestone Walker Tasting – 02/21/2013 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm @ Spec’s #61Brodie Firestone Walker Tasting – 02/21/2013 at 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm @ Whole Foods HQ Firestone Walker Release – 02/21/2013 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ The Barber Shop Firestone Walker Release – 02/21/2013 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ Red’s Porch Firestone Walker Release – 02/21/2013 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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Firestone Walker Invades Austin – Part Deux

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Its the second day of Firestone Walker Austin, Texas invasion! Today, Wednesday February 20 there are 4 Release Events: Firestone Walker Release – 02/20/2013 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ HomeField Grill Firestone Walker Release – 02/20/2013 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ Pinthouse Pizza Firestone Walker Release – 02/20/2013 at 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ PBK Stem & Stein Firestone Walker Release – 02/20/2013 at 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Hopfield’s

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Firestone Walker Invades Austin – Part 1

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Firestone Walker is finally here in Austin, Texas!!! Today, Tuesday February 19 there are 3 Release Parties: Firestone Walker Launch Dinner – 02/19/2013 at 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Flying Saucer (Sold Out) Firestone Walker Release Party – 02/19/2013 at 5:00 pm @ Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden Firestone Walker Release Party – 02/19/2013 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ The Chicago House

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Craft Pride Austin Craft Beer

Craft Pride Grand Opening February 28!!

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With 54 Texas Beers on Tap, ‘Craft Pride’ Provides Local Brews & Unique Pours From half pints to beer flights, one-of-a-kind craft-only beer bar opens on Rainey St on Feb 28th Austin, TX (February 15, 2013) – Rainey Street’s newest resident Craft Pride announced today they will open their doors on Thursday, February 28th. In line with Austin’s community consciousness and support of local businesses, the bar features only the highest quality craft beer from

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