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Real Ale 24th Anniversary Pack is Still Available

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries / By Feature Blogger / July 11, 2020

You can still snag your anniversary pack here Feature post by Ruvani De Silva For beer lovers across Central Texas, the Real Ale anniversary party is an annual highlight. A phenomenal bash for a 2,000-strong crowd of thirsty Texans, the party fills the huge Real Ale ranch, located just outside Blanco. Arriving rather fresh off the boat from the UK at my first Real Ale party back in 2018, I was blown away by the …

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases July 10th

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries, Beer to Go, CBA, Event Listings, New Beer Releases / By Dani Schwab / July 11, 2020

Austin Weekly Beer Releases Check out Austin craft beer releases and openings that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map Breweries will need our support on ordering beer to go as most have been ordered to shut their doors once again to drinking on site. There are still some exceptions to this rule (if they sell more food than beer). Those that cannot have people on site, please do support, some will not …

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All Austin Breweries and Brewpubs Open For Onsite Consumption

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News / By Pam Catoe / July 10, 2020

With Governor Abbot’s new executive order, breweries and brewpubs had to pivot quickly back to curbside pick up only. However, a few breweries and brewpubs in town can remain open for onsite consumption. Keep up with to-go beer releases and any new openings via our weekly updates. Know the rules of engagement! Most establishments are requiring the use of a facial covering when you are not seated at your table. You must be seated to …

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Black is Beautiful Austin Brewery Releases, Part 1

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries, CBA, Charity, Craft Beer News / By Melanie Ross / July 7, 2020

Black is Beautiful is a beer collaboration on a fierce mission to raise awareness of the daily injustices people of color face. The project is the brainchild of Marcus Baskerville, Head Brewer & Co-Owner of San Antonio brewery, Weathered Souls. Baskerville expounded via the Black is Beautiful site, “This platform and collaboration is about understanding and supporting people of color and inclusion… With the current tensions that are rising we thought that it was of …

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Austin Area Breweries with Outdoor Seating

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News / By Pam Catoe / July 10, 2020

With the spread of COVID-19 showing no signs of slowing down, dining outdoors just may be the new normal. Of course, most breweries are closed due to the Governor’s latest orders. Hopefully, this list will serve as a valuable resource if and when breweries can start to open their taprooms. All Austin area breweries and brewpubs with outdoor seating: Currently open for onsite consumption Bear King Brewing Black Star Co-op (you are free to enjoy …

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases July 3rd

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries, Beer to Go, CBA, Event Listings, New Beer Releases / By Dani Schwab / July 7, 2020

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Austin Area Breweries to Safely Visit this Fourth of July Weekend

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News / By Pam Catoe / July 4, 2020

With the holiday weekend upon us and COVID-19 on the rise in Texas, people are having to adjust their weekend plans. However, there are several Austin area breweries that are still open for onsite consumption following strict safety protocols where you can enjoy a fresh craft beer. Know the rules of engagement! Establishments are requiring the use of a facial covering when you are not seated at your table. You must be seated to receive …

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Get Ready for National Independent Beer Run Day!

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries, Beer to Go, CBA, Craft Beer, Craft Beer News, Independence Day / By Pam Catoe / July 2, 2020

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 second annual National Independent Beer Run Day alongside craft breweries nationwide,” per the press release. At a time when Austin area breweries have been hit hard by the effects of the novel coronavirus and there is a looming possibility …

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Openings June 26th

Austin Weekly Beer Releases June 26th

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries, Beer to Go, CBA, Event Listings, New Beer Releases / By Dani Schwab / June 26, 2020

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Texas Brewery Taprooms Are Closed Again

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries, Craft Beer News / By Pam Catoe / June 27, 2020

Governor Abbot issued an executive order this morning closing businesses that receive more than 51% of their gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages starting at 12 p. m. today: “These businesses may remain open for delivery and take-out, including for alcoholic beverages, as authorized by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.” Earlier this week the Governor highlighted the need for wearing masks in public places and encouraged people to stay home if possible. He …

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Is Big Bend Brewing Company Making a Return with Tejas Beer?

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer, Craft Beer News / By Pam Catoe / June 24, 2020

In a word – no. Last week a series of Instagram posts created quite a stir among fans of Big Bend Brewing Company in Alpine, Texas. Many of the brewery’s fans still follow them on Instagram and Facebook and last week a new post popped up on their social media platforms promising the return of the brand’s iconic Tejas line of beers with the tag line: “Finally, a beer that embodies our collective Texas spirit. …

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Craft Beer Austin Staff Picks | Summer 2020

Leave a Comment / Austin Breweries, Beer to Go, CBA, CBA Staff Picks, Craft Beer, Pink Boots Society / By David Kulczar / June 22, 2020

Craft Beer Austin Staff Picks | Summer 2020 With summer approaching and temperatures rising, the team got together to bring you our Craft Beer Austin Staff Picks for Summer 2020. What are we drinking to stay cool and have fun over the next few months. What beers do we recommend to help our communities, to aid our industry friends and to help us all get through the seemingly never ending Dog Days of Summer. …

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