Austin Breweries
Update: Rentsch Brewery Reopening They’ve been undergoing some major improvements over the last few months and will reopen its doors Friday, MAY 5th from 4-8pm Georgetown is also home to a new concept store on the square, bar/retailer Mesquite Creek Outfitters. The shop offers a well-curated selection gifts and outdoor apparel, shoes for hunting, fishing, and more. A beautiful bar at the front serves approximately 20 Texas craft beers, with wine and food options coming […]
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Thirsty Planet Brewing maker of Thirsty Goat Amber and other Austin favorites – on the release of their Buckethead IPA, hitting shelves in bottles for the first time. They’re celebrating with a limited-edition Buckethead “Damn-7 pack,” which is part beer pack/part ice container/part headwear, social competition with the chance to win an awesome BBQ prize pack and private sneak-peek tour of the brewery, and a free-and-open-to-the-public party at Black Sheep Lodge on May 9, 2017 […]
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Oklahoma’s COOP Ale Works has been busy lately. Busy, but comfortable with where they stand in the market. In 2016, they officially entered the Texas market by signing distribution deals that served the DFW area, along with most of the Panhandle. Since then, they have been eyeing the rest of the Lone Star State. It appears that time has come to make the much larger commitment. I recently reached out to Sean Mossman (Director of […]
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Friends and Allies Brewing Located at 979 Springdale Rd. Austin, TX 78702 The People Certainly by now you have encountered a Friends and Allies brew around town, (Noisy Cricket anyone?). Their first two beers have been on the market since early 2016 thanks to a special alternatating proprietorship agreement with 4th Tap Brewing Co-op. The agreement allowed Friends and Allies to brew their beer on site while 4th Tap Co-op was not using the space, […]
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As most beer fans in Texas already know, de Garde Brewing from Tillamook Oregon, will be entering the Texas market in the near future. Yet, there have been missing details about their release, so I reached out to de Garde. To begin with, what we do know is that de Garde has started to receive label approvals for their beers. So far, those beers include With Friends Like These and Broken Truck Blend No. 3. As […]
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Spring is known for being people’s favorite time of the year and among beer enthusiasts, it’s also known to be packed with various craft beer festivals and brewery anniversary parties. Here are some of the top events happening this spring. And remember to keep up with Craft Beer Austin for a weekly listing of everything happening around town. Anniversary Parties April 15th | Live Oak Brewing celebrates 20 years of delicious beers. April 22nd | Real […]
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Real Ale Brewing Launches Real Spirits Distilling Real Ale Brewing located in the Texas Hill Country, Blanco, has been brewing beer since 1996. They produce handcrafted beer that is unfiltered, unpasteurized, and available only in Texas. #OnlyInTexas is the hashtag they use. Born as a passion project of Real Ale Brewing Owner Brad Farbstein, Real Spirits has been in the making for over two years. Real Spirits is celebrating the release of their first spirits: a Signature Whiskey, […]
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Brewery Profile: Adelbert’s Brewery Location 2314 Rutland Drive, Suite #100 Austin, Texas Adelbert’s Brewery is a staple in the Austin craft beer scene with their hand crafted Belgian Style Ales. The Story: One of the original breweries in North Austin opening its doors in 2011, Adelbert’s is located in what has grown to become Austin’s Brewery District. They are a staple in the Austin craft beer scene with their Belgian Style Ales. Odds are good that you have […]
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NOLA Brewing, based in New Orleans, LA, will soon begin distribution in Texas. While distribution will begin as Houston only, there are plans to expand to other markets. Davis Cranford, VP of Sales, said, “The plan is to start in Houston since there is such a strong connection between Houston & New Orleans. Once we have that under our belt, we will expand to Austin & Dallas, then the rest of our distributor’s footprint.” Distribution […]
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Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden to Break Ground on Multimillion Dollar Expansion on Rainey Street Expansion onto adjacent lot will vastly increase Banger’s restaurant, bar, event and performance space. (AUSTIN, Texas) — Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden, one of Rainey Street’s signature establishments, will soon break ground on a massive construction project on an adjacent lot on Rainey Street that will add an extra 15,000 square feet of dining, lounge, event and performance […]
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The Brewers Association just announced their Top 50 craft breweries of 2016 list and Real Ale is #49! Real Ale Brewing Co. of Blanco, Texas Named in Top 50 Craft Breweries in the U.S. Real Ale is one of two Texas breweries listed and also one of two with single-state distribution In a release from the Brewer’s Association on March 15, 2017, Real Ale Brewing Co. of Blanco, Texas was named #49 on the list […]
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Lazarus Brewing – Texas Craft Brewery Profile 1902 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702 “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants to be happy” is a quote you’ll see strewn about brewery walls, t-shirts and posters around the globe. Although there is quite the controversy about whether Benjamin Franklin ever even said this (in fact, he actually DID say it about wine!), its sentiment rings true for Lazarus Brewing Company’s founder Christian Cryder. […]
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