Austin Breweries
Much has changed in the Craft Beer scene both in Austin and beyond in the last several years. When we moved to Austin in 2012, there were maybe 17 breweries and now in 2019 we are at or approaching 70. But that’s just Austin…other Texas cities such as Dallas and Houston have seen similar or higher growth. Much of that, along with an increase of out-of-state Breweries, is available to the Austin Craft Beer consumer. […]
Trying to get back into updating the TABC label and brewery approvals, so here are all of the label approvals for 2019 so far. I hope that I can stay on top of these better than I have for the last couple of months, but we will see how it goes. This week’s TABC Label Approvals: K = Keg B = Large format bottle bb = 16oz format bottle b = Small format bottle c […]
This guest post is by Steve Duffy. Best Places to Drink Beer and Eat Pizza in Austin Much like the horse and carriage, the Captain and Tenille, and Will and Grace, our beloved elixir (that’s beer) goes together with pizza like no other. Legend has it that beer got its start when people steeped leftover bread in water. You had the grain, the yeast, add the water, throw in some herbs for flavor and BAM!, […]
BIPARTISAN BEER-TO-GO BILLS FILED IN BOTH TEXAS LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS Texas Craft Brewers Support the Filing of SB 312 /HB 672 Which Would Make Texas the Final State in the Country to Permit Beer-to-Go Sales From Craft Breweries AUSTIN, Texas (January 8, 2019) — Texas State Senator Dawn Buckingham (R-Lakeway) and State Representative Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin) have filed SB 312 and HB 672, for consideration in the 86th Legislative Session. These important companion bills propose to […]
Uncle Billy’s Brewery Introduces Muddy Water Coffee Liqueur AUSTIN, Texas (December 12, 2018) — Uncle Billy’s Brewery & Smokehouse, is expanding its line of distilled spirits with the release of Muddy Water coffee liqueur. The “Brewstillery” on Barton Springs Road first introduced its distilled spirits program in the spring of this year with Uncle Billy’s Bourbon Whiskey and Vodka, followed by ready-to-drink craft cocktails in cans, and is now introducing its first liqueur. “Making a […]
UNCLE BILLY’S BREWERY INTRODUCES BARREL-AGED BEERS Program Kicks Off with Flights and Bites Week AUSTIN, Texas (December 10, 2018) — For the first time in its twelve years of brewing, Uncle Billy’s Brewery & Smokehouse, is releasing barrel-aged beers. The brewery is simultaneously introducing four fall and winter seasonal beers barrel-aged in whiskey and tequila barrels. The new brews are available individually by the glass, as flights, or served as “Flights & Bites” paired with […]
It has been too long since I have posted the TABC label and brewery approvals. In fact, too long that the backlog is way too many to even include in one post. Everything on here is from over the last month. From there, I have been slowly putting them together from the August to November time frame that I will just put out in some later article. This week’s TABC Label Approvals: K = Keg […]
UNCLE BILLY’S BREWERY and theCHIVE Release KCCO Austin-Style Lager AUSTIN, Texas (November 15, 2018) – Uncle Billy’s Brewery & Smokehouse, one of Austin’s oldest craft brewpubs, is introducing the KCCO (Keep Calm and Chive On) Austin-style Lager in collaboration with the local entertainment media company, Chive Media Group. With millions of fans of its popular entertainment website, theCHIVE, its streaming TV channel, Chive TV, and product website, The Chivery, the company has a built-in loyal fan base for its […]
CELIS BREWERY TO OPEN NEW BEER GARDEN & LIVE MUSIC VENUE Membership Clubs Offer Exclusive Access AUSTIN, Texas (October 29, 2018) — Celis Brewery is changing the face of entertainment in North Austin with the opening of its new Beer Garden & Live Music Venue slated to open before the end of 2018. This major live music and special events outdoor venue has the capacity to host up to 2,500 people for concerts and events […]
It has been some time since I last updated future breweries of Austin. Needless to say, there are more breweries in the works in Austin now than there ever have been in the past. I compiled a list of most of the breweries that are starting up around town. Future Austin Breweries: 5th Element Brewing: Located at 100 E. Evans in old town Leander, 5th Element Brewing is looking to open in the first quarter […]
Beers on Pink | October 19th at 7pm | J-Squared Studios This Friday marks the return of the third annual Beers on Pink event benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). Local photographer Julien Fleury started Beers on Pink three years ago when his mother was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, “I wanted to help in my own way as a product photographer, so I created this idea of photographing local craft beers on a pink background,” […]
Zicke, Zacke, Zicke, Zacke, Hoi, Hoi, Hoi! October is right around the corner and it’s time to start celebrating the season! Oktoberfest is traditionally held in Munich, Germany each year and runs mid-September until the first week of October. However, you don’t have to travel all the way to Germany to find some great Oktoberst style beers. Grab your Lederhosen and enjoy one of these craft beer events to celebrate the season. Prost! Friday 9/14 […]