Austin Breweries
Editors Note: This is a picture of Pam enjoying local beers at Craft Pride while working. Cheers! Irina The Women Behind Craft Beer in Austin: Part 2 The Austin beer scene was in its infancy back in the 90s with only a few craft beer options around town – all of which were only available on tap. The only Texas craft beer option sold in stores at the time was Shiner Bock. Also at that time the consumer […]
The Women Behind Craft Beer in Austin: Part 1 Discovered among the earliest human writings was a clay tablet containing a poem written by a Sumerian poet called the Hymn to Ninkasi. The poem praises the Sumerian goddess of brewing – Ninkasi – and is actually the earliest recorded recipe for beer. This is significant because it demonstrates the role that women have had throughout history in brewing and selling beer. It wasn’t until the Industrial […]
Latest News in the Austin Craft Beer Scene May 2015 There is always something new and exiting happening in the Austin craft beer scene. Something new is brewing at Hops and Grain, along with the breweries new hours and the redesigned tap room. New Beer & New Branding for Uncle Billy’s Brewery. Eureka opens on June 15, 2015 in downtown Austin. Specializing in American classics with a modern twist. Total Wine & More will officially open its doors to […]
Beer Necessities Visits Independence Brewing Co. This past Saturday the women’s beer tasting group Beer Necessities visited Independence Brewing. Sarah Eshelman started the Austin chapter of Beer Necessities which currently has over 400 members. Al the events have a casual vibe and the women that participate run the spectrum of beer knowledge from the basics to full-blown beer nerd. Amy Cartwright, President of Independence and Debbie Cerda, Tasting Room Manager, hosted the Beer Necessities group in […]
Strange Land Brewery – Austin Brewery Profile Currently open for business off Bee Cave and 360 behind Hat Creek Burger. Austin’s Craft Beer scene is rapidly growing (see Andrew’s recent article Upcoming Austin Breweries-May 2015) and Strange Land Brewery is one of the newer breweries. Andrew Schwab and I have teamed up to bring you brewery profiles from the Austin area. The intent of this series is to give you the inside scoop on who these breweries […]
Friday, June 19, 2015 @Capital Cruises 8:15pm (sailing @8:30PM) Craft Beer Austin Presents: In Search of Nessie Cruise with Strange Land Brewery! Hit the high seas and come sail with us on the weird waters of Lake Austin for this very special Cruise featuring: Strange Land Brewery Join us as we search for Nessie on Ladybird Lake while enjoying a Firkin of Strangeland’s Atholl Rose Scotch Whiskey Ale! Last month we had a great time with Alamo […]
Upcoming Austin Breweries – May 2015 With all that is happening in the Austin beer scene, it is hard to keep track of which Austin breweries are in the process of opening around town. Needless to say, the Austin scene is exploding. This quarterly article is mostly focused on the Austin breweries that currently have locations, most of which are already under construction or about to release their beers. It includes updates from my previous January […]
Jester King Brewery Craft Beer Cruise on Royal Caribbean Sailing August 16 – 23 2015 from Galveston, TX to Cozumel, Belize City, & Roatan **Click Here if you want to jump right to the Reservation form!** Jester King Brewery’s Founder Jeffrey Stuffings will be on board to host 5 private events. Jeffrey has reached deep into the Jester King cellars to bring you an amazing beer list! The Jester King Beer List Includes: Snörkel 分桃 […]
Hops & Grain Releases A Pale Mosaic On Draft in Austin Year Round The first time I tried a Pale Mosaic was at Hops & Grain charity event Shaving Heads to Raise Awareness and funds for St. Baldrick’s Childhood Cancer Research. Hops & Grain teamed up with the barbers from SHED to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation raises money to support childhood cancer research through head shaving events. It was exciting […]
Howdy Austin! There are a few Craft Beer events not on our calendar today you should know about: Founders Tap Domination with CBS at Flying Saucer Join Myk O’Konnor from Founders with these special tappings! 1pm: Blushing Monk 3pm: Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) Also Tapping: Centennial IPA, Porter, Dirty Bastard, Nitro Oatmeal, Nitro Pale, Red’s Rye, Black Rye, Imperial Stout Odell Brewing – Keep the Growler 5 Odell Beers on Draft – Get a fill – Keep the growler – Myrcenary – Runoff Red IPA […]
On Saturday, March 7th, 2015 Real Ale Brewing will welcome the public to its new taproom at the company’s brewery in Blanco, Texas. This will mark the first Saturday that the brewery has been open to the public and the first time Real Ale Brewing Co. will offer beer for purchase in the taproom. The new taproom provides a bird’s eye view of the packaging hall, allowing visitors to watch the brewery at work while enjoying […]
Adelbert’s Brewery Releases 2 Year Aged Vintage Nun, Red Wine Oak Aged Witbier February 20, 2015 – AUSTIN – Adelbert’s Brewery a Belgian-style brewery based in Austin, Texas, is excited to announce the release of its newest special release. Vintage Nun, a wit aged in red wine oak barrels for two years, will begin to hit shelves in late February. This year’s Vintage Nun is a blend of Adelbert’s Naked Nun wit, which spent two years aging in […]