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The Brewers Association: 2023 Year in Beer Challenges continue in a mature and competitive market Boulder, Colo. • Dec. 11, 2023—As 2023 draws to a close, the Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—recaps a year that proved challenging for many small and independent brewers facing a mature, competitive marketplace. Its midyear survey indicated a production dip, with all signs pointing to production being down in 2023, the first time outside […]
Downtown Pflugerville Gets its First Brewery with Prost Alehouse Updated December 2023: Prost Alehouse announced its soft opening on December 19, 2023, starting at 3 p.m. with $5 “Haus” beers through Thursday and Garbo’s Lobster ATX food truck onsite. The beer lineup features Haus beers brewed by the new brewer, Kevin Decoud including a Pilsner, Schwarzbier, Schwarz on Nitro, Bavarian IPA, Hefeweizen, and a Cherry Sour. Decoud has a formal brewing education and over 6 […]
The Beerists | 597 – Wheatland Spring The Beerists podcast is recorded in Austin, TX and each week we will be featuring the latest episode. The content below is an excerpt from the latest Beerists podcast release: 597 – Wheatland Spring Waterford, VA’s Wheatland Spring is up, thanks to listener Justin Berlin! Next week is our last show of the year, our annual Holiday Blind Spectacular, and we’ll be taking 2 weeks off, and our winter […]
Hutto’s Rockabilly Brewing announces temporary closure to begin renovations Originally published 12/14/23 Update 4/15/24: The renovations were successful, and they are now open again! Rockabilly Brewing, a craft microbrewery located at 1133 CR 137, Hutto, Texas, announced that Dec. 17 will be its last day open in 2023, and it will reopen in early 2024 with some much-anticipated changes. Upon its opening, the microbrewery assured guests that, while they are still a very rustic spot, […]
Introduction to Craft Beers & Casino Nights Craft beers, celebrated for their diverse flavors and meticulous brewing methods, harmonize seamlessly with the exhilaration of beer and gambling. Picture the lively ambiance of a bustling drinking casino games intertwined with the captivating aroma of expertly brewed craft beer—a match made in heaven! Before delving into their fusion, let’s unravel the distinct essences of each realm separately. The world of craft beers embodies a spectrum of tastes […]
Big Country Organic Brewing Co. Releases Two New IPAs This is a sponsored post Big Country Organic Brewing Co. recently released two new USDA Organic-certified beers as they continue to build out their portfolio. Big Country West Coast IPA is an homage to the decades-long history of the bright, bitter, clear IPAs from California that launched a category and opened the door to a new era of craft beer. At 7.7% it packs a punch […]
The Beerists | 596 – Here Today Brewery & Kitchen The Beerists podcast is recorded in Austin, TX and each week we will be featuring the latest episode. The content below is an excerpt from the latest Beerists podcast release: 596 – Here Today Brewery & Kitchen We’re reviewing 4 hoppy brews from Seattle’s Here Today Brewery & Kitchen! We talk about the bad behavior of our youth, old lore, an unfortunate bunk bed situation, and […]
Building Your Home Bar: Essentials for Craft Beer Enthusiasts Imagine this: a tranquil evening at home, surrounded by the warm glow of laughter, the delightful clink of glasses, and the anticipation of exploring a carefully curated selection of craft beers. Creating a home bar for craft beer enthusiasts goes beyond merely assembling bottles on a shelf – it’s about crafting an experience. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or just embarking on your beer journey, […]
Friends and Allies Announces Closure After weeks of speculation and rumors, Friends and Allies Brewing has announced it will be closing permanently after eight years in a social media post. Rumors began spreading around the end of summer that the brewery was already closed, those rumors mainly coming from other social media platforms like Reddit. Members of the CraftBeerAustin.com team visited several times over the past few months and things appeared to be operating normally. […]
The Beerists | 595 – Best IPA Ever? The Beerists podcast is recorded in Austin, TX and each week we will be featuring the latest episode. The content below is an excerpt from the latest Beerists podcast release: 595 – Best IPA Ever? We’re super excited to get these Ohio beers from listener Joey Borders– mainly because it’ll be the 1st time in a long time we’ve had Fat Head’s Head Hunter on the show– which […]
Red Horn Brewing Welcomes New Head Brewer By feature writer Jackie Von Panda As a native Houstonian, Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing has become a personal favorite and frequent hangout when I am in Austin. Over time, Red Horn has grown from the original location on Parmer and FM1431 to include a second and much larger facility at Scottsdale Drive. Chad Misner, Co-Founder of Red Horn offered me an opportunity to come tour the […]
ATX Beer Party Is Back With a Unique Coffee+Beer Event Hot Ones and Cold Ones: A Guided, 4-Course, Coffee, Pastry, & Beer Pairing at the Brew & Brew This Sunday, December 3 from 2-4:00 p.m. Get Tickets Here From growing to roasting to brewing to drinking–the craft of coffee and beer has many crossovers. Join ATX Beer Party at Brew and Brew for an exclusive event featuring Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors and Hold Out Brewing, […]