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ATX Beer Party Returns with an Old School Austin Bottle Share Thursday, February 22 starting at 6:30 p.m. at WhichCraft Tap Room and Bottle Shop ATX Beer Party, a dynamic new promotions group, returns this spring with a lineup of unique events across the city in celebration of the local beer community and to raise funds for nonprofit organizations. Led by three experienced beer industry veterans – Pam (me), Jordan, and John – ATX Beer […]
This edition of Six Things You Need to Know covers various craft beer topics in the Austin area. Barks for Beers Announces Return Divine Canines Barks for Beers program is back again this year from May 1 – May 31. Just announced, Celis Brewery is participating this year. Breweries will be announced over the coming weeks, look for our comprehensive list to be updated soon. Tanglefoot Brewing is Open Again After a six-week hiatus, Tanglefoot […]
Hops for Houses for Habitat for Humanity Photo credit to Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, TX The Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival supporting Williamson County Habitat for Humanity Date: February 24, 2024, Tickets are on sale NOW! Located at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor, TX Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival fundraiser is back this February to raise funds for Williamson County Habitat for Humanity and raise a […]
Leadership Changes at Celis Brewery As many of you have heard and was reported, by me, on Reddit, Christine Celis is no longer employed at the brewery that bears her and her father’s name. Celis is one of the oldest (dating back to its original founding in 1992) breweries and most iconic names in Austin beer. Based on the seismic nature of this change, we took the opportunity to speak with members of the […]
The Beerists | 601 – Massachusetts Pounders 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: 601 – Massachusetts Pounders It’s Pam’s birthday! And to celebrate, we’re trying a bunch of beers her husband David gave us! Or is it Richard? Not sure. I’d ask Pam, but a rat carried her off while we weren’t […]
The Beerists | 600 – That’s A Lot 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: 600 – That’s A Lot Six. Hundred. Episodes. Ratio Darklands Ratio King Of Carrot Flowers Wye Hill Manticore Wye Hill Endless Shifting Labyrinth Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Like a Bi#%! by […]
Dripping Springs Brewers Festival Returns The Dripping Springs Brewers Festival originally debuted in 2022 and is returning in 2024. Tickets and more information can be found here. From the website: When: March 23, 2024 Where: 311 Old Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs Time: 11 AM – 5 PM Tickets: Purchase a wristband online and pick it up at the festival entrance (tickets will be available Monday, Feb 13th). Additional tasting tickets may be purchased on-site. TICKETS MUST BE PRINTED FOR […]
Hill Country Craft Beer Festival Buy Tickets From the website: Join us for a beautiful day of beer at the Historic Stelzenplatz at Wurstfest Grounds. A festival known for quality beer – in a city known for quality fun. 30 Texas Hill Country breweries and wineries. 150+ craft beers and wine. 1 great day. Presented by the Rotary Club of New Braunfels and benefiting local charities and non-profits. April 13, 2024 2:00 pm VIP Gates […]
The Craft Beer Marketing Awards started as a nationwide competition and the very first awards program in the U.S. to focus exclusively on retail beer marketing efforts and is now a global competition. The 2024 Global Judges Panel includes over 700 beverage and beer industry professionals worldwide, making the CBMAS the largest awards program of its kind in the world. Per the press release, well-known Judges who have returned or joined include Ralph Steadman, David […]
This edition of Six Things You Need to Know covers various craft beer topics in the Austin area. Thirsty Goat Reappears On Tap Thirsty Planet shuttered suddenly this summer affecting multiple businesses. Recently, Thirst Goat popped up on tap walls across town, leaving many thinking that distributors were offloading old kegs. However, Thirsty Planet is working with Austin Beerworks to produce the beer, similar to the Hops and Grain brand, with Josh Hare’s consulting company […]
Power Brewing Project Faces Unexpected Permitting Issues Power Brewing Project, the second brewery scheduled to open in Hutto, TX in 2023, was forced to delay its opening due to unexpected permitting issues with the Williamson County Health Department. David Power, owner and brewer, provided Craft Beer Austin with the specific issue at hand: “I was going through my Williamson County Health Dept permitting process (which I thought was my last hoop to jump through) a […]
The Definitive Guide to Austin Hop Water Published: December 5, 2023 Austin breweries are no strangers to the national trend of better for you beers and beer alternatives. While few local breweries have the capability to make non-alcoholic beers, another booze-free beverage has taken off in Central Texas: hop waters. Hop waters are made by dry-hopping cold water or steeping hot water with hops, optionally adding flavoring to the brew, then carbonating. What emerges from […]