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Held every year in honor of International Women’s Day, Pink Boots members from around the world team up to participate in the annual Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day, brewing a beer of their choice using the unique YCH Hops Pink Boots blend, with a portion of the sales from each benefiting the Pink Boots Society scholarship funds. Last year, the Pink Boots Society Austin Chapter, led by Rebecca Garcia and Shelia Garcia, hosted a record number of collaboration […]
This article was originally published in 2020 and has been updated. Central Texas has a distinct and growing beer culture and women are not only present in every aspect of it from brewers, distributors to consumers; they are also well-respected leaders shaping the craft beer culture. Our Women in Beer series highlights the women in our community shaping the beer scene including members of the Austin chapter of the Pink Boots Society. This edition features Sheila Garcia, Director of […]
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Tavour The Original ‘Cold IPA’ is Coming to Tavour! From the West Coast hopbombs that emerged in the ’90s to the New England-style Hazies that have dominated the past several years, IPAs have helped bring craft beer into the mainstream. According to the Brewers Association, they are so popular that they make up between 24 and 33 percent of all craft beer! Now a new kind of […]
Slackers Brewing Joins the North Austin Beer Scene Photo credit to Slackers Brewing Address: 12233 Ranch Road 620 N #204, Austin, TX 78750 Hours: Weekends: Noon-Midnight; Weekdays: Noon-10pm; Closed Mondays North Austin, welcome the newest brewery to the area, Slackers Brewing! According to Co-Founder, Haley Law, “Our whole theme is ‘approachably adventurous.” Intriguing, right? Joining the fast-growing Lake Creek Village Shopping Center, Slackers Brewing opens Friday, November 12th and they can’t wait to welcome […]
Craft Beer Companies Create The Safe Bars P.A.C.T. What started as frequent Zoom calls between multiple organizations, soon turned into a group of individuals making a stand for those who the beverage industry continues to marginalize and harm with gender inequities. Those organizations are Craft Beer Professionals, Safe Bars, Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions, Lady Justice Brewing, assisted by RadCraft, and HalfDay Studio. They have now formed The Safe Bars P.A.C.T. This initiative is yet […]
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Tavour Any old-school hip hop fan knows the Beastie Boys enjoyed a beer now and then. They famously fought for their right to party! And when the group rapped “put your left leg down, your right leg up, tilt your head back, let’s finish the cup,” they sure weren’t talking about ice water. Fortunately, New Jersey’s Source Brewing is re-releasing their beloved Intergalactic Imperial IPA for an […]
Fundraiser for Jeff Marlin at Austin Beerworks Organized in Partnership with TransPak Thanks to all of your generous donations, the event raised over $7,000 for Soldiers Angels A beloved member of the Texas craft beer community needs your support. On August 14 of this year, Jeff Marlin was vacationing with his family when he jumped into the river for a swim with his kids. Unknowingly, he hit a rock and suffered a traumatic neck and […]
Innovations On Style: Tavour’s 2021 Beer Trends This is a sponsored post in partnership with Tavour The experts at Tavour have their fingers on the pulse of industry trends. The app-based retailer works with over 600 independent breweries to connect craft beer fans with brews they can’t find near home, and in doing so, they see new innovations right when they hit the market. Here are 3 of 2021’s newest and trendiest upticks, according to Tavour: […]
Pinthouse Brewery Partners with Winery to Brew “With Pulp” Pinthouse Brewing recently released a unique beer not only for them but for the brewery industry. “With Pulp,” named from the unclarified juice used in the brewing process, was dropped on Sep. 10. The uniqueness of this beer derives from the use of grape juice from local winery, William Chris Vineyards. “The concept of this beer came from the desire to find a way to use […]
Upcoming Craft Beer Celebrations | Fall-Winter Edition Beer celebrations are back! This edition highlights anniversary parties, Oktoberfests, art and beer events, and much more. October Fitzhugh Brewing One Year Anniversary Party | Saturday, Oct. 16th Frontyard Brewing Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 16th Independence Brewing Co. 17 Years Anniversary | Saturday, Oct. 16th Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Oct. 14-17 1st Anniversary Party San Gabriel River Brewery Liberty Hill Beer Festival | Saturday, Oct. 16th | 12-6 […]
Texas at the Great American Beer Festival Recap 2021 What normally is the largest beer festival in the US, the Great American Beer Festival, was forced to change their award ceremony for the second year in a row. This year, it happened during the CBC (Craft Brewers Conference), which allowed many of the breweries, and brewers, to at least attend the award ceremony, unlike last year. It brought back the feel of older events, just […]
Texas Craft Brewers Fest Rotating Tap List Released Tickets for the festival are sold out, but you can still attend for free by signing up to be a festival volunteer. Every year the festival featuring rare, specialty, and limited-release beers tapped from a rotating lineup of brewery tents throughout the day, plan ahead to ensure you get a chance to sample your favorite! Read more about this year’s festival here and view the full all-day tap list here and […]