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4C Brew Barn | A Texas Craft Brewery Profile Location: 8778 FM 2095, Gause, TX 77857 Hours of Operation: WED-Sat: 11 AM – 8 PM, SUN: 12 PM – 6 PM Brewery, Market, and Restaurant THE PEOPLE 4C Brew Barn opened around May of 2021. The owner, Vernon Lang, bought a Farm and Ranch in Gause in 2012 as a weekend getaway for he and his wife, Melissa. They fell in love with the ranch, […]
The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) is a nonprofit that supports people experiencing homelessness through low-barrier work opportunities, case management, and humanitarian aid. Together with several community partners, TOOF developed the Esperanza Community that currently supports over 200 unhoused neighbors as a sanctioned encampment in Austin, TX. Pints for Power partnered with five breweries to establish a fundraiser designed to help fund solar panels to offset utility costs for the Esperanza Community. Through the month of […]
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 Amanda Trimm, Co-owner of Barking Armadillo in Georgetown, Texas. Describe your […]
Brewery Travels (aka Joel Geier) pays a visit to Central Texas A substantial number of our Central Texas brewery taprooms were recently treated to a visit from a popular beer blogger and explorer known as Brewery Travels, aka Joel Geier. A native of Milwaukee WI, beer writer and full-time dad, Geier has become well-known in the beer community for his intrepid adventures across the US, so far encompassing 41 states (plus DC), 276 cities and […]
We all have that one brew-loving buddy. The one who comes to every summer get-together strapped with an arsenal of impressive craft beers. This year, you don’t have to waste time hoping they brought extra – you can be the life of the party! It’s easier than ever to fill your cooler with ice and follow in their craft-sipping footsteps. Starting with the source: Tavour! The app-based bottleshop offers sought-after craft beers from independent breweries […]
National Independent Beer Run Day kicks off again this year on July 3rd. “Ahead of summer’s biggest holiday, Independence Day, the Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers— is coordinating the third annual National Independent Beer Run Day alongside craft breweries nationwide,” per the press release. Austin area breweries are still recovering from the impacts of COVID-19, as we’ve seen with the recent closure of more breweries. It’s important now […]
Is there anything more delightfully refreshing than a fresh, chilled cocktail in the summertime? Actually, there is! Beer cocktails are a delicious way to beat the heat – not to mention dazzle guests at BBQs, garden parties, and any other warm-weather gatherings. Of course, it all depends on having the right kind of beer and ingredients. Fortunately, the beer experts at Tavour have already done the legwork to come up with four revitalizing summer beer cocktails. […]
Jester King Brewery Expands with Lodging Already a popular hill country destination brewery, Jester King Brewery & Kitchen has expanded again, this time adding a charming lodging option for guests. Just in time for their 10-year anniversary in October, Jester King announced the acquisition of the Tipping T inn located on the brewery grounds, recently rebranded as the Jester King Inn. The inn features five units with private gate access to the beer garden and […]
When I started writing for CraftBeerAustin.com back in 2015, my first series of articles was about Women in Beer. I am happy to announce that thanks to the ladies of the Austin chapter of the Pink Boots Society, I am bringing back the Women in Beer series. This edition features Paige Martin, Sales and Quality Manager for Second Pitch Beer Co. out of San Antonio, Texas. Describe your average week. What are you responsible for? […]
Orf Brewing Closes Permanently Effective May 30 Sunday, May 30th marked the final day in business for South Austin’s Orf Brewing. Owner and head brewer Chris Orf cited “the ongoing challenges, headaches, and hassles of running a small business in a hyper-competitive market” as reasons for the closure. One of the smaller breweries in the bustling South Austin beer scene, Orf Brewing carved out a niche with their innovative hybrid ales that combined global influences […]
Austin FC Craft Beer Stadium Options Revealed Today the highly anticipated tap wall was revealed on social media for the Austin FC Q2 stadium Beer Hall. Unfortunately, most of the 20 taps are dominated by AB InBev options; however, a few local beers made the board. Posts by @beerwords and Hopsquad Brewing on Twitter shows the five local Austin FC Craft Beer options coming to the tap wall: Circle Brewing | Blur Pinthouse Pizza | […]
The Texas Craft Brewers Guild Liquid Bake Sale brewing fundraiser is now in full swing. This exciting and innovative initiative, modeled around a traditional community bake sale, gives Texas breweries the opportunity to support the TCBG by brewing a beer of their choosing with local malt from Fort Worth’s TexMalt. Twenty-eight breweries from across the state have already signed up, and our own Central Texas region is strongly represented with some fantastic beers from some […]