Austin Beer Week 2014 – Sunday October 26th Events. There are several events going on today for Austin Beer Week: 11:00 AM Hops & Grain Brunch @Hopfields The Hops & Grain crew will be at brunch pouring O-Fest Lager. 11:30 AM NXNW Oktoberfest @NXNW NXNW’s two-day Oktoberfest celebration is more than just a party. It is also a chance for revelers to learn about and raise funds for four local nonprofits: Saturday, the folks from […]

Austin Beer Week 2014 – Saturday October 25th Events. There are several events going on today for Austin Beer Week: 11:30 AM NXNW Oktoberfest @NXNW NXNW’s two-day Oktoberfest celebration is more than just a party. It is also a chance for revelers to learn about and raise funds for four local nonprofits: Saturday, the folks from Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas will be alongside Oncology Massage Alliance, and on Sunday, Therapy Pet Pals of Texas and […]

Austin Beer Week 2014 – Friday October 24th Events! There are several events going on tonight for Austin Beer Week: 4 PM Pint Night – (512) @Black Sheep Lodge Get a free (512) pint glass with your purchase of a (512) pint. Hoppy Hour – Infamous @Infamous Brewing We built our initial brewhouse from the ground up. We also couldn’t afford a shiny new system without asking other people to pay for it. So piece […]

Popular Pub Puts Neighborhood Concerns to Rest, Planning October 1st Opening for New North Central Location. Little Woodrow’s neighborhood bar, a popularTexas-based watering hole will move forward with its long planned Burnet Road location after gaining approval from the Austin City Council earlier this year. The approval was hard earned, gained after a series of compromises were reached to address concerns voiced by nearby Brentwood and Allendale neighborhood associations. Eager to work together with the […]

Popular Austin Craft Brewery and BBQ Joint Rolls Out Updated Menu with Beer Pairings. Billy’s Brewery & Smokehouse, an Austin staple known for its mouthwatering eats and specialty craft brews, has announced that it will be offering a new Smokehouse menu, complete with beer pairings for select items. Fans of longtime Uncle Billy’s favorites will still find popular original items on the updated menu, along with twelve special additions. Inspired by the array of craft […]

I must confess that I have become addicted to sour craft beers. That was not always the case. A few years ago in 2011, I went to Belgium and visited Cantillon Brewery, where Lambic, Gueze, Faro and Kriek are made. This brewery has not changed since it  was founded in 1900. I tried my first sour a classic Gueze  there and rated it a whopping 2 stars on Untapped (the beer app tracker I use). It was so […]

You may have seen some pics of Austin Beerworks’ Crazy 99 pack (going for a ultra reasonable $99.99) going to some lucky beer peeps today. Seemed like most stores were raffling off the chance to buy one. If you were lucky enough to get one send us your pics and we will post up here. Austin Beerworks launches renamed Peacemaker Anytime Ale with world’s first 99-Pack   August 2014, Austin, TX – Austin Beerworks partnered with Helms Workshop to christen […]

To be honest when we first saw this beer at Adelbert’s recent anniversary party I didn’t think I would like a Gin Barrel Aged Saison but boy was I pleasantly surprised! Can’t wait to grab a bottle or two! August 14, 2014 Austin, Texas: Adelbert’s Brewery is pleased to announce the first release of a new special series it will be creating with barrels from Treaty Oak Distilling Co. Contemplating Waterloo, the inaugural beer for the […]

This guest post is by Nick LeClair. Looking for Beer Delivery in Austin? Upset Favor won’t deliver beer? BrewDrop to the rescue! I’d imagine it would be a safe bet that if you’re reading this article you have a love for beer. However, strong that love may be, it’s probably an equally safe bet that there was at least one time when you found yourself out of beer and had to choose between rekindling that […]

Are Beer Pairing Dinners Too Expensive or are they worth it? Earlier today on twitter(June 18, 2014), I said that the upcoming Banger’s – Avery Beer Pairing Dinner was “pricey” at $85.39. A few people agreed with me, although one person insinuated I was “broke” and needed to “live a little”. While I was sitting on the balcony of my 10,000 ft square foot house on Lake Austin* drinking a Hops and Grain Green House […]