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Last Stand Brewing Company Closing This Weekend Posted 10/9/24 Last Stand Brewing Company has announced on instagram that they will be closing, with their final opening day on Sunday, October 13th. Last Stand started in Dripping Springs off of Fitzhugh Rd. in 2015, before moving to a larger location on South Congress in 2020. In 2023, the back room was converted into a small pickleball facility. The reason for closure is not yet known. In […]
Blue Owl Brewing Is for Sale, But Not Closing Blue Owl Brewing, the city’s first all-sour beer brewery, is up for sale—but it’s not closing its doors. Since 2015, founders Jeff and Suzy have built a thriving brewery known for creative sour beers and, more recently, their Bob’s Fine Beers, a line of classic beer styles. What’s happening: Co-founders Jeff and Suzy are ready to move on and are looking for the right new owner. […]
Beer Necessities Austin Chapter Celebrates 10th Anniversary Beer Necessities is a very casual group of Austin women and non-binary individuals who get together to drink and chat craft beer, making wonderful connections along the way. Established in September 2014, the group meets monthly at breweries, pubs, and beer bars around Austin. Beer Necessities (BNATX) offers everything from laid-back cheers sessions to industry women Q&A panels, and behind-the-scenes brewery tours. This September marks the group’s 10th […]
East West Beer Fest Returns in November Tickets are on sale now! CraftBeerAustin.com has teamed up with Turnstile Coffee Beer and Spirits to bring a one-of-a-kind beer festival to Austin. East West Beer Fest features 10 local breweries pouring their select East Coast and West Coast-style beers benefitting We Are Blood. East Coast styles have dominated the craft beer scene for the past few years, while many West Coast-style fans still insist it’s the dominant […]
In This Edition: Austin Eastciders Brand Refresh, New Beer Festivals, New Breweries, Industry Hiccups, and More. Published 9/24/2024 Austin Eastciders Debuts First Brand Refresh Austin Eastciders has a new look, bringing the flavors of Austin across Texas and the country. Cans and cartons of their ciders now feature vibrant illustrations with colorful characters and unique patterns representative of everything Austin is and loves: food, culture, people, music and the outdoors. The new on-package imagery is […]
Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden | Oktoberfest 2024! It is that time of year for all things fall! That includes Oktoberfest season. Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden is hosting their annual Oktoberfest! See their event here. The celebration will include a three day celebration. TIMES: Thursday, September 26th – Saturday, September 28th, 2024 HOURS: Thursday – 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Open all day starting at 11am, festivities kick off at 4pm) Friday […]
Pink Boots Society Rush Week: September 18-22 The Austin chapter of Pink Boots Society, a nonprofit that aims to assist, inspire and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education, is hosting a fun play on college rush week September 18-22, 2024. “Women and Folks who identify as Nonbinary in the fermented/alcohol industry: would you like to meet others like yourself? We’re out here! And we are […]
St. Elmo Brewing Co. Opens Second Location Located 8110 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78724 What’s new: St. Elmo Brewing Co. opens its second location at 8110 Springdale Road in East Austin this weekend, doubling the size of its original South Austin space. Why it matters: The new 15,000 sq. ft. space offers a larger brewing capacity than the original location, community-focused programming, and a family-friendly vibe with 36 taps, coffee service, and a kids’ play […]
Head to Head: Lager Jam vs Lager Fest Welcome to autumn beer fest season! To kick us off, there are two lager events coming up: on September 14th, Spokesman South + Austin Beer Guide will host their 10th annual Lager Jam at The Yard. Then, on September 21st, Jester King Brewery is hosting a new Lager Fest in honor of their 14th anniversary. Since they’re so close to each other, I thought it would be […]
To Donate to the Pink Boots Society – Click here! Article updated September 2024 Women and nonbinary individuals work in all aspects of the alcohol industry from owners to packaging, cellaring, sales, and taproom management. The Pink Boots Society was established for these professionals to assist, inspire, and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education. Pink Boots Society Austin Chapter was established back in 2014 and […]
Article originally published Sept 2020. By Feature Writer Gin Benavidez Once upon a time, somebody gleefully asked me if I could explain how Texans do Oktoberfest differently from the beer’s homeland, Germany. I took a long pause and a deep breath. I looked that person in their beautiful and innocent eyes, knowing that they weren’t ready for the havoc their question was about to wreak, but that they would have to suffer through it anyway. […]
Published 8/14/2024 This edition of Six Things You Need to Know covers various craft beer topics in the Austin area and beyond. Thirsty Planet Reopening in San Marcos Thirsty Planet Brewery announced on instagram that they will be opening a new brewing facility in San Marcos. The brewery was originally located off 290 near Fitzhugh Rd, before moving operations to a large facility on South Congress in 2016. While there were plans to open a […]