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Free Beer Sampling with Pink Boots Society Sunday, April 28 from noon to 3 p.m. at Vista Brewing Come out on Sunday, April 28 for a FREE beer and cider sampling event featuring local area Pink Boots Collaboration beverages at the picturesque Vista Brewing and support women and non-binary individuals in the fermentation industry. The Austin and San Antonio chapters of Pink Boots Society, a non-profit established to assist, inspire, and encourage through education, will […]
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Barks for Beers Returns for 2024 Popular fundraising event Barks for Beers, operated by local charity Divine Canines is returning to Central Texas for their 10th year. Starting on May 1st, visit any of the 30 breweries listed below to pick up a pint glass and Pawsport for $30+tax. Then, you can use that Pawsport at all 30 breweries throughout the month of May to receive one pour at each. Here at Craft Beer Austin […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Austin Breweries and Businesses are Raising Funds for Maui Relief Efforts Originally published 8/18/23 Updated 8/25/23: Kōkua recipe is live, and highlighting new local events Updated 9/18/23: List of participating breweries Updated 10/21/23: Kōkua Session IPA is now available from some breweries, more to come Updated 11/15/23: More brewery releases Following the devastating wildfires that have affected the lives of many on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Central Texas businesses are planning to offer support […]
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ATX Beer Party Launches with Unique and Charitable Events to Celebrate Austin Beer New group of Austin industry vets join forces to amplify attention to the local beer community with a week of events from November 5th-12th ATX Beer Party, a dynamic new promotions group, is gearing up to launch a week of beer events across the city in celebration of the local beer community and to raise funds for nonprofit organizations. Led by […]
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Outside the City Limits Festival Returns to Vista Brewing October 28th Fall weekends in Central Texas offer a cornucopia of outdoor events. Do you want to go to a concert? A farmer’s market? A brewery? The choices can be overwhelming. Vista Brewing is combining all three options into their Outside the City Limits Festival. OCL, happening Saturday, October 28th from 12-8 pm at the Driftwood brewery, is an alternative and antidote to a hectic Halloween […]
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Austin Restaurant Weeks | Breweries Participating 2023 It is time to celebrate the return of Austin Restaurant Weeks! I personally love it when this time rolls around. It is an added excuse to go to one of Austin’s great restaurants that supports a great cause. The cause is helping support the Central Texas Food Bank. During Austin Restaurant Weeks, a portion of the price of each meal goes directly to the Central Texas Food Bank. […]
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The History of the First Commercial Brewery in Texas Western Brewery, the oldest commercial brewery in Texas, was owned and operated by a woman in the late 1800s, and evidence of her time as the proprietress has recently been made available for purchase. The Menger Hotel Papers Project reveals evidence of Mary Menger as the first woman to own and operate a commercial brewery in Texas through her business records that include brewing supply orders, […]
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Beer for Water Event Happening at Beerburg Brewing Sip & Support at Beerburg Brewing | Wednesday, June 21 |3:00 PM 8:00 PM |Beerburg Brewing 13476 Fitzhugh Road Austin, TX, 78736 (map). The Texas Land Conservancy and Beerburg Brewing are teaming up for a Beer for Water fundraiser, taking place Wednesday, June 21 from 3-8 pm. In addition to hosting the event, Beerburg will be donating $1 of every pint sold to TLC. The family-friendly event boasts […]
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Austin Pride Beer Events 2023 Celebrate Pride Month with These Craft Beer Events and Beer Releases Austin Area Brewery Map It’s officially Pride month and the beer community is celebrating all over the Austin area. Here is a round-up of beer releases and events by local breweries. This list will be updated as events are announced. Circle Brewing Co. Fanny Pack Kolsch | $1 from each pint donated to Equality Texas Black Star Coop Pride Vibes […]
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Barks for Beers Returns for 2023! Popular fundraising event Barks for Beers, operated by local charity Divine Canines is returning for another fun year of dogs and beers! Starting on April 28th, visit any of the 30 breweries listed below to pick up a pint glass and Pawsport for $30+tax. Then, you can use that Pawsport at all 30 breweries throughout the month of May to receive one pour at each. Divine Canines provides free […]
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