Event Listings and New Releases
It is that time of year again: The time for Barks for Beers. This is the sixth year for this event. There are 22 breweries this year participating. Divine Canines has more information and the brewery map, for the participating breweries. For those new to this event, participants purchase a special pint glass and “pawsport” for $30 at any of the participating breweries. Once you have your glass and pawsport you can visit the participating […]
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A recent movement to change the name of Dripping Springs to “Pound Town” in honor of it’s founder Dr. Joseph Pound created quite a stir over the past few weeks. As it turns out, the petition and subsequent GoFundMe page was meant to be in fun, “this is an initiative that some DSHS alum and local business owners have been kicking around for a few years. ” per the GoFundMe page. Nonetheless, several local breweries […]
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National Beer Day may not be an “official” holiday; however, it is celebrated by beer lovers across the United States every year on April 7th. Why is this date so important to beer lovers you may ask? It’s the date the repeal of prohibition was officially enacted after being singed in the law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, and to celebrate, people everywhere took to the streets to enjoy a beer. So what […]
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Beers on Pink | October 19th at 7pm | J-Squared Studios This Friday marks the return of the third annual Beers on Pink event benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). Local photographer Julien Fleury started Beers on Pink three years ago when his mother was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, “I wanted to help in my own way as a product photographer, so I created this idea of photographing local craft beers on a pink background,” […]
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The largest beer festival in the US, the Great American Beer Festival, has passed once again. For those who have never been, it has turned into a week long party for craft brewers and fans in Denver that ended Saturday. While most articles locally will talk about how Texas did, I decided to take a deeper look into the numbers of all of this. This year, there were 5 new categories to bring the total […]
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Zicke, Zacke, Zicke, Zacke, Hoi, Hoi, Hoi! October is right around the corner and it’s time to start celebrating the season! Oktoberfest is traditionally held in Munich, Germany each year and runs mid-September until the first week of October. However, you don’t have to travel all the way to Germany to find some great Oktoberst style beers. Grab your Lederhosen and enjoy one of these craft beer events to celebrate the season. Prost! Friday 9/14 […]
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Craft Beer Austin is participating in the The Big Give 2018 Austin Charity Benefit! We hope you will join us on Friday, September 7th at Hotel Van Zandt for The BIG Give to celebrate a decade of giving back! This year we will highlight our community’s accomplishments over the past decade and honor the individuals and businesses that have supported our mission. The event will also feature local food, music, and an exciting silent auction […]
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Craft Beer Austin | FIFA World Cup Games UPDATED: I will update this article throughout the week as new venues publish their schedules. Please check back often. Although the US Men’s National team heartbreakingly didn’t make the cut this year, the FIFA World Cup is still the most exciting time in the world of soccer. The 2018 World Cup kicks off on June 14th in Russia, and with only an eight hour time difference, you’ll […]
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A new festival took over Hops and Grain Brewing back in early April that aims to bring new meaning to the Mexican slang word “Chingona”. Denise Hernandez and her fiancee Krista Cottingim cofounded Hustle for the Cause to highlight and promote LBGTQ women of color, “It’s hard to find social innovation spaces and support for LGBTQ women of color. In fact, less than 10% of all venture capital deals go to women, people of color, and LGBTQ […]
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The Wild West Brewfest the only craft beer dedicated event in Katy and recently named the #1 Brewfest in North America for the second year in a row by BeerYeti.com! The Wild West Brewfest (Wild West Brewfest) is an energized and purposeful celebration of craft beer for the Katy, Richmond, west Houston, and surrounding communities. With well over 7500 guests at our last Wild West Brewfest, this event partners businesses with the community by providing […]
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We have a Giveaway on Facebook: Win 2 It’s the Tits Glasses, It’s the Tits Koozie & a 6-Pack of Hibiscus Saison! Adelbert’s It’s the Tits Fest Saturday Oct. 21st, 2017 1pm Adelbert’s Brewery is hosting the third installment of their free event It’s the Tits Fest benefiting the Breast Cancer Resource Center. To kick things off, Core Power Yoga will host a yoga class starting at 11:30am with limited spots. Per the usual, the event will […]
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The largest beer festival in the US, the Great American Beer Festival, has passed once again. For those who have never been, it has turned into a week long party for craft brewers and fans in Denver that ended Saturday. While most articles locally will talk about how Texas did, I decided to take a deeper look into the numbers of all of this. This year, there were 2 new categories to bring the total […]
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