Event Listings and New Releases
The Austin Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that The House that Beer Built is brewing again in Austin for 2016! With the support of 29 local breweries and beer-centric businesses, Austin Habitat’s first The House that Beer Built in 2014 was a tremendous success. They came together to celebrate their collaborative brewing environment and shared community commitment by raising more than $60,000 to help a deserving family realize the dream of homeownership. The hard […]
The official launch party will be tonight, Wednesday January 13th 5:00PM at Waller Creek Pub. Here is the official press release: Friends and Allies Announces the Launch of “Noisy Cricket” Session IPA Austin, Texas (January 11,2016) – Friends and Allies Brewing Company will be launching their first beer, “Noisy Cricket” Session IPA a low alcohol beer packed with a tropical hoppy aroma. Friends and Allies believes Noisy Cricket will be a hoppy break from higher alcohol […]
**Update: This event is tonight Wednesday Dec 9 7pm, please get your tickets here: http://chevyloveslocal.com/tickets/ Craft Beer Austin is participating in the Chevy Loves Local charity benefit! This is an Austin-centric event where we have created a prize basket which represents who we are and what we love. We love living in Austin and love the local Craft Beer community. The Craft Beer Austin basket includes a collection of items and experiences that represent the Austin […]
Austin Beer Week 2015 – Sunday October 25th Events! **Events are subject to change! Always check the calendar before heading out throughout Austin Beer Week 2015 ! https://austinbeerweek.com/2015/calendar**. Here is a list of beer events for Austin Beer Week 2015 #ATXBW: 9 AM Yoga at the Tap Room @ Hops and Grain 12 PM Pumpkin Carving Contest @ Austin Homebrew Decktoberfest @ Red Horn Karbach Beer Brunch @ Liberty Tavern 1 PM Guided Flight with the Founder @ Hops & Grain […]
Austin Beer Week 2015 – Saturday October 24th Events! **Events are subject to change! Always check the calendar before heading out throughout Austin Beer Week 2015 ! https://austinbeerweek.com/2015/calendar**. Here is a great list of beer events to for Austin Beer Week 2015 #ATXBW: 11 AM Austin Flea @ Hops and Grain – All Ages! 11am-5pm 12 PM **Changed to Nov. 14 (512) Brewing 7th Anniversary Party @ (512) Brewing Infamous Brewing Tasting Event @ Austin Homebrew Austin Beerworks Brewery Tasting […]
The GABF 2015 – Paired – Craft Beer + Food Event was coordinated by Chef Adam Dulye, Brewers Association executive chef). During GABF 2015, we were fortunate to be invited to the Paired event (formerly called Farm To Table Pavilion). Hidden way in the back of the Colorado Convention Center, the Paired event was set up with 21 tables, each featuring an independent craft brewery “paired” with featured chefs across the country. We enjoyed small plates with thoughtful craft beer pairings […]
During our trip to Denver for the GABF, we had an opportunity to meet with Jim Koch the founder of Sam Adams (Boston Beer Company). As we waited to meet Jim, there was an amazing brunch (eggs, pumpkin french toast, sirloin, lobster rolls, jambalaya, so much more and desserts). Instead of coffee, I tried the Kosmic Mother Funk Grand Cru (first time having a beer at 9am). This Belgian style ale is at 6.5% ABV and is a wild, funky and […]
Another year has come and gone for the Great American Beer Festival. For those who have never been, it has turned into a week long party for craft brewers and fans in Denver that ended Saturday. This was my first year to be able to attend the award ceremony which took place on Saturday morning. Basically, it consists of a couple thousand breweries and media overtaking the 5,000 person Bellco Theatre in the Colorado Convention […]
Craft Beer Austin Presents: Twisted X Brewing – 1400 Miles Charity Beer Cruise Friday, October 9, 2015 @ Capital Cruises Downtown Austin 6:15pm (sailing 6:30PM) Come sail with us on the weird waters of Town Lake/Ladybird Lake for this very awesome cruise with Twisted X Brewing! Sample Twisted X Lager, Chupahopra, Cow Creek and specialty release beers For Whom the Belma Tolls, Galaxy Days and Saison Lorraine from Twisted X Brewing while we cruise on Ladybird Lake and listen to live music. See the Mexican free-tailed […]
1400 Miles, is an Austin, Texas non-profit that raises money using bikes and beer to raise awareness for Prostate Health. Prostate Cancer is the second leading cause of death in American Men and if detected early, can often times be treated successfully. Early detection is key and it starts with a conversation. Davis Tucker of NXNW, Red’s Porch (more on him in an upcoming article) was motivated by his brewmaster Don Thompson at NXNW Restaurant and Brewery […]
Craft Beer Pairings for the Big 12 Warning: this is written from a Sooner fan living in a longhorn world. Written by Denae Schwab. If you are like me, you have been counting down the days til Labor Day weekend. It isn’t because you are looking forward to the lake, the day off, or to sleep in (even though those all sound great), but for college football Saturday. So, just for fun, I have compiled […]
Real Ale Pint 4 Life Blood Drive (Austin, TX) July 7, 2015 – Real Ale Brewing Co. and Doc’s Motorworks 38th are partnering with The Blood Center of Central Texas to help boost summer blood donations. Donors are invited to visit the central Austin (4300 N Lamar) or Round Rock ( 2132 N Mays St) Donor Centers beginning Monday, July 20 through Saturday, July 25 to donate and receive a commemorative Pint 4 Life glass. […]