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2025 Year in Review: Checking Back In On Our Beer Stories to Watch For in 2025 Last January, I put together a list of major industry stories to monitor over the course of 2025. It’s time to check in and see what actually happened. In a surprising twist, not everything was as bad as I anticipated! Read on to learn what I got right (and wrong) in 2025. Tariffs Tariffs may have been the defining […]
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The Evolving World of Beer: Trends, Culture, and Innovation Beer has been part of human culture for thousands of years, yet it continues to reinvent itself. From ancient fermentation techniques to modern craft experimentation, beer remains one of the most dynamic and influential beverages in the global drinks industry. Today, beer is no longer just a simple lager at the end of a long day—it’s a reflection of culture, creativity, and changing consumer preferences. […]
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Alcohol-Related Car Accidents: How Austin Injury Lawyers Can Help You Recover A car crash is over in seconds. But when a drunk driver causes it, the aftermath can last a lifetime. You’re left with the physical pain, the financial stress, and the anger of someone’s careless choice. You shouldn’t have to fight this battle on your own. An experienced Austin car accident lawyer becomes your strongest ally, dedicated to winning you the compensation and […]
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Location Spotlight: Round Rock Originally published 11/26/25. Please fill out our survey! It can be difficult to capture a location in writing, with businesses coming and going all the time. Last month, I went through the older location spotlight articles and had to remove a number of closed venues, but thankfully was able to fill a few of the empty spots with newer openings. As you’ll soon read, this article may also need an update… […]
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Location Spotlight: Fredericksburg Originally published 10/12/25. Please fill out our survey! Guten Tag! That’s all the German I know. Oh, and Prost! Nein? I imagine that nearly everyone reading this article has been to Fredericksburg at least once, as it’s a popular destination for culture, food, wine, and granite mountains. But did you know, beer?? Yes, as we often do at Craft Beer Austin (dot com), we’re here to inform and enlighten you about all […]
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Location Spotlight: Taylor + Hutto 10/9/25: Refreshed article for 2025. Please fill out our survey! If you last visited Taylor and Hutto a few years ago, it’s time to return, because everything’s changed. What used to be one brewery is now four, plus there’s now a great bottle shoppe, and quite possibly the coolest beer bar in all of Central Texas. This article has been awaiting publication since October 2023 – there was always something […]
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Location Spotlight: Liberty Hill 10/9/25: Refreshed article for 2025. Though, I’m keeping the eclipse framing for fun. Please fill out our survey! I have a secret for you – I’m not driving out towards Dripping Springs for the eclipse next month. I’m staying far away from 71 and 290. Instead, as you can tell by the title of this article, I’m planning to head northwest towards Liberty Hill, which is actually slightly closer to the […]
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Location Spotlight: Blanco + Johnson City Originally published 10/2/25. Please fill out our survey! Welcome to a brand new edition of Location Spotlight, where we fill you in on the top beer destinations in Central Texas, outside of the Austin city limits. While an article on Dripping Springs might seem like an easy pick, we’re assuming that Craft Beer Austin readers are probably already familiar with the area; rather, we’d like to invite you to […]
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The Science Behind Barrel Aging: What Changes Over Time If you have ever sipped an aged imperial stout or a funky sour that spent months in oak, you know there’s something magical about the process. But what actually happens inside those barrels? It’s not just sitting around getting older — barrel aging is a complex chemical dance that transforms beer in ways that can’t be replicated in stainless steel. Let’s break down the science behind […]
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Location Spotlight: Cedar Park + Leander 9/25/25: Refreshed article for 2025. Please fill out our survey! The Cedar Park and Leander beer scene has grown into one of the busiest corners of Central Texas. If you haven’t explored the suburbs northwest of Austin yet, take warning – it’s too much for one day. In this article, we’ll cover the brewery options, top beer bars, and bottleshop(s), and maybe even reach a bit further to other […]
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Location Spotlight: Georgetown 9/25/25: Refreshed article for 2025. Please fill out our survey! Have you done a beer day in Georgetown yet? A quick drive up I-35 from downtown Austin (estimated time between 40 minutes and 8 hours, depending on traffic) puts you in the county seat of Williamson County. The historic downtown square houses several beer-centric businesses that are worth checking out, and a few miles outside of downtown you’ll find two breweries – […]
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What Craft Brewers Can Learn from Beverage Industry Data Trends Craft brewers face the challenge of aligning their products with ever-evolving consumer tastes. To succeed, they must leverage comprehensive data to understand these preferences deeply. Analyzing beverage industry statistics allows them to innovate and strategically market their offerings. At the same time, keeping track of food and beverage industry statistics helps brewers align with broader market dynamics beyond beer alone. In the craft beer sector, […]
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