Craft Beer News
The Great American Beer Festival Returns in 2023 Tickets are on sale NOW! Published on 8/3/23, last updated 9/8/23 Photo Credit: Brewers Association The largest beer festival in America returns to Denver Sept. 21-23, 2023, to dazzle tastebuds and celebrate craft beer innovation! Tickets for the Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) are on sale now! GABF, hosted by the Brewers Association, the trade organization representing small and independent craft brewers, will return to the Colorado Convention Center […]
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Humble Pint Brewing Co. Set to Close in September UPDATE: a new brewpub is taking over the space from Humble Pint in Leander. Per social media, Obsidian Brewery, Saf and Doggett, will be opening with a mixed beverage permit. Announced via an Instagram post on social media, Humble Pint Brewing Co. in Leander, TX is scheduled to close in September. In the video, the brewery announced that September would be their final month of business, […]
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This edition of Six Things You Need to Know covers various craft beer topics in the Austin area. Bluebonnet Expands Round Rock brewery Bluebonnet Beer Company expanded its taproom to include a new 1000+ square foot air-conditioned beer hall. The new expansion allowed the brewery to also expand its hours to include Sundays. New hours are Thu-Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 12-9 pm and Sun 12-6 pm. Attend the Texas Craft Brewers Fest for FREE As […]
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The Brass Tap Austin Reopening in The Triangle Opening August 25 Sixteen months after closing its doors in The Domain, The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar has found a new home in familiar territory. The Florida and Texas taproom chain is reopening at 815 W 47th St, Suite 103 later in August. That space was occupied by Flying Saucer Draught Emporium for just over a decade. After Flying Saucer shut down in December 2017, the […]
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2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship Puts Roadmap on the Map The 2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship finished judging over 9,000 craft beers and homebrews from across the country earlier this month. While it was a down year for Texas overall (not a single Lone Star brewery made the top 10 prize winners), it was a strong showing for the state’s up-and-comers. San Antonio’s Roadmap Brewing tied Amarillo’s Pondaseta Brewing and Flix Brewhouse El Paso for […]
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Whitestone Brewery Expands to Liberty Hill Located at 15390 W State Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, TX The anticipated second location of Whitestone Brewery is open in Liberty Hill featuring an expansive tap wall with 23 taps, HopWater, food trucks, and live music. After almost a year of various delays, the new location is quite a bit larger than the original Cedar Park location at around 4,500 square feet with ample parking. The Liberty Hill location is […]
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Texas Craft Brewers Guild and Method Architecture Announce 2023-2024 Grantees Five aspiring Texas craft brewers receive grants for association membership Press Release Austin, Texas (July 3, 2023) —The grantees have been announced for the third year of a program awarding aspiring craft brewers with membership in the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. Grantees receive one year of membership – a $300 value – in the Texas Craft Brewers Guild, the trade association representing small and independent craft […]
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New Hill Country Brewery | Lago Vista Brewing Company This post has been updated from the original publish date of March 2022 A new addition to the Central Texas brewery scene is open now. Lago Vista Brewing Company, founded by Samantha and Mark Norman, and Dylan Byerly, will be located at 8001 Bronco Lane in the Texas Hill Country of Lago Vista, Texas. “We have always had a deep love for the Texas Hill Country,” […]
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Hedgehog Brewing Announces Closure After four years in business, Cedar Park’s Hedgehog Brewing will cease operations in July. Brewery co-founder Jonathan Harris announced the closing on Instagram Thursday evening. Harris and his brother Chris opened Hedgehog after years of homebrew experimentation with wild yeast from the Hill Country. Hedgehog always emphasized farmhouse and hoppy ales in their core lineup, but the brewery also developed a reputation for its taproom-only barleywine and adjunct stout releases. The […]
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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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Second Location of Austin Beerworks is Open Now Located at 10300 Springdale Rd. Austin, Texas Hours: 11am-10pm Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm Sunday In a surprise announcement, the second location of Austin Beerworks is open as of June 15, 2023, located on 64 acres (with 4 acres of designated beer garden) off Springdale Road in Northeast Austin. Patrons can expect the same fresh beer, cider, wine, frozen drinks, and NA options with additional Agave-based cocktail options. New to […]
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Fast Friends Beer Co. Opens in South Austin Located at 7313 S. I-35, Austin Long awaited South Austin brewery Fast Friends Beer Co. is now open to the public. With Director of Brewing, Keith Shaw, at the helm, the beer program will feature a wide variety of styles, starting with eight initial options. Fast Friends Beer Co. is poised to be a destination brewery while still in town, featuring a coffee program, a menu that includes […]
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