The Brewers Association’s annual salute to craft beer kicks off May 15 with American Craft Beer Week, a spring celebration of local beer and breweries. “Small and independent American craft breweries are a vital ingredient to the health and wealth of our communities as they support growers, distributors, supply partners, retailers, and beer lovers,” said Ann Obenchain, vice president of marketing and communications at the Brewers Association. “Craft beer is more than a beverage, it’s a catalyst for bringing people together and building community. When we support our local breweries, we are not only enjoying great beer, but we are also investing in the people and the neighborhoods that make our cities and towns unique and vibrant.”
With such a vibrant beer community, options in and around town are practically limitless. So how will you celebrate? Here are a few options we think you will enjoy:
- Check out our list of local events and new beer releases.
- Visit one of the many local breweries and brewpubs in and around Austin.
- Get to know some of the folks behind the scenes making all that delicious beer.
- Participate in Barks for Beers.
- Hit the road and discover a new spot across Texas.
- Take a tour or visit a local bottleshop and bring home some new finds.
- Join a local Mug Club.
- Show your support by using the social media frames found here.
