Published 4/1/2026
A number of Central Texas breweries made significant announcements today. Here is a roundup of what you need to know.
Real Ale Brewing Rebrands with New Logo
Real Ale Brewing announced today that in honor of their 30th anniversary, they are rebranding with a more youthful logo. See Instagram post below for the image.
(512) Brewing Company Changes Name to (737) Brewing Company
In additional rebranding news, (512) Brewing Company, named after the Austin area code, has changed its name to (737) Brewing Company, which is the other, lesser used Austin area code.
Vista Brewing Taps a Tree
As an enhancement to their barrel aging program, Vista Brewing announced today that they have hollowed out a few trees to age beer in. Their first release, Acorn Saison, will be available tomorrow through a tap affixed onto the tree.
St. Elmo Brewing Releases Subway Cold Cut Pilsner
St. Elmo Brewing has collaborated with Subway to brew a pilsner using Subway cold cuts. The beer, named $5 Foot Long, will be sold in 32 oz (foot long) cans for $5. Obviously.
Wild Bunch Brewing Takes to the Skies with Rocket Program
Joining Starbase Brewing with their own space ideals, Wild Bunch Brewing in Red Rock will be launching their first Malt Rocket today, piloted by their cat Crustybrew.
Blue Owl Sells Perfect Pour for $25
Blue Owl has done science and has mastered the art of the perfect beer pour, which they will serve you for an additional cost.
Celis Brewery Implements Dress Code
You must now wear a track suit to Celis.
Lone Man Mountain Brewing Co. Now Makes Dog Beer
LMM has three new beer releases today only for dogs. Not for human consumption.
https://www.instagram.com/lonemanmtbrewingco/p/DWlwnHmk8GH/
Suds Monkey Owner Greg Plummer Steps Down
Owner and head brewer of Suds Monkey Greg Plummer has announced he is departing from the brewery after 10 years… we think this belongs in this article?
Fat Ass Brewery to Build Donk-ee’s Rest Stop Along I-290
Okay this one though, a Buc-ee’s near Fredericksburg would slap
Acopon Replaces Outdoor Seating with Playground
As a brewery with tons of space, Acopon decided to replace a large amount of their outdoor seating area with a playground to make the brewery more family-friendly. They also announced a special vinyl night featuring only children’s songs.
Live Oak Brewing Co. Launches Smokey Snacks
Expanding into the snack business, Little Chippie Grodz Rounz are now available.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWmUHcsj_DJ/
Clear Current Brewing Co. Opening in South Austin
As broken by us, a hop-water only brewery will be opening in Austin. We seem to have gotten some of you with it, but it turns out that this story is just as real as everything above.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWmNLqZFU79/
