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The Best Beers of the Year (So Far): Quarter 2, 2026

By / / Austin Breweries, Beer Data and Statistics, Best Beers, CBA, Guide

The Best Beers of the Year (So Far): Quarter 2, 2026 Apologies that this is a few weeks late – I simply forgot.  Enjoy! Standard disclaimer: This data comes from Untappd and is not our personal opinions.  Click here to find out more about how this data is gathered. Here are the top beers released in Central Texas from April to June, 2026! https://www.instagram.com/p/DaDXHx5k8rj/?img_index=1 Lager: Pilsner: Pale Ale: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZNfI7skcfl/?img_index=1 IPA (New England / Hazy): IPA […]

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A Comprehensive List of Brewery Openings and Closures

By / / Austin Breweries, Beer Data and Statistics, Brewery Profile, CBA, Craft Beer News, Guide

A Comprehensive List of Brewery Openings and Closures Updated 9/5/2026 This is a complete list of all brewery openings and closures since 2020.  We also maintain a table of all Central Texas breweries that you can view any time here(opens in new tab) (or from the navigation bar above, under “Beer Guides”), which can be filtered by region. Openings 2026 Open Now Ceremony Botanical Brewing (Austin) Crest Brewing Company (McMahan) 2026 (Pending) Beer Ranch Project

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Best Craft Beer Spots to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Central Texas

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Best Craft Beer Spots to Watch the 2026 World Cup Every four years, the world hits pause and soccer fans unite for the greatest tournament on the planet. And this year, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is happening right here in North America, with matches across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. That means friendlier kickoff times, bigger crowds, and an Austin beer scene that’s more than ready to celebrate. Whether you’re a die‑hard USMNT supporter,

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Holden A Beer & Austin Ale Trail Present: The 2026 ATX Brewery Bracket

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Holden A Beer & Austin Ale Trail Present: The 2026 ATX Brewery Bracket Let the games begin!  Austin content creators and community advocates Holden A Beer and Austin Ale Trail have teamed up to present the fourth annual summer ATX Brewery Bracket, starting on June 12th.  The event is inspired by March Madness, and is a fun way to celebrate the brewing community in Austin – no sponsorships, no paid marketing, just a community-led competition

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The Best Beers of the Year (So Far): Quarter 1, 2026

By / / Austin Breweries, Beer Data and Statistics, Best Beers, CBA, Guide

The Best Beers of the Year (So Far): Quarter 1, 2026 It’s table time! Please enjoy the below tables. Standard disclaimer: This data comes from Untappd and is not our personal opinions.  Click here to find out more about how this data is gathered. Here are the top beers released in Central Texas from January to March, 2026! Lager: Pilsner: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVkEQGBkU5N/?img_index=1 Pale Ale: IPA (New England / Hazy): IPA (West Coast / Other): Porter &

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Hop-Water Only Brewery to Open in South Austin

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Hop-Water Only Brewery “Clear Current Brewing Co.” to Open in South Austin Austin, TX – Clear Current Brewing Co. has announced they are planning to open a taproom in the new mixed-use development at the intersection of South Congress and Industrial Blvd.  The brewery will focus solely on non-alcoholic hop-waters, a niche segment of the beverage industry showing recent growth by appealing to health-conscious consumers.  “We’ve seen the trend of better-for-you (BFY) beverages on the

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Austin Craft Beer Events for Valentine’s Day | 2026

By / / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

Austin Craft Beer Events | Valentine’s Day | 2026 Friday, February 13th  12 Fox Beer | Wagyu Dinner | 6pm | $85 Fast Friends Beer | Galentine’s Day  Hi Sign Brewing | Love at First Bite: Valentine’s charcuterie workshop Pecan Street Brewing  | Galentine’s Purse Bingo Night St. Elmo Brewing | Galentine’s Day Party |6-10PM Smithville Brewing |  Pre-Valentine’s Day  Yegua Creek Brewery | Pebbles & Knots Gals Jewelry Class | 6pm Vacancy Brewing | Galentine’s

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Austin Craft Beer Events for the Big Game | 2026

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Austin Craft Beer Events | The Big Game 2026 Austin Area Brewery Hours and Map For many of us, it is that time of year again to gather your friends, beer, and food to watch the Big Game. Check out the below events! https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQ8VNVjNbu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==     Craft Beer Bars and Breweries Showing the Game on Sunday, February 8th :  12 Fox Beer 3rd Level Brewing Barking Armadillo Social Cottonwood Creek Brewery Fast Friends Beer Co. HWY

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Best Beers of the Year 2025

The Best Beers of 2025 (By the Numbers)

By / / Austin Breweries, Beer Data and Statistics, Best Beers, CBA, Guide

The Best Beers of 2025 (By the Numbers) Welcome to the end of 2025.  There was a lot of movement in the Central Texas craft beer industry this year, and it’s looking pretty good – our comprehensive openings and closings list counts fifteen brewery openings (plus one cidery, two meaderies), and six brewery closings.  Compare that to 2024’s seven openings, and the closings to 2024’s twelve.  That’s a pretty sizable increase!  Most of the new

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Alt Trail Passport 2026

Austin Ale Trail Passport Review (2026): The Best Brewery Perks to Collect This Year

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Austin Ale Trail Passport Review (2026): The Best Brewery Perks to Collect This Year It’s that time of year again: The Austin Ale Trail has returned with their sixth annual brewery passport for the 2026 season.  If you’re raring to go, you can get your passport early at the two launch parties this weekend – Nomadic Beerworks on Saturday 12/6, and Southern Heights Brewing on Sunday 12/7.  General sales will begin soon at these fifteen

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TCBF 2025

The Best Beers at Texas Craft Brewers Festival 2025

By / / Austin Breweries, Best Beers, CBA, Guide

The Best Beers (Maybe?) at Texas Craft Brewers Festival 2025 We’re back for the third year of TCBF beers by the numbers.  Last year, we saw thousands* of attendees walking around the festival with this article on their phone, using it as a guide to target the most sought after beers.  Will you join their ranks this year, or will you be normal? Disclaimer: just like TBBofT(SF) and Style Breakdown series, this article is based

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ATX Beer Party Celebrates Two Years with a Week of Unique and Charitable Beer Events

By / / ATX Beer Party, Austin Breweries, CBA, Charity, Event Listings and New Releases, The People of Craft Beer

ATX Beer Party Celebrates Second Anniversary with a Week of Unique and Charitable Beer Events A week-ish of charitable events at area taprooms with bikes, movies, dice and MORE to celebrate the second anniversary of ATX Beer Party Tuesday October 28 through Sunday November 9, 2025. The collection of beer-centered events around town all benefit local charities and serve to highlight Central Texas’ notable brewing community 🎉Who: ATX Beer Party is an Austin promotion group

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