#ATX Archives - Page 11 of 12 - Craft Beer Austin

Five-Way Texas Brewery Collaboration Giving Back to First Responders

By Melanie Ross / May 2, 2020 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Charity, Craft Beer News

Do you have a soft spot for foeder beers? Are you trying to find ways to support our brave First Responders during this difficult time? How about showing support for your local craft breweries? Lucky for those of us answering with a resounding, “yes!”, five Texas craft breweries have joined forces to collaborate on a new foeder beer they are calling, Good Grief. A portion of donations from the beer’s sales will be made to […]

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Women in Beer | Martha Dixon

By Pam Catoe / April 22, 2020 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Pink Boots Society, Women in Beer

When I started writing for CraftBeerAustin.com back in 2015, my first series of articles was about Women in Beer. I am happy to announce that thanks to the ladies of the Austin chapter of the Pink Boots Society, I am bringing back the Women in Beer series. This edition features Martha Dixon, co-founder and The Big Boss at 50 Foot Websites and Branding. Describe your average week. What are you responsible for? I oversee all

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Craft Brewers Conference Canceled But You Can Join Online for FREE!

By Pam Catoe / April 8, 2020 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News, Event Listings and New Releases

It was an amazing opportunity for Texas brewers to have the largest craft beer industry conference planned for San Antonio this year. The Brewers Association hosts the Craft Brewers Conference each year in a different location around the country. This was going to be the first time it was held in Texas and boy; we were all looking forward to it. I’ve said it many times, we don’t get the recognition we deserve in the

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Feature | COVID-19 Impact on Craft Beer

By Feature Blogger / March 19, 2020 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News, The People of Craft Beer

Feature written by Brian Trivitt COVID 19 AKA, Coronavirus. The continual impact and panic it continues to inflict worldwide is astounding. I am trying to remember any modern epidemic that has escalated so quickly literally day by day. It’s coincidental name, is, of course, spawned some jokes on social media about Corona beer, but at this point, things have gotten so serious any humor regarding this has pretty much vanished. After having the pleasure of

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BREAKING NEWS | Hops and Grain San Marcos Permanently Closed

By Pam Catoe / March 15, 2020 / Austin Breweries, Craft Beer News

Hops and Grain San Marcos Permanently Closed Announced on social media this morning, the San Marcos location of east side favorite Hops and Grain is permanently closed. They opened the taproom almost one year ago and started production last summer. Funds were raised for the project early on through a Wefunder campaign, where the founder Josh Hare was able to raise one million dollars for the second production facility. In the beginning, the project

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Women in Beer | Karen Killough

By Pam Catoe / March 11, 2020 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Pink Boots Society, Women in Beer

Women in Beer | Karen Killough When I started writing for Craft Beer Austin back in 2015, my first series of articles was about Women in Beer. I am happy to announce that thanks to the ladies of the Austin chapter of the Pink Boots Society, I am bringing back the Women in Beer series. This edition features Karen Killough, Co-Founder of Vista Brewing. Describe your average week. What are you responsible for? Marketing &

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Independence Brewing Company Partners with TRACE for a New Monthly Dinner Series

By Pam Catoe / March 2, 2020 / Austin Breweries, CBA

W Austin’s TRACE restaurant has created a new monthly dinner series featuring Austin’s breweries, vineyards and distilleries. Independence Brewing Company is launching the series this Friday featuring a one-of-a-kind beer paring dinner. Friday’s dinner will includes a welcome cocktail and 3-course menu, as well as presentations from TRACE Chef de Cuisine Tim Crittenden, Executive Pastry Chef Wade Greenwood and Independence Brewing Co.’s Amy Cartwright will be on-hand. Upon Arrival: Welcome Cocktail and passed oysters on the

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Beer with Gin | Farmhouse Ales

By Feature Blogger / February 25, 2020 / Beer with Gin, CBA, The People of Craft Beer, Women in Beer

Beer with Gin | Farmhouse Ales Welcome to our new series “Beer with Gin” where we hear from local beer expert Virginia (Gin) Benavidez, co-founder of The Beer Museum (and most recently the hostess with the most-est at the Austin Beer Guide Best of 2019 Party) to discuss the origin of the Farmhouse Ales. Learn more on 2/27 during WhichCraft & Beer Museum Style Night – Local Farmhouse Ales Guest post written by Gin: Could understanding

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Breweries Giving Back | Upcoming Austin Area Charity Events

By Pam Catoe / February 11, 2020 / Austin Breweries, Charity, Pink Boots Society

Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Williamson County Breweries Giving Back | Upcoming Austin Area Charity Events Austin breweries have a long history of giving back to the community. As local businesses, breweries around town understand the importance of supporting the community that supports them. And it’s not just about support, these breweries are passionate about the work they do to give back and they go the extra mile. So if you love the local

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Austin Craft Beer Events | Valentine's Day

Austin Craft Beer Events for Valentine’s Day

By Dani Schwab / February 11, 2020 / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Delysia Chocolatier And Real Ale Chocolate and Beer Tasting

By Dani Schwab / February 10, 2020 / Austin Breweries, CBA, Craft Beer News, Event Listings and New Releases

Read First | Austin Area Brewery COVID-19 Updates Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Delysia Chocolatier And Real Ale Chocolate and Beer Tasting Real Ale will be pouring Firemans 4 and Hans Pils, along with two new beers that they released last week: 8 Track Amber and Fresh Kicks Hazy IPA to go with six different Irish inspired chocolate truffles. Guests will indulge in the newly released St. Patrick’s Day truffle collection of boozy Irish favorites infused into

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Are Craft Beer Seasonals Released Too Early?

By Feature Blogger / February 5, 2020 / CBA, Features

Are Craft Beer Seasonals Released Too Early? Guest post by Brian Trivitt Way back in October of 2011 (holy cow does time fly), I wrote my first entry on my personal blog titled “Craft Seasonal Releases are too Early.” Back then, craft beer was still growing double digits year over year, and seasonal releases were still in their early (no pun intended) phase of being released earlier than their appropriate season. Since then, craft beers’

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