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Location Spotlight: Round Rock

Location Spotlight: Round Rock

Location Spotlight: Round Rock Originally published 11/26/25. Please fill out our survey! It can be difficult to capture a location in writing, with businesses coming and going all the time.  Last month, I went through the older location spotlight articles and had to remove a number of closed venues, but thankfully was able to fill a few of the empty spots with newer openings.  As you’ll soon read, this article may also need an update… […]

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Location Spotlight: Fredericksburg

Location Spotlight: Fredericksburg

Location Spotlight: Fredericksburg Originally published 10/12/25. Please fill out our survey! Guten Tag!  That’s all the German I know.  Oh, and Prost!  Nein? I imagine that nearly everyone reading this article has been to Fredericksburg at least once, as it’s a popular destination for culture, food, wine, and granite mountains.  But did you know, beer??  Yes, as we often do at Craft Beer Austin (dot com), we’re here to inform and enlighten you about all

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Location Spotlight: Taylor + Hutto

Location Spotlight: Taylor + Hutto 10/9/25: Refreshed article for 2025.  Please fill out our survey! If you last visited Taylor and Hutto a few years ago, it’s time to return, because everything’s changed.  What used to be one brewery is now four, plus there’s now a great bottle shoppe, and quite possibly the coolest beer bar in all of Central Texas.  This article has been awaiting publication since October 2023 – there was always something

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Location Spotlight: Liberty Hill

Location Spotlight: Liberty Hill

Location Spotlight: Liberty Hill 10/9/25: Refreshed article for 2025.  Though, I’m keeping the eclipse framing for fun.  Please fill out our survey! I have a secret for you – I’m not driving out towards Dripping Springs for the eclipse next month.  I’m staying far away from 71 and 290. Instead, as you can tell by the title of this article, I’m planning to head northwest towards Liberty Hill, which is actually slightly closer to the

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Location Spotlight: Blanco + Johnson City

Location Spotlight: Blanco + Johnson City

Location Spotlight: Blanco + Johnson City Originally published 10/2/25. Please fill out our survey! Welcome to a brand new edition of Location Spotlight, where we fill you in on the top beer destinations in Central Texas, outside of the Austin city limits.  While an article on Dripping Springs might seem like an easy pick, we’re assuming that Craft Beer Austin readers are probably already familiar with the area; rather, we’d like to invite you to

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Location Spotlight: Cedar Park Leander

Location Spotlight: Cedar Park + Leander

Location Spotlight: Cedar Park + Leander 9/25/25: Refreshed article for 2025.  Please fill out our survey! The Cedar Park and Leander beer scene has grown into one of the busiest corners of Central Texas.  If you haven’t explored the suburbs northwest of Austin yet, take warning – it’s too much for one day.  In this article, we’ll cover the brewery options, top beer bars, and bottleshop(s), and maybe even reach a bit further to other

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Location Spotlight: Georgetown

Location Spotlight: Georgetown

Location Spotlight: Georgetown 9/25/25: Refreshed article for 2025.  Please fill out our survey! Have you done a beer day in Georgetown yet?  A quick drive up I-35 from downtown Austin (estimated time between 40 minutes and 8 hours, depending on traffic) puts you in the county seat of Williamson County.  The historic downtown square houses several beer-centric businesses that are worth checking out, and a few miles outside of downtown you’ll find two breweries –

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The Best Wineries in Austin

The Best Wineries in Austin (A not so serious guide) Here at Craft Beer Austin, we love beer.  But did you also know that wine exists?  This ancient beverage is produced using many of the same methods as beer, but they replace malted grain with… grapes?  What a wacky idea, and it turns out there are a few of these “wineries” in Austin.  Here’s our list of the best in town! The Austin Winery Located

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Lager Jam Returns for the Ninth Year

Lager Jam Returns for the Ninth Year Lager Jam is back for its ninth year. Presented by the Austin Beer Guide, this year’s jam is returning to Spokesman Coffee at the Yard on Saturday, September 9, with a few changes. This year, party packs will not be for sale; however, Lager Jam is still free and open to all patrons 21 and up and will feature live screen printing, a DJ, food, and special surprises.

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Lager Jam Returns for the Eighth Year

Lager Jam Returns for the Eighth Year Buy your party packs here! Lager Jam is back for its eighth year. Presented by the Austin Beer Guide, this year’s jam is returning to Spokesman Coffee at the Yard on Saturday, September 24, and optional Party Packs are on sale now. “It’s called Lager ‘Jam’, not Fest, for a reason. We forget about the tasting glasses and offer full frothy pours of nearly 40 of the finest

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