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The Great American Beer Festival Returns in 2026

Raise a Glass! Tickets on Sale for the 2026 Great American Beer Festival  Experience thousands of craft beers, ciders, cocktails, and more this October 10-11 in Denver Press Release Crack one open, it’s official. The Brewers Association (BA) has announced that tickets are now on sale for a reimagined Great American Beer Festival ® (opens in new tab)(GABF™), happening at Levitt Pavilion in Denver on October 10 and 11, 2026. GABF has been the heartbeat of […]

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Austin Beer News | Thirteen Things You Need to Know | April 1st, 2026

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. https://www.instagram.com/p/DWlsNNWoGab/?img_index=3 (512) Brewing Company Changes Name to (737) Brewing Company In additional rebranding news, (512) Brewing Company, named after

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What Happened to Austin's Cideries?

What Happened to Austin’s Cideries?

What Happened to Austin’s Cideries? Austin used to have a ton of cidery taprooms to visit.  Now they’re nearly all gone.  Why weren’t cidery taprooms able to thrive in Austin the same way that breweries have? Published 1/15/2026 Take a guess at how many cidery taprooms Austin has had over the years.  Did you guess three, or four?  Well, the answer is actually seven. How many of them are still thriving in 2026?  One. It’s

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Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know | December 2025

Published 12/24/2025 Barking Armadillo Brewing Opens Second Location A Christmas gift to all: Barking Armadillo Brewing out of Georgetown has successfully opened their second location in… still Georgetown, but closer to Round Rock.  The new spot, dubbed Barking Armadillo Social, is sharing a space with Bahler Street Pizza, which previously operated a popular food truck often seen at breweries in North Central Texas.  The brewpub is the first expansion for Barking Armadillo, who opened their

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Texas at the Great American Beer Festival Recap 2025

Texas at the Great American Beer Festival Recap 2024 The Great American Beer Festival invites industry professionals from around the world to sit together in small groups and, without knowing the brand name, taste beer and cider in each specified style category. The ultimate goal of the GABF judge panel is to identify the three entries that best represent each style category as described and adopted by the Great American Beer Festival. Judges are assigned

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The Great American Beer Festival Returns in 2025

Raise a Glass! Tickets on Sale for the 2025 Great American Beer Festival  Experience thousands of craft beers, ciders, cocktails, and more this October 9-11 in Denver   BOULDER, Colo. —Tickets to the Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) are officially on sale! Hosted by the Brewers Association, the trade organization representing small and independent craft brewers, GABF will return to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, on October 9-11, 2025. Following last year’s buzzworthy debut of ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) and beyond-beer

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Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know | June 2025

In This Edition: Breweries are opening, expanding, and making some crazy decisions. Published 06/09/2025Edited 06/12/2025: Handsome Dan’s actually did release their beer last week!  Whoops.  Updated below. The Debuts: Witcher Brewing Company, Black Chapel Brewing, and Highway 71 Brewing Opening Soon If you’ve read our 9 New Breweries in Central Texas earlier this year (and if you haven’t, go read it!), here’s a small update.  Handsome Dan’s, after selling sandwiches for a few months, has

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Cottonwood Creek Brewery Now Open!

Cottonwood Creek Brewery Now Open! Published 5/3/2025 HUTTO, Texas — Cottonwood Creek Brewery & Smokehouse is excited to announce its grand opening celebration on Monday, May 5, 2025. The all-day event will feature live music, beer sampling, food specials, and a visit from Hutto’s mayor. Located at 610 W. U.S. Highway 79, Cottonwood Creek Brewery invites the community to experience its new venue, which combines a full-service restaurant, on-site brewing facility, and an indoor/outdoor space

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Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know | April 2025

In This Edition: Surly Comes to Texas, The Latest Pinthouse Expansion, Festival Season, and More. Published 04/09/2025 GoFundMe for Martin House’s John “Beef” Laughman In late March, the head brewer of Martin House suffered a severe fall, resulting in major injuries. His friends and family have organized a GoFundMe to support him during this difficult time. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe or enjoy a Martin House beer while keeping him in your thoughts. You

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9 Brand New Central Texas Breweries – Spring 2025

9 Brand New Central Texas Breweries – Spring 2025 Published 2/27/25 Edited 2/28/25: Marion Brewing sent us a comment, which has been added below! This article was originally titled “9 Central Texas Breweries You Had NO IDEA Existed”, but we’re above clickbait here.  The truth is, you’ve probably never heard of most of these breweries before today.  We updated our brewery openings and closures list last week with two new spots, and then this week

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Texas Brewery Running Series Brings 5K Fun Runs to Central Texas Breweries

Texas Brewery Running Series Brings 5K Fun Runs to Central Texas Breweries It’s been a tough month for the association between health and craft beer. The increasing prevalence of Dry January, a new Surgeon General’s advisory linking alcohol consumption to cancer risk, and looming updates to the USDA’s Nutrition Guidelines are all challenges for craft brewers. However, there are still ways to practice wellness while enjoying beer. Enter the Texas Brewery Running Series. Over the

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Year in Preview: Craft Beer Stories to Watch Out For in 2025

Year in Preview: Craft Beer Stories to Watch Out For in 2025 Originally published 1/2/2025 2024 was a tempestuous year for craft beer in Central Texas and across the country. What will 2025 hold? Below are some of the local and national developments that the Craft Beer Austin team will be watching for: Tariffs could drive up costs for craft brewers… In December, President-Elect Trump announced his intention to place a 25% percent tariff on

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