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The Definitive Guide to Austin Mug Clubs

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Updated April 2024 Since this article was originally published, several breweries have closed or made changes to their mug club. Updates are in parentheses next to the brewery name. Mug Clubs have been an essential part of the craft beer scene in the United States for decades as a way to reward regulars, foster loyalty to tap rooms, and help small breweries make money at the end of the year. Almost a third of Central […]

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

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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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Wild West Brew Fest Returns for 2025

By / / Beer Festivals, CBA, Event Listings and New Releases

Wild West Brew Fest Returns to Pflugerville for 2025 The Rotary Club of Pflugerville is hard at work bringing the award-winning Wild West Brew Fest back to Central Texas, on April 11 and 12, at Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Pflugerville. This 100% volunteer-created and volunteer-run craft beer festival brings music, food, and brews together under the Texas springtime sky. The 2025 Brew Fest returns with the Launch Party on Friday evening, an exclusive first access

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Spring Beer Festival Season is in Full Swing

By / / Beer Festivals, CBA, Event Listings and New Releases, Guide

Beer Festivals to Attend in 2025 The Spring festival season is upon us with many unique craft beer festivals across the Austin area. Click on each to read more about the festival, ticket sales, and volunteer opportunities. Some links below are to our 2024 articles, which will be updated as we get closer to each event. Hillhops | January 23, 2025 https://craftbeeraustin.com/hillhops Beyond Booze Fest | January 25, 2025 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-booze-fest-tickets-1069940363429 Doom Forge Day | February

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Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival

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Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival Come see what’s on tap at the fourth annual Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival Saturday, June 13-14 • 11 AM – 6 PM | Marktplatz (Market Square) Downtown Fredericksburg, TX This is a sponsored article The Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival is coming back for a fourth year on June 13 and 14, brought to you by the Fredericksburg Rotary Club, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization focused on improving the community and the world. The

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Beer List Released: Hold Out Brewing Hosts Central Texas Pinvitational

By / / Austin Breweries, Beer Festivals, CBA, Craft Beer News, Event Listings and New Releases

Craft Beer & Cask Ale Fans Rejoice: The Central Texas Pinvitational is returning for 2025! A celebration of Cask-Conditioned Ales & Lagers from across the great state of Texas and beyond.  Better Half Coffee & Cocktails / Hold Out Brewing March 1st, 2025 3:00pm Tickets on sale NOW! Hold Out Brewing, Acopon Brewing, and Dutchess Ales are proud to present the Second Annual Central Texas Pinvitational, a celebration of the glory that is Cask-Conditioned Beer. 

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RESULTS: Texas Craft Brewers Cup 2025

By / / Austin Breweries, Beer Data and Statistics, CBA, Craft Beer News, Event Listings and New Releases

Texas Craft Brewers Cup 2025 Celebrating its first year in 2022, the Texas Craft Brewers Cup is the premiere professional beer competition run and organized by The Texas Craft Brewers Guild to showcase the outstanding quality and variety of Texas craft beer and the brewers that make them.  The awards ceremony was held on the evening of Saturday, February 8 at the COTA Event Center as the closing event for the Texas Craft Brewers Guild’s

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HillHops | A Celebration of Texas Beer History

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HillHops | A Celebration of Texas Beer History Thursday, January 23, 2025, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Edwards University Munday Library Location: Munday Library on the St. Edward’s University Campus (3001 S. Congress Ave.)  Hillhops: A Celebration of Texas Beer History returns to the Munday Library at St. Edward’s University in Austin on Thursday, January 23, from 4:30-8:00. The event will include 2 panel discussions (“Sustainability in Brewing” and “LGBTQ Leaders in Brewing”), brewing-related historical

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Craft Beer Austin Staff Picks | Best of 2024

By / / Austin Breweries, CBA, CBA Staff Picks

Craft Beer Austin Staff Picks | Best of 2024 Welcome to the end of 2024 edition of Staff Picks! We asked the team what their favorite local beers were that they drank this year, and here are the results! Drop us a comment on Instagram, Facebook, or Reddit to let us know your top choice of the year. Aaron Acopon Brewing | Aunt Kan | Best Bitter One of my biggest blind spots as a

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10Best | Craft Beers in Austin Texas

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10Best | Austin’s Most Iconic Beers Updated December, 2024 What are the most iconic, well known craft beers in Central Texas regardless of style? While having a beer with some friends, we spent quite a bit of time going down the rabbit hole of what we identify as the Mount Rushmore (plus 6) of Austin Area beers. These are the beers that everyone has tried and almost everyone respects (obviously I would never expect consensus

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10Best | Bottle Shops

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10Best | Bottle Shops Published January 29, 2024 Updated October 9, 2025 – Replaced two closed places with new options Looking to stock your fridge?  Sure, you could pick up a decent 6 pack at any grocery or convenience store nowadays, but if you’re a reader of Craft Beer Austin then you likely have more specific tastes in beer.  Below is our list of the 10 Best Bottle Shops in Central Texas based on quality,

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10Best | Nicest Brewery Taprooms

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10Best | Nicest Brewery Taprooms Updated March 29, 2023 Deciding where to go for a beer in Austin can feel overwhelming with how many breweries there are nowadays.  There are a few key traits you might be seeking out – you might be looking to try a great new beer, or a bite to eat; but no matter what, the most important attribute of a brewery taproom is how enjoyable it is to spend your

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