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

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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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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events June 6th

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events  Check out Austin craft beer releases and events that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map New offerings from breweries that are releasing this week, or offerings that are now returning to the menu after a hiatus. We cannot promise they will still be in stock by the time the weekend comes around. New Releases: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKdFBF9sPum/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MTk0cmY4ODgyd3ZqMg==   Jester King Brewing Motueka Bliss | Hazy IPA Obsidian Brewery

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events May 30th

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events  Check out Austin craft beer releases and events that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map New offerings from breweries that are releasing this week, or offerings that are now returning to the menu after a hiatus. We cannot promise they will still be in stock by the time the weekend comes around. New Releases: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKKKRczNWAo/?img_index=1 3rd Level Brewing Smoked Pineapple Pale Ale Hairy Man Hefe |

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events May 23rd

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events  Check out Austin craft beer releases and events that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map New offerings from breweries that are releasing this week, or offerings that are now returning to the menu after a hiatus. We cannot promise they will still be in stock by the time the weekend comes around.   New Releases: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4c4-4NI00/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 3rd Level Brewing Irish Stout | Is Back Dunkel |

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events May 16th

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events  Check out Austin craft beer releases and events that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map New offerings from breweries that are releasing this week, or offerings that are now returning to the menu after a hiatus. We cannot promise they will still be in stock by the time the weekend comes around. https://www.instagram.com/p/DJk5kzXOog_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   New Releases: Austin Beerworks Tree Boys | Kolsch Hopsquad Brewing Helles Yeah

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Celebrate American Craft Beer Week

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The Brewers Association’s annual salute to craft beer kicks off May 12 with American Craft Beer Week, a spring celebration of local beer and breweries. “Small and independent American craft breweries are a vital ingredient to the health and wealth of our communities as they support growers, distributors, supply partners, retailers, and beer lovers,” said Ann Obenchain, vice president of marketing and communications at the Brewers Association. “Craft beer is more than a beverage, it’s

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events May 9th

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events  Check out Austin craft beer releases and events that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map New offerings from breweries that are releasing this week, or offerings that are now returning to the menu after a hiatus. We cannot promise they will still be in stock by the time the weekend comes around. https://www.instagram.com/p/DJSaCdZR2zK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   New Releases: Hi Sign Brewing Holly St. | Hazy IPA| First core

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Cottonwood Creek Brewery Now Open!

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

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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Round Up of Austin Area World Beer Cup Winners – 2025

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

Texas World Beer Cup Winners Indianapolis 2025 The World Beer Cup 2025 awards were held once again on May 1st in Indianapolis, IN at the closure of the 2025 Craft Brewer’s Conference.  This is the 16th such competition and broke down as follows: Total Breweries – 1,761 (2,060 in 2024) Total Countries – 49 (50 in 2024) Total Beers Entered – 8375 (9,300 in 2024) Total Medals – (349) (329 in 2024) New Breweries –

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events May 2nd

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events  Check out Austin craft beer releases and events that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map New offerings from breweries that are releasing this week, or offerings that are now returning to the menu after a hiatus. We cannot promise they will still be in stock by the time the weekend comes around.   New Releases: https://www.instagram.com/p/DImEQJYuhmy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   3rd Level Brewing Rock Bottom | Rice Lager with

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Barks for Beers Returns for 2025

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

Barks for Beers Returns for 2025 Popular fundraising event Barks for Beers, operated by local charity Divine Canines, is returning to Central Texas for their 11th year.  Starting on May 1st, visit any of the 30 breweries listed below to pick up a pint glass and Pawsport for $30 + tax.  Then, you can use that Pawsport at all 30 breweries throughout the month of May to receive one pour at each. Divine Canines provides

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10Best | Austin Craft Beer Bars

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10Best | Craft Beer Bars Updated April 30, 2025 What is a Go To place to take an out of towner? Where is your regular spot to grab a beer and get some work done or hang out with friends? Let’s explore 10 of the best non-brewery locations to grab amazing local craft beer. Great craft beer bars have a few key features: Amazing local craft beer (obviously) Other alcohol options (for your weird non-beer

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