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Beer Necessities Austin Chapter Celebrates 10th Anniversary

By / / CBA, Event Listings and New Releases, Women in Beer

Beer Necessities Austin Chapter Celebrates 10th Anniversary Beer Necessities is a very casual group of Austin women and non-binary individuals who get together to drink and chat craft beer, making wonderful connections along the way. Established in September 2014, the group meets monthly at breweries, pubs, and beer bars around Austin. Beer Necessities (BNATX) offers everything from laid-back cheers sessions to industry women Q&A panels, and behind-the-scenes brewery tours.  This September marks the group’s 10th […]

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Austin Beer News | Six Things You Need to Know | September 2024

By / / CBA, Craft Beer News

In This Edition: Austin Eastciders Brand Refresh, New Beer Festivals, New Breweries, Industry Hiccups, and More. Published 9/24/2024 Austin Eastciders Debuts First Brand Refresh  Austin Eastciders has a new look, bringing the flavors of Austin across Texas and the country. Cans and cartons of their ciders now feature vibrant illustrations with colorful characters and unique patterns representative of everything Austin is and loves: food, culture, people, music and the outdoors.  The new on-package imagery is

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events September 20th

By / / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

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/DAEZqF8p1DD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   3rd Level Brewing Fun Fun Fun Festbier | Saturday, 9/21 Big Country

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Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden | Oktoberfest 2024!

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Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden | Oktoberfest 2024! It is that time of year for all things fall! That includes Oktoberfest season. Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden is hosting their annual Oktoberfest!  See their event here. The celebration will include a three day celebration.  TIMES: Thursday, September 26th – Saturday, September 28th, 2024 HOURS:  Thursday – 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Open all day starting at 11am, festivities kick off at 4pm) Friday

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events September 13th

By / / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

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/C_0371eJrAB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 3rd Level Brewing Chamoy Super Green Gose (512) Brewing Co. (512) BEER:30 |

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Oktoberfest: Austin Area 2024

By / / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

Oktoberfest: Austin 2024 Austin Area Brewery Map It is Oktoberfest season! Grab your lederhosen or your dirndl and a stein to celebrate. Many places in and around town are hosting parties. You could even make a few as they spread from September through November. Here is a list to help you plan. Prost Y’all. https://www.instagram.com/p/DBM-ON6Ne3G/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==     All Month Black Star Co-op Oktoberfest Mug Club. For $50, participants get a handmade two pint stein. On each

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Head to Head: Lager Jam vs Lager Fest

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

Head to Head: Lager Jam vs Lager Fest Welcome to autumn beer fest season!  To kick us off, there are two lager events coming up: on September 14th, Spokesman South + Austin Beer Guide will host their 10th annual Lager Jam at The Yard.  Then, on September 21st, Jester King Brewery is hosting a new Lager Fest in honor of their 14th anniversary.  Since they’re so close to each other, I thought it would be

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events September 6th

By / / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

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/C_TTxzkpK3V/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link   Acopon Brewing Chicomecóatl American bitter Blue Owl Brewing Trail Mix Porter |

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Pink Boots Society Austin

By / / Austin Breweries, CBA, Charity, Pink Boots Society, Women in Beer

To Donate to the Pink Boots Society – Click here! Article updated September 2024 Women and nonbinary individuals work in all aspects of the alcohol industry from owners to packaging, cellaring, sales, and taproom management. The Pink Boots Society was established for these professionals to assist, inspire, and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education. Pink Boots Society Austin Chapter was established back in 2014 and

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events August 30th

By / / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

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/C_RAS9FpylI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   3rd Level Brewing My Own Summer Stout Acopon Brewing Kobold | Black

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Beer with Gin | The History of Oktoberfest

By / / Beer with Gin, CBA

Article originally published Sept 2020. By Feature Writer Gin Benavidez Once upon a time, somebody gleefully asked me if I could explain how Texans do Oktoberfest differently from the beer’s homeland, Germany. I took a long pause and a deep breath. I looked that person in their beautiful and innocent eyes, knowing that they weren’t ready for the havoc their question was about to wreak, but that they would have to suffer through it anyway.

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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events August 23rd

By / / Austin Breweries, Event Listings and New Releases

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/C-78MrlJDnX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link   3rd Level Brewing El Hefe Grande | Imperial Blueberry Hefe Equivalent Exchange

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