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The Great American Beer Festival Returns in 2026

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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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Texas Craft Brewers Festival 2026 – Tickets On Sale Now

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

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Returns To Austin on November 14, 2026 Tickets On Sale Now! Tickets are on sale for the Texas Craft Brewers Festival, the state’s largest beer event focused exclusively on Texas-brewed craft beer, returning to East Austin’s Fiesta Gardens on November 14, 2026. This year’s event will feature more than 80 Texas craft breweries serving samples of approximately 200 independent craft beers, as well as live music and onsite food options. The

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Zilker Brewing and la Barbecue Bring Back la Beer, Host Pickle Fest

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Zilker Brewing and la Barbecue Bring Back Beloved la Beer to Austin Retail Shelves for First Time Since 2021 Fan-favorite collaboration lager returns to expanded summer distribution beginning July 21, with Pickle Palooza celebration on August 1   AUSTIN, TX (July 22, 2026) — Zilker Brewing Co. and la Barbecue are bringing back la Beer — their beloved collaboration lager — to expanded Austin retail distribution for the first time since 2021. Beginning July 21,

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Moody Tongue Brewery Opens Pop-Up Sushi & Beer Pairing Experience in Austin

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The Loren Hotel Welcomes Moody Tongue for its First-Ever Pop-Up Experience In Texas The World’s Only MICHELIN Starred Brewery now open at The Loren Cafe, Offering an Exclusive Sushi & Beer Pairing Experience Through October 2026 AUSTIN, Texas — The Loren Hotel Austin, the city’s award-winning destination hotel, has partnered with Moody Tongue Sushi, the acclaimed sushi concept in New York City from the world’s only MICHELIN-starred brewery founded in Chicago. Beginning Thursday, July 2,

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Georgetown’s Annual Blazin’ Beer Crawl Returns August 1

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Georgetown’s Annual Blazin’ Beer Crawl Returns August 1 (GEORGETOWN, Texas) — The Georgetown Main Street Program presents the 7th Annual Blazin’ Beer Crawl, Georgetown’s original craft beer crawl event. The Blazin’ Beer Crawl is a self-paced, walking event featuring craft beer tastings at retail stores and restaurants around The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. Ticket holders receive an electronic map of all of the participating locations and choose where to sample and visit merchants.

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A Comprehensive List of Brewery Openings and Closures

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

A Comprehensive List of Brewery Openings and Closures Updated 9/5/2026 This is a complete list of all brewery openings and closures since 2020.  We also maintain a table of all Central Texas breweries that you can view any time here(opens in new tab) (or from the navigation bar above, under “Beer Guides”), which can be filtered by region. Openings 2026 Open Now Ceremony Botanical Brewing (Austin) Crest Brewing Company (McMahan) 2026 (Pending) Beer Ranch Project

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Best Craft Beer Spots to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Central Texas

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Best Craft Beer Spots to Watch the 2026 World Cup Every four years, the world hits pause and soccer fans unite for the greatest tournament on the planet. And this year, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is happening right here in North America, with matches across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. That means friendlier kickoff times, bigger crowds, and an Austin beer scene that’s more than ready to celebrate. Whether you’re a die‑hard USMNT supporter,

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Holden A Beer & Austin Ale Trail Present: The 2026 ATX Brewery Bracket

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Holden A Beer & Austin Ale Trail Present: The 2026 ATX Brewery Bracket Let the games begin!  Austin content creators and community advocates Holden A Beer and Austin Ale Trail have teamed up to present the fourth annual summer ATX Brewery Bracket, starting on June 12th.  The event is inspired by March Madness, and is a fun way to celebrate the brewing community in Austin – no sponsorships, no paid marketing, just a community-led competition

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Beerburg Launches All-Outdoor Beer Garden in the Texas Hill Country

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Beerburg Launches All-Outdoor Beer Garden in the Texas Hill Country New guest-facing space opens May 28, deepening the connection between native ingredients, conservation and craft beer (AUSTIN, Texas – May 4, 2026) – Beerburg Events will debut its new all-outdoor Beer Garden on May 28, 2026, ushering in a new chapter for the family-owned Hill Country destination. Opening day will feature Wildcrafted beer releases, guided garden conversations and a celebratory gathering that invites guests to

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Barks for Beers Returns for 2026!

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

Barks for Beers Returns for 2026! Popular fundraising event Barks for Beers, operated by local charity Divine Canines, is returning to Central Texas for their 12th 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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Round Up of Austin Area World Beer Cup Winners – 2026

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

Texas World Beer Cup Winners Philadelphia 2026 The World Beer Cup 2026 awards were held once again on April 22nd in Philadelphia, PA at the closure of the 2026 Craft Brewer’s Conference.  This is the 17th such competition and broke down as follows: Total Breweries – 1,644 (1,761 in 2025) Total Countries – 50 (49 in 2025) Total Beers Entered – 8,166 (8,375 in 2025) Total Medals – 353 (349 in 2025) New Breweries – 295

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

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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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