The Best Beers of the Year (So Far): Quarter 2, 2023

Welcome to the second edition of The Best Beers of the Year (So Far).  I’ll skip the super long intro this time, please refer to the first article for all details on methodology.  Instead, let’s get right into the results!

Here are the top beers released in Central Texas from April to June, 2023!

Lager:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
Red Horn Brewing Co.Living Room LagerLager - AmericanApril 28, 20234.04
Bold Republic Brewing CompanySummer SchwarzSchwarzbierMay 8, 20234.01
Phantom Warrior Brewing CompanyReforgerLager - Munich DunkelApril 27, 20233.99
Pinthouse BrewingSemi Charmed Kinda LiteBock - Hell / Maibock / LentebockApril 21, 20233.96
Hold Out BrewingCarmine ThreadsLager - HellesApril 21, 20233.96

Pilsner:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
Oddwood BrewingCryo ThunderPilsner - OtherMay 26, 20233.92Mute City
Fast Friends Beer Co.FritzPilsner - GermanJune 28, 20233.91Luker
The Stay PutHans GruberPilsner - GermanJune 15, 20233.9
Vista BrewingZwickled Pink (2023)Pilsner - OtherApril 15, 20233.85
Jester King BreweryPink BootsPilsner - OtherApril 15, 20233.84

Pale Ale:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
Real Ale Brewing CompanyHannibal NectarPale Ale - AmericanJune 17, 20233.93
Live Oak Brewing CompanyAs OnePale Ale - New England / HazyApril 24, 20233.83
Thirsty Planet Brewing CompanyBuddy's BeerPale Ale - AmericanApril 29, 20233.79
3rd Level BrewingPiece of HeartPale Ale - AmericanApril 22, 20233.78
Zilker Brewing CompanyCowboy CandyPale Ale - XPA (Extra Pale)June 2, 20233.78

IPA (New England / Hazy):

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
Pinthouse BrewingIsland Kitty (2023)IPA - New England / HazyJune 2, 20234.29Lost Wild (2023), Southern Hemisphere Training Bines (2023)
Hedgehog BrewingDDH GalaxyIPA - New England / HazyApril 15, 20234.16
Austin BeerworksSilk OpportunityIPA - New England / HazyMay 6, 20234.13
Zilker Brewing CompanyFruit FightIPA - New England / HazyMay 15, 20234.05Super 8, Constant Surprises
Family Business Beer CompanyMoonmanIPA - New England / HazyMay 7, 20234.04
Island Kitty.  Photo Credit: Pinthouse Brewing

IPA (West Coast / Other):

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
Austin Beerworks7-Layer DIPA (Batch 2)IPA - Imperial / DoubleMay 30, 20234.2Clear Denim
Hedgehog BrewingMagic SanctuaryIPA - AmericanJune 2, 20234.05
Pinthouse BrewingHammer SauceIPA - ColdMay 12, 20234.03Chainshot
Save The World Brewing Co.Party Barge Double IPAIPA - Imperial / DoubleMay 20, 20234.02
The Stay PutChilly BinIPA - New ZealandJune 10, 20233.95

Porter, Stout, Strong Ale:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
The Brewtorium - Brewery & KitchenOld Peg LegBarleywine - AmericanApril 21, 20234.06
Friends & AlliesThe ConciergePorter - AmericanMay 27, 20234.02
St. Elmo Brewing CompanyCamp OutStout - PastryApril 22, 20234
Jester King BreweryOG Black Metal (2023)Stout - Russian ImperialApril 19, 20233.96
Rentsch BreweryKing of StoutsStout - AmericanMay 6, 20233.93

Sour:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
Bold Republic Brewing CompanyI Do Brew Blackberry SourSour - FruitedMay 2, 20234.31
Pinthouse BrewingMegabloom (2023)Sour - FruitedApril 3, 20234.1Forbidden Fruit Tiki Ale
3rd Level BrewingShell Shocked - StrawberrySour - FruitedApril 22, 20234.1
Zilker Brewing CompanyTime To ShineSour - FruitedJune 7, 20234.02Pecos Punch
Meanwhile Brewing CompanyPineapple-Acai SourSour - Fruited Berliner WeisseMay 5, 20234.0

Farmhouse:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
Jester King BreweryModerne Dansk (Blend 4)Wild Ale - AmericanMay 9, 20234.47There are too many others to list
Roughhouse BrewingCaveship '23Lambic - GueuzeMay 26, 20234.16
Vista BrewingBlissWild Ale - OtherJune 11, 20234.09
Hedgehog BrewingPrickleFarmhouse Ale - SaisonApril 15, 20233.97
5 Stones Artisan BreweryX-GFarmhouse Ale - SaisonMay 7, 20233.93
Moderne Dansk Blend 4.  Photo Credit: Jester King

Belgian:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
Celis BreweryFly the DubBelgian DubbelJune 23, 20234.15
(512) Brewing CompanyCab Tripel (2023)Belgian TripelApril 5, 20234.14
Guadalupe BrewingRum Barrel Belgian Texas Honey AleBelgian BlondeApril 29, 20233.93
Real Ale Brewing CompanyDay WalkerBelgian BlondeApril 22, 20233.71

Wheat:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
Whitestone BreweryLuna Azul Wheat AleWheat Beer - Witbier / BlancheApril 30, 20233.89
Beerburg Brewing CompanyHop BalmIPA - White / WheatJune 2, 20233.81
Fitzhugh BrewingSpanish CaeliaWheat Beer - OtherApril 7, 20233.79
Meanwhile Brewing CompanyOpen ArmsWheat Beer - HefeweizenApril 7, 20233.79
Nomadic BeerworksOocheenamaWheat Beer - American Pale WheatMay 5, 20233.75

Ale (Other):

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
Beerburg Brewing CompanyHill Country HammerScotch Ale / Wee HeavyApril 21, 20234.21Mugwort Express, Try A Lot’a Trifoliolota
Whitestone BreweryBatter UpBlonde AleJune 2, 20233.96
Austin BeerworksCoffee GrahamsCream AleMay 20, 20233.96
Pinthouse BrewingPrime TimeKölschApril 21, 20233.95
Lago Vista Brewing CompanyBonfireRed Ale - American Amber / RedJune 16, 20233.89

Specialty:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer RatingMore Top Beers
Pecan Street BrewingBarrel Aged JoeyHistorical Beer - AdambierApril 30, 20234.4
Lazarus Brewing CompanyQueen BeeHoney BeerApril 20, 20233.89
Fitzhugh BrewingChicha MoradaCorn Beer / Chicha de JoraMay 19, 20233.83
Austin BeerworksHorse DivorceHistorical Beer - Kentucky CommonMay 6, 20233.82
Pinthouse BrewingStarlit (2023)Fruit BeerJune 13, 20233.74
Barrel Aged Joey.  Photo Credit: Pecan Street Brewing

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