The Best Beers of the Year (So Far): Quarter 2, 2026

Apologies that this is a few weeks late – I simply forgot.  Enjoy!

Standard disclaimer: This data comes from Untappd and is not our personal opinions.  Click here to find out more about how this data is gathered.

Here are the top beers released in Central Texas from April to June, 2026!

Lager:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer Rating
Meanwhile Brewing CompanyPicnic Party No. 1 - French 75 LagerLager - OtherJune 27, 20264.11
Vacancy BrewingKeller Roots HellesLager - HellesApril 4, 20264
Zilker Brewing CompanyLuna NegraLager - DarkApril 30, 20263.98
Pinthouse Brewing2026 Burros Sea Salt & LimeLager - MexicanMay 2, 20263.97
Lone Man Mountain Brewing Co.Pomegranate Red LagerLager - FruitedApril 11, 20263.95

Pilsner:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer Rating
Hold Out BrewingCzech Coast PilsnerPilsner - Czech / BohemianJune 12, 20264.11
Pinthouse BrewingCiao Times FivePilsner - ItalianJune 26, 20263.97
Vista BrewingZwickled Pink (2026)Pilsner - AmericanApril 24, 20263.95
Acopon Brewing CompanySociety Series #14Pilsner - New ZealandJune 18, 20263.93
Ceremony Botanical Brewing (Brewed by Hi Sign Brewing)Matcha Botanical PilsnerPilsner - OtherApril 3, 20263.93

Pale Ale:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer Rating
Hold Out BrewingIronPale Ale - XPA (Extra Pale)May 24, 20263.97
Batch Craft Beer & KolachesShinePale Ale - New England / HazyJune 12, 20263.97
Pinthouse BrewingCabbage HeadPale Ale - XPA (Extra Pale)April 17, 20263.95
Lazarus Brewing CompanyLady MarmaladePale Ale - AmericanJune 12, 20263.82
Bold Republic Brewing CompanySPF 100Pale Ale - XPA (Extra Pale)April 11, 20263.81

IPA (New England / Hazy):

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer Rating
Pinthouse Brewing, Collaboration with everywhereThought BalloonIPA - Imperial / Double New England / HazyApril 9, 20264.29
Oddwood BrewingG8torsIPA - Imperial / Double New England / HazyJune 6, 20264.21
Obsidian BreweryO Tape Measure, Where Art Thou?IPA - New England / HazyJune 13, 20264.18
Vacancy BrewingBlock Party (2026)IPA - Imperial / Double New England / HazyMay 16, 20264.11
Austin BeerworksQuin De CennialIPA - New England / HazyApril 25, 20264.09
Zilker Brewing CompanyAnalog LifestyleIPA - New England / HazyApril 22, 20264.09

IPA (West Coast / Other):

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer Rating
Pinthouse BrewingBest Coast (2026)IPA - AmericanJune 30, 20264.26
Jester King BreweryRitualistIPA - Imperial / DoubleMay 29, 20264.06
Acopon Brewing CompanyDouble JaneIPA - Imperial / DoubleJune 27, 20264.04
Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.Joe JacksonIPA - Imperial / DoubleMay 22, 20264
St. Elmo Brewing CompanyBlock Party 2026IPA - Imperial / DoubleMay 16, 20264

Porter / Stout / Strong Ale:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer Rating
Pinthouse BrewingBig SmooStout - Imperial / DoubleMay 1, 20264.03
Meanwhile Brewing CompanyTropical MidnightStout - OtherMay 22, 20263.99
Austin BeerworksDark Night of the SoulStout - AmericanMay 2, 20263.85
Real Ale Brewing CompanyUrban CamoStout - Foreign / ExportJune 26, 20263.77
That's it. Just these 4.

Sour:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer Rating
Zilker Brewing CompanyIsland CandySour - FruitedMay 30, 20263.97
Central District BrewingApricot WavesSour - Fruited GoseJune 20, 20263.97
Lazarus Brewing CompanyMagic Carpet RideSour - FruitedMay 2, 20263.93
Pinthouse BrewingBack To My RootsSour - FruitedApril 17, 20263.91
Lone Man Mountain Brewing Co.Berliner WeisseSour - Berliner WeisseMay 31, 20263.81

Farmhouse:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer Rating
Jester King BreweryLa Vie En Rose (2026)Farmhouse Ale - OtherApril 11, 20264.09
La Grange Brewing CompanyBusy SaisonFarmhouse Ale - SaisonMay 16, 20264
Pinthouse BrewingField DayFarmhouse Ale - SaisonMay 14, 20263.77
Nomadic BeerworksStays OnFarmhouse Ale - SaisonMay 28, 20263.75
The Brewtorium - Brewery & KitchenMissing PieceFarmhouse Ale - SaisonMay 5, 20263.71

Belgian / Wheat:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer Rating
Lago Vista Brewing CompanyDouble Quad DareBelgian QuadrupelApril 17, 20263.89
Real Ale Brewing CompanyCalamansiWheat Beer - OtherApril 4, 20263.86
Nomadic BeerworksMissed ConnectionIPA - BelgianMay 8, 20263.8
Austin BeerworksFreysingWheat Beer - HefeweizenJune 26, 20263.78
Zilker Brewing CompanyHappy To Be HereWheat Beer - HefeweizenApril 1, 20263.76

Ale (Other):

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer Rating
Central District BrewingEmbraceable YouCream AleMay 23, 20264.12
St. Elmo Brewing CompanyHazelnut Latte VayaCream AleApril 4, 20264.11
NightOwl BrewHouse LLCVertical Climb Vanilla Coffee BlondeBlonde / Golden Ale - AmericanMay 21, 20263.88
Black Chapel Brewing Co.Kiss Me, I'm DrinkingRed Ale - IrishApril 24, 20263.87
Power Brewing ProjectEnglish MildMild - DarkMay 1, 20263.8

Specialty:

BreweryBeer NameStyleDate CreatedBeer Rating
Hold Out BrewingWest African Session AleSpecialty GrainJune 14, 20263.86
Bird Creek Brewing, Collaboration with Fast Friends Beer Co.SmokoLager - SmokedApril 4, 20263.78
Ceremony Botanical Brewing (Brewed by Hi Sign Brewing)Hibiscus Botanical AleSpiced / Herbed BeerApril 3, 20263.75
Lazarus Brewing CompanyHit Me With Your Best ShotFruit BeerMay 16, 20263.67
Vista BrewingRye NotRye BeerMay 15, 20263.63

Remember how great our April Fools article was? Good times. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram btw

Scroll to Top