With all of this newfound time on most of our hands, you may be doing all the right things like catching up on housecleaning, reading that book you’ve been meaning to get to, or simply plowing through your watch list. However you’re spending your time, you certainly shouldn’t have to face this situation without a local beer in hand. Who ever heard of a shut-in without beer? Pssshh. Not a chance!
In all seriousness, Austin breweries and brewpubs are among the hardest hit businesses amid this crisis. BUT KNOW THIS: NEARLY ALL OF THEM ARE OPEN FOR BEER TO-GO! If they serve their own food or have a food truck, then they’re almost certainly offering take-out food, as well.
These are the people who take care of us in good times, and we really need to take care of them during this not-so-good time. We want them all to be open once we Austinites get back to being our social selves.
Fresh Brewery Beer Available
While we anxiously await the return to a lively taproom vibe, we don’t have to go without the beer itself. The options available at each Austin location differ. And with the fluidity of the situation, all details are subject to change.
Also note that many breweries are operating under reduced hours. But some already have online ordering systems in place and most have curbside pickup, so you can keep that distance.
What’s Your Favorite Brewery Doing?
Here’s the big list. Scan for your favorite and consider trying another brewery you’ve been curious about. We don’t want to have any regrets: these Austin breweries need us now.
4th Tap Brewing Co-op
- Monday through Saturday, 12-7 p.m.
- Call ahead for curbside service
- Crowlers and cans
12 Fox Beer Co.
- Daily, 12-7 p.m.
- Online ordering available for taproom pickup
- New growlers, BYO growler fills, wine, cider
The ABGB
- Daily, 12-9 p.m.
- Online ordering system in place for curbside delivery of crowlers and food
Acopon Brewing
- Order online for daily curbside pickup
Adelbert’s Brewery
- Wednesday through Sunday, 4-7 p.m.
- $10 64-ounce BYO growler fills, cans and bottles
- Call ahead or order in person
- Hot Box Diner food truck open
Austin Beerworks
- Daily, 12-8 p.m.
- Online ordering system in place for brewery pickup
- Can-Tina food truck open for lunch and dinner
Black Star Co-op
- Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Call ahead for curbside pickup of food and beer
Blue Owl Brewing
- Wednesday through Sunday, 3-6 p.m.
- Email ahead or order in person, 6-packs and mix-packs
The Brewer’s Table
- Tuesday through Friday, 4-8 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Call-ahead orders for in-store pickup and delivery options
- Food and beer to-go
The Brewtorium
- Tuesday through Thursday, 4-8:30 p.m.
- Friday, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
- Saturday through Sunday, 12-8:30 p.m.
- Online and call-ahead ordering for curbside pickup and delivery
- Food and crowlers
Celis Brewery
- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
- Call ahead or order in person, 6-packs, filled new growlers available but no outside growlers
Central District Brewing
- Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
- Call ahead to for curbside crowler pickup
Central Machine Works
- Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Entire food menu available for pickup
- New filled growlers available for $24
Circle Brewing Co.
- Monday through Friday, 12-6 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 12-4 p.m.
- Email ahead or order in person
- SXSE food truck open
Family Business Beer Co.
- Daily, 3-7 p.m.
- Online ordering system in place for drive-thru service
- Crowlers and new growlers
Friends & Allies Brewing
- Daily, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-7 p.m.
- Online ordering system for in-store pickup
- Crowlers and cans
Hi Sign Brewing
- Daily, 12-7 p.m.
- Online email ordering on website, call upon arrival with order number
- Crowlers, 6-packs, 4-packs, bottles
Hops & Grain Brewing
- Wednesday through Sunday, 12-6 p.m.
- Call and pay, or order online for curbside pickup
- $10 crowlers, new filled growlers, cans, bottles
Jester King
- Daily, 12-8 p.m.
- Online and call ahead ordering for drive-thru service
- Food, beer, wine
Last Stand Brewing
- Thurday, 4-7 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 12-7 p.m.
- Call ahead or order online
- 6-packs, cases, crowlers, kegs
Lazarus Brewing
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Online ordering system in place for in-store pickup
- Crowlers, bottles, tacos, coffee
Live Oak Brewing
- Daily, 12-7 p.m.
- Online and phone ordering for drive-thru service
- All beer to-go purchases come with a coupon for 25 percent off food at resident food truck, The Black Forest
Nomadic Beerworks
- Selling beer to-go in 32 crowler cans and bring-your-own growler fills of any size
- Call ahead and taproom pickup available
- Open 12-8 p.m. daily
North by Northwest (NXNW)
- Daily, 12-8 p.m. (may change)
- Online ordering for food, in-store pickup of crowlers, BYO growlers, and cans
Oasis Brewing
- Wednesday through Sunday, 12-8 p.m.
- Online and phone ordering for curbside pickup
- 6-packs, cases, singles
Oddwood Ales
- Daily, 12-10 p.m., kitchen closes at 8 p.m.
- Online ordering system in place for curbside pickup
- Food, crowlers, bottles, wine
Orf Brewing
- Thursday through Saturday, 3-5 p.m.
- Online order form for door-front pickup
- 6-packs and BYO growler fills
Southern Heights Brewing Co.
- Monday through Friday, 3-8 p.m.
- Saturday, 12-8 p.m.
- Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
- Online or phone ordering for in-store pickup
- Crowlers
St Elmo Brewing Co.
- Daily, 12-8 p.m.
- Online ordering for curbside pickup
- Crowlers and bottles
- Soursop food truck open
Suds Monkey Brewery
- Beer to-go and pizza delivery
Twisted X Brewing
- Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 12-8 p.m.
- Call ahead for crowlers and packaged beer
Vista Brewing
- Daily, 3-7 p.m.
- Online ordering system in place for pickup or drive-up service
- Crowlers, 6-packs, BYO growler fills, bottles, wine, cider
Zilker Brewing
- Tuesday through Sunday, 12-8 p.m.
- Online ordering system in place for in-store pickup
- Crowlers
- Spicy Boys food truck open
You Can Help
The best way to help is to continue to buy the things you love from Austin’s small, local businesses. Nearly all of them are selling gift cards and merchandise, as well.
The big companies will make it through, and MillerBud will unfortunately still be a thing. However, we want our thriving Austin beer community to be fully intact, filled with all the familiar faces that have become as much a part of the experience as the beer itself.
Consider Signing This Petition
Texas Craft Brewers Guild has started a petition to ask Governor Abbott to implement emergency measures that support craft brewers throughout the state. The key component is allowing Texas breweries and brewpubs to deliver directly to your door! Everybody wins. Want to be a winner? Click the petition and sign it here.
@theAustinot wants to know:
Have you purchased any beer to-go since the COVID-19 lockdown? Which Austin breweries have you supported?
Great list! But no Acopon on the list? They are doing beer to go I grabbed a 4 pack this afternoon! Cheers!
Suds Monkey is doing pick up and delivery.