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Oz. Tap House Adds Clever Twist to Craft Beer Bar Concept With Self-service Tap Wall

February 11, 2019 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Oz Tap House Craft Beer Flight in Austin

Oz. Tap House gives you the freedom to go from flight to pint in a matter of minutes (Credit: Bill Tucker)

Finding your groove in the Austin restaurant scene is a challenge. With hundreds of amazing eateries slinging booze and food, aspiring businesses need a unique hook to stand out from the crowd. Enter Oz. Tap House, northwest Austin’s newest beer garden. By combining a state-of-the-art self-service tap wall with a rock star menu of pub favorites, this Four Points spot is poised to become a neighborhood favorite. [Read more…]

Family Business Beer Company Defies Expectations With Quality and Vibe

November 27, 2018 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Flight of Family Business Beer Company’s core lineup (Credit: Bill Tucker)

When an actor with a rabid cult following opens a brewery in Central Texas, it’s not just local news. It becomes a national sensation.

Within a week of opening the doors, Family Business Beer Company, co-owned by Jensen Ackles of “Supernatural” fame, exploded in popularity. It also drew the ire of a small, but vocal, corner of the Austin beer scene.

The narrative was silly one: how dare some tiny brewery in Dripping Springs get more popular than Jester King, all because it has a celebrity owner? Could this upstart brewery in a market full of them possibly meet the expectations set by its social media reach? [Read more…]

Tradition and Innovation Meet Head-on at Independence Brewing Co.

September 18, 2018 by Bill Tucker 2 Comments

Independence Brewing’s newest year-round offering, Native Texan

These days, it feels like craft beer is ruled by the almighty trend. Be it session IPAs a few years back or the current haze craze, breweries seem to scramble to meet the whims of the drinking public. After all, IPAs that taste like mimosas are the hot new thing. Why not jump on the bandwagon and give people what they crave?

Independence Brewing Co. has a different philosophy. The local craft brewery delivers consistent, quality products peppered with original ideas and new ways of thinking. By blending expert craftsmanship with a Texan never-say-die attitude, this elder statesman of the Austin beer scene continues to impress with rock solid traditions and inventive off-shoots.

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Beer Makes It Better With The ABGB’s Hell Yes Project

August 29, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

The ABGB Hell Yes Project for Austin Social Good

Line ’em up, barkeep! The ABGB uses the power of beer for good through The Hell Yes Project (Credit: The ABGB)

“Beer makes it better.” This is the driving philosophy behind The Hell Yes Project. The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company (The ABGB) supports numerous Austin nonprofit organizations through this initiative, benefitting children, adults, dogs, and the natural environment.

Here are a few of the many ways you can drink beer to make life better for your fellow Austinites. [Read more…]

South Austin’s Radio Coffee & Beer Adds Cocktails to the Mix

July 4, 2018 by Samantha Saenz Leave a Comment

All your favorite cocktails are now served at Radio Coffee & Beer in south Austin

Radio Coffee & Beer has been serving the Austin community since 2014 by providing a hip, yet homey neighborhood hangout. Located in the heart of south Austin, you’ll not only find java and brew here, but also live music and several food trucks. And now, cocktails!

It’s easy to understand why this beloved Austin establishment was voted “Best Coffee Shop” by The Austin Chronicle in both 2016 and 2017.

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Jester King Brewery Supplies Family Atmosphere in Texas Hill Country

April 23, 2018 by Jackson Prince

Entrance to Jester King Brewery (Credit: Jester King)

Most Austinites are well aware of the craft beer oasis located 20 minutes south of downtown Austin, known as Jester King Brewery. Founded in 2010 on three acres of Texas Hill Country, Jester King has grown to 61 acres. It now includes a burgeoning vineyard, goat farm, 700 annuals, and a lush melon patch. Simultaneous to its growth in our hearts has been its consistent climb to the international stage of superlative beer places.

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Oddwood Ales Delivers Brews and Bites to Growing East Austin Scene

April 9, 2018 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Credit: Bill Tucker

If the Austin food and drink scene was a farm, and every business type was an animal, then craft beer would be a flock of rabbits. Every month, a new brewery opens its doors to a population thirsty for hops, malt, and yeasty goodness. Grabbing a foothold in this crowded pen can be a challenge. But for the brothers Ziebarth of Oddwood Ales, an underground cult following has grown into a brewpub with big dreams.

With approachable beer, tantalizing food, and a warm, cozy exterior, this brand new east Austin hangout is exactly what the neighborhood ordered. [Read more…]

9 Austin Bars With Winter Drinks to Try This Year

January 10, 2018 by Danielle Fritz 2 Comments

Imagine your ideal winter wonderland with a hot winter drink in hand (Credit: Sarah Jacober Spitzer for Geraldine’s)

Winter weather in Texas is consistent in one aspect: its inconsistency. Regardless of the weather outdoors, here are 9 Austin bars offering winter drinks for any type of weather. [Read more…]

New Year, New Beer: What to Expect From Austin’s Craft Beer Scene in 2018

January 2, 2018 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Celis’ line of beers brings back old school flavors in new, exciting ways (credit: Jason Babos)

Welcome to 2018, craft beer drinkers! 2017 was a fantastic year for the local beer scene. New breweries, expanded offerings, and insane special releases made the year one to remember. As we look forward to another year of hoppy goodness, I asked some of Austin’s finest beer makers to share what we can expect from them in 2018. [Read more…]

Risks Reward Austin Beer Lovers at Hi Sign Brewing

November 1, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

A wide variety of fantastic beer awaits you at Hi Sign Brewing in Austin (Credit: Bill Tucker)

This article marks my three-year anniversary of writing for The Austinot. In my role as Contributing Blogger and now Lead Blogger, I’m proud to represent this unique blog and contribute to its mission of celebrating everything I love about this fine city. Looking forward to many more years of good eats, great music, and diving into the heart of Austin entertainment. As always, thanks for reading.

To stand out in Austin’s beer scene, you need to be different. Far too many breweries jump out of the gate with the standard “core four:” light beer, ale, IPA, porter. Five years ago, the strategy made sense. But with new competition popping up every month, up-and-coming brew masters need to bring something special to the table.

By peppering its tap list with a blend of left-of-center styles and traditional brews, Hi Sign Brewing has managed to make a quick, positive impression on the local beer scene. If you’re looking for something accessible yet different, this brand new spot is sure to satisfy beer lovers of every taste. [Read more…]

Oz. Tap House Adds Clever Twist to Craft Beer Bar Concept With Self-service Tap Wall

Family Business Beer Company Defies Expectations With Quality and Vibe

Tradition and Innovation Meet Head-on at Independence Brewing Co.

Beer Makes It Better With The ABGB’s Hell Yes Project

South Austin’s Radio Coffee & Beer Adds Cocktails to the Mix

Jester King Brewery Supplies Family Atmosphere in Texas Hill Country

Oddwood Ales Delivers Brews and Bites to Growing East Austin Scene

9 Austin Bars With Winter Drinks to Try This Year

New Year, New Beer: What to Expect From Austin’s Craft Beer Scene in 2018

Risks Reward Austin Beer Lovers at Hi Sign Brewing

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