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Nomadic Beerworks and Central District Brewing Collaborate on New Brew

January 15, 2020 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Nomadic Beerworks and Central District Brewing Collaboration

Guest article by James Lipari

The collaborative spirit of the craft beer industry is part of what draws so many of us to it. While individual breweries are direct competitors, they’re also often friends that regularly help each other out. And when you’re two of the newest breweries in town, joining forces to announce your presence is a strong move. Actually, you might go ahead and dub your collaboration beer “New Kids on the Block.”

New Kids on the Block is a real thing, a collaboration celebrating the 2019 openings of two Austin brewhouses. Central District Brewing marked its grand opening in May 2019, and Nomadic Beerworks subsequently opened in June. Both breweries have won accolades and fans in a short amount of time.

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Vista Brewing’s Winter Bottle Release (Why You Should Plan to Visit Soon)

January 15, 2020 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Vista Flight of Beer in Driftwood Texas — Enjoy a flight at Vista Brewing (Credit: Vista Brewing)

Guest article by James Lipari

A short day trip to Texas Hill Country is always a good idea, and one of my absolute favorite destinations is Vista Brewing. The big, rolling property is perfect for a family outing. Here’s why.

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What to Expect From Austin’s Craft Breweries in 2020

December 30, 2019 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Craft Breweries News for 2020 (Credit: ATX Beer Bus) — Tasting at Celis Brewery (Credit: ATX Beer Bus)

Guest article by James Lipari

With the new year approaching, I asked several Austin breweries to gaze into their crystal balls (or planning software, whatever), and tell us what magical things we can expect in 2020. Here’s the inside scoop on what they told us.

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Batch Brewery Goes Beyond Kolaches Into Brave Flavor Frontier

November 11, 2019 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Batch Brewery Grand Opening in Austin, TX — Batch Brewery joins Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches to create a delicious duo (Credit: Kayla Rodriguez)

Everyone has a home base, a place in town where they feel welcome, comfortable, and relaxed. For me and many of us at The Austinot, that place is Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches.

It’s easy to explain why. Not only does Batch produce exquisite baked goods, but the exceptional craft beer tap list, awesome bottle selection, and family-friendly environment sets it apart from the rest. Whenever I’m planning to meet friends, Batch is my go-to recommendation.

But with a new brewery open as of this past weekend, our venerated local hangout is wading into uncharted waters. Luckily, Batch has approached this new venture with the same heart and spirit of adventure that created Austin’s kolache haven in the first place. And with an initial offering of brews you won’t find anywhere else, there’s nowhere to go but up.

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8 Austin Beer Pros Get Us Pumped for Texas Craft Brewers Festival

August 26, 2019 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Aerial — Overlooking Texas Craft Brewers Festival in Austin (Credit: Jason Youngblood)

Guest article by James Lipari

On Sept. 28, 2019, at Fiesta Gardens, Austin will once again proudly host the state’s largest beer event, Texas Craft Brewers Festival.

If you’ve ever been to a beer festival, you may know what to expect. With over 75 breweries in attendance serving samples of their hard work, you are bound to find your next favorite beer. If you haven’t been to a beer festival, then this is the one you really shouldn’t miss. Even if you don’t think you like beer, it could just be that you haven’t had the right one yet.

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Lazarus Brewing Cultivates Community Alongside Coffee, Tacos, and Beer

March 18, 2019 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Guest article by Ken Pishna

When Christian Cryder left Montana behind to open a brewery on East Sixth Street in Austin, he wanted to build a community around four key ingredients: coffee, beer, tacos, and joy.

Lazarus Brewing Company was born on Christmas Eve in 2016. With a talented head brewer, one of Austin’s finest Street-Mex food truck chefs, and a veteran coffee roaster; the beer, food, and coffee were givens.

The question was whether Lazarus could rise up and give new life to the Bike Texas building, and iconic Cool Store, as a brewery with plans to be more than a place to grab a cold one. [Read more…]

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…]

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