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Contents FROM THE EDITORS

It’s after 1am and I’m listening to Christmas tunes play in my headphones, nursing a solid buzz, and frantically wrapping up my last few articles for this, our eighth guide. Eight is such a small number, but in the context of guide life, it’s an eternity. We’re grandpas guide-wise. What was initially conceived as a fun hobby and exercise in print media with perks has now turned into what is essentially a part time job (on top of our full time jobs; yeah, we’re still amateur).

Sorry, this is my second draft and I’m not going to go back into the “woe is me” bit about how much work we put into this. Fuck it. We love it. If we quit this one, we’d start another one. We can’t not guide Austin to beer. Yeah it’s a sacrifi ce, but we love it —and we get so much free beer from this we wash our cars in it. It’s counter productive, but we can’t help it.

So, now that I got that out of my system, I want to tell you how great this issue is. Beer Jacket is the seasonal style. How awesome is that? So awesome. This may be my favorite Brewer’s Brain. Ogershok is a monster among men. GABF was fun, and so was trying to recall it two months later. And of course, what we’ve all been waiting for: the results of the 2012 Readers’ Poll. Not many surprises, but it was a good representation of the state of the Austin beer scene. And we had a good time, albeit a few arguments and some compromises, putting together the Editors’ picks for 2012. Perhaps you’ll disagree now, but come late 2013 you’ll be singing a different tune. Probably a Christmas tune.

We’ve lost two breweries since last issue, but we’ve added one. Lovejoy’s, we’ll miss you. Uncle Billy’s on the Lake, we barely knew you. Pinthouse, we expect great things of you.

So read on, come to the release parties, share with friends, and keep on drinking fresh crafted beer made locally in and around Austin. –CT

Chris Troutman

Josh Spradling

Aaron Chamberlain

Shawn Phillips

BREWERIES

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BREWER’S BRAIN

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SEASON’S DRINKING

NEWS & BREWMORS

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NEWS & BREWMORS

● Live Oak brewers start new rogue series called “Chafi ng Chip” in order to create one-off, ridiculous, rushed-to-market beers to meet demand of bored beer geeks.

● Local farmers experience egg boom as craft beer bars and bottle shops across town scramble to keep up with the demand for new popular breakfast beer rage, Egg Dogging.

● Following closure of two area brew pubs in 2012, investors grow weary that Austin’s craft beer boom is coming to an end and divert funds to ramen-based endeavors.

● Nate Seale of (512) Brewing leaves brewing behind to follow the jam band Phish full time. Says Seale, “I’m going Phishing, bitches!”

● Vacant Uncle Billy’s (Lake Travis) being eyed by currently nomadic Lovejoy’s. Oasis reportedly has “just a little trepidation” regarding possible new neighbors.

● Group of Houston homebrewers scurry to get Texas Beerworks off the ground upon news Austin Beerworks has no immediate plans to expand distribution area.

This is the News

Brewmors (brew·mor [broo-mer]: 1. a beer related story or statement in general circulation

without confi rmation or certainty as to facts. 2. brewing gossip; hearsay)

MAKE US FAMOUS

It might seem weird for us to start off the news with an item about ourselves, but it’s necessary. We recently shot a “Booze a la Cart” video with Emma Janzen of the Liquid Austin blog of the Austin American Statesman. In this issue we make a number of references to Egg Dogs or Egg Dogging. These will only make sense if you’ve seen the video. So log onto your internet machine and watch now.

HALF THE UNCLE HE USED TO BE

Last issue we brought you news of the shake up at Uncle Billy’s —Brian Peters and Amos Lowe leaving to start up The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. and Michael Waters (from Independence) and Spencer Tielkemeier (From (512)Brewing) coming on to fi ll their shoes. Well, things got a little more shaky when word came out in mid-November that Uncle Billy’s was closing their Lake Travis location. Upon hearing this news, . . . TURN PAGE, MORE NEWS!

many fi rst thought, “What about Spencer?” Worry not, he has ended right side up with a brewing gig at Live Oak. Not bad.

JESTER KING TODDLER STATUS

Jester King is two. They are walking and hopefully talking by now. They are into everything, but don’t worry the electrical plugs are blocked. They are celebrating their second year with an anniversary party and market on Saturday, January 26th from noon to 5pm. Check website (ours and theirs) as date gets closer.

JESTER KING

NEWS CONTINUED . . .

TEX MEX WONDERLAND

Twisted X Brewing Co. recently broke ground on their new Dripping Springs location. They plan to build a 7,000 square foot facility. Equipment is on track to begin arriving in January.

AUSTIN BEER GUIDE BEING ESCORTED OFF PREMISES DURING THE TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS FEST #BREWMORS

Top 5 Trends in Craft Beer

for 20132012 is almost gone. Time to start predicting “what’s next?!” in craft beer. All of these will be HOT next

year, mark our words:

(see p. 2)

(see p. 30)

(see p. 41)

(see Twitter feed, circa GABF)

(see our podcast with Thirsty Planet)

AUSTIN BEERWORKINGS

Austin Beerworks will be producing a seasonal IPA series. With access to new hops, they decided to explore the possibilities of the IPA. Though Fire Eagle will remain untouched, SCREEE! They are planning to have these IPAs available on draft and in 4-packs of tallboys. They hope to have four different recipes in 2013, beginning in February.

SEASON’S DRINKING

BRRR. IT’S COLD OUTSIDE (OR AT LEAST

that’s what we’re projecting as we write this

in 80 degree November days). And what goes

better with cold weather than beer? BEER

JACKETS! That’s right, beer jackets are the

hottest wardrobe item this season and they

can’t be acquired at JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s,

or even REI. They come from straight up

high-mother-fucking-gravity beers. “What’s

a beer jacket?” you ask. Well, we’re talking

about that warm fuzzy feeling you experience

across your torso and upper extremities

after downing your third Russian imperial

stout, barelywine, imperial IPA, or amped

up dunkelweise on a chilly winter evening.

Although, not actually a sanctioned beer style,

the “beer jacket” category applies to any

malty beverage that delivers the appropriate

amount of heat (read: alcohol) to suffi ciently

“warm” the consumer’s body, as would

a jacket. Remember, please beer jacket

responsibly. –Chris Troutman

Winter Beer Jackets

AMOS LOWE The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. (ABGB)I’m not into residual sweet-ness so I keep my imperials on the dryer side.

MICHAEL GRAHAMAustin BeerworksBourbon Barrel-Aged Sputnik Russian Impy Coffee Oatmeal Stout is special because of its long name. We just cost you an extra $.12 in printing fees.

JEFF YOUNGBlack Star Co-opWe have the “Infi nite Series” which is imperial beers aged on oak. For example, Epsilon (9.6%abv) is a peated Scotch ale aged in Balcone’s Brim-stone whiskey barrels. That’s pretty special!

JOSH HARE Hops & Grain We’ve brewed a few of them and what makes ours unique is a special process we call “vibraferm” where we employ a low frequency vibration to the fermentation tanks to

help our house yeast fi nish the job. And, well, it’s unique.

ERIK OGERSHOK Real Ale Brewing Co. We will have three strong beers out this winter, two of which are from the Brewer’s Cut series. The Black Quad is a dark Trappist inspired strong ale. The newest of the three is the Imperial Red Ale. It is a very hoppy strong ale with a fi rm malt background. Sisyphus is our barleywine. It is an American version of the style and incorporates rye malt in the recipe for complexity. I have to mention Phoenixx since it is actually our winter seasonal. It doesn’t fi t neatly in a style category, but it is a dark, hoppy English style ale.

JAKE MADDUX Thirsty Planet Brewing Co. We brew several. Our regular Bucket Head IPA is a healthy 8.5% and the Double Bucket-head came in at 14%. It’s just a massive dose of fl avor and good times-inspiring alcohol!

SHANE BORDEAUTwisted X Brewing Co.Señor Viejo is aged in Tequila barrels and is a lager—black

schwarzbier—one of a kind Tex Mex styled.

MICHAEL WATERSUncle Billy’s Brew & Cue Attenuation. Save the syrup for the pancakes.

AMOS LOWE ABGBI like a nice dry beer with just a touch of warmth from the alcohol.

MICHAEL GRAHAMAustin BeerworksI love their white helmets. Imperial style is all about elegant simplicity. The Rebel Alliance dresses like hobos.

JOSH HARE Hops & GrainVibraferm is easily my fa-vorite aspect. I also like the added complexity that alcohol sweetness adds to a beer.

ERIK OGERSHOK Real Ale Brewing Co. We approach imperials like any of our recipes, but a big-

ger more badass version. We want it to have repeat appeal, not freak show value.

SHANE BORDEAUTwisted X Brewing Co.Rich. Smooth. Balanced alcohol hidden taste. Make it sneak up on you.

AMOS LOWE ABGBI like pairing a nice dry and bitter imperial IPA with wild caught Sockeye or Steel-head cooked rare or a nice dry Belgian style tripel with red snapper spiced up and cooked by Jesus. I enjoy con-trast in my food pairings.

JEFF YOUNGBlack Star Co-opA warm bowl of shepherd’s pie!

JOSH HARE Hops & GrainI recommend a couple of double cheeseburgers from P. Terry’s for the intestinal al-cohol sponge effect and then go food free whilst imbibing.

JOE MOHRFELD Pinthouse Pizza I prefer to pair my imperial beers to pair well with 3 more.

ERIK OGERSHOK Real Ale Brewing Co. It depends on the beer and the goal. Do you want to com-pliment or contrast? Basically intense beers pair well with intense foods.

MICHAEL GRAHAMAustin BeerworksBud Light Unobtanium.

JOSH HARE Hops & GrainSteel Reserve, no questions asked.

ERIK OGERSHOK Real Ale Brewing Co. Pliny, Pliny, Pliny. Oh and Old Rasputin . . . and Bigfoot.

SHANE BORDEAUTwisted X Brewing Co.Not ours: Rye on Rye by Bou-levard. Ours: Señor Viejo.

MICHAEL WATERSUncle Billy’s Brew & CuePizza Port’s Poorman’s IPA.

AMOS LOWE ABGBI believe the gravity is what makes the beer imperial and the additional malt required drives everything else hops, body, etc.

MICHAEL GRAHAMAustin BeerworksA regular beer becomes imperial when it is shipped to Russia to be consumed by the early 18th century Royal Family.

JOSH HARE Hops & GrainI think that ABV is the biggest determining factor for imperial styles but not sure there is an actual per-centage where some-thing becomes imperial. We’re working on a rum bar-rel aged imperial session beer right now . . .

ERIK OGERSHOK Real Ale Brewing Co. The imperial designation is sign of increased starting gravity and hence ABV.

SHANE BORDEAUTwisted X Brewing Co.It’s born that way.

MICHAEL WATERSUncle Billy’s Brew & CueAt 8% ABV.

AMOS LOWE ABGBTripel and imperial IPA are the ones I most frequent and it only takes one for me.

MICHAEL GRAHAMAustin BeerworksShotgunning a can of Oskar Blues’ Ten Fiddy will sprout you a literal jacket of chest hair.

JEFF YOUNGBlack Star Co-opI’m a light-weight, so it only takes 4 or 5 barleywines for me to don the beer jacket.

JOSH HARE Hops & GrainI’m of the belief that any beer above 10% ABV could serve as a “beer jacket.” If the brewer decided to add some organic, free range turbinado sugar and gluten free molas-ses, forget about it . . .

ERIK OGERSHOK Real Ale Brewing Co. I’m going against convention and I’ll say tripel because of it’s drinkability. Before you know it, the jacket is on. The amount will differ due to food uptake and tolerance, of course.

SHANE BORDEAUTwisted X Brewing Co.2 or 3 Señor Viejos and you’re set.

MICHAEL WATERSUncle Billy’s Brew & CueA tripel, like UB’s Tres Hom-bres Tripel.

OVER A PINT

WE MET UP WITH SPENCER TIELKEMEIER AT BILLY’S ON BURNET THE OTHER NIGHT FOR A FEW BEERS AND TO TALK ABOUT HIS CAREER AND EXPERIENCES AS A YOUNG BREWER IN AUSTIN. IT’S GOOD, READ ON.

ABG: What are you drinking?Spencer: It’s the Lost Gold IPA from Real Ale, yup always good. Never fails me.

Solid. I’m drinking the Live Oak Primus, because it’s out.Oh yeah. Also a solid choice. Every year, it never fails.

So Spencer, tell me how you got into brewing, your brewing background, what lead you to go into professional production brewing as a career.Well, I kind of came into it organically, as many Texas brewers especially do. My father was a homebrewer when I was in College. I went to UT, I was an English and French major. I started homebrewing with him and he kind of taught me how to do it. And as I did a few batches, I got more serious with it and began to really take an interest in it. I was unsure with where I wanted to head with my career, especially being an English and French major. I was kind of on a wandering path already.

Yeah, there’s not a lot of must-have English and French degrees jobs.That’s right, exactly. I didn’t exactly know where I was going. And I had a big passion for it. I would read homebrew books in my French classes and really not pay attention. It really became a heavy distraction in my life towards the end of my college days. I would skip class sometimes and go hang out at Independence Brewing in south Austin and they were welcoming to, sort of, “would-bes” such as myself, and they allowed me to work on their bottling line just for beer, and to hang out and soak it all in. It was really kind of them.

After I graduated in December of 2009, I was fortunate enough to be able to get a job with (512). I had just enough experience- I think Kevin’s [Brand] ears perked up when he heard I had keg washing experience. I got in at a very good time with (512). I was able to move into

production fairly quick because of the pace at which they were growing. Nate [Seale] needed help in the brewery. He was doing it all by himself at that point. I learned a lot at (512). I owe most of what I know to those guys and I defi nitely have a lot of respect for them as a brewery and just as people in general. I was there for almost about two and a half years and brewed for about a year and a half of it. It was an incredibly good experience. I love that crew and I love their beers . . . and I, I uh . . .

I’m going to print that you’re crying about it right now.Yeah, I’m in tears as I say this. I have a picture of Kevin in my wallet.

He’s just stroking the face on it.[Chuckles!]They’re great people, all of them and they’re still doing well. So that’s more or less of how I got into the industry.

So then, this fall, you moved from (512) over to Uncle Billy’s on the Lake.August 2012 I transitioned to Uncle Billy’s on the Lake. I took a job over there.

It was an opportunity that presented itself and I would hang out with Amos [Lowe] and Brian [Peters] quite often. I always admired

Spencer Tielkemeier

those guys a lot. And we always had a good rapport. I would talk with them a lot, even when I was a delivery driver about lagers, because I like lagers and those guys are big lager-heads. We always had a good relationship, and it always appeared to be a dream job to me. To me it seemed the best of best worlds, because it was less work, smaller batches and also more creative freedom, and I always thought that pub life was the deal. And I told my wife, Haley, that if that job ever came up I’d apply for it. And so I did when it came open when Brian and Amos announced they were going to move forward on their own thing [Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co]. So it came open and I talked to Amos and Brian about the job and it was a good opportunity for me to be a little more autonomous and put some recipes out there on my own. I applied for the job and got it. Michael Waters took the Barton Springs job and I took the Lake job. It was a really great, if short run at running a pub brewing operation. It was really awesome. Like I said it was short, it ceased to exist. I think that’s common knowledge at this point.

Well it’s not in the guide anymore, so . . .Not in the guide, so exactly, it’s ceased to exist at this point. So the entire time I was there, Brian was in his transition out phase. So he was on his way out while I was on my way in. But we never even got past that phase, so really it was me and Brian partnered up the whole time.

So basically, if you chalk it up, I had a four month pub gig where I got to brew with Brian Peters, and that was great.

Too good to be true.Yeah it really was. As it proved to be, it really was too good to be true. Any brewer in Texas, should strive to brew a couple batches with Brian if you get a chance, because he one of those mainstays in the industry.

It was great working with those guys. I love all of those guys. They have very specifi c individual personalities and I know they’re going to do great at their new operation. The time at the Lake was great, the system is great, the people were great and we won a medal- which was badass, obviously. It was awesome, it was thrilling as you might imagine. It was a great experience overall and in a different time and place maybe it would have continued, but that’s OK. You know, onward and upward.

So what is next? What’s the next step in your brewing map?Now that the Lake has ceased operations, tomorrow [we both struggle to recall the date], December 5th, will be my fi rst day as a brewer

at Live Oak in east Austin. The crew at Live Oak, Chris [Cherry] and Dusan [Kwiatkowski], reached out to me when they heard the Lake was ceasing its operations. It’s just a testament to their character, and the tight knit nature of the community. They reached out and said that if I needed a place to land, that I had one. Which is a very kind gesture. We talked, and they needed a brewer and I needed a place to brew. And I’m really excited about it because I’ve always admired Live Oak. I’ve always considered Live Oak to be the “brewers’ brewery,” because I think I speak for a lot of Texas brewers when I say, when they go out they drink Live Oak. I know we did at (512).

It’s a good story. You ended up on your feet.Yeah, it’s a testament to the tight-knittedness— that’s not a word—and how the community is tight knit and they take care of each other. I almost consider my time over at Uncle Billy’s as a four month educational session where I got to brew with Brian.

The community around here is really strong and it says a lot to me about the respect the people in the brewing community in Austin have for each other. There was no resume, and no “we need to see your GPA” or anything like that with Live Oak. It was “we understand where you came from and we respect you and we’d like to have you.”

That’s the best way to get a job.Yeah, it was fl attering and it’s a testament to the character of those guys over there. So I’m thrilled that they thought enough of me to offer me the job. And they make badass beer. I’m not unhappy about the idea of being able to drink Pilz everyday.

Sounds pretty nice.And plus I get tons more eastside cred by working over there. I’m going to have to start wearing skinnier jeans and riding a fi xed gear bike.

Oh, well it’s a completely different culture than Oasis, TX.Yeah, I had my boat shoes on out at the Lake, but I’m going to have to get way more hip. I can’t grow facial hair so my ironic mustache will have to be on hold.

But I’m happy to have a job. I feel very blessed to have a job.

And we’re happy for you, too. Good to hear it worked out.Yeah, all’s well that ends well.

Cheers!

BREWER’S BRAIN

THE BREWER’S BRAIN. WHAT A NAME

for an article, for that could take you

anywhere. Most brewers I know, myself

included, are “Jacks” or “Jills” of all

trades. We are the consummate multi-

taskers. The skill set varies from brewer

to brewer as does the proportion of

each “ingredient.” Artistry, engineering,

mechanics, biology, chemistry,

psychology, marketing, and sales are only

some of these. Boil for 90 minutes, allow

to ferment and mature (hopefully), and

out comes the brewer’s brain. This variety

is one of the main reasons that I chose

this line of work seventeen years ago. The

added bonus was the opportunity to work

in an industry that is commonly perceived

to be 95% asshole free.

This brewer’s brain has lately been

obsessing over the current brewing

climate. I feel very fortunate to have been

able to make a career of brewing. There

was no certainty to that outcome back

in 1995. To be honest, while the chances

are better now, there is still no certainty.

I don’t want to break up the pep rally,

but there is no guarantee that we will

not be drowned by the river of “liquid

gold.” I have been speaking with many

of my peers lately from across the US

and we “veterans” are just as excited as

everyone to see this boom in craft beer. It

is what we had all hoped for, but we are

concerned.

We can’t help but think that this has

happened before and it will happen again.

This is the second boom that we have

witnessed. When the dust settled after the

fi rst, we learned that it only ended well for

those prepared to navigate treacherous

waters. When I hear people throwing

around terms like “recession proof,” I

don’t think their mind is in the right place.

If that is your main reason for getting

into brewing, try opening a salon instead.

People (not me!) are always going to need

a haircut. Sound business practices are of

course important, but brewing is fi rst and

foremost about beer. Marketing will only

take you so far. The “if you brew it they

will come” mentality can work if you are

making something worth drinking.

We have a responsibility as

brewers to each do our part to keep

this momentum going. Being vigilant to

ensure that we release a quality product

is paramount, especially in these times.

All the hops and alcohol in the world are

not going to cover up a poorly crafted

beer. That “experiment” that you are

considering releasing might be better

suited for the drain than the market.

Respect the brewer’s art and those who

practice it. Our reputations are on the line.

We only get a few chances. Don’t forget to

respect the consumer. Thankfully we have

craft beer fans in Texas that are proud to

willingly indulge our creativity. Let’s do

From the Mind of Erik Ogershok

our best to not disappoint them. Resting

on our laurels is the fastest way to fi nd

ourselves back at our old jobs. Sure GABF

medals are awesome (shameless plug!),

but they should not be the reason to brew.

Every good brewer I have known

feels compelled to do it. It is an all

consuming passion. I am not writing this

to call anyone in particular out, but as a

public reminder to myself and the rest

of us fortunate enough to be employed

as brewers of the job we signed up for.

Constantly striving for quality and seeking

to innovate are the hallmarks of the

longest standing American craft brewers.

If we want to be viewed as a world class

beer state, then let us put forth the

necessary effort to produce world class

beers. All of us who brew craft beer in

Texas are in the same boat. Now grab an

oar and start rowing. Hopefully we’ll do it

in the same direction.

Erik Ogershok is Brewmaster and

Woodmaster General at Real Ale

Brewing Co.

WE LOVE THE BEST OF POLL. IT’S GREAT FOR OUR WEB TRAFFIC, GETS brewers talking about us online, and strokes our ego when we walk in any-where proudly displaying those dollar store framed certificates. Beyond that it gives us editors the chance to “thoughtfully” hash, rehash, and re-rehash our favorites over the past year and you, our dear readers, an opportunity to shower your local breweries, bars and personalities with adoration.

The poll is also a peek into what’s trending in Austin from the people actually buying, Instagramming and Untappd-ing local beer. So what was H-O-T in 2012? The newer guys. The crop of new breweries that came onto the scene in late 2010 and 2011 have found a place in your beer-loving hearts. With only a little time and experience under their belts, both the readers and ABG editors have determined that these guys aren’t just get-ting by on hype alone. Even the force that is Draught House saw some strong competition from the newest beer bars.

This year’s winners are making a name for themselves with solid year-round beers, sought after seasonals, and creative small batches. Throw in how friendly, approachable, and visible they are and you can see why they rose to the top.

And while it’s great to see the new guard staking their claim, it was ever-so-slightly disconcerting to see the absence of the more established breweries. But fear not, beers like Scott’s Gone Wild (Real Ale), (512) Pecan Porter, and Stash IPA (Independence) all saw lots of love. Even I tried (unsuc-cessfully) to make my case for Live Oak Hefeweizen as the best overall beer.

So thanks to everyone who indulged us by voting once in this year’s poll. Remember, when brewers say they don’t brew to win medals, it’s true. They brew to win this. –Josh Spradling

Illustration by John Rubio

Editors’ Choice BREWERY OF THE YEAR

HOPS AND GRAIN BREWERY In only their second year, Hops and Grain really blew us away in 2012. With the arrival of the Pale Dog and Alt cans on shelves across town in early spring, followed by a ceaseless onslaught of killer Green House offerings, the exciting Volumes of Oak series, several fun col-laborations, great events both in and out-side the brewery, and Alt winning gold at the 2012 World Beer Cup, this pick was almost a no-brainer. They also scored big bonus points for their two-day a week access to the tasting room and Josh Hare’s indomitably positive attitude and support of all things authentic, sustain-able, craft, and local. After we realized Hops & Grain were landing at or near the top of nearly every editors’ pick category, Mr. Hare and co., easily clenched the Best Brewery of 2012 title. Readers’ Choice: AUSTIN BEERWORKS

Editors’ Choice BEST BREW PUB

BLACK STAR CO-OP We’ve always been fans of the cooperative brew pub on North Lamar, but as 2012 played out, we began to realize more and more that we were ending up at Black Star Co-op, whether it be for a well crafted meal and drink or to seek out the latest house beer releases or cask tappings. And as the dining area and patio began to come into their own, we found ourselves getting more comfortable in the space and returning on

a regular basis. Jeff Young’s house beer program really began to mature this year with interesting variations and versions of several of their popular staple beers, educational events, and lots of homebrewer in-volvement. Add in a well thought out national and local selection on the guest tap wall and it makes for the complete package.

Readers’ Choice: DRAUGHT HOUSE

Editors’ Choice BEST NEW BREWERY/BREW PUB

PINTHOUSE PIZZA This was a tough one. Between five new breweries/brew pubs in 2012, all bringing something exciting and unique to our beer town, it really came down to evaluating everyone on the beer alone. Without exception, everything Pinthouse brewer Joe Mohrfeld has put on their brand new tap wall has been delicious, solid, and espe-cially tasty. Sure, they’re pretty new, still rolling on some of that “new car smell” hype, possibly untested and maybe an irresponsible pick for Best New Brewery/Brew Pub, but that’s how we roll; and what can we say, Joe’s beers won our hearts. Please don’t break them in 2013.

Readers’ Choice: PINTHOUSE PIZZA

Editors’ Choice BEST OVERALL BEER

EINHORN No, that’s not a typo. Einhorn, Austin Beerworks’ American style Berliner Weisse, is our pick for best beer of 2012. The logic is simple: we fucking craved it. We consumed more of this beer in the short period it was out than ANY other beer all year. It was the perfect first beer, last beer, session beer, binge beer, etc. We found it accessible enough to get it often, but rare enough to keep us hunting. Debuting at our summer release party wasn’t a factor in the decision, but it sure didn’t hurt. And as a bonus, it’ll be in cans next year. Long live the Einhorn. We yearn for you year-round.

Readers’ Choice: AUSTIN BEERWORKS PEARL SNAP

Editors’ Choice BEST NEW BEER

DAS ÜBERKIND Although not super accessible in 2012, what little we had of Das Überkind really made an impression on our collective palates. Like it’s younger sibling, Das Wunderkind, Überkind delivers a dynamic array of yeast and bacteria derived flavors in a well balanced and bodied beer. Jester King released some excellent beers from their wild yeast barrel program this year, and in our opinion, this one could easily be their signature creation of the series. We’re looking forward to drinking it more in 2013.

Readers’ Choice: AUSTIN BEERWORKS EINHORN

Editors’ Choice BEST ADVOCATE/PERSONALITY

JAKE MADDUX, THIRSTY PLANET BREWING CO.After a run-in with Jake you walk away with three impressions: guy’s got a firm handshake, looks you straight in the eye, and is fucking passionate about what he does. And what he does is beer evange-lism. And he does it well—well enough to be our 2012 best advocate/personality. Three times out of four he’ll buy you a beer (most likely a Buckethead, one of his favorite Thirsty Planet beers to brew), and if not he’ll get you the next time. He comes out in spades for Austin craft beer events and is a venerable event unto himself at the Thirsty Planet Saturday tours. Find this guy, shake his hand, look him in the eyes, and buy HIM a beer.

Readers’ Choice: JOSH HARE, HOPS AND GRAIN BREWERY

Editors’ Choice BEST TOUR/TASTING

JESTER KING CRAFT BREWERYHill Country views, farmhouse pizzas, eclectic live music, untouchable guest beers, beards sporting beards, and often times the only place to find their latest releases are just a few of the reasons Jester King’s Saturday tasting room and brewery tour got our best of 2012 vote. The convenient drive southwest on a Saturday turns this tasting room/tour day into an event worth Instagramming. With such a pleasant at-mosphere, this is a place that’s appealing to non-beer geek folk as well, like mother-in-laws, babies, and other jerks that are most likely not reading this and thus not offended that we call them jerks.

Readers’ Choice: JESTER KING CRAFT BREWERY

Editors’ Choice BEST BEER EVENT

TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS FESTIVALOk, let’s get it out of the way: We were an official media sponsor of this event. So yeah, our perspective is a little slanted. But the fact that you, our dear readers, agreed with us only substantiates the pick. Everything great about TCBF last year was back, but more. Besides an outstanding showing of new, rare, debuting, and one-time-only beers from the local scene, this event drew beers from the other exciting and growing craft brewers in Houston, DFW, and beyond that we rarely see fresh on tap in Aus-tin. And it only makes it easier to love and support the TCBF knowing that it’s run, support-ed by, and benefits the Texas Craft Brewers’ Guild, and not just some shit head car show organizers from out of town looking to score some cash by highjacking Austin’s name.

Readers’ Choice: TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS FESTIVAL

Editors’ Choice BEST BEER BAR

DRAUGHT HOUSE PUB AND BREWERYDuh. Although, this year there were a few other heavy contenders. If 2010/11 was the year of new breweries, 2012 was the year bars rushed to bring more taps to pour all that new beer. With respect to these valiant efforts, Draught House still could not be touched in 2012. Instead of easily riding their reign for the past few years, they have actively been defending the empire with the addition of regular

food trucks, continuing the popular Antonelli’s Cheese pairing nights, sporting a strong Austin Beer Week schedule, and emphasizing the debut of many a local and national new beer. Plus, Josh Wilson’s saison run this fall was pretty special, something that understandably, though regrettably, gets lost on a sea of 70+ taps.

Readers’ Choice: DRAUGHT HOUSE

Editors’ Choice BEST BOTTLE SHOP

SUNRISE MINI-MART ON ANDERSONFrom our editorial meeting notes, “Sam is the tits.” Some of us have been buying beer at the Sunrise Mini-Mart on Anderson since 2006 and witnessed their rise from conveniently located c-store (see what I did there?) to the leading north Austin bottle shop. Sunrise spread the love between stocking lots of local beers and acquir-ing all the national big hitter releases that make it to Texas. Go more than three times and Sam will remember your name AND your favorite beer style and sooner than later start throwing recommendations at you the second you step across that humble c-store threshold. God bless the small business owner. And being next door to an East Side Pies and blocks from BYOB Pinballz doesn’t hurt.

Readers’ Choice: WHIP IN

BEST WIZARD BEARDMichael Waters, Uncle Billy’s

CLASSIEST AUTOMO-BILES STORED AT THEIR BREWERYThirsty Planet

BREWERY MOST LIKELY TO HANG OUT UNDER THE BLEACHERS IN HIGH SCHOOLReal Ale Brewing

STOPS KEEPING TIME AFTER 4:20Whip In

TREATS THEIR MAILMAN THE BESTLive Oak Brewing

BEST BARTENDER TO HAVE ON YOUR SIDEConstanze, Draught House

MOST LIKELY TO COMBINE RUNNING AND BEER EVENTSHops & Grain

EDGIEST BREWERJeff Young, Black Star Co-op BEST GALAGA MACHINEBilly’s on Burnet

BEERIEST TATTOONate Seale, (512) Brewing MOST LIKELY TO RETURN AS A BJ’S BREWHOUSEUncle Billy’s, Lake Travis

GREATEST LOSSLovejoy’s Taproom

BEST HUGSAmos Lowe, Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.

BEST SMILEBrian “Swifty” Peters, Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.

BEST “DAY TRIPPER” BREW PUBDouble Horn

BREWERY MOST LIKELY TO SELL YOU THE SAME $14 BEER THREE TIMES WITH THREE DIFFERENT LABELSJester King

MOST DISAPPOINTING PLACE TO GET A HAIRCUTBarber Shop (Dripping Springs)

WORST PARTYGABF Judges’ Leftover Beer Party

NICEST BLOGGERMatt Abendschein, You Stay Hoppy Austin

WORST BEER EVENTAustin Beer Fest

MOST GEOMETRIC BREWERYCircle Brewing

HOMEBREWERS’ GONE WILDRogness

MOST LIKELY TO HAVE (512) WHISKEY BARREL DOUBLE PECAN PORTER AND DJ MEL ON A MON-DAY NIGHTNasty’s

BEST USE OF ICEC. Hunts

BEST “WURST“ DECISIONFree Bangers’ logo tattoo

LEAST LIKELY TO FINALLY PACKAGE(512) Brewing

BEST LOCAL BEER SELECTIONEasy Tiger. Oh wait, never mind.

BEST PLACE TO GET A BEER AT THE TRIANGLEGalaxy Cafe

READERS’ POLL SPOILERS99.91.5.217 67.79.10.98

BEST BARTENDERRoon, Draught House

MOTS LIKELY TOO PONT OUT AN ABG TYPO/ERRORJon Airhart

OWNS “GASTROPUB” WITHOUT SHAMEBay Anthon, Hopfields

BEST REPLACEMENT FOR THE PARLOR ON NORTH LOOPWorkhorse

BEST BLOG FOR CATCH-ING RUSSIAN MALWAREBeerTownAustin

BEST USE OF PERIODStie: Drink.Well. & in.gredients

BEST MUSIC AT A BEER EVENTDJ JBL, Draught House Anniversary Party

Best of the Rest

GABF’d AGAIN by AARON CHAMBERLAIN

WE HAD ONE GOAL GOING INTO THIS YEAR’S GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL (GABF) trip. Have a better time than last year. Do it better, basically. Don’t get me wrong, we had a blast last year, but we wore ourselves out by Saturday. Our first idea this year was to get the hell out of Denver the second we landed. Read more on that in Beer and Loathing (p. 30). Denver is great, but burnoutability is high in the Mile High City. Our day and half in Fort Collins and Boulder was a wise choice. Crowds were sparse and good beer was flowing everywhere you looked.

Did you read our GABF story last year? Chris gave you a good idea about the actual GABF sessions. Lots of beer. It was pretty much the same thing this year. It is probably a good idea to make some sort of plan before entering the exhibit hall, like what breweries you want to hit or styles you want to stick to. We always talk about doing that, but hardly ever stick to the plan. There are a lot of distractions inside. So what do I write about? Luckily, every year the Brewer’s Association gives media types story ideas. Usually they are pretty lame. But let’s give a few a shot:

HOMEBREWINGLet’s skip this one, shall we? We just did a feature on homebrewers last issue. If you missed it, check the website. It’s up there somewhere. Good luck.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WINE AND BEER JUDGINGWine glasses are easier to break. Actually this is not true. The other day my three year old was drinking some OJ from one of my beer chalices or as he calls them “your fancy glass” as he was watching Fireman Sam. I was laying on the couch pretending to be awake. He knocked it over on the carpet and it burst into a billion pieces. Wine and Beer judging are the same.

BITTER IS BEAUTIFUL Are they talking about ABG editors? We can save this for the “style issue.” And when I say style I mean fashion, not beer styles. Look for that in 2015.

BEER FESTIVALS AS A MODERN WAY TO GATHERThis is true. Another modern way to gather: Black Friday. Dumb idea.

DOGS AND HOPSI think this was a reference to dogs becoming quite sick if they eat hops. Don’t let your dog eat hops. This story seems to involve science and a lot of research, therefore we are going to skip it.

Well, that was a waste of time. The real story about GABF is pretty simple. Denver drowns in amazing beer for one week. You should try to make it, at least once in you beer drinking life.

Texas GABF Medal CountBottle Rocket, Uncle Billy’s-Lake Travis, Kellerbier or Zwickelbier

Royal Scandal, Peticolas Brewing Co., Classic English-Style Pale AleShiner Bock, Spoetzl Brewery, American-Style Dark Lager

Shiner Oktoberfest, Spoetzl Brewery, German-Style MärzenShiner Bohemian Black Lager, Spoetzl Brewery, German-Style Schwarzbier

Hans’ Pils, Real Ale Brewing Co., German-Style PilsenerFiremans #4, Real Ale Brewing Co., Golden or Blonde Ale

Iron Thistle, Rahr & Sons Brewing, Scotch Ale

Uberbrau, Humperdinks Restaurant and Brewery, American-Style Amber Lager

REAL ALE BREWING CO.

UNCLE BILLY’S

BEER & LOATHING

BEING IN COLORADO FOR THE GREAT American Beer Festival, we decided to take advantage of the gross amount of fresh beer made within a ridiculous proximity (it’s like 3:5 breweries to people up there). That area is like America’s shaker pint but without all the pretentious blogger hate that actual shaker pints get these days. We spent our fi rst evening in Fort Collins and did several of the same things we did in last year’s Beer and Loathing (remember that?), but with a nice stop at Choice City Butcher & Deli and the Tap and Handle, both must-do stops if you’re in the area.

But we’ll start our story where we left off last year, leaving Fort Collins. With a hearty breakfast in our guts via Lucile’s Creole Cafe, we burnt rubber southwest to Oskar Blues’ Liquids & Solids in Longmont. There we met our guide for the day, Stuart West of the Zymurologist blog. Stuart’s an excellent homebrewer and level headed beer enthusiast, who’s always ready to write a letter (or blog post) of reprimand if he thinks you or your event failed to deliver as advertised or hyped. We enjoy hanging out with Stuart, because unlike several of these fl y-by-night beer journalists (present company included), it takes something really

impressive to excite this guy. He’s been in the craft beer world for a while and has seen a lot, good and bad. So when Stuart takes you somewhere or tells you to try a beer, you can trust it’s pretty fucking impressive.

Liquids and Solids is Oskar Blues’ restaurant pub and home of their giant Dale’s Pale Ale silo can. Nothing makes you ready for beer before noon like a 50 foot silo can. When we showed up they were only serving beer made within a 15 mile radius (including the Oskar Blues lineup). I had a tasty sampler from Longmont’s Left Hand Brewing and found the Java Lava to be the biggest hit amongst these guides and their guide. We had more Oskar Blues beers and turned the conversation to butt chugging (no correlation, of course), amusing the idea of using our massive infl uence to turn the craft beer frat crowd (you know who we’re talking about) onto the craze. We then decided it wasn’t extreme enough a punishment and possibly/sadly, too plausible, so we came up with the latest craze for all those craft beer band-wagon idiots: Angel Dusting! To keep this magazine out of the NC-17 camp, I’ll spare you the details, but leave you with this . . . [if you’re reading this, I was outvoted by the rest of the editorial staff and this bit was cut. Find

GABF Daytrippin’in Coloradoby CHRIS TROUTMAN

me at a bar, buy me a beer, and I’ll fi ll fi nish the story] . . . and then we all go back to just fucking drinking beer out of cans, bottles and glasses (even shakers) like it’s supposed to be.

We wrapped up our enlightened conversation and headed southwest to Boulder; specifi cally Up-slope Brewing Co. Stuart spent a good 10 minutes on the phone trying to relay the importance of our visit to the tasting room attendant. “These are very important media types from Austin, Texas . . . They want to do a story on you . . . Is the brewer there? Tell him Stuart’s on the line . . . OK, we can be there in ten minutes . . . Austin Beer Guide . . . it’s a magazine, not a blog . . . yes, they’re credentialed media . . . OK, thanks.” Remember, if Stuart thinks it’s a big deal, it must be.

We showed up just in time to shake the brewer’s hand and get a business card before he had to head to a real media appointment. His loss. But beers were still poured, and generously. Upslope served us more 4 ounce glass samples than they had taps. The server even shuffl ed kegs around so she could pour us even more. At the peak, there were possibly 128 ounces of beer in 32 taster glasses just for the fi ve of us. It was so cray. And they were all very good. Most tasting rooms will have maybe two out of fi ve, if not less, impres-sive beers. It’s safe to venture Upslope had a solid 88 ounces of 128 that were excellent with 44 of those ounces being most impressive. After all these very tasty beers we understood Stuart’s imperative tone earlier with the person on the other end of the phone. And thus we reward them with a positive write up in our creden-tialed magazine. We got so caught up in the whirlwind of good beer that before we left we bought enough of their Pumpkin Ale cans for each of us to drink them from then to Thanksgiving (I still have one).

So with 128 ounces of 32 different beers slosh-ing around on top of Cajun breakfast in our tummies, we all decided it was a great idea to go to Avery. And so did every other GABF attendant arriving early on Thursday. Whatever, the more the merrier. Avery is located in an industrial warehouse park with limited parking, views, and seating. But you don’t go to Avery for any of those things, you go for the over 18% ABV aged beers. After shifting our way through the human mass to the bar we were greeted by an overworked, under enthused bartender with no patience or time for me to read the menu. Using my best judgement in light of the situation, I ordered a dozen eight ounce samples of various soured, barrel aged, and impe-rial beers across the menu I’d never or rarely seen before in Austin. Of course they handed these to me one at a time shouting the beer name at me once then leaving me with 12 tall glasses of nameless beers to take back to the table the rest of our party had secured. Four back and forth trips later (can you tell I didn’t love our time there?), we then spent the next hour sampling and pathetically attempting to ID each of these beers. It was fun but pointless. Then a table

of Sam Adams’ reps stopped by and delivered a 2006 Mephistopheles bottle. So if those other dozen 10% plus ABV beers weren’t enough, this did the trick. Luckily Josh was driving, and he missed most of this stop as he and Kevin were tracking down a Staples to print out and sign some documents for Kevin’s realtor. Oh yeah, he was buying a house this day. Back to the beers. We did our best, but could not fi nish those gi-ant Avery beers in time and jumped back in the Chrysler 300 headed to the fi rst session of GABF. Yeah, we rented a Chrysler 300. Pretty sure it was on loan from Jay Z.

I think Aaron’s recapping our GABF fun (p. 22), so I’ll skip it sans this one short descrip-tion: for every unique beer served in that hall, there’s a fart. Gross.

Four hours later we dragged our asses out onto the cold streets of downtown Denver in search of a few simple immediate necessities: a place to sit down, something mindless to eat, water, and zero farts.

Minus the fart clause, we found all these things at the “brew pub” chain, Rock Bot-tom. That name does not leave anything to the imagination. And as we choked down chipotle lime stuffed whatever, we each contemplated what decisions brought us to that lonely, sad place. No one talked. A kind of regret settled over our booth as we suffered through our food and service. But despite this gloom, we were re-warded with a glorious scene to perfectly defi ne our GABF experience. So terrifi c was this simple act, that I doubt this impeccably perfect gesture could be respectfully recreated with mere words in print. I’ll try.

A guy honked his girlfriend’s breasts from behind while walking to their table.

Yeah, apparently witnessing that act of “af-fection” was exactly what we needed to get us out of Rock Bottom (both literally and fi guratively).

From there we took the bus up north (Jay Z’z 300 was in the hotel garage, and none of us were in the mind to drive it) to Falling Rock (never to be confused with Rock Bottom) for a quick pint and then on to the Beerliner where we closed out our long day in Colorado slinging guides and beers to the weary, worn, and loathing.

Walking the streets of Denver back to our hotel, I imagined we possibly shared experiences with Kerouac and this column’s tribute, Hunter S. Thompson, in this gateway city to the west. But probably not. We were just some assholes from Texas on leave from our wives, babies, jobs, and reputations looking for a good time and some good beer and loathing on the eastern side of the Rockies.

Kevin Brand moved back to Austin from California in early 2008 to start the brewery and

began brewing beer that summer. Brand’s initial lineup was the Wit, Pale, and IPA, but

quickly added the Pecan Porter to the year round line up after the enormous reception it

received as the fi rst winter seasonal.

Currently (512)’s beers are only available on draft but they have released a limited

number of bottles of Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter (along with Wild Bear and

THREE) in the past and sprinkled them around town.

They just celebrated their four year anniversary with the release of FOUR, an English

Strong Ale. We suggested a Quad in the last issue, but we guess they didn’t read that issue.

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER . . . .Kevin Brand (Owner),

Nate Seale (Brewer)

ESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer 2008

TOURS. . . . . . . . . . . Some Saturdays with RSVP

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.512brewing.com

YEAR ROUND BEERS

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American IPA

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hoppy, citrusy, solid

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . .Spicy thai,

tex-mex, italian, ALL pizza, BBQ

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Porter

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . .Full bodied, roasty, pecans

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . .Red meats,

ice cream, chocolate

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wit or white beer


QUICK SIP. . .Light, semi-tart, hint of grapefruit

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . White pizza,

light pastas, hummus,

salads, seafood

CURRENT SEASONAL

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Imperial Brown Ale


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . Roasty, nutty, slightly sweet

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . .Grilled

sausages, fi sh

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chile Stout

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smooth, slight burn,

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . Refried

beans, quesadillas, corn

WE RECOMMEND

Pecan Porter, Bruin, IPA

*See full listing of available beers at

www.austinbeerguide.com

(512) Brewing Co. BREWERIES

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Choose yourbeer

In early 2010, Scott Hovey was ripe for a mid-life career change and when he looked for inspiration

he found it in the eclectic and exciting life of his deceased older brother, Adelbert. Inspired by his

brother’s willingness to chase his dreams, Scott decided to turn his homebrew hobby into a career.

Always a fan of Belgian style ales, Scott was introduced to the complexities and fl avor possibilities

in bottle conditioned aged Belgian beers at the 2010 Craft Brewers Conference. He returned and set

out to start Austin’s fi rst all Belgian style bottle and keg conditioned brewery, aptly named after his

older brother. Of the six beers to be released in 2012, each one is named after an experience or story

that his brother Adelbert loved to tell.

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Hovey

ESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter 2011/12

TOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fridays, 5-8pm

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.adelbertsbeer.com

YEAR ROUND BEERS

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belgian Style Blonde Ale

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/Bottle

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . Bright, semi-spicy, drinkable

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . Chicken,

cheese, grilled tilapia,

rustic bread

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . Belgian Style Biere de Garde


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . Malty, earthy, semi-sweet

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . . . Thai,

steak, spicy Italian

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belgian Style Tripel Ale


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cloudy, candy, fruity

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . Spinach

salad, strawberries, lobster

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belgian Style Dubbel Ale


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweet, nutty, plum

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . . Ribs,

brie, brownies

WE RECOMMEND

Scratchin’ Hippo, Tripel B



Adelbert’s Brewery BREWERIES

Austin Beerworks is a collection of four friends spanning from the East coast to Austin,

united and “hell-bent on excellence” in beer making. The beerworkers, Michael, Will, Adam

and Mike, have raised an impressive production brewery and cannery in the northwest sector

of town since April 2011. With their regular lineup of four beers, including 2011 GABF silver

medal winner Peacemaker Extra Pale, the four friends have come storming out of the gates

and onto the Austin beer scene. The Austin Beerworks fellows aim to make super tasty, yet

drinkable beers, perfect for our refi ned, but also often heat-parched Austin palates. Look

for seasonal releases and a new IPA series to be released in 16 oz four-pack cans sometime

in 2013.

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER . . . . . . . . Adam DeBower,

Michael Graham, Mike McGovern

and Will Golden


TOURS. . . . . . . .Fridays, 5-8pm (RSVP required)

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.austinbeerworks.com

YEAR ROUND BEERS

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Schwarzbier

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/Cans

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roasted, coffee,

slightly hoppy, dry

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . .S’mores,

scones, beef jerkey



QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hoppy, piney

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . . Thai,

steak, spicy Italian

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extra Pale Ale


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drinkable, crisp

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . Vegan

hotdogs, pickles, Sidora’s

homemade Chex mix

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . German Pilsner


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Light, hoppy, crisp

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . .Sausage,

breads, mustard,

burgers

CURRENT SEASONAL

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russian Imperial Stout

IMBIBING OPTIONS . . .Draft/Specialty Growler

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffee, sticky, big

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . Cream,

cigarettes, biscotti,

morning paper

WE RECOMMEND

Sputnik, Black Thunder



Austin Beerworks BREWERIES

Circle Brewing Co.QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Light hops, spicy,

biscuity malt, crisp

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL. . . . . . . . . . .Grilled

meats, chips and salsa,

seafood

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irish Dry Stout

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7%

IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roasty, dry, cocoa

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL. . . .Raw oysters,

shepherd’s pie, stew

WE RECOMMEND

Nightlight, Envy, Circle App

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ben Sabel

and Jud Mulherin


TOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterly open houses;

check website

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.circlebrewing.com

YEAR ROUND BEERS

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blonde Ale


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crisp,

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL. . . . . . . . . Chicken

masala, hummus, sushi

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hefeweizen

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6%


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . Bananas, light, gulpable

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . .Pizza, salad,

crab legs

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Ale


Ben Sabel and Jud Mulherin were childhood friends in Tennessee. As youngsters they

shared a dream to open a “shop.” Like many young friends, as they grew up, their lives took

different paths, but they never lost touch. And they never forgot their dream. As adults they

both loved beer, so it was inevitable that their dream would morph into becoming brewery

owners. Circle Brewing appeared on the internet beer rumor mill in the second half of 2008.

Fast forward two years, Ben and Jud were brewing their fi rst batches of beer for Austin.

Envy Amber and Blur Texas Hefe were their fi rst beers to be released. They followed those

with their Nightlight Dry Irish Stout. Circle brews their beer following the Reinheitsgebot,

the German purity law from 1516. Their basic philosophy: to make beer “with only the best

ingredients and NONE of the other stuff.” If you can fi nd Smokin’ Beech on tap somewhere,

get it while you can.

BREWERIES

Hops and GrainBrewery

Bringing his Colorado beer knowledge and inspiration to Austin, Josh Hare has opened one

of Austin’s two East side breweries. With two year-round beers canned for easy use during

your outdoor drinking endeavors, and a constantly rotating selection of Greenhouse beers,

Hops & Grain has something for everyone. Recently, the ALT-eration took home gold at the

2012 World Beer Cup. The Greenhouse lineup has grown to include the popular “The One

They Call Zoe,” a hoppy lager, a Baltic Porter, Belgian Porter, and the Volumes of Oak series

of oak aged beers. They even collaborated on a beer with us called Night RYE-der. If that isn’t

enough, Hops and Grain is an environmentally sustainable operation that uses up- cycled

malted barley from brewing to make natural and wheat free dog treats called Brew Biscuits.

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Josh Hare


TOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday 2-6pm

Saturday 12-4pm

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hopsandgrain.com

YEAR ROUND BEERS

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Pale Ale


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dry, hoppy, bitter

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fish

tacos, salt and vinegar chips,

gummy bears

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Düsseldorf-style Altbier

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2%

IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/Cans

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Malty, nutty, moody

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL. . . . . . . . . . . Grilled

fi sh, any kind of meat on a stick

STYLE . . . . . . .Rotating series of small batches


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taste the rainbow

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . Oak aged small batch series


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak & booze

STYLE . . . . . . . . 100 % barrel fermented series


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Subtle

Note: Follow H&G on Twitter, Facebook, or their newsletter for the latest Greenhouse, Volumes of Oak, and Del Roble beers.

WE RECOMMEND

Pale Dog, Greenhouse, Del Roble

BREWERIES

IndependenceBrewing Co.

Husband and wife Rob and Amy Cartwright started Independence Brewing Co. in South

Austin in 2004, but were active members of the ATX brewing community long before. Rob

began brewing at Austin’s Copper Tank (RIP) in 1994 and after meeting Amy decided to open

the brewery. Prior to opening the brewery the couple embedded themselves in the Austin beer

community by putting on the Texas Craft Brewers Festival in 2004 and 2005.

Since opening, Independence has created a local niche for themselves by packaging the

OU Suks bottles every fall for the UT vs. OU game, supplying the Alamo Drafthouse house

beer from 2004-2009, and hosting the largest monthly beer gathering at their fi rst Saturday

tasting and tours.

They have been releasing one-off beers in their Brewluminati series. For latest info on

this series stay tuned here: www.independencebrewing.com/our-beers/brewluminat

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER. . . .Rob & Amy Cartwright

ESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall 2004

TOURS. . . . . . . . . . . First Saturday of the month

URL . . . . . . . . .www.independencebrewing.com

YEAR ROUND BEERS

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Brown Ale

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/Bottle

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Big roasty malt fl avor,

caramel, nutty

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . Steak,

roasted pork, Chinese takeout


ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5%

IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/Bottle

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . .Piney, hoppy, light malt

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . Reubens,

sausage and peppers


ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/Bottle

QUICK SIP. . . . . Very hoppy, balanced malt body

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . .Greasy-fatty

Mexican, pizza

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oatmeal Stout

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5%


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cacao, licorice, roast

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . . . . Ice

cream, chocolate, toffee

CURRENT SEASONAL

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Old Ale

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3%

IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/Bottles

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Big, boozy, dark fruits

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . .Wild game,

rich cheeses, plums

WE RECOMMEND

Convict Hill, Stash



BREWERIES

Jester King Craft Brewery

Ambitious from the start, the brothers made their commercial debut with a session beer, wearing the moniker Commercial Suicide. It was anything but. They have since transitioned

this beer, along with their original lineup to farmhouse versions (Farmhouse Wytchmaker,

Farmhouse Black Metal, etc.), brewed a second collaboration beer on the market with gypsy

brewer, Mikkeller, called Beer Geek Rodeo / Whiskey Rodeo / Weasel Rodeo (you can still fi nd

these if you know the right places to look), and have most recently released a new round of their

sour barrel aged creations (Buddha’s Brew, Funk Metal, Das Überkind, RU-55, and Ol’ Oi!). In

mid-2012 they shifted their packaging efforts to focus mainly on bottles with just few naturally

carbonated kegs and gravity casks available for bars. Their tasting room is open most Saturday

afternoons at the brewery, and is most often the best place to fi nd and grab their latest beers.

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER . . . . . . . . Jeffrey Stuffi ngs

and Michael Steffi ng

ESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall 2010

TOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Most Saturdays, 1-4pm

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . www.jesterkingbrewery.com

YEAR ROUND BEERS

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmhouse Imperial Stout

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/Bottle

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big roast,

coffee, chocolate

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . .Cheesecake,

roast beef and other bloody meats

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmhouse Table Beer

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9%


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Subtle hop spininess,

yeast esters, wild fl owers

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . .Crackers and

light cheeses, pears, grilled

fl aky white fi sh

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . .Provisional Farmhouse Ale

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.6%


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spicy, earthy, dry

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . Tomato

salad, soft cheeses, sardines

CURRENT SEASONAL

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saison/Farmhouse Ale

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5% IMBIBING OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Draft/Bottle

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tart, earthy

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . .Apples,

roasted turkey

WE RECOMMEND

Le Petit Prince, Das Überkind


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BREWERIES

Live Oak Brewing Co.

Built by hand by Chip McElroy in a small (and now worn) building on the east side of town,

Live Oak has been an Austin staple since 1997. They use an old-world style of brewing mostly

practiced throughout Germany and the Czech Republic and use techniques such as open

fermentation and secondary lagering on some of their styles to give their beers a very distinct

Live Oak taste. This is best refl ected in their Pilz and much beloved HefeWeizen.

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER . . . .Chip McElroy (owner,

founder), Dusan Kwiatkowski (Brewer)

ESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997

TOURS. . . . Saturdays at Noon (RSVP required)

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.liveoakbrewing.com

YEAR ROUND BEERS

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hefeweizen


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bananas, cloves, hazy,

super refreshing

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL. . .Blue cheese!

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Czech Pilsner


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hoppy, dry, refreshing


pizza, burgers,

anything really


ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3%


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . Hoppy, great malt balance

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . Tobacco,

foie gras or other duck dishes

CURRENT SEASONAL

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weizenbock

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~8%

IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . Draft (Early Winter)

QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bananas, booze, clove

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . Coffee

and scone on a cold night, by itself

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Barleywine

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.7%


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hoppy, toffee, boozy

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . .Perfect by

itself —it is food

WE RECOMMEND

Primus!



BREWERIES

Real AleBrewing Co.

One of the longer running breweries in central Texas, Real Ale has been in operation since

1996. The brewery originally operated out of a basement of an antique shop in Blanco (50

minutes outside Austin). In 1998, current owner Brad Farbstein took over. Maxed out at 5,500

barrels a year, Real Ale moved just outside the downtown area in 2006 to a new facility that

allowed them to produce 10-12 times that amount.

In 2009 they started bottling their seasonal beers. In 2010, they began turning out a series of

experimental Mysterium Verum (Real Mystery) beers, including seasonals aged in oak barrels or

entirely new brews. Currently, they are rolling out their new Brewers’ Cut small batch series with

a Signature Hop Pale Ale, Black Quad, and a Dry Hopped Porter and Imperial Red to come next.

Seek them out.

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER . . . . . . . . . . Philip & Diane Conner (Founders), Brad Farbstein (Owner),

Tim Schwartz, Erik Ogershok (Head Brewers)ESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996TOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fridays 2-5pm URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.realalebrewing.com

YEAR ROUND BEERS

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belgian-Style TripelABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/BottleQUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sweet, boozey, honeyFOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . . Tuna

salad, grilled cheese, tomato soup

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American IPAABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/BottleQUICK SIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citrusy hops,

strong malt background FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . . Fried

chicken, gorgonzola, gumbo (spicy or otherwise)

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English Pale Ale

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3%


QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Light hops, spicy,

biscuity malt, crisp

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . .Seafood

grilled chicken,

chips and salsa

CURRENT SEASONAL

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . .Double Extra Special BitterABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/BottleQUICK SIP . . . . . .Bitter, hoppy, toffee, caramelFOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . Sharp

cheeses, beef, hearty stews

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .English BarleywineABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/BottleQUICK SIP . . . . . .Coffee, slight roast, quaffableFOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . . .Rich

cheeses, by itself

WE RECOMMEND

Devil’s Backbone, Sisyphus, Phoenixx ESB



BREWERIES

COMING TH IS WINTER

R E A L A L E B R E W I N G C O .

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B R E W E R S ’ C U T S E R I E S

The latest brewing projects from Real Ale Brewing Co.

Rogness Brewing Co.

Founders Forrest and Diane Rogness, along with Dave Ebel, Dave Heath, and Dan Wheeler,

have been pumping out beers in Pfl ugerville ever since this project was kickstarted in 2012.

And they do it without too much concern over style guidelines or popular “safe bet” beers.

With the ethos of a homebrewer, Rogness aims to change it up, and keep it interesting, while

delivering high quality brewed beers. You can fi nd year-round and seasonal beers on draft or

in 22 oz bottles around town, but if you swing by their tours you’ll get to see that homebrew

mentality in action and try out the latest small batch concoctions they’re testing.

INFO

FOUNDERS . . . . . . Forrest and Diane RognessESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring 2012TOURS. . .Most Saturdays, 1pm (RSVP required)URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rognessbrewing.com

RECENT RELEASES

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Biere de GardeABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Slight spice, earthy, FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . . .HEB

rotisserie chicken (you know, the kind you get at HEB when you are too lazy to cook)

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PorterIMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/Bottle QUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smooth, cocoa, malty FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . Veggie

burger, fried anything

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pale AleABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft QUICK SIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citrusy hops, malty FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . .Ramen,

pad see ew

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scotch AleABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%

IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/Bottle QUICK SIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smoky, sweet, toffee FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . Smoked

gouda, pork chop, brisket

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spiced AmberABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/Bottle QUICK SIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chai-like FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . Indian

curry, cinnamon rolls, sunrises

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter AleABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.6% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . .Draft/Bottle (Limited)

WE RECOMMEND

Ost, Rook, Rattler

BREWERIES

South AustinBrewing Co.

Parked in the same neighborhood as Independence and (512) breweries, South Austin

Brewing Co. have been chomping at the bit (Yeah we use that phrase. We’re dad’s now,

remember?) to get to brewing since 2010. Founder Jordan Weeks has a rich brewing history

in Austin, and with his trusty 50-barrel Newlands brewhouse plans to supply the fi ne folks

of South Austin and beyond with yummy Belgian inspired beers. Out of the gates, SABC are

slinging beers both on draft and in 750 ml cork and cage bottles to be found at fi ner locations.

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER . . . . . . . . . . Jordan WeeksESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter 2012TOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check website URL . . . . . . . . . . .www.southaustinbrewing.com

YEAR ROUND BEERS

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belgian Golden AleABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.8% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/BottleQUICK SIP. . . . . . . . . . . . .Fruity esters, quaffable,

brite, smoothFOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . . .Fish,

fruits and honey, soft cheeses, frites

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belgian SaisonABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft/BottleQUICK SIP . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweet, spicy, peppery FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . Salads,

chicken, pheasant, fruit

WE RECOMMEND

Belgian Style Golden Ale, Saison D’Austin

SOUTH AUSTIN’S

GRAND OPENING

BREWERIES

The dark comes out earlier these days. Let’s embrace that oncoming black. There Will Be Black builds a hoppy dark tower on a foundation of solid British pale and crys-tal malts, constructs a midsection of American and Ger-man black malts and then sends a spire of New Zealand hops vaulting into the low-hanging clouds. Sharp and snappy, full-bodied but dry, There Will Be Black has a core of black bread and dark chocolate, wrapped in a bright coat of orangey, minty hops.

There Will Be Black doesn’t believe in Black IPA, because the day is not the night, and pale is not black. There Will Be Black doesn’t believe in berry-flavored vodka. There Will Be Black does believe in your burger, is revelatory with chicken molé, and intends to marry your lamb vin-daloo. We think you’ll approve.

THEREWILL BEBLACK

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Thirsty Planet Brewing Co.

Everyone remembers when they fi rst really started falling in love with beer. For Brian

Smittle it was while he was living in England studying British politics and experiencing true

“real ale.” Following college graduation, Brian made the move to Colorado where he took

his affection for beer one step further and volunteered at a brewery in Vail. He soon became

a paid employee and full-time brewer (a.k.a. “living the dream”). Through his work there he

met some college students who offered him an ownership piece of a brew pub in Oklahoma.

They opened in 1993 and grew to include a brewery and four satellite stores. While successful,

Brian wanted to get back to the brewing operations so he and his wife Tammy looked for a

location to set up their own operation. They chose Austin and started putting their beers on

the market in the summer of 2010 beginning with the Buckethead IPA. They celebrated their

two year anniversary this past summer with the release of Franklin Smoked Porter, a beer

containing malts smoked in the famous Franklin BBQ pits.

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER . . .Brian & Tammy Smittle


TOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturdays, 11am-3pm

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.thirstyplanet.net

YEAR ROUND BEERS


I ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.9% MBIBING OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft

QUICK SIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Slightly sweet,

bitter fi nish, hoppy nose

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . .Pâté, pizza,

fi sh and chips

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Ale


QUICK SIP . . . . . . . . . . . .Malty, clean, drinkable

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL. . .Sandwiches,

chips and queso

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Wheat

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1%


QUICK SIP . . . . . . . Crisp, refreshing, drinkable


crawfi sh

CURRENT SEASONAL


IMBIBING OPTIONS . . . . Limited Draft Release

QUICK SIP . . . . . Fruity, yet hoppy, lemon, crisp

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . .French

fries, curry dishes

WE RECOMMEND

Buckethead IPA, Silverback Pale Ale

BREWERIES

Twisted X Brewing Co.

Since our fi rst issue in April 2011, Austin’s beer scene has changed (it seems to change and

grow each month). One of those changes: Twisted X. It was started by Jim Sampson and Shane

Bordeau in Cedar Park (though they have plans to move to a destination brewery in Dripping

Springs in the future). They held their initial release party on Cinco de Mayo, where they

introduced beer fans to the Fuego Jalapeño Infused Tex Mex Pilsner, Twisted X Premium Tex

Mex Lager and then unnamed Premium Tex Mex Dark Lager. The dark lager has now been

blessed with the moniker: Cow Creek. Also be on the look out for Siesta, a prickly pear lager. It

is a summer seasonal that proved to be quite popular and could still pop up around town. With

a Tex-Mex theme they are bound to quench the thirsts of a large swath of Austin beer drinkers.

Austinites love Tex-Mex. Austinites love beer. Tex-Mex beer? Forget about it, a match made in

heaven. Could a pico-de-gallo beer be in the works? Let’s hope so. Mole Porter—that’s the ticket!

INFO

BREWER/FOUNDER. . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Sampson

and Shane Bordeau

ESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring 2011

TOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check website

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.texmexbeer.com

YEAR ROUND BEERS

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vienna (Dark) Lager

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4%


QUICK SIP . . . . . . . . . .Drinkable, slightly sweet

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . Gorditas,

tostadas, tamales

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chile Beer/Pilsner

ABV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2%


QUICK SIP . . . . . . . . . . . . Crisp, slightly dry, hot

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . Steak,

roasted pork, Chinese takeout

STYLE . . . . . Barrel Aged Imperial Schwarzbier


QUICK SIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sweet, agave, oak

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . . . Mole

or by itself after a big

meal of mole

STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Lager


QUICK SIP . . . . . . . .Light, very drinkable, clean

FOOD IT CHASES DOWN WELL . . . . . . . . . Elote,

nachos, enchiladas

WE RECOMMEND

Fuego, Señor Viejo

BREWERIES

INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . .7020 Easy Wind Drive

Midtown Commons, Suite 100

Austin, TX 78752

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-452-BEER

HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon-Thu 4pm–12am,

Fri-Sat 11am–1am,

Sun 11am–12am

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.blackstar.coop

HOUSE BEER SAMPLING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extra Pale Al

. . . . . . . . Robust Porter

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rye IPA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scotch Ale

BREW PUB SNAPSHOT

Black Star Co-op is the fi rst known

cooperatively run/owned brew pub in the world

with members from across the globe. Monthly

beer socials, starting in 2006, provided an

outlet for recruiting new members and grew

to host up to 500 members at each gathering.

Black Star Co-op encapsulates everything

Austin with an emphasis on local producers

and community action, all through enjoyment

of local beer.

WE RECOMMEND

Epsilon, the Dockhand family

Black Star Co-op BREW PUBS

INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4112 Medical Pkwy

Austin, TX 78756

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .512-452-MALT

HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon-Thu 5pm–2am,

Fri-Sun 1pm–2am

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.draughthouse.com

HOUSE BEER SAMPLING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Ale

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American IPA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter Warmer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Strong Ale

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Porter

BREW PUB SNAPSHOT

Brewer Josh Wilson likes to keep his beers

moving. Josh doesn’t adhere to the general

brew pub rules that say you have to develop four

solid recipes and keep those on year long while

only reserving a few taps for experimentation

and seasonals. After visiting Draught House for

a few years, you may notice that Josh keeps a

loose yearly brewing schedule with styles and

specifi c brews mirroring the seasonal calender.

WE RECOMMEND

Malt Ball, Red Planet (also Double Red Planet),

Bombay IPA

Draught House

BREW PUB SNAPSHOT

North by Northwest is Austin’s most upscale

brew pub and offers a complete menu, with

the restaurant itself driving many people to the

establishment. Identifi able by the grain silo

out front, the feel is very “Northwest lodge,”

rounded out by stone, wood and a fi replace. The

beers are solid and their monthly cask nights

have a dedicated following.

WE RECOMMEND

Pyjingo Pale Ale, Barton Kriek

INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . 10010 Capital of TX Hwy N

Austin, TX 78759

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-467-6969

HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Varied, check website

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nxnwbrew.com

HOUSE BEER SAMPLING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pilsner

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Ale

. . . . . . . . . . American Pale Ale

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Ale

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sour/Lambic

North by Northwest

BREW PUBS

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Born a simple family owned convenience store

on the side of I-35, Whip In was not content to

live its days out that way. After becoming one of

the top bottle shops in Austin, they slowly crept

tap by delicious tap to becoming one of the

largest draft and Texas brewed beer selections

in town. And now, they are home to Namaste

Brewing.

WE RECOMMEND

Brahmale

INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950 IH-35

Austin, TX 78704

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-442-5337

HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10am–12am

URL . . . . . . . . . . www.whipin.com/brewery.htm

HOUSE BEER SAMPLING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American IPA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sour Fruit Ale

. . . . . . . . . . . . . Spiced Wheat Ale

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barleywine

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belgian Quad

Namaste Brewing at the Whip In

BREW PUBS

BREW PUB SNAPSHOT

Texas is BBQ heaven. Austin is Texas Craft Beer

heaven. Put them together and you get Uncle

Billy’s Brew and Que. Now with two locations,

Uncle Billy’s is the ideal spot after boating on

the lake or a day of festival-ing at Zilker Park.

Along with their regular lineup of four beers,

you’ll fi nd 2-3 rotating house beers and a

handful of Texas guest taps.

WE RECOMMEND

Agave Wit, Hop Zombie

INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . 1530 Barton Springs Road

Austin, TX 78704

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-476-0100


URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.unclebillysaustin.com

HOUSE BEER SAMPLING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blonde

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Witbier

. . . . . . . American Pale Ale

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American IPA

Uncle Billy’s

INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4729 Burnet Road

Austin, TX 78756

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-436-9605

HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4pm–12am

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.pinthousepizza.com

HOUSE BEER SAMPLING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session Ale

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pale Ale

. . . . . . . . Imperial Dry Irish Stout

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American IPA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cask IPA Series

BREW PUB SNAPSHOT

Pinthouse Pizza opened to much anticipation

in the fall of 2012, on the cusp of Austin Beer

Week. Following California’s Pizza Port model,

the brew pub slings beers from the bar, and

pizzas from the counter in the beer hall-esque

atmosphere. Head brewer Joe Morfi eld brews a

solid line up of staple beers, along with a series

of special releases and his Fallen Cask IPA

series. Go for the pizza, stay for the beer.

WE RECOMMEND

Bearded Seal, Man O’ War

Pinthouse Pizza

BREW PUBS: DAYTRIPPERS

INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Mercer Street

Dripping Springs, TX 78620

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-829-4636


URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.barbershopbar.com

BREW PUB SNAPSHOT

Barber Shop is another testament to the iron

will of homebrewers. With an emphasis on the

“bar” in Barber Shop, they left the historical

buildings name the same, while sprucing

up the inside with a lush wood bar, rustic

amenities and a strategically occupied tap wall.

Brewer John McIntosh intends to focus on

English pub ales.

Barber Shop


INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 Avenue H

Marble Falls, TX 78654

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830-693-5165


URL . . . . . . . . . . .www.doublehornbrewing.com

BREW PUB SNAPSHOT

Double Horn, the fi rst and only brew pub in

Burnet County, is seated right off 281 in Marble

Falls. Frustrated by the lack of quality beer,

food and atmosphere to enjoy it in, owner Dusty

Knight opened Double Horn last May. Knight

and head brewer Eric Casey have made it their

mission to supply residents with quality house

beers and local craft brews.

Double Horn Brewing Co.

INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . 9595 Ranch Road 12, Suite 4

Wimberley, TX 78676

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-847-3435


URL . . . . . . . . . . www.middletonbrewingllc.com

BREW PUB SNAPSHOT

The owners, the Middleton’s, hail from the

sunny state of California. They brought with

them, like many other west coast brewers,

a love for the HOP. In addition to hoppy

monsters, they specialize in subtle Belgian

style ales. They are housed in the same

complex as Wimberley Brewing Company, a

one stop pub crawl!

MiddletonBrewing


INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . . .2200 South IH-35, Suite B1

Round Rock, TX 78681

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-244-3549

HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lobby opens one hour

before fi rst show time

(See website for show times)

URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.fl ixbrewhouse.com

BREW PUB SNAPSHOT

How many movie theatres have a brewhouse in

their front window? Not many. You might even

catch brewmaster Justin Rizza, formerly of

Independence Brewing, brewing up something

tasty as you rush in for the latest Tolkien fl ick.

Drink from their four regular and two seasonal

house taps or one of many guest taps.

Flix Brewhouse

INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 East Pecan Drive

Johnson City, TX 78636

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830-868-2500


URL . . . . . . . . . . .www.pecanstreetbrewing.com

BREW PUB SNAPSHOT

Pecan Street resides in a space formerly

occupied by the town hardware store, in Johnson

City’s historic town square. Owners Tim and Patty

Elliott, with their head brewer and son Sean, aim

to make the brew pub the town gathering center

that the hardware store once was. Their house

beers and guest taps are complimented by head

chef John Yachimski’s eclectic brick oven pizza,

salad and burger menu.

Pecan StreetBrewing

INFO

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9595 Ranch Road 12

Wimberley, TX 78676

PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-847-3435


URL . . . . . . . . . . . .www.wimberleybrewing.com

BREW PUB SNAPSHOT

Wimberley Brewing is housed in the same

complex as Middleton Brewing (Wimberley

was there fi rst). As you walk into Wimberley

you will notice there are a lot of kids running

around. Actually, they are not running

around, they are working. This is a true family

business. The beers are good here and the

pizza is surprisingly fantastic. Try the spinach

pizza.

Wimberley Brewing Co.

ALAMO BEER COMPANY

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San AntonioURL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.alamobeer.com

DEEP ELLUM BREWING COMPANY

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DallasESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2011URL . . . . . . . . . . . .www.deepellumbrewing.com

FRANCONIA BREWING COMPANY

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McKinneyESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008URL . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.franconiabrewing.com

GUADALUPE BREWING COMPANY

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New BraunfelsESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.guadalupebrew.com

NO LABEL BREWING COMPANY

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KatyESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2011URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nolabelbrew.com

PEDERNALES BREWING COMPANY

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FredericksburgESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012URL . . . . . . . . . . . www.pedernalesbrewing.com

RAHR & SONS BREWING COMPANY

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort WorthESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rahrbrewing.com

RANGER CREEK BREWING & DISTILLING

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San AntonioESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2010URL . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.drinkrangercreek.com

SAINT ARNOLD BREWING COMPANY

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HoustonESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.saintarnold.com

SOUTHERN STAR BREWING COMPANY

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ConroeESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008URL . . . . . . . . . .www.southernstarbrewery.com

SPOETZL BREWERY (SHINER)

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ShinerESTABLISHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1909URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.shiner.com

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1607 San Jacinto Boulevard

600 North Lamar Boulevard

700 West 6th Street

520 West 6th Street

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2200 Manor Road

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1400 38 1/2 Street

315 Congress Avenue

BREW PUBS

4112 Medical Parkway

208 Avenue H, Marble Falls

BREWERIES

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240 South Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels

9595 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley

9595 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley

106 East Pecan Drive, Johnson City

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