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FROM THE EDITORS
A milestone! You’re holding in your hand the second
annual spring issue of the Austin Beer Guide. Okay, so
we’re not really calling it that. Mostly we’re just excited
that this release marks one year of bringing this ragtag
publication to you, the Austin beer drinking masses.
We’ve seen a lot of growth in both distribution and page
count over the last year and we hope you’ve noticed
the updates and new features that each guide presents
compared to the last.
I suppose you could consider this the food issue.
It wasn’t intentional, but in the pages that follow you’ll
find a guide to local gastropubs (p. 10) and a recap
of our Franklin BBQ experience during our latest
Beer & Loathing outing (p. 22). We’ve even tapped
cheesemonger extraordinaires John and Kendall
Antonelli of Antonelli’s Cheese Shop fame to write our
Brewer’s Brain column (p. 62) this month.
This issue is definitely not the SXSW issue. We
decided early on to wait for that to come and go before
this release. And although we’re happy to see an uptick
in the amount of better beer happenings that have
popped up this year, we weren’t sure that our target
audience would be reached. Mostly we just weren’t too
fond of the idea of finding guides haphazardly tossed
amongst the mountains of emptied Lone Stars.
Lastly, on a personal note, this issue marks
another milestone - the four of us are now fathers. We’ve
all pooled our money and adopted a child from a country
we can’t pronounce. No, we actually all took the more
traditional route to fatherhood and with the latest addition
(Welcome, Hazel!) we have now become the guys with the
baby carriers and baby bottles at the Draught House on a
Sunday afternoon. Life is good.
Chris Troutman
Josh Spradling
Aaron Chamberlain
Shawn Phillips
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Contents
........................................ nEWS & BREWMORS 02
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SEaSOn’S DRInkIng
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gaSTROpuBS
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TOuRS & TaSTIngS
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BEER & lOaTHIng
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BREWERIES
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BREW puBS
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Bp: DayTRIppERS
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MapS
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BREWER’S BRaIn
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pODCaST
BONUS STAFF
PHOTOGRAPHY ....................Aaron Haley
PROOFREADERS ............Sofia and Sarah

nEWS & BREWMORS
This is the news
nO nO, REally, WE aRE OpEn
Last issue we told you South Austin Brewing
was open for business. It was true, although they
were not actually selling beer. But now they are,
starting with their saison and their golden ale.
Rogness Brewing Company should be brewing
and delivering kegs by the time you read this.
They debuted their first two beers, Ost (Porter)
and Bella (Belgian Golden Ale), at Black Star
Co-op on March 26th. Brew Exchange, slinging
beers at fluctuating prices based on demand,
is open on West Sixth Street. Another new bar
called Workhorse Bar is opening on North Loop
in April (fingers crossed) with 50 taps, 30 or so
dedicated to local beer. Also on North Loop:
Drink.Well. See more on page 13. Like grocery
shopping, but hate packaging? in. gredients is
your joint. They are not open yet, but when they
do they will be the first “package-free and zero
waste grocery store in the United States.” That’s
all great, but the growler bar featuring all local
taps is what has us excited.
l Silas Parker closes Darkside
Fermentation to focus primarily on his
Facebook presence.
l Texas Craft Brewers Guild passes rule
stating all Texas breweries must have at
least three bearded employees or face
expulsion from guild.
l Popular cheese shoppe opening second
location in South Austin called Unclenellis.
l Draught House sees noticeable dip in
revenue following arrival of three Austin
Beer Guide babies in the first quarter of
2012.
HOpaRazzI
SXSW came and went. Tons of celebrities
were in town, including famous chef, writer,
television personality, and drinker Anthony
Bourdain. Similar to a few months ago when
he was here with his buddy Eric Ripert, he
was spotted drinking Austin Beerworks.
He even made a stop at the Draught House.
His visit was two-fold: SXSW and filming for
No Reservations. Like us (p. 22) he went to
Franklin BBQ. And also like us, he thought
it was “unfucking believable.” Matthew
McConaughey was spotted doing Black Metal
keg stands at Jester King. Whoops, that is
actually a brewmor. How did that get up here?
WHOOpS
So as usual, no big mistakes, but we do have
one to report. On the Thirsty Planet brewery
page (p. 38) in the winter issue we ran a photo
of Monica Maddux manning (womanning) the
taps. The problem: her eyes were closed. Sorry,
the photo has been changed.
austin Brewmors
(brew·mor [broo-mer]: 1. a beer related story or statement in general circulation
without confirmation or certainty as to facts. 2. brewing gossip; hearsay)
l Black Star Co-op in search of new
head brewer following the shameful
dismissal of Jeff Young after he reveals
questionable brewing tactics (and
reading material) on Austin Beer Guide
podcast.
l I Love Beer’s Lee Nichols, who is currently
battling a severe Big Red addiction, joins
the cast of VH1’s new show Celebrity
Rehab: Texas.
l Pinthouse Pizza revealed to be pirate
themed, adult extension of Showbiz Pizza
franchise. Tickets already sold out for the
Rock-afire Explosion reunion show.

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SEaSOn’S DRInkIng
Spring = Ipa
by AARON CHAMBERLAIN
ARE INDIA PALE ALES (IPA) THE ULTIMATE
spring beer? Who knows, maybe not. But
spring in Austin is pretty hot mostly, with some
beautiful days mixed in there. And what is
better than a beautiful day, a shady porch, and a
cool hoppy IPA? Nothing.
Instead of just giving our thoughts on
IPAs (who wants to hear that), we reached out
Would you consider IPA the
perfect spring beer? Why?
JOSH HARE
Hops & Grain Brewery
I’d consider it the perfect Austin
spring beer. The spring in
Austin is an elusive beast that
rarely lasts very long much like
the freshness and hop character
from a good IPA.
CHIP MCELROY
Live Oak Brewing Co.
No, I like something lighter in
the spring especially if it is hot.
ERIK OGERSHOK
Real Ale Brewing Co.
The IPA style transcends any
season. In Texas at least, it is
great all year round.
BRIAN PETERS
Uncle Billy’s
If spring means year-round,
then yeah I’m really into drinking
IPA in the spring.
If you brew an IPA, what
makes your IPA special and/or
different?
MICHAEL GRAHAM
Austin Beerworks
Fire Eagle is different from a
lot of other IPAs because it is
balanced and clean. We don’t
agree with the ‘Bigger is Better’
philosophy, whether it refers to
ABV or IBU. We want Fire Eagle
to showcase the wonderful interaction
of hops and malt, not strip
the enamel from your teeth.
JUSTIN RIZZA
Flix Brewhouse
I tend to focus on drinkability
when making an IPA. While I
enjoy an IPA that rips my face off
with hops once in a while, I really
enjoy one that I can have a few
of so the Lupulus is a good balance
of malt, hop bitterness and
bright dry-hop character.
CHIP MCELROY
Live Oak Brewing Co.
Balance.
ERIK OGERSHOK
Real Ale Brewing Co.
Our IPA probably shows more
restraint than many American
IPAs. We make sure that all of
those hops are supported by a
firm malt base.
SHANE AND JIM
Twisted X Brewing Co.
Our name and logo are awesome!
But it is not just the
marketing; we are also making
a really tasty beer. The version
to local brewers to get their feedback on this
popular and hotly debated style. They all have
strong opinions and none of them seem to
think IPAs are good spring beers. Whatever,
I’m sticking with that idea. Really this is just a
way for us to talk about IPAs. Like most beer
doofuses, we love IPAs.
that is out on the market today
went through a few iterations
that were tested and adjusted
via collaboration with the local
brew community. And it is dry
hopped with Amarillo and that
is in line with our Texas (Tex
Mex marketing angle)!
BRIAN PETERS
Uncle Billy’s
It’s the water . . . and a lot more.
Just kidding. There’s nothing
that we do that is ‘special’ or
‘different.’ We just use a lot of
hops that we like at the end of
the boil.
What is your favorite aspect of
IPAs? What makes a great IPA?
MICHAEL GRAHAM
Austin Beerworks
A good IPA will get people to
love hops. A bad one will get
people to hate hops.
MICHAEL WATERS
Independence Brewing Co.
Aroma and flavor; so many
of the pleasing and enticing
elements of nature can be
represented in an IPA. What
represents a good IPA for me is
a pale beer with as much hop
aroma and flavor injected as
possible. Very little specialty

malt should be used and the
beer should undergo thorough
attenuation for a bone dry finish.
IPA is not about balance, it
is about the hops.
CHIP MCELROY
Live Oak Brewing Co.
I love the hop aroma. It should
have lots of aroma, and lots of
bitterness but the bitterness
should be balanced out by
the malt character. IPAs that
I don’t like so well tend to be
too dry. Because of the lack
of malt, they seem too bitter
when really all they need is
a little balance. You can go
overboard with the hop flavor
too. Again, lots of hop flavor is
what you are shooting for and
is why you dry hop them. But
there can be too much - IMHO.
I am put off by claims of IBUs
above what is actually soluble.
I think many times these
are calculated IBUs (versus
measured IBUs. BTW - we
had ours measured once in a
laboratory of a major brewer
and it came out at 71 IBUs) and
the brewers/consumers are
confusing flavor for bitterness.
In that regard, I think it is the
misuse of flavor that I find
objectionable, and maybe not
the flavor itself.
BRIAN PETERS
Uncle Billy’s
There are two things I don’t
like in my IPA: chewy-vanchew-chew
maltiness and
excess alcohol (7% and up).
Both just get in the way of the
star of the stage - the hop. I
like citrusy hops, like Simcoe
and Amarillo, and I like a lot of
hop flavor and aroma. Brewers
who think an IPA needs to be
really bitter will have a hard
time selling me a beer.
Do brewers in Texas make
IPAs their own? Is there or
could there be a Texas IPA,
like there is a West Coast IPA?
MICHAEL GRAHAM
Austin Beerworks
Fire Eagle is made with the
Texas climate in mind. It’s lower
alcohol and dry finish make it
easy to drink when it’s 100+.
But I’d still call it West Coast
style. Hops don’t grow well in
Texas, which makes it hard to
brew a true Texas IPA.
JOSH HARE
Hops & Grain Brewery
There could be a “Texas” anything.
Hell, we even have our
own version of the Ford F150,
Chevy Silverado and the Dodge
Gigantor dually truck. Need I
say more.
MICHAEL WATERS
Independence Brewing Co.
I try to put my signature on every
beer I make. As for a Texas
IPA, to what purpose? The west
coast has defined the style of an
American IPA. All I hope to do is
continue what the WC brewers
have started and elaborate with
technique and innovation.
CHIP MCELROY
Live Oak Brewing Co.
Who cares!? What would that
be? Lets see . . . hmmm? We
can’t just over hop-flavor them
and then exaggerate the actual
IBUs, that’s already taken.
Hmmm . . . you stumped me on
this one.
ERIK OGERSHOK
Real Ale Brewing Co.
I don‘t think there is a distinct
Texas IPA style. I view ours
as a sort of hybrid in brewing
approach, but All-American in
flavor.
SHANE AND JIM
Twisted X Brewing Co.
I would say it like this, “Brewers
in Texas make their own
Great IPAs.” Everyone has their
own take on it and there are
many versions to choose from.
Not sure there is a need for a
specific Texas category.

GAsTroPubs
The Next Austin Beer Boom?
CONTIGO
by CHRIS TROUTMAN
WAIT, WHAT? YEAH, WE SAID IT: “GASTROPUB.” IT’S NOT A NEW CONCEPT BY
far, but they have been on the rise among the Austin beer community recently. From
trailer-to-brick-and-mortar Cinderella stories to ranch-themed outdoor seating only or
French style street food to classic restaurants simply substituting fine wine with fine beer,
the gastropub is elbowing its way into the Austin beer scene for your benefit.
For the uninformed, a gastropub is a restaurant that serves superb food with superb
beers. No, wait. It’s a bar that serves great beers and also has great food. Or is it a pub
with some food? It’s not just a restaurant and bar, but it is. Sort of. Hmm. OK, we know this;
don’t call a place a gastropub unless they call themselves that first. Or is it beer before
liquor never been sicker? They are mostly BYOB, right? They say never look a gastropub
in the eye. Or is it don’t wear red around one? Maybe Wikipedia can help.

DRINK.WELL.
So the term is a little bit ambiguous, and can definitely cause some contention.
Some believe owning the term is just an easy way to create an air of pretentiousness,
or “fancy it up.” Some folks, although they’d never define themselves as one (they just
really don’t like labels), truly embody the gastropub spirit and, if there is a right way, do
it the right way.
For our purposes we will define a gastropub as an establishment that serves
better than pub fare with an intention to compliment both the food and beer with each
other, while also maintaining an environment relaxed enough that a single patron could
comfortably come in and simply have a few pints on their own.
So without further ado, we present some of Austin’s more notable “gastropubs”
(and if anyone asks, we didn’t call them that!).

arley swine
2024 S. Lamar Boulevard | 512-394-8150 | barleyswine.com
Chef /Owner Bryce Gilmore
8 Beers on Tap
We recommend: Menu changes frequently, but try anything with beets, pork belly,
scallops, or chicken balls
You know the story. Chef buys old trailer. Food trailer becomes a hit with foodies (ewww, that word). Chef
ditches trailer for more solid digs (eh, that word too). New joint becomes a hit as well. That is basically it,
right? Bryce Gilmore’s equation is simple: good booze + local ingredients + tiny, hip dining room = magical
success. First the booze. They got wine, but we want beer. No worries. When I visited they had two Austin
beers on from Austin Beerworks and Adelbert’s. The bottle list ain’t too shabby either. Alright, now the
food, after all it would not be a gastropub without some grub. But Gilmore don’t put out no grub, that
would be an insult. I honestly felt bad eating this meal. It was so delicious, I felt undeserving of it. But it
was so good, I did not care. -AC
Contigo
2027 Anchor Lane | 512-614-2260 | contigotexas.com
Executive Chef Andrew Wiseheart
12 Beers on Tap
We recommend: House Pickles, Ox Tongue Sliders, White Bean Dip,
Crispy Green Beans, Cassoulet
Contigo was born the summer of 2011 under the vision of owner Ben Edgerton and Executive Chef Andrew
Wiseheart (formerly of Olivia) as an extension of the Contigo Ranch in South Texas. Embodied with the
ranch spirit, this East-side oasis is all outdoor seating, although you’d easily forget, with a healthy blend
of game foods and culinary delights. With the exception of one lonely Lone Star tap, the remaining 11 taps
are dedicated to intentional rotating seasonal and special releases in addition to some local standards. Go
early for a table or be prepared to wait in the beer garden before seating as this place can fill up fast in the
evenings. But with beer and washers, the 45 minute to hour wait really won’t seem too bad.
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Drink.Well.
207 E. 53rd Street | 512-614-6683 |
drinkwellaustin.com
Executive Chef Aaron Zarczynsk
with Consulting Chef Roblé Ali
8 Beers on Tap
We recommend: Charred Brussel Sprouts,
Pop’s Pickled Egg, Homemade Chips & Dip,
Texas Kobe Burger
Nestled in the increasingly hip North Loop neighbor-
hood, Drink.Well. aims to fill the niche of a comfortable,
welcoming neighborhood bar, yet still serve food,
beers, and cocktails you would find at a much nicer
place. This marriage of the cozy with the refined was
imagined and brought to life by owners Michael and
Jessica Sanders. The couple, frustrated with the
lack of “craft” in the small neighborhood bars they
went to, and also tired of the stuffiness of the places
where they enjoyed better food and beverages, finally
chose to open up their own perfect location. With eight
thought out, rotating craft-only taps, and a decent
bottle selection, Drink.Well. has constructed a short,
yet savory menu of “simple bar food” for pairing. With
craft food and craft beverages, Drink.Well. makes for
a satisfying evening off the beaten path.
Easy Tiger bake shop & beer Garden
709 E. 6th Street | 512-614-4972 | easytigeraustin.com
Executive Chef Drew Curren | 30 Beers on Tap
We recommend: Homemade Beer Cheese with Pretzel, Homemade Chex Mix, Classic Bratwurst, Merguez
(lamb sausage)
From the same beer/food geniuses that brought us 24 Diner and their no questions asked everything’spoured-in-a-full-pint
mantra, we have one of Austin’s youngest “gastropub” entrants, Easy Tiger. A mix
of Wes Anderson, Julia Child, and Michael Jackson (the beer hunter, not Macaulay Culkin’s BFF), Easy
Tiger has a nice mass appeal, while keeping to the “better food” requirement of our gastropub definition.
The most “pub-ish” of the group, it hosts an indoor and outdoor tap selection. The beers, dwelling
subterraneously below the bake shop, live in a classy yet simple wood-y bar with an excellent beer garden
adjacent overlooking Waller Creek. The pretzels and cheese are super tasty, but the sausages snugged in
pretzel buns are the titz. A “best bet” for downtown gastropubbing.
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Hopfields
3110 Guadalupe Street, #400 | 512-537-0467 | hopfieldsaustin.com
Executive Chef at Large Connie Zuloaga and Chef Louis Sheppard
42 Beers on Tap
We recommend: FRITES!, Small Bites plate, Pascal Burger, Merguez frites sandwich
Hopfields is the baby of Bay and Lindsay Anthon, an Austin couple who have been looking to “birth” this
French inspired pub lounge for the past few years. With Bay’s knowledge and love of all things grain, hops,
water, and yeast and Lindsay’s taste for the finer things, they have created the perfect yin yang of pub and
café; a his and hers for the beer lover. With Lindsay’s mother’s touch in the kitchen and Bay’s experienced
palate guiding the tap wall, Hopfields is a locale sure to please everyone. And with their line of “mocktails”
(light handed cocktails), they are sure to have something for everyone on the drink menu. So the next time
you and your lady friend (or if you’re a lady, you and your guy pal) are looking for some tasty “French street
food” and a masterfully managed tap wall, Hopfields just might be what you’re looking for.
Zax Pints and Plates
312 Barton Springs Road | 512-481-0100 | zaxaustin.com
20 Beers on Tap
We recommend: Blues Burger, Pan Seared Duck Breast, Cioppino, Cuban Sandwich
Zax is the granddaddy of Austin gastropubs. And just like your grandpa, he likes to drink Bud Light once
in awhile. But don’t worry, he has the good stuff too. In fact, they have 20 taps, with something to please
everyone—plenty of Texas taps as well. Their menu follows that same thought process. A little Mexican.
A little bistro. A little seafood. Everyone eats what they want. With such a variety of beer and food, it will
be simple pairing a PINT to go with your PLATE. Their SOCO location is key for an early dinner and night
on the town (more beer). The dining room is warm and welcoming, actually it reminds me a lot of joints
I grew up with in Winter Park, FL (that is a good thing). Zax is good for families too, just don’t bring your
family. I mean, come on, folks are trying to have romantic dates here. This is a gastropub after all, they
are built for romance. -AC
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Am I AT A GAsTroPub?
Still not sure if you’re enjoying your food and beer at a gastropub or not
and you’re too ashamed to ask? We got your back. Take this simple test
so you can put your mind at ease and get back to nomming.
Menu talks more about where
the food is from than what it is.
Passes as date night.
Tells you they aren’t a
gastropub.
Aioli. Lots of it.
Cheese plate, duh.
Menu lists executive chef.
Waited an hour for a table.
Read about it on a blog.
Butts-to-nuts crowded.
Lots of plaid. More plaid
than not.
Edison bulbs.
yES
Hurry up and Instagram your
food already. Remember
#iphoneonly and #nofilter
for extra points.
When you ask about
small plates, they point to
the kids menu.
They call your name over
a loud speaker.
“Proper glassware” means it’s
clean (you hope).
You’ve been there
twice this week.
No one is trying too hard.
At anything.
You and your wallet are comfortable
staying for more than
a few beers after your meal.
They have a pint night.
nO
Too bad, but cheer up and
realize you’re plenty comfortable
here and possibly found your new
favorite dive.

TOuRS anD TaSTIngS
A GUIDE TO WASTED WEEKENDS
by JOSH SPRADLING
THE WEEKEND STARTS WITH SUCH
great hope and ambition. A laundry list
of chores and errands. But, you’ve been
working all week, so screw it. Call some
friends, go day drinking and learn a little
bit more about your city’s local beer scene
with a brewery tour and tasting.
Unable to sell beer directly to you,
tours are a great way for breweries to let
you taste their selection, discover more
about what makes them different and see
where they work. Most offer free (small)
samples, but $10 or so for a branded pint
glass and suddenly those “samples” get a
lot bigger.
If you’ve been to a brewery in Texas,
you have a pretty good idea of how it
works. If you haven’t, clear this weekend’s
schedule. Here is our take on what makes
each place a little bit special. Be sure
to check each location’s website before
you head out to see if reservations are
needed, the tour is cancelled or a special
event is going on that day. Enjoy, you have
a lot of work ahead.
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HOpS & gRaIn
BREWERy
Friday from 2:00 - 6:00 pm; Saturday
12:00 - 4:00 pm
As if East 6th Street wasn’t cool enough,
it now has a brewery to call it’s own. Move
east of 35 past the hipster bars, Mexican
joints, and mixed use development until
6th dies out and you’ve hit Hops & Grain.
Cut out of work a little early and hang out
with brewer/owner Josh Hare on a casual
Friday or join the crowds on Saturday for
a formal tour with your beers. With their
small batch greenhouse system going
full force, Hops & Grain could offer up to
eight options on any given weekend so
you always have a good excuse to go back
frequently and see what’s new. And with
his Stool Sample submissions filling the
tasting room, you never have to sit in the
same seat twice (we recommend looking
for the iPod-ready seat; we hear they
are big fans of mid-90’s hip hop). Hare

embraces the creative East Austin vibe
and his space shows it with neighbors
including acrobats and glass-blowers,
the latter of which they partner with
occasionally for “Hot Glass, Cold Beer.”
There is also a plan for a café next door,
so soon you’ll have more to munch on
than Brew Biscuits.
InDEpEnDEnCE
BREWIng CO.
First Saturday of the month from 1:00 -
3:00 pm
Austinites love lines, and they wait in a
long one here the first Saturday of the
month. With folding chairs and tents
set up in large groups on (sometimes
scorching) pavement, Independence
offers up a tailgate atmosphere any time
of year. Grab your three free samples or,
as we suggest if you are standing around
in that line, bring a little cash and trade
up to pints with purchase of a glass. Try a
long-standing staple, like the increasingly
popular Stash IPA, or special releases
from the brewluminati series, get some
food from that week’s vendor, and head
inside to catch a tour while your friends
sit working on their sunburns. Feel free
to bring your dog (you live in Austin, we
know you have a dog) as long as it can
remain behaved with all those strangers’
crotches roaming around. Also, don’t
forget to bring those Convict Hill bottle
carriers you stocked up on staying warm
over the winter as Independence recycles
their four and six pack carriers.
lIvE Oak BREWIng CO.
Two Saturday’s a month from 12:00 - 1:30
pm (RSVP required)
Stepping into the Live Oak is like going
into your grandpa’s garage, and Chip
is your wild uncle. The short ceilings,
horizontal old dairy tanks, smell of dust
and hops, and random assortment of old
and unused tools laying around add to
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the charm of their “old world” brewing
techniques. Live Oak has been making
beers respected the world over in this
old meat packing plant for more than 17
years and after you see the equipment
and structure, you’ll have even more
appreciation for their craft. They have
land to possibly build a new place
southeast of town, but you kind of know
it would never be the same. Once you
arrive, gather around in a circle to hear
about their approach and styles as you
pass by the taps merry-go-round style
to try the standard lineup and current
seasonal or two. After the tour hang out,
chat up the brewers and staff and drink
until they tell you to go home. If you’re
smart, you’ll plan your trip in the winter
when Primus is on. All of their beers are
great, but Primus wasn’t our pick for best
overall beer of 2011 for nothing.
JESTER kIng
CRaFT BREWERy
Every Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Sometimes it feels like if you’ve been
to one brewery, you’ve been to ‘em all.
Industrial park, little tasting area in the
corner and a few random stools. But
when you head just a little out of the
Austin city limits to Jester King, you
realize you are anywhere but a normal

ewery. Placed in a beautiful hill country
setting within a reconstructed 1930’s
machine shop, the guys at Jester King
create some of Texas’ most unique
beers. In addition to their own rotating
farmhouse ales or soured versions of
their regular lineup, Jester King offers
guests kegs of European beers not
normally available in Texas. Buy a glass,
get a beer and relax under a shade tree
at one of the picnic tables and take in the
rustic setting. If you don’t know much
about Jester King you don’t want to miss
a tour by one of the founding Stuffing/
Steffing brothers or bearded maniacs
running around the place. Admire their
passion, look in awe at their barrel room
and grab another beer. After all, that’s
really what you came for.
THIRSTy planET
BREWIng CO.
Every Saturday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
(RSVP required)
Often times a Texas brewery’s tasting
room is an afterthought and put wherever
there was room after the important stuff
was moved in. But the team at Thirsty
Planet planned ahead and incorporated
a well thought out tasting room into their
space that may remind you more of a
bar than a brewery. With a mix of indoor
and outdoor seating, live music, guest
JESTER KING
Tour Tips
You’re an Adult, Act Like One.
Making your brewery stop
part of a full day of drinking?
Pace yourself. Nothing says
amateur hour to the brewers
like an annoying asshole
looking for a fight.
“You Wanna Drive?”
All those samples in a short
amount of time can hit you
fast. Make sure you know who
is driving and then take half
their drink tickets for yourself.
They’ll thank you later, right?
Eat Something, Dummy.
Most tours are around
lunchtime. Have a big, late
breakfast or plan ahead. Many
breweries have food vendors
visit each week, but not all. So
figure out how you are going to
soak up all that booze.
Be Realistic.
Big plans that afternoon?
Cancel ‘em. Nothing makes
for a better nap than a few
mid-day beers.

food truck and friendly atmosphere, it
is easy to see why Thirsty Planet packs
‘em in every weekend. Even if you’ve
had their three regular offerings, there
is always something new for you as
they experiment with not-so-normal
ingredients or test a potential new
seasonal brew. The owners’ toddler is
usually running around the tasting room
so you know kids are welcome. Pack up
the minivan and head west to Thirsty
Planet and Jester King for a familyfriendly
day of drinking and worry about
the kids’ homework on Sunday.
oTHEr sToPs NoT To bE mIssED:
(512) BREWIng CO.
Many Saturdays with advance purchase
of ticket
Intimidated by the size and line of (512)’s
quarterly(ish) open house parties? Book
in advance for a more intimate tour and
tasting without the wait.
auSTIn BEERWORkS
Friday’s from 4:00 - 8:00 pm with RSVP
Why wait until Saturday? Kick off your
weekend with Austin Beerworks’ happy
hour. Space is limited and goes fast so
watch Twitter/Facebook on Monday
afternoon for that week’s registration to
open.
REal alE
BREWIng CO.
Friday’s from 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Who says a brewery can’t be a destination?
Take a beautiful drive out to Blanco on
Friday afternoon to party with Real Ale
crew. It’s also a great way to kick off a
weekend camping in the Hill Country. Trust
us, we speak from experience.
unClE BIlly’S
BREW anD QuE
Second Wednesday at Barton Springs;
Second Saturday at the Lake
Go for the beer and view, stay to talk to
Amos Lowe (Barton Springs) and Brian
“Swifty” Peters (Lake Travis).

BEER & lOaTHIng
Daytripping on
the East Side
by AARON CHAMBERLAIN
WE ARE ALL DADS NOW. WE DON’T HAVE AS
much free time as we used to. So instead of
doing the usual thing of getting out of town for
the day, we made this Beer & Loathing daytrip
a staycation. The best thing about a staycation
is that you will never get lost after a few beers.
First stop: Franklin BBQ. Ah, you did not
expect that did you? We had all been wanting
to try Franklin and this daytrip had to start
early so we could return by nap time. Getting
in line at 9:00 am gave us a place to drink beer
in the morning, and waiting for us inside: BBQ!
Now we cannot say for sure if it is “legal” to
drink outside this early in the morning, but it
definitely was not discouraged. A few cop cars
rolled by giving us the evil eye, but nothing
came of it. We sampled Josh’s and Chris’ baby
beers, a homebrewed barleywine and barrelaged
imperial stout, respectively, and popped
open a few Austin Beerworks Pearl Snaps as
well.
This is how Franklin runs the show:
people start lining up around 9:00 am; about an
AARON FRANKLIN
hour-and-a-half later, a Franklin rep works his
or her way down the line trying to estimate the
amount of meat the crowd will consume; doors
open at 11:00 am; then usually sell out around
2:00 pm. We were finished up by noon, so I can’t
say for sure when they sold out on this particular
Saturday. My friend Jason (name drop!) told me
to get the two meat plate. Two meats, two sides.
I can dig that. I was also happily upsold an extra
link of sausage link on top of that. The meat
estimator was really pushing the turkey, but no
one in our group went for it.
The doors opened and we shuffled in,
up to the counter where Aaron Franklin was
waiting to slice our meat. Dude was so nice, I
almost asked if he wanted to come over later
and watch the Bachelor with my wife and me.
I walked away from the counter and said to
Josh, “I think we could really be good friends.
Maybe it is an Aaron thing.” Or he is just a really
cool guy, super personable, which most of us
are not. Then we ate. Brisket, sausage, ribs
and pulled pork all around. How was the BBQ?

Tasty. We all loved the brisket. The sausage was
great. These descriptions are mouth watering,
huh? I should start food blogging.
Beer-wise they do not have a lot to
offer, but enough to match up well with the
BBQ. They are BYOB as well and we took full
advantage of that.
Fat and happy, we moved onto Hops &
Grain Brewery. So easy to get to: just find your
way to Sixth Street and drive east from I-35
until you smack into the brewery. You can’t miss
it. Josh Hare and company will be there to greet
you. More nice guys. This Beer & Loathing trip
should have been called Daytripping With Some
Jerks as They Visit Some Nice Dudes. Too
wordy?
Honestly I cannot remember what beers
we had. Surely we drank a couple Pale Dogs,
maybe a few Alt-erations. I should have taken
notes. Oh, there was a Ruta Maya Dark beer,
which I think was basically a coffee schwarzbier.
It was good, my favorite of the day.
Besides the beer and the cheerful
company, the best thing about Hops & Grain
is the ipod chair. Before opening, Josh put
out a challenge to patrons to design and build
their own stool for the tasting room. When you
walk into the tasting room you will see what I
am talking about. It is strewn with all sorts of
random, fun stoolage. The iPod chair is clearly
the best. It has a built in speaker and iPod/
iPhone adapter. Pick out your favorite tune and
crank it up to 11. That day I was partial to some
Kid Cudi. No one else was feeling it, but I was
having a swell time.
A TRIBUTE TO JASON PARK

PEARL SNAP AT THE GRACKLE
BEER AND LOATHING IN ONE PHOTO
After thoroughly annoying other guests
with our iPod chair antics we bounced over to
Live Oak Brewing Company. Have you been
there? It’s awesome. It’s like brewery crossed
with a torture chamber. You think you are gonna
find a human centipede around every corner.
But only beer. Lots of beer. Good beer. Chip
McElroy and crew were on hand to chat about
the beer or whatever else may come up. We
asked him advice on being a cool dad. He was a
wealth of knowledge on the subject.
We “sampled” a handful of beers at Live
Oak including their world famous HefeWeizen,
their lovely Pilz, Liberation, and our favorite, the
incomparable Primus.
We were told The White Horse and The
Grackle were two good spots to check out and
find local beer. First, The White Horse. When we
arrived, they looked closed and seemingly under
construction. They were closed, but the workers
said the owner would be back shortly. Just then
he appeared. That was quick. He wore a cowboy
hat that looked about two sizes too small for
his head and was accompanied by a large man,
a bodyguard or bar back. He said they were
closed, but we could come in anyway. Keeping it
“in the ‘hood,” they had more Live Oak and Hops
& Grain on tap for us. It was dark, divey and
lonely at 2:00 in the afternoon. I love this place.
I left my fellow loathers at the White
Horse. I had to be at a kid’s birthday party
around the time we left Hops & Grain. Yeah, I
was in trouble. I heard that the guys stayed for
another beer before heading to The Grackle to
finish the daytrip. I asked Chris if anything funny
or interesting happened at the Grackle. He said,
“We watched NASCAR, drank Pearl Snaps, and
talked about how we’d all kill for our kids. And
admired the nice aesthetic, yet divey quality of
The Grackle.” Typical dads.

BREWERIES
(512) Brewing Co.
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER ....Kevin Brand (Owner),
Nate Seale (Brewer)
ESTABLISHED ................Summer 2008
TOuRS................Rotating Open Houses
uRL ..................www.512brewing.com
yEaR ROunD BEERS
(512) Wit
STyLE .................... Wit or white beer
ABV ................................. 5.2%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP...Light, semi-tart, hint of grapefruit
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . White pizza,
light pastas, hummus,
salads, seafood
(512) IPA
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
(512) Pale
STyLE ...................American Pale Ale
ABV ................................. 5.8%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP........Drinkable, hoppy, quenching
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . Burgers,
chiles rellenos, fish and chips
CuRREnT SEaSOnal
(512) black IPA
STyLE ...........................Black IPA
ABV ...................................7%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .......Draft (Early Spring)
QuICK SIP................Hoppy, bitter, coffee
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL.......... Pork
tamales, supreme (yeah, supreme) nachos
(512) Whiskey barrel Aged
Double Pecan Porter
STyLE ......................Imperial Porter
ABV ................................. 8.2%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ....Draft/Bottles (Limited)
QuICK SIP............Vanilla, coconut, pecans
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL......Digestion
(512) ALT
STyLE ..............................Altbier
ABV ................................. 6.0%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .......Draft (Late Spring)
QuICK SIP.........Roasty, nutty, slightly sweet
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL.........Grilled
sausages, fish
WE RECOMMEnD
ALT, IPA, Whiskey Barrel Aged Double
Pecan Porter
*See full listing of available beers at
www.austinbeerguide.com
Kevin Brand and his wife moved to Austin from California in early 2008 to start the brewery
and were brewing beer that same 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 first winter seasonal.
Currently (512)’s beers are only available on draft but have released a limited number
of bottles of Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter (and Wild Bear) in the past and
sprinkled them around town. These hot commodities moved off shelves in increments of
minutes and created a city wide scavenger hunt/craze/mania/wild goose chase akin to the
Saint Arnold Divine Reserve releases in Houston.

BREWERIES
adelbert’s Brewery
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER ............ Scott Hovey
ESTABLISHED ...............Winter 2011/12
TOuRS.......................Check website
uRL ................www.adelbertsbeer.com
yEaR ROunD BEERS
rambler Ale
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
scratchin’ Hippo
STyLE ..........Belgian Style Biere de Garde
ABV ................................. 6.8%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP.......... Malty, earthy, semi-sweet
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL .......... Thai,
steak, spicy Italian
Tripel b
STyLE ...............Belgian Style Tripel Ale
ABV ................................. 9.3%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP................Cloudy, candy, fruity
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL ...... Spinach
salald, strawberries, lobster
COMIng SOOn
Dancin’ monks
STyLE ..............Belgian Style Dubbel Ale
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
Flyin’ monks
STyLE ............... Belgian Style Quad Ale
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
Naked Nun
STyLE ............................. Witbier
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
Philosophizer
STyLE ..............................Saison
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
WE RECOMMEnD
Scratchin’ Hippo, Tripel B
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 flavor possibilities in
bottle conditioned aged Belgian beers at the 2010 Craft Brewers Conference. He returned to Austin
and set out to start Austin’s first 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.

BREWERIES
austin Beerworks
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER ........Adam DeBower,
Michael Graham, Mike McGovern
and Will Golden
ESTABLISHED ................Summer 2011
TOuRS.......................Check website
uRL .............www.austinbeerworks.com
yEaR ROunD BEERS
black Thunder German schwarz
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
Fire Eagle American IPA
STyLE ........................American IPA
ABV ................................. 6.2%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ..............Draft/Cans
QuICK SIP....................... Hoppy, piney
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . . . . Thai,
steak, spicy Italian
Peacemaker Extra Pale
STyLE ...................American Pale Ale
ABV ................................. 5.1%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ..............Draft/Cans
QuICK SIP....................Drinkable, crisp
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . . . Vegan
hotdogs, pickles, Sidora’s
homemade Chex mix
Pearl-snap German Pils
STyLE ..................... German Pilsner
ABV ................................. 5.3%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ..............Draft/Cans
QuICK SIP..................Light, hoppy, crisp
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . .Sausage,
breads, mustard,
burgers
CuRREnT SEaSOnal
Gold Fist belgian-style Golden Ale
STyLE ............. Belgian-Style Golden Ale
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP..........Malty sweet, fruity, slightly
spicy from the yeast esters
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . . . Dates,
roasted quail, fruit cake
WE RECOMMEnD
Fire Eagle, Peacemaker
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 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 refined, but also often heat-parched Austin palates.

BREWERIES
Circle Brewing Co.
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER ..............Ben Sabel
and Jud Mulherin
ESTABLISHED ...............Winter 2010/11
TOuRS.......................Check website
uRL ................ www.circlebrewing.com
yEaR ROunD BEERS
blur Texas Hefe
STyLE ......................... Hefeweizen
ABV ................................. 4.6%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP............Bananas, light, gulpable
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . .Pizza, salad,
crab legs
Envy Amber Ale
STyLE .......................... Amber Ale
ABV ................................. 4.8%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP...................Light hops, spicy,
biscuity malt, crisp
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL...........Grilled
meats, chips and salsa,
seafood
Nightlight Dry Irish stout
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
Epic Hop bock
STyLE ...............................Bock
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP...............Slightly hoppy, malty
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL.........Any food
served out of a food truck
CuRREnT SEaSOnal
Alibi blonde
STyLE ..........................Blonde Ale
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP....................Aromatic, malty
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL........Crawfish,
NCAA Basketball Finals
WE RECOMMEnD
Blur Texas Hefe, Alibi
Ben Sable 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 first batches of beer for Austin.
Envy Amber and Blur Texas Hefe were their first 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.”

Hops and grain
Brewery
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER ...............Josh Hare
ESTABLISHED ............... Winter 2011/12
TOuRS........................Friday 2-6pm
Saturday 12-4pm
uRL ................www.hopsandgrain.com
yEaR ROunD BEERS
Pale Dog Pale Ale
STyLE ...................American Pale Ale
ABV ................................. 6.0%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ..............Draft/Cans
QuICK SIP...................Dry, hoppy, bitter
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL..............Fish
tacos, salt and vinegar chips,
gummy bears
Alt-eration Ale
STyLE .............. Düsseldorf-style Altbier
ABV ................................. 5.2%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ..............Draft/Cans
QuICK SIP.................Malty, nutty, moody
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL...........Grilled
fish, any kind of meat
on a stick
The Greenhouse
STyLE .......Rotating series of small batches
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...Draft/Bottles (In future)
WE RECOMMEnD
Alt-eration, Greenhouse Beers
BREWERIES
Bringing his Colorado beer knowledge and inspiration to Austin, Josh Hare has opened
one of Austin’s latest craft brewery. They started out with two year-round beers that will
be canned for easy use during your outdoor drinking endeavors. Additionally, Josh has
plans to brew up to 10 more experimental beers in his first year on the 3 barrel pilot system
they’ve dubbed The Greenhouse. You may have had their porter. Expect more styles like a
barleywine, Belgian pale ale and schwarzbier to show up on draft and in 22 ounce bottles.
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 (from what we’ve
seen at beer festivals, people can be quite fond of them after a few drinks too).

BREWERIES
Independence
Brewing Co.
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER....Rob & Amy Cartwright
ESTABLISHED .....................Fall 2004
TOuRS...........First Saturday of the month
uRL .........www.independencebrewing.com
yEaR ROunD BEERS
bootlegger brown Ale
STyLE ................. American Brown Ale
ABV ...................................6%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP..............Big roasty malt flavor,
caramel, nutty
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . . . Steak,
roasted pork, Chinese takeout
Independence Pale Ale
STyLE ...................American Pale Ale
ABV ................................. 5.5%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP.............Piney, hoppy, light malt
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . Reubens,
sausage and peppers
stash IPA
STyLE ........................American IPA
ABV ...................................8%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP.....Very hoppy, balanced malt body
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . Greasy-fatty
Mexican, pizza
Convict Hill oatmeal stout
STyLE .......................Oatmeal Stout
ABV ................................. 8.5%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP............... Cacao, licorice, roast
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . . . . . . Ice
cream, chocolate, toffee
CuRREnT SEaSOnal
Lupulust Tripel
STyLE ...............................Tripel
ABV ...................................9%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP............... Sweet, alcohol, grain
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL Popcorn, spicy
nuts from the Draught House
WE RECOMMEnD
Stash IPA, Convict Hill, Lupulust
*See full listing of available beers at
www.austinbeerguide.com
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 first Saturday
tasting and tours.
This year 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

BREWERIES
Jester king
Craft Brewery
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER ........Jeffrey Stuffings
and Michael Steffing
ESTABLISHED .....................Fall 2010
TOuRS......................Most Saturdays
uRL ............www.jesterkingbrewery.com
yEaR ROunD BEERS
black metal Imperial stout
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
Le Petit Prince
STyLE ...............Farmhouse Table Beer
ABV ................................. 2.9%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP...............Subtle hop spiciness,
yeast esters, wild flowers
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . .Crackers and
light cheeses, pears, grilled
flaky white fish
Wytchmaker rye IPA
STyLE ..................Farmhouse Rye IPA
ABV ................................. 7.3%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP..........................Drinkable,
hoppy, quenching
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . Burgers,
pizza, chips and salsa
CuRREnT SEaSOnal
bEEr GEEk roDEo / WHIskEy roDEo /
WEAsEL roDEo**
STyLE ..............Chili/Coffee Strong Stout
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS...............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP......................Smoke, spice,
coffee, roasty
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL.........Roast
beast, beef jerky, breakfast
WE RECOMMEnD
Le Petit Prince, Wytchmaker
*See full listing of available beers at
austinbeerguide.com
**Collaboration brew(s) with Mikkeller. For much,
much more info on this beer check out Jester King’s
blog: jesterkingbrewery.com/blog
Conceived in the fire of a homebrewer’s heart, Jester King was birthed by brothers Jeff
Stuffings and Michael Steffing in the early fall of 2010 amongst the hills in Southwest Austin.
Ambitious from the start, the brothers made their commercial debut with a session beer, wearing
the moniker Commercial Suicide. It was anything but. They followed this shortly with the wildly
popular Rye IPA Wytchmaker, a beer that bars could rarely keep on tap. The brothers could
not fail. Recently, they have moved their original lineup to farmhouse versions (Farmhouse
Wytchmaker, Farmhouse Black Metal, etc.), in part won a court ruling against the Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and brewed a second collaboration beer with gypsy brewer,
Mikkeller, called “Ale”/“Malt Liquor” in TX Geek Brunch. Look for it later in 2012. Jester King has
challenged conventional beer thinking while raising the bar high for the local Austin palate.

BREWERIES
live Oak
Brewing Co.
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER ...........Chip McElroy
ESTABLISHED .........................1997
TOuRS...................Saturdays at Noon
uRL ...............www.liveoakbrewing.com
yEaR ROunD BEERS
HefeWeizen
STyLE ......................... Hefeweizen
ABV ................................. 4.1%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP..............Bananas, cloves, hazy,
super refreshing
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL...Blue cheese!
Pilz
STyLE ....................... Czech Pilsner
ABV ................................. 4.7%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP..............Hoppy, dry, refreshing
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . .Sausage,
pizza, burgers,
anything really
Liberation Ale
STyLE ........................American IPA
ABV ................................. 6.3%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP..........Hoppy, great malt balance
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . Tobacco,
foie gras or other duck dishes
CuRREnT SEaSOnal
schwarzbier
STyLE .........................Schwarzbier
ABV ................................. 4.8%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .......Draft (Early Spring)
QuICK SIP..............Roasty, coffee, smooth
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . Breakfast
tacos (yes, breakfast tacos)
roggenbier
STyLE ......................... Roggenbier
ABV ................................. 4.8%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .......Draft (Late Spring)
QuICK SIP........... Smooth, fruity, drinkable
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . Pastries,
mild cheeses, melon
WE RECOMMEnD
Pilz, HefeWeizen, Schwarzbier
*See full listing of available beers at
www.austinbeerguide.com
Built by hand by Chip McElroy and Brian Peters (now of Uncle Billy’s fame) 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 reflected in their Pilz
and much beloved HefeWeizen.

BREWERIES
Real ale
Brewing Co.
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER ..........Philip & Diane
Conner (Founders), Brad Farbstein (Owner),
Tim Schwartz, Erik Ogershok (Head Brewers)
ESTABLISHED .........................1996
TOuRS.......................Fridays 2-5pm
uRL ...............www.realalebrewing.com
yEaR ROunD BEERS
Devil’s backone
STyLE ..................Belgian-Style Tripel
ABV ................................. 8.1%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP...............Sweet, boozey, honey
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . . . . Tuna
salad, grilled cheese, tomato soup
Firemans #4 blonde Ale
STyLE ..........................Blonde Ale
ABV ................................. 5.1%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP.................Light, bready malts
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . .Poultry,
pizza, whatever’s on the grill
Lost Gold IPA
STyLE ........................American IPA
ABV ................................. 6.6%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP ....................Citrusy hops,
strong malt background
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . . . . Fried
chicken, gorgonzola,
gumbo (spicy or otherwise)
CuRREnT SEaSOnal
real Heavy
STyLE ........ Strong Scotch Ale (Wee Heavy)
ABV ................................. 9.7%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP ............ Caramel, malty, nutty
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . . Classic
burger and fries, fish and chips
WE RECOMMEnD
Lost Gold IPA, Devil’s Backbone
*See full listing of available beers at
www.austinbeerguide.com
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, kicking off with the excellent Shade
Grown Coffee Porter. Last year they began turning out a series of experimental Mysterium
Verum (Real Mystery) beers, including seasonals aged in oak barrels or entirely new brews.

BREWERIES
South austin
Brewing Co.
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER ..........Jordan Weeks
ESTABLISHED ..................Winter 2012
TOuRS.......................Check website
uRL ...........www.southaustinbrewing.com
yEaR ROunD BEERS
belgian style Golden Ale
STyLE ...................Belgian Golden Ale
ABV ................................. 7.8%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP.............Fruity esters, quaffable,
brite, smooth
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . . . . .Fish,
fruits and honey, soft cheeses, frites
saison D’Austin
STyLE ...................... Belgian Saison
ABV ...................................8%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS .............Draft/Bottle
QuICK SIP ............ Sweet, spicy, peppery
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . . Salads,
chicken, pheasant, fruit
WE RECOMMEnD
Belgian Style Golden Ale, Saison D’Austin
SOUTH AUSTIN
GRAND OPENING
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 the 2010. Founder Jordan Weeks has a rich brewing
history in Austin, and with his trusty 50-barrel Newlands brewhouse plans to supply the fine
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 finer
locations.

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BREWERIES
Thirsty planet
Brewing Co.
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER ...Brian & Tammy Smittle
ESTABLISHED ................Summer 2010
TOuRS........... Saturdays, 11am & 1:30pm
uRL ..................www.thirstyplanet.net
yEaR ROunD BEERS
buckethead IPA
STyLE ........................American IPA
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP ...................Slightly sweet,
bitter finish, hoppy nose
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . .Pâté, pizza,
fish and chips
Thirsty Goat Amber
STyLE .......................... Amber Ale
ABV ................................. 5.8%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP ............Malty, clean, drinkable
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL...Sandwiches,
chips and queso
yellow Armadillo Wheat
STyLE .....................American Wheat
ABV ................................. 4.1%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP .......Crisp, refreshing, drinkable
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . .Sausage,
crawfish
WE RECOMMEnD
Buckethead IPA, Thirsty Goat Amber
Everyone remembers when they first 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.

BREWERIES
Twisted X
Brewing Co.
InFO
BREWER/FOunDER............Jim Sampson
and Shane Bordeau
ESTABLISHED ..................Spring 2011
TOuRS.......................Check website
uRL ..................www.texmexbeer.com
yEaR ROunD BEERS
Cow Creek Premium Tex mex Dark Lager
STyLE ..................Vienna (Dark) Lager
ABV ................................. 5.4%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP ..........Drinkable, slightly sweet
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL ......Gorditas,
tostadas, tamales
Fuego Jalapeño Infused Tex mex Pilsner
STyLE ...................Chile Beer/Pilsner
ABV ................................. 7.2%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP ............ Crisp, slightly dry, hot
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL . . . . . . . . Steak,
roasted pork, Chinese takeout
señor Viejo Tex mex Imperial black Lager
STyLE .....Barrel Aged Imperial Schwarzbier
ABV ................................. 8.2%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP ................Sweet, agave, oak
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL ..........Mole
or by itself after a big
meal of mole
Twisted X Premium Tex mex Lager
STyLE ......................... Light Lager
ABV ................................. 5.2%
IMBIBInG OPTIOnS ...................Draft
QuICK SIP ........Light, very drinkable, clean
FOOD IT CHASES DOWn WELL .........Elote,
nachos, enchiladas
WE RECOMMEnD
Fuego, Señor Viejo
Since our first issue in April 2011, Austin’s beer scene has changed (it seems to change
and grow each month). One of those changes: Twisted X. Started by Jim Sampson and Shane
Bordeau in Cedar Park, they are one of three breweries that has opened since then. 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 the 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-degallo
beer be in the works? Let’s hope so. Mole Porter—that’s the ticket!

More Texas
Breweries *
Whoah, this list is getting long! We had to bump this section to three quarters of a page this
issue. This is a good thing. The only draw back we can see - tap space. Start expanding bars.
alaMO BEER COMpany
LOCATIOn......................San Antonio
uRL ...................www.alamobeer.com
DEEp ElluM BREWIng COMpany
LOCATIOn...........................Dallas
ESTABLISHED .........................2011
uRL ............www.deepellumbrewing.com
FRanCOnIa BREWIng COMpany
LOCATIOn........................McKinney
ESTABLISHED .........................2008
uRL .............www.franconiabrewing.com
kaRBaCH BREWIng COMpany
LOCATIOn.........................Houston
ESTABLISHED .........................2011
uRL ..............www.karbachbrewing.com
nO laBEl BREWIng COMpany
LOCATIOn.............................Katy
ESTABLISHED .........................2011
uRL ................. www.nolabelbrew.com
RaHR & SOnS BREWIng COMpany
LOCATIOn.......................Fort Worth
ESTABLISHED .........................2004
uRL ................. www.rahrbrewing.com
RangER CREEk BREWIng & DISTIllIng
LOCATIOn......................San Antonio
ESTABLISHED .........................2010
uRL .............www.drinkrangercreek.com
SaInT aRnOlD BREWIng COMpany
LOCATIOn.........................Houston
ESTABLISHED .........................1994
uRL ..................www.saintarnold.com
SOuTHERn STaR BREWIng COMpany
LOCATIOn.......................... Conroe
ESTABLISHED .........................2008
uRL ..........www.southernstarbrewery.com
SpOETzl BREWERy (SHInER)
LOCATIOn...........................Shiner
ESTABLISHED .........................1909
uRL .......................www.shiner.com
*Texas breweries with beer currently available in Austin

BREW puBS
Black Star Co-op
InFO
LOCATIOn..............7020 Easy Wind Drive
Midtown Commons, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78752
PHOnE ..................... 512-452-BEER
HOuRS .........................4pm-12am
uRL ....................www.blackstar.coop
HOuSE BEER SaMplIng
High Esteem ...................... Pale Ale
Double Dee ..................... Amber Ale
Vulcan.............................Rye IPA
rebellious Dockhand ..............Sour Ale
Epsilon ......................... Scotch Ale
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 Planet.........................Red Ale
bombay IPA...................American IPA
Jubal Ale ...................Winter Warmer
big Tex ................American Strong Ale
malt ball...................American Porter
BREW puB SnapSHOT
Black Star Co-op is the first 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
Vulcan, Rebellious Dockhand
Draught House
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
specific brews mirroring the seasonal calender.
WE RECOMMEnD
Malt Ball, Red Planet (also Double Red Planet),
Bombay IPA

BREW puBS
lovejoys
InFO
LOCATIOn................ 604 Neches Street
Austin, TX 78701
PHOnE ...................... 512-477-1268
HOuRS ..........................4pm-2am
uRL .............www.myspace.com/lovejoys
HOuSE BEER SaMplIng
samson’s best .................... Pale Ale
sad Family somber Ale ....... English Bitter
AJ Porter ..................American Porter
oktober Lovefest ............... Oktoberfest
Dr. shock IPA..................American IPA
BREW puB SnapSHOT
Located off 6th Street, but a world away.
Lovejoys is unlike the frat-packed-shot-bars
that surround it, hosting an eclectic mix of
patrons and beer styles. With Todd Henry
at the helm of the four barrel system, the
beers have greatly improved over the past
three years. Now with a solid lineup and the
gnarliest jukebox in Austin, this is the place
to drink freshly brewed beer downtown.
WE RECOMMEnD
Samson’s Best, AJ Porter

north by northwest
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
Northern Light ..................... Pilsner
Duckabush Amber............... Amber Ale
Pyjingo Pale Ale ..........American Pale Ale
okanagan black Ale .............. Black Ale
barton kriek ..................Sour/Lambic
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. Identifiable by the grain silo
out front, the feel is very “Northwest lodge,”
rounded out by stone, wood and a fireplace. The
beers are solid and their monthly cask nights
have a dedicated following.
WE RECOMMEnD
Pyjingo Pale Ale, Barton Kriek
BREW puBS

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BREW puBS
uncle Billy’s
InFO
LOCATIOn #1......1530 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
PHOnE ...................... 512-476-0100
LOCATIOn #2...........6550 Comanche Trail
Unit B - Suite 201
Austin, TX 78732
PHOnE ...................... 512-266-0111
HOuRS ............... Varied, check website
uRL ............. www.unclebillysaustin.com
HOuSE BEER SaMplIng
back 40 blonde..................... Blonde
Hill Country organic Amber ...... Amber Ale
Hop Zombie IPA ...............American IPA
Ax Handle Pale Ale .......American Pale Ale
unclebillys.com
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. Brian Peters and
Amos Lowe have been crafting beer in Austin
for years and it shows in their solid house
beers. 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 find
2-3 rotating house beers and a handful of Texas
guest taps.
WE RECOMMEnD
Hop Zombie IPA, Ax Handle
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• Back 40 Blonde Ale
• Agave Wit
• Hill Country Organic Amber
• Ax Handle Pale Ale
• Hop Zombie IPA
Specialty
beers also
available!
Visit us at our Barton Springs Rd. & Lake Travis locations!

BREW puBS: DayTRIppERS
Barber
Shop
InFO
LOCATIOn.................207 Mercer Street
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
PHOnE ...................... 512-829-4636
HOuRS ............... Varied, check website
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.

BREW puBS: DayTRIppERS
Double Horn
Brewing Co.
InFO
LOCATIOn.....................208 Avenue H
Marble Falls, TX 78654
PHOnE ...................... 830-693-5165
HOuRS ............... Varied, check website
uRL ...........www.doublehornbrewing.com
BREW puB SnapSHOT
Double Horn, the first 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.
Middleton
Brewing
InFO
LOCATIOn....... 9595 Ranch Road 12, Suite 4
Wimberley, TX 78676
PHOnE ...................... 512-847-3435
HOuRS ............... Varied, check website
uRL ..........www.middletonbrewingllc.com
BREW puB SnapSHOT
The owners, the Middletons, hale 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!

Flix
Brewhouse
InFO
LOCATIOn.........2200 South IH-35, Suite B1
Round Rock, TX 78681
PHOnE ...................... 512-244-3549
HOuRS ...............Lobby opens one hour
before first show time
(See website for show times)
uRL ................www.flixbrewhouse.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 Twilight flick.
Drink from their four regular and two seasonal
house taps or one of many guest taps.
Wimberley
Brewing Co.
InFO
LOCATIOn...............9595 Ranch Road 12
Wimberley, TX 78676
PHOnE ...................... 512-847-3435
HOuRS ............... Varied, check website
uRL ............www.wimberleybrewing.com
BREW puB SnapSHOT
Wimberley Brewing is housed in the same
complex as Middleton Brewing (Wimberley
was there first). 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.
BREW puBS: DayTRIppERS
pecan Street
Brewing
InFO
LOCATIOn..............106 East Pecan Drive
Johnson City, TX 78636
PHOnE ...................... 830-868-2500
HOuRS ............... Varied, check website
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.

CEnTRal auSTIn
N. MOPAC EXPY. / RT. 1
BaRS &
RESTauRanTS
A. Flying saucer
815 West 47th Street
b. Crown and Anchor Pub
2911 San Jacinto Blvd
C. Dog and Duck Pub
406 West 17th Street
D. scholz Garten
1607 San Jacinto Blvd
E. 24 Diner
600 North Lamar Blvd
F. opal Divine’s Freehouse
700 West 6th Street
G. Little Woodrow’s
520 West 6th Street
S
E
X
F
15th ST.
12th ST.
G
6th ST.
Q
19th ST. / MLK
GUADALUPE ST.
LAVACA ST.
C
K
J
V
Texas
Capitol
I
R
38th ST.
N. LAMAR BLVD.GUADALUPE ST.
P
H
RIO GRANDE ST.
H. kung Fu saloon
510 Rio Grande
I. Alamo Drafthouse-ritz
320 East 6th Street
J. The Ginger man
301 Lavaca Street
k. Frank
407 Colorado Street
L. Hopfields
3110 Guadalupe Street
m. Contigo
2027 Anchor Lane
N. House Pizzeria
5111 Airport Blvd
o. Easy Tiger bake shop
and beer Garden
709 East Sixth Street
MEDICAL PKWY.
L
BURNET RD.
N. LAMAR BLVD.
W. 30th ST.
COLORADO ST.
DEAN KEATON ST.
SAN JACINTO BLVD.
O
D
B
A
45th ST.
University of
Texas
INTERSTATE 35
U
P. The brew Exchange
706 West 6th Street
BREW puBS
T
Y
DUVAL ST.
Q. Draught House Pub &
brewery
4112 Medical Parkway
r. Lovejoys Tap room &
brewery
604 Neches Street
s. Double Horn brewing Co.
208 Avenue H,
Marble Falls
BREWERIES
T. Hops & Grain brewery
507 Calles Street
W
51st ST.
Z
E. 19th ST.
N
M
MANOR RD.
u. Live oak brewing Co.
3301-B East Fifth Street
STORES
V. Central market
4001 North Lamar Blvd
W. Hyde Park market
4429 Duval Street
X. Whole Foods market
525 North Lamar Blvd
y. Antonelli’s Cheese shop
4220 Duval Street
Z. in.gredients
(opening soon)
2610 Manor Road

SOuTH auSTIn
W
V
P
Q
K
S. MOPAC EXPY. / RT. 1
O
X
MANCHACA RD.
STASSNEY LN.
G
BaRS &
RESTauRanTS
A. Zax restaurant & bar
312 Barton Springs Road
b. Alamo Drafthouse /
Highball
1120 South Lamar Blvd
C. Hopdoddy burger bar
1400 South Congress Ave
D. barley swine
2024 South Lamar Blvd
E. black sheep Lodge
2108 South Lamar Blvd
F. Whip In
1950 South Interstate 35
S. LAMAR BLVD.
E
G. red’s Porch
3508 South Lamar Blvd
H. opal Divine’s, Penn Field
3601 South Congress Ave
I. Draft Pick
1620 East Riverside, #1618
BREW puBS
J. uncle billy’s, barton
springs
1530 Barton Springs Road
k. The barber shop
207 Mercer Street,
Dripping Springs
L. Faust Hotel & brewery
240 South Seguin Avenue,
New Braunfels
R
D
B
OLTORF ST.
S. 1st ST.
H
BEN WHITE BLVD. / 71 /290
RADAM LN.
T
J
U
BARTON SPRINGS RD.
S. CONGRESS AVE.
WOODWARD ST.
L
M
m. Wimberley brewing Co.
9595 Ranch Road 12,
Wimberley
N. middleton brewing
9595 Ranch Road 12,
Wimberley
o. Pecan street brewing
106 East Pecan Drive,
Johnson City
BREWERIES
P. Jester king Craft brewery
13005 Fitzhugh Road
Q. Thirsty Planet
brewing Co.
11160 Circle Drive
N
CESAR CHAVEZ ST.
C
A
RIVERSIDE DR.
ST. ELMO RD.
INTERSTATE 35
I
S
F
r. (512) brewing Co.
407 Radam Lane, F200
s. Independence brewing Co.
3913 Todd Lane
T. south Austin brewing Co.
415 E Saint Elmo Rd, Ste 1D
STORES
u. Thom’s market
1418 Barton Springs Road
V. Central market
4477 South Lamar Blvd
W. spec’s-brodie Lane
4978 West HWY 290
X. Live oak market
4410 Manchaca Road

nORTH auSTIn
A
N
CAP. OF TX HWY.
N. MOPAC EXPY. / RT. 1
BaRS &
RESTauRanTS
A. The Dig Pub
401 Cypress Creek Road,
Cedar Park
b. Alamo Drafthouse-
Lake Creek
13729 Research Boulevard
C. mister Tramps
8565 Research Boulevard
D. Alamo Drafthouse-
Village
2700 West Anderson Lane
B
O
F
H
D
BURNET RD.
E
P
W. KOENIG LN.
G
L
ANDERSON LN.
Q
I
LAMAR BLVD.
E. Pour House Pub
6701 Burnet Road
F. billy’s on burnet
2105 Hancock Drive
G. Thunderbird Coffee
1401 Koenig Lane
BREW puBS
M
K
S
C
183 / RESEARCH BLVD.
H. North by Northwest
(NXNW)
10010 N Capital of TX Hwy
I. black star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind Drive
AIRPORT BLV D.
R
BRAKER LN.
KRAMER LN.
US 290
PARMER LN.
INTERSTATE 35
J. Flix brewhouse /
HomeField Grill
2000 S I-35, Round Rock
BREWERIES
k. Circle brewing Co.
2340 West Braker Lane
L. Austin beerworks
3009 Industrial Terrace
m. Adelbert’s brewery
2314 Rutland Dr, Ste 100
N. Twisted X brewing Co.
3200 W. Whitestone Blvd,
Cedar Park
J
STORES
o. Whole Foods market
9607 Research Boulevard
P. specs-Arbor Walk
10515 N Mo Pac Expwy
Q. sunrise mini mart
1809 West Anderson Lane
r. specs-Airport
5775 Airport Boulevard
s. Austin Homebrew supply
9129 Metric Boulevard

c h e e s e monger’s
BREWER’S BRaIn
From the Minds of
antonelli’s Cheese Shop . . .
CHEESE AND BEER ARE AN EPIC
combination. Well before cheese makes
it into our case or beer to our glasses,
the producers have already worked
tirelessly to develop flavors, aromas, and
textures that they feel express their raw
materials and know-how best. Our goal
as cheesemongers is to showcase and
heighten these characteristics. At our
core, cheesemongers are simply food (and
drink!)-obsessed with an innate need to
share that passion with anyone willing to
listen.
In the two years since we opened
our doors, we have worked to develop
a microcosm of cheese geekery here at
Antonelli’s Cheese Shop and we’ve been,
and for which we are grateful, invited into
the local beer community, co-hosting
events throughout the city, through which
we’ve created more than two hundred
unique pairings. So why are cheese
and beer such a perfect combination?
Richness and fattiness, characteristics
of many cheeses, coat your palate and
tongue often becoming a challenge when
working towards a perfect pairing. Beer’s
effervescence becomes an important tool
to assist in lifting the fats off your palate,
mixing the flavor and aroma compounds of
both products, and releasing them into the
olfactory, where we do most of our tasting.
Every pairing is unique. The flavor
profile of artisanal cheese varies from
wheel to wheel, depending on factors like
seasonality, weather patterns, and subtle
changes in the recipe and make process,
as well as the animal/breed type used to
provide milk for the cheese. We choose a
pairing by standing in front of our cheese
case and discussing the nuanced flavor of
the beverage and what our final goals are
for the tasting experience. We then taste
cheese and continue to adapt our choices
until we find the best possible combination.
For an at-home tasting, try the following
guidelines as starting points: With Fresh
cheese (like Fromage Blanc or Chevre),
we like Lambics. For soft-ripened, Bloomy
Rinded cheese (like Brie and Camembert
styles), we often pair with Witbiers,
Hefeweizens, or Bruts. For those oh-sostinky
Washed Rind cheeses (like Epoisses
or Munster), we opt for Pale Ales and IPAs.
Semi-soft cheeses like Ossau Iraty or
Tomme Crayeuse go well with Saisons or
Blonde Ales. Firm and Hard cheeses can
take on German Pilsners, Belgian Strong
Ales, Bocks, or even Tripels. And for Blues,
we often love Porters and Stouts.
Thanks to the rise in the number of
American artisanal cheese producers, as
well as craft breweries, pairing cheese
and beer has never been more fun or
delicious. To really enjoy a pairing, follow
Cheesemonger Courtney’s advice: “It’s
not something you wolf down or you will
miss all the subtle details that the brewer
or cheesemaker were striving for. In other
words, take your time with these well
crafted goodies and get all you can out of
them: the smell, the taste, the appearance,
etc. Truly enjoy what you’re tasting and
drinking.” That says it all perfectly. Enjoy
your explorative pairings.

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Hangin’ With
the Co-op podcast
You guys loved the last series of podcasts, judging by the millions of
downloads. If you loved those, you will marry these. This go around was
brought to you by Black Star Co-op. We actually get around to chatting
about beer stuff: Co-op talk and IPAs with Jeff Young. Fear not, there is
plenty of nonsense too (google Natural Harvest). Use the QR code to link
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Where’s my theme music?!
That is the Cheesecake
Factory of beer.
. . . and moving on.
Are you talking about
sperm again?
Depends on how you
judge a week.
I wanted veto power if they were
putting in baby kangaroo.
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