Hops = happiness,
So in honor of ales, lagers, pilsners, porters, and more, we put back a few and compiled this beer-themed bucket list of must-visit breweries in and around town. We even included info about brewery tours, fun events, and what you can look forward to snacking on. Check out the map below to see what awesome breweries are in your neck of the woods.
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Photo via (512) Brewing Facebook
407 Radam Ln
Notable Beers: IPA, Pecan Porter, WIT SMaSH Mosaic, Pale, Juicy IPA
Tours & More: On-draft selection changes weekly.
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Photo via Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial Terrace
Notable Beers: Amber Vision Amber Ale, Sun Shovel Wheat Beer, Pearl Snap German Style Pils, Fire Eagle American IPA, Flavor Country Hoppy Pale Ale, Peacemaker Anytime Ale
Tours & More: Check out their to-go options here. Food truck Can-tina is always on-site serving lunch and
dinner.
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(Tap room has closed)
Notable Flavors: Original, Texas Honey, Pineapple, Blood Orange, Rosé, Blackberry, Texas Brut Light Cider, Mango Mimosa Light Cider. You can check out their new flavors here.
1700 Bryant Suite 107
Notable Beers: Cream Ale, Texas Pecan Brown Ale, American Amber Ale, American IPA.
Tours & More: Rotating food trucks on-site as well as their in-house Governor's Kitchen. Beer to-go here.
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Photo Credit: Blue Owl Brewing Facebook
2400 E Cesar Chavez St #300
Notable Beers: Spirit Animal, Cool & The Gang, Limetastico
Tours & More: Blue Owl now serves single pours! They also offer private brewery tours (by appointment only). Please email [email protected] to book your weekend tour! Or, Self-Guided Sensory Tours which include a sensory tour sheet, up to four pours of any sour beer, and a Blue Owl glass to take home.
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Photo via The Brewtorium
6015 Dillard Cir
Notable Beers: Dr. Doctor, Das Daydrinker, Confabulator, Fancy Rocketship, Sidewalk Piper, Hazenbrozen, Pillow Fort, Ninjas in the Orchard, Schwarzengiggles, Mark It 8 Dude, Celestial Specter, Breezy Wheat
Tours & More: They have a German-inspired food menu along with daily drink specials. Food and beer can be ordered for pickup here.
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10001 Metric Blvd
Notable Beers: White, Pale Bock, Citrus Grandis, Raspberry, Lime Berliner Weisse, Grand Cru, Dark Odyssey
Tours & More: Celis offers an on-site dog park! 6-packs and growlers available to-go here. Tours are available by appointment on Fridays between 4-6 PM. Email [email protected] to book.
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Photo via central district facebook
417 Red River Street
Notable Beers: Wit-Tington: Wit, Violet Crown: Black Currant KettleSour, Short Straw: Stout
Tours & More: Order cans, crowlers, merch, and more here.
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4824 E Cesar Chavez St.
Notable Beers: Premium Pilsner, American Lager, Kölsh, Citra Pale Ale, Mosaic IPA, Vienna Lager.
Tours & More: Beer garden with a full food menu and patio seating. Check out their calendar for events and live music!
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Photo via Family Business Facebook
(Tap room has closed)
Notable Beers: Hamilton Pale Ale, Cosmic Cowboy American IPA, Golden Age German-Style Pilsner, The Grackle Stout
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Photo via frontyard brewing facebook
4514 Bob Wire Rd
Notable Beers: Mexican Lager, Kolsch
Tours & More: Food Truck open Wednesday - Sunday. They are also dog friendly and have pickleball! You can reserve a court here.
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Photo Via Hi Sign Facebook
730 Shady Ln
Notable Beers: El Berto Mexican Lager, Violet Blueberry Blonde, Shamus Fiddler Irish Red, Wooderson Ageless Outlaw IPA, HI-C IPA, Super Astronaut Double IPA
Tours & More: Nyam food truck on site.
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Photo via Hold Out Brewing Facebook
1208 W 4th St
Notable Beers: WHATAYA HAVE THAT’S LIGHT? House Beer, Nice-n-Clean American Lager, Ol' Gil Euro Pils, Liquid Television Hazy Pale, New Juice Goofin' Hazy IPA
Tours & More: Full in-house menu of sandwiches, sides, and more. Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM.
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3913 Todd Ln Ste 607
Notable Beers: Stash IPA, Native Texan Pilsner, Austin Amber, Power and Light Session IPA, Redbud Berliner Weisse, Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout, Cowboy from Helles Munich-Style Lager, Pure Stoke Hazy IPA
Tours & More: Follow their taproom instagram to stay up-to-date with events going on. Order beer to-go here.
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4602 Weletka Dr
Notable Beers: Hijack Untraditional Cream Ale, IPA, Bugsby's Fire Brush Amber
Tours & More: Well-behaved kids & dogs are always welcome - please keep them on a leash. Request a private tour on their page here. They offer beer and growlers to-go.
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photo via jester king facebook
13187 Fitzhugh Rd
Notable Beers: Specialty sour beers; releases move with the seasons.
Tours & More: Hiking trails meander through the property. On-site wood-fired pizza. Book a brewery tour or goat experience here.
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Photo via Lazarus facebook
1902 E 6th St
4803 Airport Blvd
Notable Beers: 40 Days & 40 Nights (American IPA), Walks on Water (American IPA), Prodigal Pils (German Pilsner), and Amandus (Belgian Strong Gold and GABF Gold Medal 2017)
Tours & More: They have a full-service espresso bar with authentic street tacos throughout the day (breakfast to dinner). Pick up beer and food here.
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1615 Crozier Ln
Notable Beers: HefeWeizen, Pilz, Big Bark Amber Lager, Grodziskie, Gold, Pre-War Pils
Tours & More: They sit on 22 acres, with shady biergartens and a 12-hole disc golf course. The Black Forest food truck is open Thursday-Sunday.
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Photo via meanwhile brewing
3901 Promontory Point Dr.
Notable Beers: Meanwhile Pilsner, Secret Beach San Diego-Style IPA, Tender Robot Hazy IPA, Disco! in the Panic Room Northwest Style IPA
Tours & More: Meanwhile has it all: coffee, wine, and five food trucks. They also have two new spring cocktails: Happy To Be Here (made with coconut infused Junmai, clarified pineapple juice, cucumber & lime cordial, and drops of sesame oil) and Utahans on Vacation (made with Dr. Pepper, housemade fernet, orange zest and cream).
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101 Oakwood Loop
Notable Beers: Garnet - Belgian Amber, Black Lab Porter - Robust Porter, Juicy Visions - New England IPA, Easy Rider - American Pale Ale, Third Coast IPA - India Pale Ale, Quartzite - Belgian Blonde, Mr. Weisse Guy - Berliner Weisse, Topaz - Belgian Tripel, Opal - Spiced Belgian Blonde, Pepperhead IPA - Green Chile IPA, Bobcat Red - Hoppy American Red, Galena - Belgian Dubbel, Hefeweizen - German Wheat, Table Dancer - Belgian Table Beer
Tours & More: They have killer smash burgers on-site.
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180 W Mill St
Notable Beers: Dry-Hopped Sour Beer, Fruited Sours, Pickle Juice Sour, Mixed Culture Sour, Spent Fruit Sour
Tours & More: Locally owned micro-brewery specializing in craft beers.
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6550 Comanche Trail
Notable Beers: Sunset Cerveza, Meta Modern Session IPA, Luchesa Lager, Protomodern IPA
Tours & More: Oasis has the best sunset views in the city as well as an extensive food menu.
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3108 Manor Rd
Notable Beers: Hessian Hesher, Hammer of the North, Mozart's Ghost, Paragon Pilsner, Pro Tip Pilsner, Ethics & Standards Hazy IPA, Harmony in Ultraviolet Hazy IPA, Leaf Chief West Coast IPA, Uncle Baby Billy Hazy IPA, Wellington Paranormal New Zealand Hazy IPA, Relic Hunter Sour
Tours & More: In-house kitchen offers pizza, salads, and more. They are also home to KG BBQ. Dog and family-friendly.
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106 E. Pecan Dr (Johnson City)
Notable Beers: Screw Loose Blonde, Road Devil Red
Tours & More: Pet-Friendly Biergarten. Full-service kitchen including Sunday brunch.
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Photo via Pinthouse Facebook
2201 E. Ben White Blvd.
Notable Beers: Electric Jellyfish IPA, Old Beluga Amber Ale, Bearded Seal Dry Irish Stout
Tours & More: Excellent pizza is available at each brewpub location.
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231 San Saba Ct
Notable Beers: Firemans #4, Fireman's Light, Devil's Backbone, 8-Track Brewhouse Brown, Cosmic Prairie, Small Victory, Axis IPA, Hans' Pils, Boombox, Swifty, Vamonos, Moon Walk, Skullberry, Fresh Kicks, Lost Gold, Squirt Gun
Tours & More: Beer and spirits to-go are available at the brewery. Leashed dogs are welcome.
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2500 NE Inner Loop, Unit 3105 (Georgetown)
Notable Beers: Texas Lager, Blonde, Hefeweizen, Weizenbock, IPA
Tours & More: They have a variety of food trucks, but if the food truck on site on any day is not to your taste, you are more than welcome to bring food or even have something delivered to the Taproom.
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1510 Resource Pkwy (Marble Falls)
Notable Beers: REX SERVUS, LUX MUNDI, GRATIA, HUMILUS FILIUS, FRUCTUM BONUM
Tours & More: They are a 100% philanthropic brewery.
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6014 Techni Center Dr
Notable Beers: TAHITIAN DREAMIN', WHERE’S MY FLANNEL, HOODIE WEATHER, JAM SESSION, SAMOAN JOE’S, I JUST WANT A PILS
Tours & More: Beer to-go is available here.
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Photo via St. Elmo Brewing Facebook
440 E. St. Elmo Rd
8110 Springdale Rd
Notable Beers: Carl Kolsch, Angus Stout, Chico Pale Ale
Tours & More: Spicy Boys and Pueblo Viejo food trucks on site. To-go drinks here.
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photo via ABGB Facebook
1305 West Oltorf
Notable Beers: HELL YES - Helles, INDUSTRY - Pilsner, DAY TRIP - Pale Ale, SUPERLINER - IPA, BIG MAMA RED - Red IPA, ROCKET 100 - Pre-Prohibition-Style Pilsner
Tours & More: On-site kitchen offers appetizers, salads, pizza, and more.
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23455 W RR 150 (Dripping Springs)
Notable Beers: Austin Lager, Chupahopra IPA, Gulf Kolsch, Whoa-Mango IPA, 1092 Pale Ale, Pitmaster Pilsner, and Barleysicle
Tours & More: The tasting room is open 7 days a week! For brewing tours, you can email [email protected].
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photo via Vacancy Brewing Facebook
415 E St Elmo Rd 1-D2
Notable Beers: June - Hill Country Pilsner, Vacancy Classic - American Lager; Hitchhiker - Hazy IPA; Sunrise Snorkel - India Pale Ale; Moonlight Scuba - West Coast IPA
Tours & More: Good Vibrations Pizza Co. truck on site! Order beer online here.
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601 E Whitesone Blvd, Ste 500 Bldg 5 (Cedar Park)
Notable Beers: Konverter Kolsch, Cedrela Hefeweizen, Lovely Day IPA, Long Gone Blonde
Tours & More: Check out their online store here. There are two food trucks: Van’s Damn Tasty Tacos and Ronburguesas.
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Photo Credit: ZILKER BREWING COMPANY / FACEBOOK
1701 E 6th St
Notable Beers: Marco IPA, Heavenly Daze, Parks & Rec, Coffee Milk Stout, Icy Boys
Tours & More: Spicy Boys food truck is on site.
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EVEN MORE BREWERIES IN/AROUND AUSTIN:
3220 Manor Rd
7313 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
12024 US-290
2307 Kramer Ln
12521 Twin Creek Rd (Manchaca)
211 W. Mercer St (Dripping Springs)
507 River Bend (Georgetown)
3804 Woodbury Dr Suite A
13551 Ranch to Market Rd 150 (Driftwood)
23663 Ranch Road 12 (Dripping Springs)
4700 W Fitzhugh Rd (Dripping Springs)
15435 Fitzhugh Rd (Dripping Springs)
Tap room closed
12233 Ranch Rd 620 N #204
115 E. Main St (Pflugerville)
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Know another awesome spot?
Originally contributed by Sam Sumpter
