Pam Catoe

Like most people, my love for craft beer started in college when most craft consisted of imports. Austin has come a long way since then and I love being a part of the Austin beer culture and consistantly expanding my beer knowledge. Follow Me on Twitter @PamCraftBeerATX

National IPA Day 2017

Today is National IPA day and there are several events around town to help you celebrate! So what is National IPA day?  It’s not a typical “national” holiday that was started by big business in order to promote their brands; instead, National IPA day was started in 2011 through social media by craft beer enthusiasts and promoted by beer blogs and independent breweries. Set to occur every year on the first Thursday in August, it […]

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Southern Heights Brewing – Now Open in Austin Texas

Southern Heights Brewing Company Now Open Austin, Texas Located at 6014 Techni Center Dr, Austin, Texas The southeast brewery corridor is expanding once again with the addition of Southern Heights Brewing Company conveniently located off of 183 south and Techi Center Drive, joining neighbors Friends and Allies, Hi Sign and Live Oak. Austin Russell and Chris Rich are the brains behind the new operation that occupies a 7500 square foot space in a small warehouse complex

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Forager Fest at Zilker Brewing May 27 2017

Forager Fest at Zilker Brewing May 27 2017

Zilker Brewing Co. has partnered with local chefs and forager Rachael Young of Wild Eats Austin to bring you a uniquely Austin event featuring local chefs and special beers made with foraged ingredients. Forager Fest takes place at Zilker Brewing Company this Saturday from noon to 4pm and will showcase locally grown ingredients from Yard to Market Co-op, handmade small batch products from Benjamin Soap Co. and small farm-to-table bites from our own Kyle Burns of Hot Mess.

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Idle Vine Brewing Company – Texas Craft Brewery Profile

Idle Vine Brewing Located at 16920 Joe Barbee Dr., Bldg 1 Pflugerville, TX The People Idle Vine Brewing Company just opened this week in a brand new warehouse district conveniently located off of I-35 bordering Austin, Pflugerville and Round Rock. Originally the Idle Vine team targeted a spot for the brewery in Cedar Park that was the home of an abandon winery covered with unattended wine vines, leading to the name for the brewery – Idle Vine.

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Rentsch Brewery - Texas Craft Brewery Profile

Rentsch Brewery – Texas Craft Brewery Profile

Update: Rentsch Brewery Reopening  They’ve been undergoing some major improvements over the last few months and will reopen its doors Friday, MAY 5th from 4-8pm Georgetown is also home to a new concept store on the square, bar/retailer Mesquite Creek Outfitters. The shop offers a well-curated selection gifts and outdoor apparel, shoes for hunting, fishing, and more. A beautiful bar at the front serves approximately 20 Texas craft beers, with wine and food options coming

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Friends and Allies Brewing | Texas Craft Brewery Profile

Friends and Allies Brewing | Texas Craft Brewery Profile

Friends and Allies Brewing Located at 979 Springdale Rd. Austin, TX 78702 The People Certainly by now you have encountered a Friends and Allies brew around town, (Noisy Cricket anyone?). Their first two beers have been on the market since early 2016 thanks to a special alternatating proprietorship agreement with 4th Tap Brewing Co-op. The agreement allowed Friends and Allies to brew their beer on site while 4th Tap Co-op was not using the space,

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Real Ale 21st Birthday Kegger

Craft Beer Celebrations | Spring Edition 2017

Spring is known for being people’s favorite time of the year and among beer enthusiasts, it’s also known to be packed with various craft beer festivals and brewery anniversary parties. Here are some of the top events happening this spring. And remember to keep up with Craft Beer Austin for a weekly listing of everything happening around town. Anniversary Parties April 15th | Live Oak Brewing celebrates 20 years of delicious beers. April 22nd | Real

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Adelbert's Gold Winners

Adelbert’s Brewery – Texas Craft Brewery Profile

Brewery Profile: Adelbert’s Brewery Location 2314 Rutland Drive, Suite #100 Austin, Texas Adelbert’s Brewery is a staple in the Austin craft beer scene with their hand crafted Belgian Style Ales. The Story: One of the original breweries in North Austin opening its doors in 2011, Adelbert’s is located in what has grown to become Austin’s Brewery District. They are a staple in the Austin craft beer scene with their Belgian Style Ales. Odds are good that you have

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Bell’s Brewery Expands Distribution to Texas

By now you have noticed a new set of brews around town, including Bell’s Brewery famous Two Hearted Ale IPA. Bell’s Brewery hosted several Austin events to celebrate their Texas launch that spanned through SXSW week and continues this week with the release of one of their popular seasonal beers Oberon Ale, a wheat ale fermented with their signature yeast. Hailing from Michigan, Bell’s Brewery was established in 1985 when Larry Bell brewed his first

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Hi Sign Brewing Sign

Hi Sign Brewing – Texas Craft Brewery Profile

Hi Sign Brewing Located at 1201 Old Bastrop Hwy. Austin, TX 78742 Stay tuned to Craft Beer Austin for Grand Opening details. The People After leaving the Marine Corps, Mark Phillippe wasn’t sure what his next move was. He began reflecting on the time he spent with his two closest mentors Tito Beveridge, founder of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Clayton Christopher, founder of Sweet Leaf Tea Co.  Mark had observed how happy his mentors Tito

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Grand Opening Celebration At The Brass Tap Domain

The beloved craft beer mecca in Round Rock opened a new location in the Domain II earlier this fall.  This weekend, the new Brass Tap is celebrating it’s Grand Opening with a full weekend of festivities to include a special line up of rare and limited taps, live music and a special appearance by Curtis & Ed from Bright Light Social Hour. And please note, all taps go live on Friday at opening. The new location not

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WhichCraft Beer Store Opens Second Bottle Shop Location in Mueller

The ever popular WhichCraft Beer Store in South Austin has opened a second location in the Mueller development.  The new store, WhichCraft Tap Room & Bottle Shop, is nestled between Bribery Bakery and Italian eatery L’Oca d’Oro across from the Thinkery and boasts a new concept.  Your favorite beer store is about to become your favorite beer hang out. The new location expands on the original concept of a craft-only retail bottle shop by adding draft beer and wine,

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