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Family Business Beer Company

Craft Brewery in Dripping Springs - 14.22 mi

Here are a couple of reviews about Family Business Beer Company (FBBC):

“First of all, this is owned by Jensen Ackles. That is all you need to know.”
“To be honest, I came in hopes of spotting some celebrities…”

That certainly grabs one’s attention. ICYMI – Jensen Ackles co-stars in the science-fiction TV series “Supernatural”. Jensen’s wife Danneel, his brother-in-law Gino Graul, Danneel’s parents, and head brewer Nate Seal complete the family that owns and runs FBBC. FBBC is “a destination microbrewery and tasting room”. That means expansive grounds, outdoor shaded seating at The Oak Grove, a fenced-in playground for kids, live entertainment, and delicious Cajun food courtesy of their partner food truck (from Jep’s Southern Roots of “Duck Dynasty” fame). And, yes, the beers are the real stars, in case you’re wondering, including German-style pilsner Golden Age, a 2019 GABF silver medal winner. Pro tip: They offer year-round discounts to all military, veterans, and first responders!

(512) 829-4202

Oskar Blues Brewery

Craft Brewery in Austin - 14.24 mi

Founded in 2002, Oskar Blues Brewery is the “1st American craft brewery to brew and can beers.” They shattered craft beer convention by stuffing their voluminously hopped mutha of a brew, “Dale’s Pale Ale,” into a portable, crushable, infinitely recyclable can. They want to craft beer in can because it stays fresher for longer, and it’s easy to pack in and pack out on any soul-saving adventure. Oskar Blues Brewery is now operating their breweries in “Colorado, North Carolina and Texas” to provide craft beer in a can to all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and 17 other countries. Other offerings include Old Chub Scotch Ale, Mama's Little Yella Pils, G'Knight Imperial Red Ale, GUBNA Imperial IPA, Ten FIDY Imperial Stout, Deviant Dale's IPA, and other specialties.

(512) 243-7054

4th Tap Brewing Cooperative

Craft Brewery in Austin - 14.41 mi

The 4^th Tap Brewing Cooperative is Texas’ first worker-owned brewery, and one of the first in the U.S. It took the founders 6 years of planning, and they finally opened in November 2015. Today, each person you see making, selling, or serving their delicious craft beers owns a piece of 4^th Tap. The brewery is located in north Austin. The taproom was “designed to bring together [the] neighborhood… and share 4^th Tap’s love of beer, art, music, and much more.” And, wrestling is one of those “much more”. The taproom is open daily and there’s a wrestling ring in the back for occasional wrestling matches. “Party World Rasslin’” (PWR) is one of the special events aligned with their mantra “Brew. Share. Party. Repeat.” There are three “core beer line-up” and several others on seasonal rotation at the taproom. Some of the varieties come in cans and are available for purchase.

(512) 904-9817

Circle Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Austin - 14.63 mi

Nashville natives Ben Sabel and Judson Mulherin founded Circle Brewing Company in 2010 making it the oldest microbrewery in North Austin. Adhering to the principles of the German Purity Law, the duo believes in combining the Law "with a little creativity and Texas ingenuity”. This philosophy results in award winning beers including their Alibi Blonde, which won silver at the 2014 World Beer Cup. In 2016, their Archetype Historical IPA won gold at the 2016 edition. Their Doppel Blur Imperial Hefe, meanwhile, took bronze at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival. Circle Brewing is popular with the Austin community because they host several unique events each year. For example, in 2019, the 0.5K Marathon at the brewery's parking lot is on its 6^th year. With beer in hand, donors participate in a race and proceeds go to a different charity each year. Another unique event had them team up with Equality Texas during Pride Month. The brewery sold Fanny Pack Kolsch in rainbow-colored cans and donated $1 for each can sold to the non-profit.

Uncultured Ales

Craft Brewery in Austin - 16.42 mi

Austin’s Uncultured Ales is a “very low production brewery” specializing in aged sour beers. Founder Cass Everitt is a self-taught homebrewer who happens to like sour beers. He specializes in what he calls “laissez-faire fermentation”. The process can take several months or even years, which accounts for his low production capacity for now. The brewery also doesn’t have a taproom just yet, but has managed to produce eight varieties. These include Fugarillo, a light golden dry hopped sour, and C-A55, a sour red ale. For distribution, he relies on Flood Independent Distribution. Meanwhile, fans of his beers can check Uncultured Ales’ Facebook page for information on where to find his beers.

12 Fox Beer Co.

Craft Brewery in Dripping Springs - 17.43 mi

Joe and Aaron are army buddies and co-founders of 12 Fox Beer Co. After being stationed in Germany where they got to develop a taste for authentic German beers, both went their separate ways. Having reconnected years later, they decide to establish their own small batch, high-quality European master-crafted beer. They keep things simple – just like the Germans – by using single-sourced malt. And what’s German beer without a biergarten? With their wives' help, they opened one in the Fall of 2018, and now operate a tap room called The Fox Hole in Dripping Springs. Aaron’s wife Melissa creates delicious baked goods from spent grains for the guests. Both couples are busy transforming a Hill County backroad into a German biergarten and giving the community a unique experience. 12 Fox is family- and pet-friendly with a large covered patio, outdoor biergarten, kids’ play area, and small dog park. It also serves other drinks like wine, cider, and mead.

(512) 626-4458

Hedgehog Brewing

Craft Brewery in Cedar Park - 20.59 mi

Specializing on bright, hoppy ales and unique farmhouse beers, Hedgehog Brewing was founded by lifelong Austinites and brothers "Chris & Jonathan Harris." The name of this craft brewery comes from owner, Jonathan Harris, Scottish family’s crest, which is said to have hedgehogs on it. They focus on wild ales, fermented with "Wild Hill Country yeast" that has been collected in Texas, as well as hop forward beers, and barrel aged stouts/barley wines. They brew what they enjoy to drink and are excited to share it with you. Some of their selection includes Double Dry-Hopped Hoptimism, Need For Tweed Scotch Ale with coconut, Double IPA, Farmhouse ale with mango and habanero, and Farmhouse ale with pineapple, dry-hopped.

Compadre Brewing

Craft Brewery in Round Rock - 20.84 mi

Officially opened in the summer of 2019, Compadre Brewing is owned and operated by the Galvan family in Pflugerville/Round Rock. It’s a dog-friendly and family friendly brewery that started with a “Make Your Own Beer Kit” Christmas gift for Roel, the brewery’s owner and brewer. Together with his father Roy, the two set out to discover the world of craft beers, which culminated in their opening Compadre Brewing. As fate would have it, the family took over a short-lived brewery that used to exist at their present location. The brewery soft-opened with their Cinco De Cele(brew)cion last May 5, and served about 32 different craft beers on tap, including their own creations. A few months into their opening, the reviews have been great:

“It is awesome. Friendly staff, good beers and plenty of options of other local beers”
“Solid selection of beers”
“They like to push flavor profiles and add depth to the beer (which is) a good thing”

(512) 992-0665

Whitestone Brewery

Craft Brewery in Cedar Park - 21.24 mi

Ryan Anglen’s day job is in the software industry but he had a chance to turn a hobby into a business. With the help of another Texan whom he hired as head brewer, Ryan and his wife Danielle established Whitestone Brewery in January 2016. Whitestone Brewery currently has about 5 or 6 beers on tap year round with seasonal offerings all throughout the year. They distribute 6-pack cans in groceries and liquor stores or find them in over 200 bars and restaurants in Austin. Join their Pub Club ($100 for the first year and $50 thereafter) to get exclusive merchandise and party privileges. Van's Damn Tasty Tacos & Ronburguesas is on standby daily if you’re hungry. There’s also a selection of wines, mead, ciders, and soda for those looking for an alternative to their beers.

(512) 765-4828

Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co

Craft Brewery in Cedar Park - 22.31 mi

Located in Cedar Park, Texas, Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Company offers fresh house roasted coffees and house brewed beer. It was founded in 2014 through a “passion for artisan coffee and craft beer,” and profound entrepreneurial spirits. With a focus on supporting other local artisans, Red Horn also offers locally sourced baked goods, charcuterie, cheeses, sodas, kombucha, wine, and a variety of sandwiches, salads and other artisan coffee and craft beer. They take great pride in what they make, what they serve, and their moral compass. Ultimately, Red Horn Coffee House & Brewing was designed to be a “welcoming place with good vibes and quality products and service.” Whether it’s sitting at the bar, lounging on a couch, or listening to local live music, their atmosphere is laid back and inviting.

(512) 986-7038

Bluebonnet Beer Company

Craft Brewery in Round Rock - 22.68 mi

Bluebonnet Beer Company is a family-run brewery in Round Rock. The owners are husband and wife David and Clare Hulama. David holds a degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin. He acquired his brewing skills from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling in London, and at University of California at Davis. Clare, meanwhile, is a sales and marketing veteran of over twenty years. The brewery and taproom they established in 2013 is a dream business nearly ten years in the making. On weekends, the children might even be at the taproom helping their parents. The brewery has four core beers year round, with fifteen seasonal beers available. The brewery also has the “very limited distribution” Immortal Ten Series. Available only in Round Rock, these beers are dedicated to the ten Round Rock students and staff of Baylor University who lost their lives in a tragic 1927 accident.

(512) 774-4258

Roughhouse Brewing

Craft Brewery in San Marcos - 23.01 mi

Roughhouse Brewing is a family-run brewery that creates oak-fermented, American farmhouse beer on their ranch in San Marcos, Texas. Their American farmhouse beer complements the Texas backdrop which is dry, crisp and refreshing. They started Roughhouse Brewing in January 2019 with a drive to do meaningful work that brought the owners closer to their land and the community. The brewery and taproom are housed in a wooden barn with a welcoming, homey aesthetic, offering a range of beer as well as guest wine and cider. Their yeast-centric ales undergo 100-percent fermentation in American White Oak feeders using their house, mixed culture, which includes yeast harvested from the Pasternak Ranch. The expansive outdoor seating area at Roughhouse Brewing also includes a stage for live music every Saturday.

(512) 667-7000

Root Cellar Cafe and Brewery

Craft Brewery in San Marcos - 23.62 mi

Producing a range of locally sourced Belgian-style brews, Darkside Fermentation is located in the storage room of “The Root Cellar Cafe in San Marcos.” It started when Brewer and owner, Silas Parker approached The Root Cellar’s owner, Kyle Mylius in May 2009 to sell Darkside beer in the cafe. They offer Darkside’s flagship beer, “Mark of the Yeast: 78666” which is referred to by Parker as a “dark medieval ale.” This beer is nourishing and the finish lingers. Other beers in the Darkside lineup include the draught beers BrideAle and GroomsBeer, Weiz Guy, Golden Mean, and Pale Rider, a Belgian pale ale. Come in and try some these great beer that are brewed in-house. They also have a lot of seasonal flavors to choose from.

(512) 392-5158

Middleton Brewing

Craft Brewery in San Marcos - 23.64 mi

Middleton Brewing is a 10-barrel brewpub in San Marcos, Texas that specialize in “small-batch, handcrafted Belgian, American, and British Ales,” perfectly suited for the Texas Hill Country. It was founded in the summer of 2011 by Kim and Dennis Middleton.They moved to Texas from California with the dream of opening a brewpub where people could enjoy a wide array of quality brews while enjoying all the “natural grandeur of the Hill Country.” Middleton Brewing strive to provide the community with world class beer in an inviting and laid back atmosphere. They brew an extensive collection of beers including “seven Belgian-style beers, five American-style beers, and two British brews.” In addition, they also offer a wide array of wine and locally made cider.

(512) 667-6716

AquaBrew

Craft Brewery in San Marcos - 23.78 mi

The AquaBrew is a brewery, beer garden, restaurant, and events center located in downtown San Marcos. Opened in March 2016, it’s a spot where “craft beer, culinary delights, local music, and community come together” and aims to stimulate all the senses. Its events center can accommodate up to 500 people, and its rooftop bar and patio has bench-style seating that gives a casual and friendly vibe – perfect for taking in the Texas air. They have about 10 varieties on tap, and also usually feature a couple of guest breweries as well. Growlers and crowlers are available so you can take home a favorite brew. The place is open daily with both lunch and dinner menus. On weekend nights, they feature live music.

(512) 353-2739

Pint House Pizza (Round Rock)

Craft Brewery in Round Rock - 24.25 mi

Bringing deliciousness to Austin's taste buds, Pint House Pizza is a family-friendly brewpub “selling beer and pizza in Round Rock, Texas.” They chose Round Rock for their 3rd location because the town is appealing and has become an outpost of other Austin chains and the site of new restaurants from established Austin chefs. One thing that you can count on at the Round Rock spot is their exciting “IPAs and Pinthouse’s specialty style.” This location has corn holing, da fuzz ball and air hockey to entertain you when pizza and a good IPA just isn't enough. They quickly established itself as the place to go for fresh takes on the beloved beer.

(512) 717-0869

Humble Pint Brewing

Craft Brewery in Leander - 24.94 mi

Humble Pint Brewing Co. is a family-owned and operated brewpub in Leander, Texas, serving craft beer and handmade pizzas! At Humble Pint Brewing, their goal is to brew and serve great craft beer in a welcoming, friendly taproom environment for superb guests. Those aims should be at the top of any small independent brewery’s list of priorities! Humble Pint Brewing takes environmental concerns seriously. They constantly work to improve their operation’s impact through recycled/upcycled use of brewing grain, methods for reduced water usage during equipment cleaning, investigation of solar options for powering the brewhouse and taproom, and analysis of possible alternate uses for other brewing byproducts, such as side-streaming brewery wastewater.

(512) 271-4672