First Round Draft Picks

As owners, brewers and distributors of Austin's Live Oak Brewing Company, Chip McElroy and Brian Peters have reached the highest level of malty geekdom. They are self-described "beer nerds gone pro."

"...Homebrewers all over the state considered a jump into large-scale production...."

Oct. 13, 2000 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Last Stand's SMaSH IPA

Less is more with this single malt, single hop beer

"...Whoa hey, we get it. India pale ales are the Morrisseys of craft beer: scorchingly bitter,..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Brew News

Craft Pride hosts Karbach Brewing; Hops & Grain announces new venture

"...and Craft Pride will offer bottles and cans for sale in the Bottle Shoppe retail space...."

Jan. 14, 2014 Food Post by Anna Toon

We're Loving Eberly’s Loo, Bakery Lorraine’s Proud Macarons, Satellite’s Greek Tacos, Eastciders’ Yellowbird Flex, and – Who Says Mañana (Dos) Never Comes?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...with Sweet Pride to donate a portion of all sales from their birthday cake macaron to QWELL Community Foundation..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

More Dope Chinese, Wheatsville Brings the Curbside, Kyoten Sushiko Shutters

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...it. Along those lines, we’re glad to report that sales of Lazarus Brewing’s Life Together, an American pale ale,..."

Sept. 30, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Black Pumas x 4th Tap, AISD Produce Boxes, Swoop House’s Happy Food, and More Bite-Sized Food News

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...with 4th Tap Brewing Co-op: The "Stay Gold" Hoppy Pale Ale, a new summer beer that’ll be available on..."

July 29, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

It’s 2.13 Today – and Just $2.13 an Hour

Waitrons know that it takes some fine tippage to equal a workable wage

"...“My hope is that we can help bring awareness..."

Feb. 13, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips: Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery

Barbecue and beer come together in Garland

"...doppelbocks, and sours. To balance things out there is pale ale and wheat beer. The Hibiscus Wit is one..."

March 8, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Battle of Small Beer vs. Big Distributors Rages on With Texas Beer-To-Go Bill

Another chippy round of political beer pong

"...small, plucky craft brewers and the overdetermined parade of wholesale distributors are, unsurprisingly, back at it again for another..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Upcoming Austin Food Events to Put on Your Calendar

Texas Book Festival, Drag Bingo, a chili cook-off at Scholz, and more

"...Sundays until it runs out – will combine the talents of both chefs. At Bird Bird Biscuit, the $11..."

Jan. 30, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Cheers to Circle Brewing Co.'s Beto Beer

Doing your civic duty one pint at a time

"...Specifically, they made Beto, an American pale ale named after the U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Beto..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Food Post by Melanie Laporte

Hi Fidelity

Trying – and failing – to make it work with Hi Hat Public House

"...but alas, a frigid helping of biscuits and gravy sealed our fate. "It's not you, it's the biscuits," I..."

April 18, 2014 Food Feature by Anna Toon

Hungry Austinites Turn Out for Bacon & Beer Fest

Can there ever be such a thing as too much bacon?

"...it up, and doused it with a White Owl pale ale gastrique. They were both excellent offerings for this..."

Feb. 25, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Award-Winning Craft Brewery Expands Operation

Independence Brewing Co. to increase production and distribution

"...Good Food Awards with a prize for the Independence Pale Ale. To celebrate the award, the brewery is throwing..."

Jan. 22, 2014 Food Post by Anna Toon

Day Trips

Taste the difference craft brewing makes at Houston’s Karbach Brewery

"...an Anheuser-Busch of craft breweries. Karbach's beers, even the pale ale, are full-bodied with flavors you can savor and..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.

New neighborhood hot spots

"...the building that the spacious, welcoming watering hole fully revealed itself. On a recent Saturday night, the two-tiered patio,..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Putting a Little Pep in the Leap of Craft Beer

American Homebrewers Association hosts rally at Jester King Brewery

"...La Petit Prince. Austin homebrew clubs Austin Zealots, Definitive Ales, and Texas Carboys were represented well. The Texas Beer..."

Nov. 12, 2013 Food Post by Jason Watkins

Goose Island Beer-B-Que

Whisler's hosts the Goose Island Beer-B-Que

"...variety behind Whisler's bar, but the vintage Belgian Style Pale Ale, Matilda, stole the show...."

Nov. 6, 2013 Food Post by Derek Van Wagner

The ABGB Makes It Better

Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. opens for business Aug. 30

"...Red. Or, go with the epitome of an Austin pale ale: the light bodied and deliciously hopped Day Trip...."

Aug. 29, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Home's A Brewin': Here's a Hophead a Newbie Can Drink With

Phil Vuong's continuing education

"...Right now, he's serving those people Southern Tier Live Pale Ale. "It's as close as you can get without..."

June 28, 2013 Food Column by Ivy Le

It's a Jungle Out There For Runners

Watch out for the Gorilla Run on Saturday morning

"...Nights, plus barrels of Thirsty Planet Brewing Co.'s Silverback Pale Ale. Admission is free to runners, and there's a..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Sports Post

Food Events

Lounge around this week with brews (or learn how to make baby food)

"...where you can sample six different beers, including Rattler Pale Ale. $12 ticket includes a tour of the brewery..."

July 6, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Handicapping Local Craft Brews

Welcome to the craft-beer capital of Texas

"...these styles a fair shake or these guys have talent...."

March 16, 2012 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Event Menu

Spooky foodie events

"...club hosts a Supper Under the Pecan Trees at Spring­dale Farm (755 Springdale Rd.). $45, BYOB. For necessary reserva­tions..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Local eateries celebrate chiles, beer, sweet treats, boobs, and more

"...ceremonial tapping of the cask of its Anniversary India Pale Ale on Monday, Aug. 31, 7pm; and a five-course..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Irish Pubs on the Event Menu

Beannachtam na Femle Padraig

"...walking in a pub in a little town like Kinsale or Dingle. These folks are obsessive about their beers...."

March 16, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Introducing the New Official Beer of Austin

ATX has a brewed awakening

"...town, a second swell of beer makers, like Real Ale and Live Oak, began popping up. Suddenly, Shiner Bock..."

May 15, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Lovejoy's

"...1. Samson's Best Draft Ale Named for owner Chip Tait's dog, who is ever..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Food Feature

Top Ten Food Stories of 1997

Best Bites of 1997

"...of happy hour at Manuel's is extremely easy with sale-price margaritas and half-price appetizers, including the hefty blue lump..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Guide to Finding Beer Outside of Austin’s City Limits

Drinking outside of the box

"...brewers excelling in a wide variety of styles from pale ales to funky farmhouse saisons, but when it comes..."

May 19, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

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