Whether you are searching for a pint to enjoy nearby or seeking a destination farther from home, let this guide help you navigate all the brews Austin has to offer.
Breweries
4th Tap Brewing Co-op 10615 Metric Blvd. 512-904-9817 • www.4thtap.coop Hours: open daily, hours TBD Tours: TBD Prices: TBD What to expect: The brewery opened in October, and customers can expect a rotating schedule of food trucks or may bring their own food. The brewery serves coffee every morning. The tasting room includes bar seating and is climate-controlled. Adelbert’s Brewery 2314 Rutland Drive, Ste.100 512-662-1462 • www.adelbertsbeer.com Hours: Wed.-Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 1-4 p.m. Tours: available during open hours Prices: free (tour), $4 (individual beers), $13 (flights) What to expect: Food trucks are offered on-site Wed.-Sat. The taproom is climate-controlled with bar seating and free games, including darts, foosball, cornhole and pingpong. Seating on the dog-friendly outdoor patio is also available. Austin Beerworks 3009 Industrial Terrace, Ste. 150 512-821-2494 • www.austinbeerworks.com Hours: Thu. 5-9 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-7 p.m. Prices: $10 (one pint glass and three refill tokens) What to expect: A rotating schedule of food trucks and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating are offered year-round.Bindlestick Brewing Co. 1309 Leander Drive, Ste. 504, Leander www.bindlestickbeer.com Tours: tasting room open for tours Fri. from 6-8 p.m. and Sat. (last of each month) from 4-8 p.m. Price: $4 (per pint) What to expect: The brewery makes signature brews such as pale ale and ginger-flavored beer. It sells beverages to several Central Texas businesses, including Farm to Fork and Leander Beer Market in Leander as well as The Dig Pub and Red Horn.
Blacklands Malt 11880 Old FM 2243, Ste. 304, Leander 530-289-6258 • www.blacklandsmalt.com Hours: by appointment Tours: not open for public tours, but visitors can schedule a visit or purchase small malt quantities Prices: $1.25-$1.35 (per pound of malt), bulk pricing is also available What to expect: The malthouse uses barley and wheat grown in Texas to make malt to sell to bakeries, distilleries and brewers.
Bluebonnet Beer Co. 1700 Bryant Drive, Ste. 107, Round Rock 512-774-4258 • www.bluebonnetbeerco.com Hours: Fri.-Sat. 5-8 p.m. Tours: available upon request Prices: free (tour), $4 (pint), $10 (flight) What to expect: Indoor, climate-controlled seating is available, or customers may bring their own chairs for outdoor seating. Food is offered from SweetnCheesy food truck on Fridays, and a rotating schedule of food trucks is offered on Saturdays. Circle Brewing Co. 2430 W. Braker Lane, Ste. B 512-814-7599 • www.circlebrewing.com Hours: Fri. 5-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. Prices: $4-$5 (pints), $8 (flights) What to expect: Food trucks are on-site occasionally, and customers may bring their own food. Indoor bar seating is offered in the taproom along with beers on nitro, specialty casks and unique brews. Hops & Grain Brewery 507 Calles St., Ste. 101 512-914-2467 • www.hopsandgrain.com Hours: daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Tours: Thu.-Fri. 5 p.m.; Sat. 1, 3, 5 p.m. Prices: free (tour), $10 (pint glass and four tastings) What to expect: Food trucks are on-site every Saturday. Indoor taproom seating and outdoor, dog-friendly seating are available. Beer, coffee and Wi-Fi are available all day. Infamous Brewing Co. 4602 Weletka Drive 512-487-8786 • www.infamousbrewing.com Hours: Thu. 5-9 p.m., Fri. 4-9 p.m., Sat. 1-7 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Tours: Sat., Sun., times vary upon staff availability Prices: prices vary for pints, $10 (flights) What to expect: Dog- and child-friendly seating available. Food delivery is available from nearby restaurants, or customers can bring their own meat for the grill. Live music and movie nights are offered regularly.Ironsight Brewing Co. 3200 Woodall Drive, Ste. C-1, Cedar Park 512-228-7184 • www.ironsightbrewers.com Hours: Fri. 5-9 p.m.; Saturday hours vary Prices: free (tour), prices vary for beers What to expect: The brewery opened in early September and features a taproom with at least four beers. Children and pets are welcome, and guests are invited to bring their own chairs.
Rogness Brewing Co. 2400 Patterson Industrial Drive 512-670-2537 • www.rognessbrewing.com Hours: Thu. 6-10 p.m., Fri. 4-10 p.m. Tours: available upon request during taproom hours Prices: $4-$5 What to expect: Indoor seating and dog- and child-friendly outdoor seating are available. Food trucks are offered on-site occasionally. Customers may have food delivered or bring their own. South Austin Brewery 415 E. St. Elmo Road 512-354-2337 • www.southaustinbrewery.com Hours: Fri. 5:30-10 p.m., Sat. 2-9 p.m. Tours: Fri. 5:45 p.m.; Sat. 3 p.m., 5 p.m. Prices: free (Friday tour), $20 (Saturday tour, includes a pint glass and tastings of each beer) What to expect: Customers may reserve a spot on the tour by emailing [email protected]. Live music or a DJ is offered in the taproom on most days. Indoor bar and outdoor seating are available. A rotating schedule of food trucks is available during taproom hours. Thirsty Planet Brewing Co. 11160 Circle Drive 512-579-0679 • www.thirstyplanet.net Hours: Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tours: Sat. noon, 1, 2 p.m. Prices: free (tour) What to expect: Customers must reserve a spot on the tour at www.thirstyplanet.net. Customers may bring their own food to the taproom, where both indoor and outdoor patio seating are available.Whitestone Brewery (opening mid-december) 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 500, Cedar Park 512-765-4828 • www.whitestonebrewery.com Hours: Mon.-Wed. 3-11 p.m., Thu.-Sun. noon-midnight Tours: TBD Prices: $5; other prices TBD What to expect: Owner Ryan Anglen said the new brewery will offer six local brews. Food trucks with a variety of offerings are expected to arrive in a nearby parking lot.
