Family Business Beer Company has opened on Hamilton Pool Road

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By Nicholas Cicale | 1:27 PM Feb 24, 2018 CST

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Family Business Beer Company, 19510 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, opened on Jan. 10. Owned by Actor Jensen Ackles, his wife Danneel Harris as well as other family members, the brewery features ales, lagers and other original brews. The site also includes a playground; food trucks; and live music. www.familybusinessbeerco.com

By Nicholas Cicale

Nick has been with Community Impact Newspaper since 2016, working with the Lake Travis-Westlake and Southwest Austin-Dripping Springs editions. He previously worked as a reporter in Minnesota and earned a degree from Florida State University.

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