Craft brewery Hitmaker Brewing, located at 11160 Circle Drive, Austin, announced plans to open a taproom in 2018. The brewery released its first beer, an India Pale Ale, on May 11. The beer is available at local venues including Bender Bar and Grill in South Austin, Violet Crown Social Club in East Austin and Waller Creek Pub and Iron Cactus on 6th Street downtown. Hitmaker Brewing will release a kolsch-style beer and a rye pale ale in the future. 512-465-2333. www.hitmakerbrewing.com