Meanwhile Brewing to celebrate five years of brews in South Austin with three-day event

South Austin brewery Meanwhile Brewing Co. will celebrate its fifth anniversary with three days of festivities from Nov. 7-9.

The brewery will release special beers, offer food deals, and host live music, family-friendly activities and local vendors.

The setup

On Nov. 7, Meanwhile Brewing will kick off the weekend event with a “Tribute to Austin and Texas,” featuring:

• A neighborhood party from 1-5 p.m.
• Discounted drinks and food specials for guests with proof of living or working in the 78744 zip code
• Live music by Gran Moreno from 7-8 p.m. and Llamativa from 8:30-10 p.m.

• Volleyball tournament beginning at 9:30 a.m.
• Cake pop-up at noon by Future Bakery Cooperative
• Vendor market featuring over 15 Austin artists from noon-5 p.m.
• Record swap from noon-2 p.m.
• Flash tattoo session with Slow Poke from 2-7 p.m.
• Live entertainment from The Capitol from 6-7 p.m., Henry Invisible from 7:30-9 p.m. and Rococo Disco from 9-11 p.m

• Volleyball open play from 9 a.m.-noon
• Donation-based outdoor yoga class by Alia Khan of Oak + Lotus Yoga at 10 a.m.
• A farmers market featuring local vendors from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• DJ sets from noon-2 p.m., Brian Scartocci from 3-4 p.m. and Jennifer Foster & The Audacity from 4:30-6 p.m.

Meanwhile Brewing will premiere five anniversary beers, including the Anniversary Barrel-Aged Birthday Cake Stout alongside collaborations with St. Elmo Brewing, ISM Brewing of California and Boulevard Brewing Co. in Kansas City.

Food trucks will serve the following special menu items:

• Pretzel Smashburger Sliders from Songbird Austin
• Whole Goat BBQ from Distant Relatives on Saturday only
• Birthday Sundae from Bésame

“When we opened Meanwhile, we wanted to build a place that felt like a true part of the Austin community, a space where people could come together, relax and celebrate everyday moments,” Will Jaquiss, co-founder and head brewer of Meanwhile Brewing Co., said in a news release. “Five years later, it is incredible to see how this community has grown with us. This celebration is our way of saying thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey.”