Austin's currently got an embarrassment of riches in the beer department, and while we're not complaining, we are having a little trouble keeping track. Luckily the bloggers at Craft Austin and BeerTownAustin have decided to join the 15th century with a novel idea -- a printed guide to Austin's beer scene. The second in a series, the Austin Beer Guide Summer Issue is now in brew pubs, shops, restaurants, and bars around town. It contains lots of handy information to help you answer the age-old question, "Where should we go for beers?" more ›

If you're not headed to the real thing, there are quite a few Oktoberfest events around town this year. So, ready your stomach for schnitzel, brats, liters of beer, and old dudes in lederhosen and retire to one of the area's best pubs for some Austin-style Deutschamerikaner action. Gingerman 304 W 4th St. (512) 473-8801 [map] Eight Oktoberfest beers on draught throughout the month of October. Gingerman will be hosting an annual benefit for Blue... more ›

Now that we’re in the true heat of the summer, there’s no better place to be than on a bar patio with a light summery beer. We suggest you check these lighter local beers out the next time you’re at one of these fine establishments: more ›

Our first experience with Independence Brewing Company came just a few short years ago when browsing the beer aisle at a nearby Austin grocer. Shuffling past the quick favorites (Lone Star) and growing tired of the old stand-by's (Shiner) we came upon the logo of a shaggy-haired kid jumping, cannonball-style, into a pool not unlike our own Barton Springs. With curious mind and ever-growing soberness, we delved further to discover what has quickly become... more ›

The June 2007 issue of Beer Advocate Magazine lists Austin as one of "Nine Great Beer Towns You Didn't Know Were Great Beer Towns" (pp. 22-29). The article lists Austin among other underappreciated beer towns such as Eugene, Oregon and Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic. We're personally honored and flattered to have been grouped in with these other great beer places, but we're not sure Austin is so deserving. Their list of establishments that justify... more ›

Hey there Draught House. Thanks for fucking us up pretty good last night at the Austinist Happy Hour. Hell, thanks for letting us have it at your crib. Just wanted to give you a quick shout-out, and lay out some items here for your consideration. If we didn’t love you, we wouldn’t be writing about it while hung over (on our lunch break, instead of napping)! Sweet! more ›

Hooray! The day has finally arrived and now we can get drunk and be merry and talk about Ann Richard's hair vs. Rick Perry's hair and how many names has Carole Keeton Strayhorn whatever her name is been through anyway? more ›

It may only be Monday, but we’re already thinking about the weekend. So, to kick it off in true Austinist style, why not join us this Thursday for another one of our (in)famous Happy Hours? more ›

It doesn’t matter if you’re really broke (attention soon-to-be college graduates) or if you're just looking for a way to save some money, the Draught House is the place to be on Wednesday nights. Why, you may ask? Well, because on hump day, they serve free pizza. more ›