Thursday, April 29, 2010

Uncle Billy's Third Anniversary

AUSTIN - Uncle Billy's Brew & Que celebrates its third anniversary today at their Austin location just south of the lake, beginning at 3pm and lasting until close. New anniversary beers will be available, along with live music and food specials.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Great Austin Beer Festival

AUSTIN - An independent Great Austin Beer Festival is planned for June 26th at the downtown Austin Music Hall from 4-8pm.

Attending breweries are still being confirmed, but it appears this is not a Texas-centric event but will feature craft brewers from around the US and a number of imports. Admission is $30, with the price rising to $40 the day of the event.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

TwoRows Hires New Brewer

HOUSTON - TwoRows Brewpub recently hired a new head brewer, Ray Mitteldorf, as reported by Ronnie Crocker in his Houston Chronicle blog, "Two Rows welcomes a new brewer."

Mitteldorf has experience brewing at several Central Texas and Houston-area brewpubs, including the now-closed Houston Brewery and more recently at the Dodging Duck in Boerne.