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6 | February 2009 Community Impact Newspaper • Southwest Austin Edition Business Profile (512) Brewing Company Nate Seale and owner Kevin Brand of (512) Brewing Company By Eric Pulsifer Although many consider Austin a city that loves beer, it has few local breweries. (512) Brewing Company joined that small community when owner and brewer Kevin Brand built the brewery from the ground up eight months ago. While pursuing an engineering Due yesterday 1-866-TWC-4BIZ www.twcbc.com/tx degree at the University of Texas in 1992, Brand got his start with beer when he began working at Pronto Food Mart. As a college student, Brand was aware of brand-name beers, but said the job opened his eyes to the world of microbrews and local craft beers. That appreciation for beer led Brand to experiment with New office space delayed Filing cabinet didn’t arrive homebrewing, and he made his first batch of beer in 1993. After college, Brand headed to the West Coast for work and got into the Bay Area’s wine scene. All the while, Brand continued brewing and eventually began removing shelves from his refrigerator to make room for kegs filled with homemade beer. Shortly after, Brand returned to Austin with his wife, and in June 2007 — thanks to some encouragement from family — Brand conceived a way to combine his technical background with his love of beer. The first name Brand explored for his brewery was TapRoot, but after some discussion with another brewery planning to use the name, he landed on (512), leaving drinkers with no question about where the beer is from. “The name ‘(512)’ really says it all,” he said. A year later, construction of (512) was complete, and Brand hired Nate Seale to help with operations. Today, the duo runs the brewery and delivers kegs of beer to bars and pubs around Austin. Getting into the beer industry, Contract needs signature Contact us to learn more about how we can tailor the right phone solution for your business. Internet. Phone. Cable TV. Brand said fellow brewers have seemed to respond with overwhelming support. “I’ve never met a brewer who wasn’t willing to give advice and even brewing secrets,” he said. “It feels like David versus Goliath.” As for what (512)’s masterpiece is, Brand said the (512) Wit, a Belgian-styled wheat ale, is the biggest crowd pleaser. But of the company’s four brews, each drinker seems to have a different personal preference. “I just tell people to come by the brewery and try them all,” he said. “Austin is very receptive to the words ‘local’ and ‘beer,’” he said. (512) is currently only available on tap, but Brand is looking into bottling sometime this year. “Eventually, I’d love to be able to export Austin culture to other parts of the country,” he said. Brand is also working to debut a spring seasonal brew in March. For more information on the unveiling event, visit www.512brewing.com. For more on homebrewing, beer terms and video of what goes into making (512)’s brews, see more.impactnews.com/3401 Makings of a crowd pleaser (512) Brewing Company’s Wit, a Belgium-styled wheat ale, is made with the following ingredients: • Grapefruit peel • Coriander • Unmalted wheat • Barley • Hops • Oats S. First St. 290 Radam Ln. (512) Brewing Company 407 Radam Lane, F200 707-2337 www.512brewing.com If there’s one thing you can rely on, it’s the right phone service. In business, you never know what might happen next. But there is one thing you can count on — phone service from Time Warner Cable Business Class. When you choose Time Warner Cable Business Class Phone, you get reliable phone service that runs on our own network, backed by our state-of-the-art infrastructure. You can choose from a variety of calling plans including the important features you need. 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Business Profile The Congress House Studio The Congress House Studio owner Mark Hallman By Eric Pulsifer Some now call the area “LoCo,” short for Lower Congress, but when The Congress House Studio owner Mark Hallman purchased a small house on a wooded 2-acre lot on South Congress Avenue, the area did not have a trendy nickname. “When I moved out here, the house wasn’t even in the city limits,” Hallman said. Vivek Mahendru, M.D. Medical Director Today, the recording studio is encompassed by the growth of the ever-expanding city, but turning down its gravel driveway is like stepping into a slice of south Austin circa 1980. Inside is a different story: The quaint home that Hallman purchased as a band house more than 20 years ago has been packed with a mix of the latest in digital and analog recording equipment. Hui Kang, M.D. Fellowship Trained Pain Management Before he was a producer, Hallman was a musician and got his start as a teenager with a British Invasion-inspired band called The Dudes. Years later, he began performing with singer Carole King, who would ask Hallman to take a stab at production. On the other side of the music industry, Hallman found the behind-the-scenes work to be just as rewarding as performing. “With producing, you’re involved every step of the way,” he said. “It’s just a joy for me to bring it together and it’s easy. It’s like second nature.” Hallman turned his focus to Austin in 1979 as King requested a less urban environment to record her next album. While Hallman said the surrounding area is less rural than it was when he first opened The Congress House, the studio still provides a chance for recording artists to get a break from the stresses of the city. “When they rent the studio, they get the whole place,” he said. “They can stay here. They can go out and just sit in the woods.” Austin • Bastrop • Georgetown www.centraltexaspaininstitute.com Ph: (512) 485-7200 • Fax: 512-485-7220 Since opening The Congress House, Hallman has worked with clients such as Ani DiFranco, David Byrne, Oasis, Shawn Colvin, Spoon, Jimmie Vaughan and numerous other local acts. In the time Hallman has built up his client list, advances in computer technology have made it possible for musicians to record themselves using just a computer. For little to no cost, a songwriter with a laptop can record from home. However, Hallman said the rise of home recording has been a boon to his business, as musicians who attempt to record at home notice better recording equipment, a dedicated space and a sonically sterile environment free of background noise can make all the difference in the final product. “Before long, they start to realize the value of a real studio,” he said. “My business has been better year after year since home recording.” For a video tour, more about the history of The Congress House Studio and an extended list of clients, see more.impactnews.com/3400 impactnews.com February 2009 | 7 Recording industry terminology Producing: Managing the entire recording process, a producer’s role can vary from advising the performers to assisting with song-writing duties. Mixing: Done after the music is recorded, mixing is the process of taking all the recorded parts for one song and bringing them together into one product with changes made as desired to audio levels and effects. Mastering: Mastering involves looking at the album as a whole and preparing the mixed recordings to be put together in the way they will sound on the finished product. William Cannon Dr. Dittmar Rd. The Congress House Studio 7308 S. Congress Ave. 444-5762 www.congresshouse.com Central Texas Pain Institute, P.A. Pain Management Services • Interventional Pain & Spine Care • Behavioral Health Services Austin Longevity Center TAKE PAIN MANAGEMENT INTO YOUR OWN HANDS 512-291-0804 Remodeling • Aged Wood Floors Specialty Painting • Custom Furnishings Accessories and Gifts 30% off all home accessories with this coupon Excludes Farrow & Ball paint and wallpaper Expires April 30, 2008 3401 West Slaughter Lane • Austin, Texas 78748 • www.sitrichouseandhome.com CHIROPRACTIC • NUTRITION • SKINCARE • ROLFING • MASSAGE • SPORTS THERAPY • ACUPUNCTURE Todd Whipple, D.C. Laura Whipple, D.C. Aaron Kropp, L.M.T. Billy Zachary, L.Ac. Janis Marion, L.Ac. Rebecca Lincoln, LMT, LPC Kathy L. Purvis, Rolfer Kathy Kraft, R.N., CLT Whole Body Health Care In One Convenient Location Next to Central Market South 512.448.0900 www.austinlongevity.com 15% OFF Initial Visit offer expires 03/26/09 S. Congress Ave. N
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