from the editors - Austin Beer Guide

food truck and friendly atmosphere, it
is easy to see why Thirsty Planet packs
‘em in every weekend. Even if you’ve
had their three regular offerings, there
is always something new for you as
they experiment with not-so-normal
ingredients or test a potential new
seasonal brew. The owners’ toddler is
usually running around the tasting room
so you know kids are welcome. Pack up
the minivan and head west to Thirsty
Planet and Jester King for a familyfriendly
day of drinking and worry about
the kids’ homework on Sunday.
oTHEr sToPs NoT To bE mIssED:
(512) BREWIng CO.
Many Saturdays with advance purchase
of ticket
Intimidated by the size and line of (512)’s
quarterly(ish) open house parties? Book
in advance for a more intimate tour and
tasting without the wait.
auSTIn BEERWORkS
Friday’s from 4:00 - 8:00 pm with RSVP
Why wait until Saturday? Kick off your
weekend with Austin Beerworks’ happy
hour. Space is limited and goes fast so
watch Twitter/Facebook on Monday
afternoon for that week’s registration to
open.
REal alE
BREWIng CO.
Friday’s from 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Who says a brewery can’t be a destination?
Take a beautiful drive out to Blanco on
Friday afternoon to party with Real Ale
crew. It’s also a great way to kick off a
weekend camping in the Hill Country. Trust
us, we speak from experience.
unClE BIlly’S
BREW anD QuE
Second Wednesday at Barton Springs;
Second Saturday at the Lake
Go for the beer and view, stay to talk to
Amos Lowe (Barton Springs) and Brian
“Swifty” Peters (Lake Travis).