Beer is one of the oldest drinks in the world. Created through the fermentation process, it is not just a food or drink, but a living, breathing consumable. Today, beer is seen as a staple through many parts of the world. In the United States, beer is found from football games to refined restaurants.
As a self-proclaimed beer connoisseur, I love trying new beers and exploring the unique taste that each brewery instills in their beer. While I have generally stuck to drinking my favorite beer, Michelob Ultra, since my time in Austin, I decided recently that I want to explore the local flavors of beer Austin has to offer. Through this project, I am hoping to discover my new favorite beer, and allow others to learn about the many wonderful breweries Austin has to offer.
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Pils! Pils! Pils!
At Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co (ABGB), the brewers are passionate about dry, hoppy beers. They are huge fans of lagers, especially, German-style Pilsner. For example, this beer, the Rocket 100, is an American pilsner brewed to replicate their interpretation of lagers brewed by Germans. The Rocket 100 has been a gold medal winner at Great American Beer Festival for 2015, 2017, and 2018.
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Live Events.
ABGB focuses on creating a fun environment by providing customers with great beer, music, and food. Bands and other events are cordinnated throughout the week to entertain customers. You can discover the different bands or events planned via their online website located under events.
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"Always" and "Sometimes".
This brewery seperates their beers into two seperate catagories. One, the "always" beers, and two, the "somtimes" beers. The company has six "always" beers provided for customers. As for "sometimes' beers, those will come and go by seasons. For the "sometimes" beers, they try to produce traditional, seasonal, collaborational, and unpredictable beers to try.
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American Beer Festival.
The ABGB company has won the 2016, 2017, and 2018 Great American Beer Festival Brewpub of the year. More specifically, three out of their six "always" beers have won either a gold or a bronze medal. Their bavarian-style lager, Hell Yes, won a bronze medal in 2016 and a gold medal in 2018. Their German-style pilsener, Industry, won a gold medal in 2016. Lastly, their infamous American pilsener, won a bronze medal in 2016, and a gold medal in 2017 and 2018.
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The Hell Yes Project
The philosophy at ABGB is that "Beer Makes It Better". Whether that be enjoying a beer with a hot slice of pizza, a great band, or hanging out with friends and dogs. This company puts their philosophy into action by teaming up with non-profit partnerse that share similar passions. Their project is called "The Hell Yes Project". ABGB is committed to keeping Austins community safe, fun, and clean. They donate 5% of profits to their Hell Yes Project Partners. To do it, they will host events and parties to raise money.
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Philosophy
At Austin Beerworks, the companies decisions are based upon improving two things: quality of beer and quality of life. They incorporate the mentality of better living through beer.
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Shady Can-tina
Not only does Austin Beerworks have both inside and outside seating, but they also have their own food trailer, Can-tina. You can enjoy your beer while munching on tacos, sausages, burgers, salads, or ice cream. The Can-tina also has a seperate kids menu for those with picky kids.
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The Process.
The brewing process is made up of three distinct phases. First, the hot side, which the grain is processed, boiled, and broken down. Next, the cold side, where fermentation, conditiong, and filtration occur. Last, the beer is packaged into cans.
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Quality. Ecology. Tubing.
Unlike most breweries, Austin Beerworkers only package their beers in cans. The brewers believe canned beer recreates a similar quality as drinking out of a keg. Inside the cans their beer is less susceptible to degradation. Plus, the impact of recyclable cans on the environment is significantly less than bottles.
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Behind The Scenes.
This specific art piece is located in a hidden bar used for employees to drink on the job. The workers enjoy drinking a couple of beers throughout their shifts. Once the public bar closes the workers will continue drinking in their hidden bar which is located near the brewing facilities.
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Core Four.
At Austin Beerworks, the brewers enjoy brewing what they like to drink. This is what inspired them to brew their Core Four beers year around. The Core Four incorporates: the Peacemaker Ale, Pearl-snap German-style Pilsner, Flavor Country Hoppy Pale Ale, and the Fire Eagle American IPA.
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Beer and Karaoke Skills.
The Trippel De Glen is a Belgian Ale created by one of Austin Beerworks most talented brewers who also has stellar karaoke skills. He is known as a brewer by day and an avid karaoker by night. This specific beer is one out of ten exclusive beers brewed. It tastes fruity, slightly peppery and estery.
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Celis White
The Celis White isn't just any Wheat Beer, it's the legendary one, first brewed by world-renowned Belgian Brew Master, Pierre Celis, in 1965. This is the beer that has made the Celis Brewery famous in Austin.
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The Begining
Pierre Celis opened the first Celis Brewery on July 11th in 1992. His goal was to revive the wit beer style in his hometown of Hoegaarden. This photograph was taken in the gift shop at the Celis Brewery. In speing of 2011, Christine Celis lost her father Pierre Celis. However, she says Pierre's spirit and commitment to quality beer and his original yeast strain lives on.
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A Story To Be Told.
Pierre Celis was born and raised in Belgium. He discovered his passion for brewing while living in Belgium. Pierre wanted to bring his specialty yeast strain to the United States to start a new brewery in Texas. In fact, he smuggled over his original yeast strain by concealing it in his tube socks. Pierres secret beer recipe was an immediate success in Texas. Though the original Celis Brewery shut down years later, exactly 25 years to the day it first opened, the Celis Brewery 2.0 opened in Austin, texas.
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Double the Brews
Onsite you can taste Celis originals plus brews from Uncle Billy's, and you can mix and match any of them in a $10 flight. The Celis Brewery has snacks available to buy along with meals from a food truck. Inside the brewery are tevelisions for sporting events, plus board games and ping pong.
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Comfort
St. Elmos brewery sets a mood where everyone can feel welcomed whether that be drinking and reading, or drinking and socializing
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Brew with a view
While drinking at St. Elmos you get a brew with a view. In other words, you can capture a live view of some of the brewing processes that occur at this location.
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The Environment
The workers were very inviting and gave me a free beer for choosing their brewery to document. Also, I could tell they really cared about their customers because they allowed my friend to leave her car overnight since she didn’t feel comfortable driving.
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German Brewery
The Brewtorium was the largest brewery I toured. They have both inside and outside seating as well as hidden rooms that are much more quiet. Those rooms are located in the long ass hallway leading you from the inside to the outside patio.
