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Last Stand Brewing Company: A New Addition to Brewer's Alley

Written by Mandy Spivey | June 3, 2015

Saturdays around Brewer’s Alley has gotten quite busy these days. If you want to experience some of the newest brews to come out of Central Texas, just take a short drive to the outskirts of Austin, out near Hamilton Pool Road and Fitzhugh Road to have your taste.

From Jester King Brewery to Thirsty Planet Brewing Company, the portal to the Texas Hill Country is home to a growing collection of beer makers keen on quenching your thirst for craft beer.

Meet the newest brewers on the block, Last Stand Brewing Company, which is headed by a trio of beer creators — husband and wife Kerry and Mandi Richardson and Louisiana native Mignonne Gros.

Solid Rock Brewing Saturday Evening Tap Room

Written by Mandy Spivey | February 23, 2015

You’re never too far from a great place to grab a pint or two when you’re in the Lake Travis area. Lately I’ve noticed breweries expanding their tap rooms, making for some very interesting evenings at places like Jester King, Oasis Texas Brewing Company and Solid Rock Brewing.

When you’re thirsty and find yourself in the Spicewood area, take a turn down Bee Creek Road and continue on for a couple of miles. On the left just behind a few rows of mesquite trees you’ll find Solid Rock Brewing, one of the newer breweries to spring up in the Texas Hill Country.

On a typical Saturday night you can drive up to the brewery and grab yourself a parking spot on their spare land, then head up to their warehouse for a chance to grab a pint of their newest brews, straight from the brewers themselves. It’s a weekend tradition that has quickly grown in popularity, which I found out firsthand last weekend.

Lake Travis Brewery Updates: New Taps and Tastes

Written by Mandy Spivey | February 12, 2015

Lagers. London ales. Old ales. Pumpkin pecan seasonals. Peanut butter stouts. Vanilla milk stouts. Farmhouse ales. The options for refreshing craft beer in this town are seemingly endless, as long as you have a free Saturday and an open mind.

One of the reasons you might love living in the Lake Travis area is the proximity to some of your favorite breweries, like Infamous Brewing Company, Oasis Texas Brewing Company, Jester King Brewery, Thirsty Planet Brewing Company and Solid Rock Brewing.

I’ve had the chance to roam far and wide in the pursuit of some of the Hill Country’s best beers, with a lot of learning and tasting along the way. And just like the growing and living organisms that make up our favorite drinks, these breweries take on a life of their own, so it helps to check in from time to time to see what big changes are going on and what you can expect to see in their favorite brews.

Thirsty Planet Brewing Company: Local Beer Made in Austin, For Austinites

Written by Mandy Spivey | December 2, 2014

Beer is one of those things in life that seems to just bring people together. For beer brewers, this collective gets much smaller and more close-knit; members share tips and tricks for the art of brewing and have a sounding board for their triumphs (when a beer tastes great) and their not-so-proud moments (the moments after finding a beer unexpectedly exploded as it fermented). The club is ever-expanding as the craft beer scene grows, as are the types of beers that are being brewed and served within these upcoming breweries.

Thirsty Planet Brewing Company: Saturday Tours

Written by Mandy Spivey | October 27, 2014

I like to visit local eateries and bars as much as the next Austinite, but what I have really been enjoying lately are all of the open taprooms and breweries that offer tours during the weekends. This past weekend was a perfect time to grab a spot at the bar and see what Thirsty Planet Brewing Company had to offer.

Already an ardent fan of their Thirsty Goat Amber Ale, when I got word of their trio of tours on Saturday, I reserved a few spots on their website and made a hearty breakfast the day of my visit. In my time in the beer world, I’ve learned a thing or two, and having a big breakfast before tour time is one of them.

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