Austin boasts a vibrant craft brewing scene offering beer, decor, food and events to suit everyone. One of the best things is the production of seasonal beers, which means you can fill your glass with something perfect for the day. Try one of these seven local drinks created for fall.
Crosby, St. Emo Brewing
This Fresh Hop Harvest IPA only comes once a year. St Elmo Brewing makes it with Strata full-cone hops picked at Crosby Hop Farm in Woodburn, Oregon, shipped overnight, and tossed into the kettle within 24 hours. According to the brewmaster, this ensures they get every incredible little hop oil and flavor out of it and into the brew. Crosby will be released on Friday, September 23 on draft and in take-out cans from the brewery. 440 E. St. Elmo Road
Imperial Stash: Mike’s Hot Honey Cider, Austin Eastciders
Austin Eastciders collaborated with the makers of Mike’s Hot Honey on this infusion with notes of sweet honey, crisp apple, chilli and lingering heat. The limited-edition box features a honey drop print around the rim and holographic honeycomb and bee patterns, developed in conjunction with the brand’s longtime design partner Robert Lin. “A few years ago we created a smoky spiced honey infused hard cider and it was a huge success,” says John Glick, president of Austin Eastciders. To bring the flavor back as an imperial hideout, he reached out to Mike’s Hot Honey, which he calls “a force behind the hot honey trend.” Available on draft at Austin Eastciders Tasting Rooms at 1530 Barton Springs Road and 979 Springdale Rd in September and in six packs and on draft at other outlets (including Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio) in October, while supplies last.
Katie’s Pride, Lazarus Brewing
Lazarus Brewing is releasing this beer, an Oktoberfest-style Märzen, on October 1. General Manager Marcus TenHarmsel describes this release as a refreshing German-style lager, almost amber and very dry, with hints of hazelnut, bread and caramel. Traditionally served in Munich for Oktoberfest, Märzens pair well with all traditional festival dishes and the brasserie will be offering weekend culinary specialties such as bratwurst and cheese pretzels. Katie’s Pride is named after Katharina von Bora, the wife of Martin Luther who operated a brewery in addition to supporting Luther’s Protestant Reformation in the 1500s. On September 16, Lazarus released Twenty Pound Brown, a full-bodied Indian Brown Ale and full of enthusiasm. “It reminds us of the cool fall weather and sitting around a campfire,” says TenHarmsel, noting that the beer is named after a trout caught in Montana. This brasserie offers street tacos and a large shaded patio. 1902 E. Sixth St. Opening in early October, Laz2 at 4803 Airport Blvd features a larger brasserie and an expanded food menu.
Perpetual Trance IPA, waiting for brewing
Meanwhile, Brewing is known for its award-winning pilsner, lager and IPA beers. Perpetual Trance IPA, released September 2, is the seventh in a series of seasonal IPAs. Brewery founder Will Jaquiss describes it as a West Coast-style IPA brewed with Mosaic, Idaho 7, Chinook, and Simcoe hops, with flavors of tangerine, watermelon, and pineapple. Like the other cans in the series, Perpetual Trance features artwork by Amsterdam-based Timo Kuilder, which is available as posters. The brewery also plans to release an Oktoberfest 2022 lager on September 24. The South Austin location features a large shaded outdoor area, five food trucks, a coffee bar, dining room and brewery, playground, soccer fields, and a concert stage. 3901 Promontory Point Drive
Rubus Forager Cider, Texas Keeper Cider
Texas Keeper Cider has released two drinks for fall, Rubus Forager 2021 and NV Heirloom made from 2020 and 2021 harvests. Rubus Forager offers Arkansas Black and Granny Smith apples sourced from the High Plains and double fermented with blueberries harvested from the fields of Free Fleeing Farm in the spring. The terracotta rose cider has notes of strawberry and tobacco leaf on the nose, bright raspberry on the palate and a crisp citrus finish. The idea for this combination came to Texas Keeper Cider founder Nick Doughty after a single keg experiment he tried last year. Eighty cases of are available for purchase at the cider house or online starting September 10. Taproom open from Thursday to Sunday. 12521 Twin Creeks Road, Manchaca.
Simcoe Dreamboat, Austin Beerworks
Austin Beerworks’ fall entry, Simcoe Dreamboat, is a classic Pale Ale from Simcoe. Simcoe is a complex hop with fruity, earthy flavors that is used for bitterness and aroma. The brewery launched this beer on September 1 for Suicide Awareness Month, in collaboration with Infinite Ingredient, a non-profit organization that supports the mental and physical well-being of people working in the craft beverage industry through awareness, education and access to resources. Draft and in barrels. Also discover the Montecore Oktoberfest, a traditional party beer with all German malts, hops and yeasts. On tap and in cans. 3001 Industrial Terrace
With Pulp DIPA, Pinthouse Brewing
Known for its creative offerings with equally creative names on tap and in cans, Pinthouse Brewing created this Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) with a Viognier from the William Chris vineyard one hour northwest of Austin, brewing it with Motueka, Hallertau Blanc, Black Star Simcoe, and Freestyle hops Nelson Sauvin. DIPAs are hop-centric and fruity with a more intense aroma and flavor than regular IPAs and often richer in texture. Expect notes of ripe grapefruit, bright citrus and lively tangerine with the Pinthouse version. In barrels and cans to take away since September 2 and until exhaustion. 2201 E.Ben Blanc.