Austin Breweries, Bars Celebrate 4th of July

Well, we’ve officially landed back in Austin after roughly a month abroad.

And what better way to get back into the swing of American life than with the most patriotic of holidays–Thanksgiving! Fourth of July.

Austin breweries and craft beer bars are getting into the American spirit as well, providing beer lovers with some refreshing ways to celebrate. Check out the list below for our picks…

Independence Brewing 4th of July Celebration

3913 Todd Ln. Suite 607. 78744

Noon-7pm

Aptly named Independence Brewing Co. is celebrating the fourth with a big party featuring live music, as well as food from Wünder Pig Barbecue Co. and The Good Times Ice Cream Austin.

Check out the Facebook event page for more updates & to RSVP.

 

Hops & Grain Second Annual Fourth of July!

507 Calles St. 78702
Noon-10pm

Hops & Grain was once dubbed by Austin Beer Guide as the “brewery most likely to throw a party on a bank holiday,” and the Fourth of July is no exception. Celebrate at H&G with special patriotic glassware, sliders from Hand Helds food truck, and oodles of taproom only releases.

Tickets are available in advance for via Ticket Fly. $15 plus fees (limited to the first 125 people) gets ya the special glass, 4 pours and a fancy new American Flag key chain.

 

Craft Pride’s First Annual Freedom Fest

61 Rainey St. 78701
4pm-close

Craft Pride will have live music from 4pm-midnight, along with a special cask tapping of Save the World Brewing Co.’s Verbum in Tenebris, a “rich double milk-chocolate stout with cocoa nibs and peppermint”.

Plus, the Craft Pride gang will be breaking out a few special hop rocket creations:

Guadalupe Brewing Company‘s Texas Honey Ale with fresh cut apples and cinnamon sticks
Twisted X Brewing Company‘s Tex-Mex Lager with the freshest american grown hops available

Check out the Facebook event page for more updates & to RSVP.

Brewery Tour & Live Music @ The ABGB

1305 W. Oltorf St. 78704
1pm-Close

The ABGB will be offering a rare tour of the brewery at 1pm on the 4th, followed by live music from Wild Bill and The Lost Knobs, La Tampiquena and headliners Mike and the Moonpies.

Check out the Facebook event page for more information.

 

Looking to celebrate a little early? Wright Bros Brew & Brew and Real Ale Brewing Co. are teaming up for ‘Merica Fest on July 2nd, and Bangers is throwing a July Third Smoke Out.

-Caroline