Austin craft beer scene is one of America's deepest. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Austin
01 · Austin
Rainey Street
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Texas-only · 60 taps
60 taps, all Texas brews only.
Order: A flight of three Texas craft IPAs
02 · Austin
East Austin
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Brewpub · Tacos
Brewpub with serious taco menu.
Order: Their flagship pale + a brisket taco
03 · Austin
Hill Country
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Farmhouse ales · Hill Country
Hill Country farmhouse-ale specialist.
Order: Their Spon series sour
04 · Austin
East Austin
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Brewery taproom
East Austin craft brewery taproom.
Order: Their flagship Pale Mosaic
05 · Austin
East Austin
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24-hour casual beer
24-hour casual East Austin craft beer pub.
Order: A craft IPA at any hour
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06 · Austin
East Austin
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Cider + beer
East Austin cidery with serious craft beer focus.
Order: Their dry cider + a craft IPA
07 · Austin
North Austin
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Brewery taproom
North Austin Belgian-leaning brewery.
Order: Their flagship Tripel
08 · Austin
East Austin
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Brewery taproom · Live music
East Austin brewery with live music programming.
Order: A craft beer + the live music
09 · Austin
South Austin
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Brewery taproom
South Austin neighbourhood brewery.
Order: Their flagship Carl's Special pilsner
10 · Austin
South Austin
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Brewery · Outdoor
South Austin outdoor brewery and beer garden.
Order: A flight of three Austin craft IPAs
More Austin craft beerThe full Austin craft-beer index by neighbourhood.
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How Austin drinks craft beer
Craft Pride and Jester King are essential. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.
