Category: Beer History

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This Halloween season, City Brew Tours Austin invites beer enthusiasts to embark on a spine-chilling journey through Austin’s craft breweries on our exclusive City Boo Tour. Experience the perfect blend of an all-inclusive local brewery tour with the art, history, and science of brewing in Austin and beyond. What to Expect on Your Custom Private […]

Oktoberfest is one of the most famous beer festivals in the world. It’s been celebrated for centuries in Munich and loved by beer enthusiasts everywhere. This fall, City Brew Tours Austin is embracing the tradition with its own twist: ATX-Toberfest! What better way to celebrate than by diving into the city’s vibrant craft beer scene […]

If “King of Beer” makes you think of a recently uncrowned American light lager, think again! Let me introduce you to the original Beer King, Gambrinus, the mythical icon of beer and brewing from European folklore. Who Was Gambrinus? Depending on who you ask, Gambrinus might have been a knight, a king, or even a […]

A.I. Generated Image, 2024 Austin has a rich beer history with its own unique Texas twist. From Prohibition to the craft beer boom of the 21st century, Austin’s beer scene has evolved dramatically. It has been a pillar of creativity, resilience, and innovation over the years. Let’s take a few moments to look back at […]

While the city of Austin is widely celebrated for its eclectic music scene and rich cultural heritage, it has also become a hotspot for the American craft beer revolution. Austin’s significant presence in the craft beer landscape began to emerge in the 90’s, paralleling the city’s growth as a center for innovation and creativity. Today, […]

Brewing Post-Texas Revolution Let’s embark on a journey through Texas beer history, a story as expansive as the Lone Star State itself. Our tale commences in the heart of the 19th century. German immigrants, carrying the brewing traditions of their forefathers, planted their roots in the fertile soil of Texas. Beer was made in small […]