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How to taste the best local beers of 2025

The 2025 Great American Beer Festival awards are here and Austin-area brews took home the gold, so get ready to taste them for yourself.

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The folks at Pinthouse Brewing took home the best beer in the International Dark Lager category. | Photo courtesy of Pinthouse Brewing

Something’s brewing in ATX, and we’re ready to take a sip of an ice-cold beer.

The 2025 Great American Beer Festival awards are here, and Austin-area breweries are well-represented with six concoctions taking home medals, which is more than any other Texas city. Next time you’re looking for a brew, try some of these award-winners.

Gold

Fleeting Shadows | Pinthouse Brewing | International Dark Lager

Hot Shot | Lazarus Brewing Co. | Smoke Beer

Silver

Darlin’ | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | International-Style Pilsener

Hecho En Szechuan | Pinthouse Brewing | Herb and Spice Beer

Howdyfest - Oktoberfest with Rye | Lago Vista Brewing Co. | Rye Beers

Bronze

Red Giant | Fast Friends Beer Co. | Strong Red Ale

Check out the full list here, or pay a visit to some of our favorite breweries.

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