07.23.2024

Today’s Forecast

🍻 Tap into the local suds scene

Local libations: A round of Austin-centric craft beers

A large beer in a round glass sits on a mahogany table, in front of a blue, white, and teal flash, and a blue wall.

Blue Owl frequently releases new brews, so there’s always a new one to sample. | Photo courtesy Blue Owl Brewing

Austin makes a lot of great craft beer. Local brewers are constantly tapping their creative juices to drum up crafty collaborations, standout recipes, and fun names for their frothy masterpieces.

As we celebrate Drink Up Week, we’d like to raise a glass to five Austin-centric brews with names that draw inspiration from our city’s history, communities, and culture.

512 IPA, 512 Brewing Company
Billed as “Austin’s original India Pale Ale,” this year-round 512 beer pays tribute to ATX’s area code and how this independent, self-distributed brewery keeps its biz super local.

Red River Crush: Amber, Central District Brewing
This beer name-drops the taproom’s Red River Street location in Austin’s lively + beloved Red River Cultural District — and we think that rocks.

In the Path of Totality: 1:36 p.m. Hazy IPA, Austin Beerworks, Zilker Brewing Co. + Meanwhile Brewing Co.
This crafty collaboration celebrates the historic total solar eclipse that happened on April 8, 2024, and how the cosmic phenomenon connected us all. The “1:36 p.m.” refers to the time when ATX experienced totality.

A glass of beer at Meanwhile Brewing — ATXtoday readers said Meanwhile Brewing is one of their favorite spots to visit.
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Photo by @mrbeer4breakfast

Twine Time Hazy Pale Ale, Independence Brewing Co.
With its can art depicting an armadillo strumming a guitar, the name of this beer pays homage to KUTX’s iconic music radio show hosted by Paul Ray. Longtime Austinites will remember “Twine Time” as our city’s “Saturday night soundtrack” — the show that brought the sweet sounds of blues, rockabilly, soul, R&B, and rock ‘n’ roll home.

Pickled Little Boss, Blue Owl
Pickle beer is a real Texas thing, and this brew promises to be a refreshing companion for fun local activities like “swimming in Barton Spring with a tiara” and “two-steppin’ in a tux.”

Cheers to you, Bat City.

Asked

What are your favorite Austin-made beers?

Cheers to local beers

Events

Tuesday, July 23

School of Rock AllStars | Tuesday, July 23 | 6:30 p.m. | ACL Live at 3TEN, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $13-$15 | Students at the Paul Green School of Rock Music will show off their skills.
“The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” | Tuesday, July 23 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $12 | This Wes Anderson film follows Steve Zissou and his crew on a journey to find a shark.
Priya Ragu | Tuesday, July 23 | 8:30 p.m. | Parish, 501 Brushy St., Austin | $20 | Hear the Swiss singer-songwriter serenade the crowd with special guest Suxxy Puxxy.

Wednesday, July 24

National Tequila Day | Wednesday, July 24 | 4-11:59 p.m. | Parlor & Yard, 601 W. 6th St., Austin | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the boozy holiday with build-your-own margaritas, featuring flavors like watermelon, cucumber, and blackberry.
“The Iron Giant” | Wednesday, July 24 | 8 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin | Free | Watch an unlikely friendship between 9-year-old Hogarth and a robot from space unfold.

Thursday, July 25

Roll Your Own Sushi | Thursday, July 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Texas Sake Company, 440 E. St. Elmo Rd., Ste. B-2, Austin | $55 | Learn how to roll your own sushi at this hands-on class taught by Chef Desiree.
R&B Night: The Groove | Thursday, July 25 | 9-11 p.m. | Devil May Care, 500 W. 6th St., Ste. #100, Austin | Cost of purchase | Vibe to throwback and modern R&B hits with half-off espresso martinis.

Plan Ahead

Formula 1 Pirelli US Grand Prix | Thursday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin | $1,199+ | Don’t miss the action-packed weekend, complete with racing and live music.

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News Notes

Number

$48 million. That’s how much the City of Austin and local organizations received from the Environmental Protection Agency to go toward pollution reduction initiatives and public transit. Austin’s funding will go toward expanding CapMetro Bikeshare, transportation hubs, bus frequency, and more. (Community Impact)

Sports

Q2 Stadium will host a friendly match between the United States Women’s National Team and Iceland on Thursday, Oct. 24. This will mark the fourth year in a row for Q2 to host the USWNT — tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26.

Announced

Kendra Scott’s ranch-inspired jewelry line, Yellow Rose, will soon have its own brick-and-mortar. The flagship store will open on South Congress Avenue (the same strip as the original Kendra Scott flagship) sometime this fall.

Eat

All-day Italian restaurant Poeta will launch its gelato truck, Piccola Gelateria, at 1123 E. 11th St. To celebrate, customers can munch on $1 scoops all day on Wednesday, July 24, opening day, and enjoy 50% off their purchases until Sunday, July 28.

New

We’ve got the link — a new sausage sandwich truck by the folks behind African barbecue joint Distant Relatives will open this summer. Linx will start serving dogs inside Mean Eyed Cat, 1621 W. 5th St., sometime in early August. (Eater Austin)

Outdoors

Austin’s looking a little foxy these days. You might see spring-born baby gray foxes, the most common foxes in the area, in your yard as they begin to venture outside the den. If you do, it’s probably best not to approach them unless they seem very unhealthy. (Austin American-Statesman)

Drink Up

Thirsty? Well (or top-shelf), the wait is over — Drink Up Week has arrived. We’re celebrating our city’s vibrant beverage culture through Friday, July 26 with buzzy deals from local businesses, including $6 margaritas at Cheer Up Charlies. Find a deal + toast to Austin entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and drinks.

Listen

The Astros have had a great season (despite Sunday’s loss) and are currently first in their division. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Wellness

This hearing device is not for everyone… because not everyone wants to talk to other people (we’re sometimes in our introvert era, too). But if you do want to have clear conversations, meet the first hearing aid designed with conversation in mind. Bonus: It’s so small, it’s basically unnoticeable.*

Drink

🧋 My cup of tea

City Editor Figi’s favorite drinks in ATX

A purple and white boba tea in front of a neon sign.

Behold, the “Taro-zo” with strawberry heart jelly. | Photo by ATXtoday

Readers, you’ve got City Editor Figi here. If there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I love a good beverage, so I want to share some of my favorites.

Day

Revival Coffee | There’s always a creative rotating beverage to try at this all-pink shop, but my go-to is the Fruity Pebbles matcha latte.

Cosmic Saltillo | The perfect all-day spot, you can’t go wrong with the Liquid Sunshine or the frozen coconut horchata cold brew.

Terrazzo Tea | I always get the “Tarozo,” taro ube jasmine tea with tapioca + strawberry heart jelly.

Night

Péché | This is my favorite happy hour, but don’t skip the fries + homemade ketchup.

Estelle’s | The classy interior at this two-level lounge is best enjoyed with a “Pretty in Pink” cocktail in-hand.

The Roosevelt Room | Recently revamped, I’m trying to drink my way through the whole menu at this bar.

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The Wrap

City Editor Figi poses with an adorable goat.

Today’s edition by:
Figi

From the editor

Today is my dad’s birthday and we live more than 1,000 miles apart, so I’m going to celebrate by mailing him a gift (which I can’t spoil, as he’s a reader) and giving him a call.

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