Restaurant
Unclaimed profileDraught House Pub & Brewery
Austin, TX · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Draught House Pub & Brewery has been brewing its own beer for 55 years, making it the oldest brewery. The current tap list features 23 house-brewed beers spanning styles from Cream Ale to Barleywine, with some available on cask or nitro. A separate frozen cocktail menu offers four blended drinks, including the Boozy Dole Whip. Red Planet, a red ale, earns local praise.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Red Planet red ale, a customer favorite. For something more adventurous, try the Babylon Solution barleywine at 9.9% ABV. If you prefer a cocktail, the Boozy Dole Whip blends pineapple soft serve with Don Q Gold Rum.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking a wide range of house-brewed styles will find plenty to explore. Those who enjoy frozen cocktails may also appreciate the novelty of a Dole Whip spiked with rum.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- With a 55-year history, Draught House claims the title of the oldest brewery. It maintains a large lineup of 23 house-brewed beers, including cask and nitro versions, and adds a frozen cocktail program that includes a rum-spiked Dole Whip.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program is a concise list of four frozen drinks, each built on a distinct spirit: rum in the Boozy Dole Whip and Pina Colada, gin in the Gin & Tonic, and tequila in the Margarita. Descriptions are specific, and the Dole Whip is a playful standout.
Menu strengths
- — Each frozen cocktail is clearly defined by its base spirit and flavorings, from the rum-and-pineapple Dole Whip to the tequila-forward Margarita.
- — The frozen format is consistent across all four drinks, creating a focused and easy-to-navigate cocktail list.
Standout selections
- — Boozy Dole Whip: pineapple Dole Whip soft serve mixed with Don Q Gold Rum.
- — Frozen Margarita: blanco tequila, triple sec, lemon, lime, and agave.
Beer
The beer program is the core of this brewpub, with 23 house-brewed beers on tap. Styles span from a Cream Ale to a 9.9% ABV Barleywine, and several beers are offered on cask or nitro. Customers praise the selection's variety and quality.
Menu strengths
- — A deep and varied lineup of 23 house-brewed beers covers everything from a 5% ABV Gose to a 9.9% ABV Barleywine.
- — Serving several beers on cask and nitro adds textural variety to the tap list.
- — The oldest brewery, with 55 years of brewing history, contributes to a seasoned reputation.
Standout selections
- — Red Planet: American Red Ale, 4.8% ABV, highlighted by a customer as a favorite in town.
- — Lime Bomb: Fruited Gose with lime puree, Himalayan pink salt, and Persian lime powder.
- — Babylon Solution: American Barleywine at 9.9% ABV for a strong, sippable option.
- — Bombastic Hazy IPA: 7% ABV with Cryo Amarillo and Simcoe hops.
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