Restaurant
Unclaimed profileHold Out Brewing
Austin, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Hold Out Brewing runs a beverage program that leads with its own beer: a rotating draft list of house lagers and a hazy IPA, backed by crowler and can sales. Cocktails lean playful—frozen guava-rita, sake-spiked bloody Mary—and the wine list, while small, includes local Texas bottles. Non-alcoholic options go beyond soda with NA beer and hop water.
- What should I order?
- Start with the house beer: Nice-N-Clean Pre-Pro Lager for a crisp low-ABV pour, or New Juice Goofin Hazy IPA if you want something juicier. For a cocktail, The Guava-rita brings agave, guava, and chamoy heat. Try the Nigori Sangria for a wine-cocktail twist.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers will find a rotating lineup of well-made lagers and a hazy IPA, with to-go crowlers and cans. Cocktail fans can explore frozen and wine-based drinks. Non-alcoholic drinkers have NA beer, hop water, and house lemonade.
- When should I go?
- Anytime you want a brewery with a full bar. Brunch hours bring Micheladas and Easy Mary, while any visit offers frozen cocktails and a broad draft list. Weekends might be busier given the brunch focus.
- What should I expect to spend?
- A glass of wine runs $10; bottles start around $58. Cocktails lack listed prices, but wine cocktails are $10 per glass or $35 per carafe. Crowler fills are $8–$12, and 6-packs of canned beer are $16–$18.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program blends brewery credentials with a full bar: house-made lagers and a hazy IPA sit alongside sake-spiked bloody Marys and a frozen guava-rita. Beer to go in crowlers and cans, plus local Texas wines, add range beyond the taproom.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A compact but creative list: wine-based spritzes and sangria, frozen guava-rita and mango magic, plus a michelada and sake-heavy bloody Mary for brunch. Prices are accessible, with carafes for sharing.
Menu strengths
- — Wine cocktails offer a carafe option, good for groups.
- — Frozen drinks like The Guava-rita bring a fun, spiced twist.
Standout selections
- — Nigori Sangria: Sauv Blanc, Nigori Sake, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Bubbles.
- — The Guava-rita: Agave, Triple Sec, Guava, Citrus, Passionfruit, Chamoy & Tajin.
Pricing: Wine cocktails priced at $10.00/glass and $35.00/carafe.
Wine
A short but purposeful list with an organic red, a frizzante, and local Texas bottles including a Hill Country white, orange repasso, and Cinsault rosé. Pricing is fair for the region.
Menu strengths
- — Local Texas wineries are featured, adding regional character.
- — Includes an organic red and a sparkling option by the glass.
Standout selections
- — Winery Ocho Blanco: Hill Country white, $58/bottle.
- — Soto Vino 'Once upon A Time in Texas': Cinsault rosé.
Pricing: Tiamo Barbera $10/glass; Winery Ocho Blanco $58/750ml.
Beer
The core of the program: six house beers from light lager to hazy IPA, all rotating. To-go options include crowlers and cans.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating draft list with house standards across styles.
- — Beer to go: crowler fills and packaged cans with volume discount.
Standout selections
- — New Juice Goofin: Hazy IPA, 6.9% ABV, 'Alcoholic Tang, Just Goofin'.
Pricing: Crowler fills $8-$12; 6-packs of Mexican/Amber Lager $16; 4-pack of Hazy IPA $18.
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful non-alcoholic range: NA beer in two styles, hop water, CBD/THC tonic, cold brew, and house-made lemonade. Prices are reasonable, making it a viable option for designated drivers.
Menu strengths
- — Includes NA beer (Mexican Lager and West Coast IPA) and hop water.
- — House-made Rosemary Lavender Lemonade adds a craft touch.
Standout selections
- — Rationale NA Beer: Mexican Lager | West Coast IPA.
Pricing: Cann Social Tonic $8; Rosemary Lavender Lemonade $5; Natalie's Orange Mango $7; Iced Tea $3.50.
Spirits
Spirits appear only as components in cocktails—agave and triple sec in the guava-rita, rhumbero in the mango magic. No standalone spirits list exists, so depth is limited.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits are integrated into signature cocktails with clear flavor profiles.
Standout selections
- — Mango Magic: Rhumbero, Mango, Lemon, Orgeat, Mint.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing available.
How it sits with the food
Pair the light Nice-N-Clean lager with bar snacks or brunch dishes. The guava-rita's spice and citrus could stand up to tacos or grilled fare. For wine, the Winery Ocho Blanco suits lighter plates, while the Cinsault rosé handles richer appetizers.
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