Brewery
Unclaimed profileThe Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
Austin, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A brewery that takes lagers seriously, with multiple GABF gold medals and a World Beer Cup win. The cocktail list leans on local Texas spirits, offering classics and a few house twists. Wine and mocktail options are minimal but present. Happy hour and Taco Tuesday deals keep it accessible.
- What should I order?
- Start with Hell Yes Helles or Rocket 100 for a medal-winning lager. For cocktails, the Ranch Water or Phil Collins showcase local gin and tequila in refreshing highballs.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking award-winning lagers, and cocktail fans who appreciate local spirits like Dulce Vida and Dripping Springs.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour, when pints and cocktails are discounted, or Taco Tuesday for a margarita and taco pairing.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Pints around $7.50–$8.00, cocktails $10–$14. Happy hour offers $1 off pints and $2 off cocktails.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A brewery focused on lagers, with a beer list that has earned multiple GABF gold medals. Cocktails incorporate Texas distillers, and the beer garden setting adds a relaxed, communal vibe.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Classic and house cocktails made with local spirits. The menu is competent but not adventurous, with a few creative touches like the Phil Collins and Espresso Martini with peppermint rim.
Menu strengths
- — Uses local Texas spirits such as Dulce Vida Blanco and Dripping Springs gin.
- — Offers a range from classics to frozen drinks and happy hour specials.
Standout selections
- — Phil Collins - Dripping Springs Gin, sparkling water, pink lemonade, luxardo cherry, orange.
- — Ranch Water - Dulce Vida Blanco, sparkling ABGB water, fresh lime, salted rim.
Pricing: Margarita $13, Aperol Spritz $14, Ranch Water $10, Phil Collins $12; happy hour $2 off.
Wine
A small but varied wine list covering rosé, white, red, and sparkling. No vintages or detailed descriptions, but enough to pair with food or for non-beer drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a variety of styles from Prosecco to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Standout selections
- — Frosé - Frozen rosé with a touch of lemon.
Pricing: No wine prices listed on the menu.
Beer
An award-winning beer program focused on lagers, with multiple GABF gold medals and a World Beer Cup win. The list includes pilsners, helles, pale ales, and IPAs, all house-brewed.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple GABF Gold Medal winners including Hell Yes Helles, Industry Pilsner, Rocket 100, and Velvet Revolution.
- — Bee-ginning won gold at the 2026 World Beer Cup for honey beer.
Standout selections
- — Hell Yes Helles - GABF Gold Medal winner, a classic helles lager.
- — Rocket 100 - Pre-Prohibition-style pilsner with 3 GABF Gold Medals.
- — Industry Pilsner - German Pils with Hallertau Mittelfruh and German Saphir hops.
Pricing: Hell Yes Helles $7.50, Superliner IPA $8.00; happy hour $1 off pints and $2 off pitchers.
Nonalcoholic
One mocktail option, Dry Ritual, made with Ritual Zero Proof Agave Spirit and grapefruit juice. Minimal non-alcoholic variety.
Standout selections
- — Dry Ritual - Ritual Zero Proof Agave Spirit, grapefruit juice.
Pricing: No price listed for Dry Ritual.
Spirits
Spirits appear in cocktails, highlighting local Texas brands like Dulce Vida tequila and Dripping Springs gin and vodka. No dedicated spirits list.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a range of base spirits from bourbon to agave.
Standout selections
- — Ellie's Old Fashioned - Bulleit Bourbon, bitters, muddled sugar, luxardo cherry.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing available.
How it sits with the food
Food menu includes beer-friendly pairings like Wings & Beer and Brat & Beer, and Taco Tuesday pairs tacos with margaritas or beer.
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