Austin Question re: local packaged beer

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by AndyChambers, Apr 17, 2017.

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  1. AndyChambers

    AndyChambers Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2017 Wisconsin

    Hey y'all,

    Been through a lot of extremely helpful threads re: breweries and bars, but haven't seen my specific question answered elsewhere:

    We're going to Austin (staying S end of soco) next weekend and a buddy who doesn't care much about craft beer is doing shopping for our group before we arrive. What are a handful of good local beers I could ask him to keep an eye out for that are readily available in most places that sell packaged beer in the Austin area? I don't think I can convince him to swing by any of the fun bottle shops. We pretty much like everything but would probably stay away from sours. Some good pale ales, ipas would be nice to try.

    Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.
     
    #1 AndyChambers, Apr 17, 2017
  2. Maich

    Maich Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2014 Texas

    Live Oak Hef, Oasis Meta modern, Hops and Grain Pale Mosaic would be my choices
     
    #2 Maich, Apr 17, 2017
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  3. saintcdc

    saintcdc Initiate (181) Mar 8, 2016 Texas

    All fine choices

    I think AndyChambers will miss it, but will Celis have packaging at (re)launch?
     
    #3 saintcdc, Apr 17, 2017
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  4. AndyChambers

    AndyChambers Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2017 Wisconsin

    Thanks for the recs, the Meta Modern and Pale Mosaic especially sound like exactly what I was looking for, I will pass these along.

    Any other recs still appreciated.
     
    #4 AndyChambers, Apr 17, 2017
  5. jwall

    jwall Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2008 Texas

    Austin Beerworks Bloodwork Orange IPA. Real Ale 4 Squared (pale). I would go with Pale Mosaic over Meta Modern.

    Meta Modern is just not as good as it once was. Inconsistent. I bought a 6 pack this weekend that was canned 3 weeks prior and it was disappointing. I haven't had a good Meta Modern can or draft in a long, long time.
     
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  6. aschwab

    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

    All should be available at your local HEB (grocery store) if you are in the center core of town.
     
    #6 aschwab, Apr 18, 2017
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  7. ElChuques

    ElChuques Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2014 Arkansas

    I will also HIGHLY recommend Real Ale Four Squared and their Axis IPA. Austin Beerworks makes pales and IPAs I've always enjoyed.

    If you have any lager drinkers going, make sure they try Live Oak Gold. I generally dislike lagers, but it is excellent. Of course their hefe is ridiculously good.
     
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  8. Realsambo

    Realsambo Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2016 Texas

    Not an Austin beer, but Community mosaic is also nice and now in 12 packs.
     
    #8 Realsambo, Apr 18, 2017
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  9. AndyChambers

    AndyChambers Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2017 Wisconsin

    Thanks all.
     
    #9 AndyChambers, Apr 18, 2017
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