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In This Edition: Surly Comes to Texas, The Latest Pinthouse Expansion, Festival Season, and More.
<\/em><\/h4>\nPublished 04\/09\/2025<\/em><\/p>\nGoFundMe for Martin House\u2019s John \u201cBeef\u201d Laughman<\/h3>\n
In late March, the head brewer of Martin House<\/a> suffered a severe fall, resulting in major injuries. His friends and family have organized a GoFundMe<\/a> to support him during this difficult time. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe or enjoy a Martin House beer while keeping him in your thoughts. You can view their Instagram story here<\/a>.<\/p>\nSurly Brewing is Now Distributing to Texas<\/h3>\n
Surly Brewing<\/a> from Minnesota is one of the most well known and well respected craft breweries in the world, so we are extremely excited that the Texas beer community can now get their offerings locally. It appears they have picked up Texas distribution through Dynamo<\/a>. Click this link<\/a> to find a Surly near you.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/craftbeeraustin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download.png?resize=630%2C228&ssl=1\")
Image Credit to Surly Brewing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPinthouse Brewing Announced Expansion to San Antonio<\/h3>\n
A new Pinthouse<\/a> in San Antonio is slated to open in early 2026, according to their social media<\/a> accounts. According to a Pinthouse<\/a> spokesperson, the new Pinthouse will exist in an 8,000-square-foot family-friendly facility located at the intersection of 1604 and I-10 near The Rim.\u00a0<\/p>\nWhy Was there a Random Lone Star Shortage?<\/h3>\n
In a slightly more peculiar and decidedly less craft beer-specific update, it appears the long time owner of Lone Star<\/a>, Pabst, have moved their production facilities for Lone Star from Fort Worth to Houston resulting in the shortage. \u201cOur planned production hiatus to prepare our new brewing location in Texas is almost complete,\u201d Pabst Senior Vice President of Brewing Operations John Kimes stated. \u201cWe will be packaging and shipping Lone Star and Lone Star Light in the next few weeks and will recover all wholesaler and retailer inventories in March.\u201d<\/p>\nBarks for Beers is Confirmed for 2025<\/h3>\n
Barks for Beers 2025<\/a> is confirmed and will kick off on Thursday, May 1, and run through May 31. The price for a Pawsport will be $30 and Divine Canines has announced 30 participating breweries. Craft Beer Austin<\/a> will have a more detailed article on the program as we get closer to May.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/craftbeeraustin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B4B-2025-Logo-2-300x300-1.png?resize=423%2C423&ssl=1\")
Image Credit to Divine Canines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSpring Craft Beer Festival Season is Well Underway<\/h3>\n
April 5th \u2013 2025 PFR\u00dcHLINGSFEST<\/a> \u2013 Prost Alehouse
April 11-12 \u2013 Wild West BrewFest<\/a> \u2013 Typhoon Texas Waterpark
April 26 \u2013 Hill Country Craft Beer Festival<\/a> \u2013 Wurstfest Grounds in New Braunfels
May 17 \u2013 Bluff SchuetzenFest<\/a> \u2013 La Grange
June 14 \u2013 Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival<\/a> \u2013 Marktplatz in Downtown Fredericksburg<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Got a scoop? Reach out to ABV@CraftBeerAustin.com with your story!<\/h2>\n
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GoFundMe for Martin House\u2019s John \u201cBeef\u201d Laughman<\/h3>\n
In late March, the head brewer of Martin House<\/a> suffered a severe fall, resulting in major injuries. His friends and family have organized a GoFundMe<\/a> to support him during this difficult time. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe or enjoy a Martin House beer while keeping him in your thoughts. You can view their Instagram story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Surly Brewing<\/a> from Minnesota is one of the most well known and well respected craft breweries in the world, so we are extremely excited that the Texas beer community can now get their offerings locally. It appears they have picked up Texas distribution through Dynamo<\/a>. Click this link<\/a> to find a Surly near you.<\/p>\n A new Pinthouse<\/a> in San Antonio is slated to open in early 2026, according to their social media<\/a> accounts. According to a Pinthouse<\/a> spokesperson, the new Pinthouse will exist in an 8,000-square-foot family-friendly facility located at the intersection of 1604 and I-10 near The Rim.\u00a0<\/p>\n In a slightly more peculiar and decidedly less craft beer-specific update, it appears the long time owner of Lone Star<\/a>, Pabst, have moved their production facilities for Lone Star from Fort Worth to Houston resulting in the shortage. \u201cOur planned production hiatus to prepare our new brewing location in Texas is almost complete,\u201d Pabst Senior Vice President of Brewing Operations John Kimes stated. \u201cWe will be packaging and shipping Lone Star and Lone Star Light in the next few weeks and will recover all wholesaler and retailer inventories in March.\u201d<\/p>\n Barks for Beers 2025<\/a> is confirmed and will kick off on Thursday, May 1, and run through May 31. The price for a Pawsport will be $30 and Divine Canines has announced 30 participating breweries. Craft Beer Austin<\/a> will have a more detailed article on the program as we get closer to May.<\/p>\n April 5th \u2013 2025 PFR\u00dcHLINGSFEST<\/a> \u2013 Prost Alehouse \u00a0<\/p>\nSurly Brewing is Now Distributing to Texas<\/h3>\n
Pinthouse Brewing Announced Expansion to San Antonio<\/h3>\n
Why Was there a Random Lone Star Shortage?<\/h3>\n
Barks for Beers is Confirmed for 2025<\/h3>\n
Spring Craft Beer Festival Season is Well Underway<\/h3>\n
April 11-12 \u2013 Wild West BrewFest<\/a> \u2013 Typhoon Texas Waterpark
April 26 \u2013 Hill Country Craft Beer Festival<\/a> \u2013 Wurstfest Grounds in New Braunfels
May 17 \u2013 Bluff SchuetzenFest<\/a> \u2013 La Grange
June 14 \u2013 Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival<\/a> \u2013 Marktplatz in Downtown Fredericksburg<\/p>\nGot a scoop? Reach out to ABV@CraftBeerAustin.com with your story!<\/h2>\n
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