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Originally published 11\/26\/25. Please fill out our survey!<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

It can be difficult to capture a location in writing, with businesses coming and going all the time.\u00a0 Last month, I went through the older location spotlight articles and had to remove a number of closed venues, but thankfully was able to fill a few of the empty spots with newer openings.\u00a0 As you\u2019ll soon read, this article may also need an update\u2026 but hopefully not.\u00a0 That\u2019s up to you.\u00a0 Please go and support all of these businesses so we can continue enjoying their beers and vibes for years to come!\u00a0 This is the closest Location Spotlight article to Austin (until I write Pflugerville), so you can easily hop in your car right now and pay a visit to all of our friends up north.<\/p>\n

3rd Level Brewing<\/h2>\n

If the header came as a surprise to you, here\u2019s the context \u2013 3rd Level Brewing announced last week that they are on the verge of foreclosure.\u00a0 But I can already share some great news; they asked for $3,500 on their GoFundMe<\/a><\/strong>, and have already raised over $13,000.\u00a0 With their debts reduced, and the increased attention from this predicament, it appears that they may well be able to keep the doors open.<\/p>\n

Now back to the spotlight part of the article.\u00a0 3rd Level Brewing<\/strong><\/a> is a nerdy video and tabletop game themed brewery located on Palm Valley Road just around the corner from downtown Round Rock.\u00a0 For their beer selection, they have a nice variety of styles available both on the traditional side, along with more modern options like the Shell Shocked series of fruited sours.\u00a0 Plenty of limited releases as well \u2013 my personal favorite was their El Hefe Grande blueberry hefeweizen that was made to celebrate their 20,000th can.\u00a0 The Taqueria Los Regios food truck is always on site, and there are regular events from D&D night to Smash tournaments.\u00a0 The taproom has a few TVs: one is always connected to a Nintendo Switch that you can pick up any time, another is always showing either Twitch or anime, and the rest might have football?\u00a0 Hey, football is a game.\u00a0 Everyone gets to watch what they want at 3rd Level Brewing.<\/p>\n

View our brewery profile here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: 3rd Level Brewing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bluebonnet Beer Company<\/h2>\n

Time to switch from the modern, tech-heavy brewery to the classic, industrial brewery atmosphere of Bluebonnet Beer Co<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 Located off major roads in a business park, the brewery opened in 2014 in a garage-type taproom.\u00a0 In the following years, owners David and Clare Hulama were able to expand into the units next door to create a cozy space, with large murals of bluebonnets and other Texas memorabilia lining the walls.\u00a0 They\u2019re best known for their Cream Ale, which you can find at many bars around Round Rock; but they also produce other American and European styles, along with some wildcards like the pecan brown.\u00a0 Bluebonnet hosts Round Rock\u2019s Oktoberfest every year at the brewery \u2013 until 2025, when the event was moved downtown to larger crowds and support, while still being operated and supplied by Bluebonnet.\u00a0 We were there, it was great!<\/p>\n

View our brewery profile, published way back in 2016, here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Bluebonnet Beer Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pinthouse Round Rock<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ll keep this one brief since we all know Pinthouse.\u00a0 Their north location<\/a><\/strong> has the same style as the Burnet and Lamar brewpubs, but larger.\u00a0 The bar is in the middle of the taproom with seating around the outside.\u00a0 This location also tends to brew specialty beers that aren\u2019t available elsewhere, so if you\u2019re visiting be sure to keep an eye on their Instagram for the latest releases only on tap in Round Rock.\u00a0 Otherwise, same great beer and pizza you know and love, definitely a reliable option if you\u2019re traveling along I-35.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Pinthouse Brewing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bee Immortal Mead<\/h2>\n

Speaking of \u201calong I-35,\u201d I\u2019m going to pitch a meadery to all you beer drinkers.\u00a0 Bee Immortal Mead<\/strong><\/a> opened earlier this year in a tiny space just 1 minute off the highway.\u00a0 Austin had been relatively mead-starved recently; with Meridian Hive closing their physical space back in 2020, the closest taprooms were all on the outskirts of Central Texas.\u00a0 Owners Harper and Sheila Luedecke saw the need for some fresh honey wine within reasonable distance of Austin, and I\u2019m happy to report that it\u2019s exactly what we\u2019ve been waiting for.\u00a0 Their three primary meads are Adoration (hibiscus), Orion\u2019s Belt (mixed berry), and Thorny Orange (traditional), all produced at sack strength, and these are supported by Gingivere and Brambler session meads for those looking for a more beer-like experience.\u00a0 The taproom is only open on Sundays right now, but there are plans to expand to Saturday in the near future \u2013 plus, they\u2019ve recently started offering shipping within Texas.\u00a0 Check out their website<\/strong><\/a> to place an order, or pay them a visit any Sunday for a guided tasting.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Bee Immortal Mead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Flix Brewhouse<\/h2>\n

Flix<\/strong><\/a> has become a decently sized chain at this point with 11 locations around the country, but let\u2019s not forget that the original spot opened in 2011 in Round Rock.\u00a0 I\u2019ve seen a number of online conversations recently recommending Flix as the theater of choice when compared to a certain other chain that was recently acquired by Sony Pictures.\u00a0 And in a big plus for Flix, they brew their own beer on site \u2013 immediately to the right when walking through the front door, you\u2019ll see Ukrainian head brewer Sasha Berezhnyk working the tanks to produce their \u201ccore four\u201d beers plus another ten rotating options.\u00a0 If you\u2019re short on time, there\u2019s a bar for sampling; otherwise grab a ticket to Wicked and order from your seat (I think you can even order a flight inside the theater).<\/p>\n

View our (sort of outdated) brewery profile here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Flix Brewhouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Brass Tap<\/h2>\n

Speaking of longstanding chains \u2013 while The Brass Tap<\/strong><\/a> in Round Rock (2013) wasn\u2019t the first location overall, it was<\/em> the first one outside of Florida, which is pretty close.\u00a0 So long ago, in fact, that the building does not have a kitchen \u2013 as the brand started requiring locations to serve food, this spot chose to set up a food truck out back for the purpose of delivering the standardized menu.\u00a0 But enough about food; the bar has 60 taps, nearly all of them craft, and nearly all of them local, with an additional 100+ cans and bottles available for you picky types.\u00a0 I\u2019m still disappointed that the Triangle location didn\u2019t work out, but the truth is that the Round Rock spot is better in every way.\u00a0 Other than distance.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: The Brass Tap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And more!<\/h2>\n

A few more choices if you\u2019re looking for a bite:<\/p>\n

Only a 20 minute drive from Austin to Round Rock, assuming no traffic.\u00a0 LOL, yeah right.<\/h2>\n

Please reach out on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, or Reddit<\/a> with your favorite spot in Round Rock!<\/h2>\n

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