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Published 9\/24\/2026 Back in March<\/strong><\/a>, the team behind Better Half, The Brew & Brew, and of course Hold Out Brewery acquired the location and brand for Turnstile on North Burnet.\u00a0 While no major changes occurred in the following months, the team has recently decided to sunset the Turnstile branding and officially open as the Hold Out Bar & Grill, with the coffee shop and kitchen being given the name Never Better \u2013 a call to Better Half \u2013 creating a new two building arrangement meant to mirror their original spot on 5th St.\u00a0 Other than the renames and a few minor building renovations, no other significant changes have happened: the same staff remains to serve a similar beer list (though certainly more Hold Out focused, there are still plenty of cool options from out of state).\u00a0 The biggest change is the food menu, which is improved and expanded.\u00a0 Go check them out, and let us know what you think about the changes!<\/p>\n While our list of net new breweries<\/strong><\/a> is looking a bit light this year, the Expansions column actually has some cool things going for it.\u00a0 In addition to the Hold Out item above, the two<\/strong><\/a> Pinthouse<\/strong><\/a> pubs reported earlier this year, and the re-openings of Thirsty Planet<\/strong><\/a> and Beerburg<\/strong><\/a>, there are three more in the region that are worth checking out, plus two more on the way.<\/p>\n Neighborhood Bottle Shoppe, one of our favorite beer stores in the region, is celebrating their 3rd anniversary with a series of events.\u00a0 The first will be a rare public showing of \u201cBottle Conditioned\u201d<\/strong><\/a> at the Howard Theatre on October 10th, which follows Belgian lambic producers as they showcase their craft and navigate the modern beer industry.\u00a0 The acclaimed documentary has a score of 9.0 on IMDB.\u00a0 Tickets are available<\/strong><\/a> and come with a special edition lambic glass and one pour; additional pours and food are available for purchase.\u00a0 Following this event, Neighborhood Bottle Shoppe will be having their official anniversary party on October 23rd, which will likely include a top-tier tap and bottle list.\u00a0 Definitely come pay them a visit to celebrate their third year.<\/p>\n This is not beer, but we like whiskey too, and both of these are pretty big stories.\u00a0 First off, Briggs Distilling Co.<\/strong><\/a> is opening just across the street from Ghost Note Brewery in Driftwood.\u00a0 An opening date is set for October 17th, when the Briggs family will invite the public to visit their large taproom and outdoor area to taste their rye whiskey and bourbon made on site.\u00a0 Straight pours and cocktails are available, along with rotating beer and wine, and frequent events will be held including live music and festivities.<\/p>\n This next one is going to be a big hit in Austin proper.\u00a0 Still Austin Whiskey Co.<\/strong><\/a> has purchased and built out the development behind their current taproom at The Yard, effectively quadrupling their footprint.\u00a0 Still Austin Quarter, as they\u2019re calling it, is a massive taproom and event space that blows anything else in the area out of the water by area, besides Pins Mechanical.\u00a0 They\u2019re the first business at the yard to move backwards through the alleyway into the otherwise unremarkable buildings along Willow Springs Rd (no offense to the auto and machine shops currently occupying the neighboring buildings).\u00a0 Hoping for a big $1 cold fashioned party to celebrate the opening of the Quarter in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Zilker Brewing Co. will be hosting the launch party<\/strong><\/a> for Preservation Austin\u2019s Legacy Business Month for the fourth year in a row on October 1st.\u00a0 We know you love getting passport stamps, so here is a great reason to support local businesses that have been open for at least 20 years.\u00a0 This year\u2019s featured businesses include Texas Chili Parlor, Juan in a Million, Westgate Lanes, and Elysium Nightclub (part of the Red River Cultural District, which has been in the news lately as developers have been attempting to transform the area, causing a loss of its culture and historical significance \u2013 very pertinent to Preservation Austin\u2019s mission).\u00a0 Once the month is over, you can bring your stamped passport to The Tavern on November 4th<\/strong><\/a> to enter the raffle for some great prizes, including merch and gift cards from featured businesses, or even SXSW music wristbands.\u00a0 We\u2019ll see you at the launch party this Thursday, featuring Legacy Home: a new hazy IPA which is the official beer of LBM!<\/p>\n I, uhh, don\u2019t have a sixth item.\u00a0 Why is this news series always six items?\u00a0 Go get your Texas Craft Brewers Festival<\/strong><\/a> tickets if you haven\u2019t yet!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Edited 24h after posting: <\/em>We now have a sixth thing! Rentsch Brewing has sold to the Schulz family, and will soon be renamed to Schulzy\u2019s Brewpub<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 No further information to provide beyond what\u2019s in this post, it was a surprise to us too.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/em><\/p>\nTurnstile Rebrands as Hold Out Bar & Grill<\/h3>\n
Wild Bunch Brewing Co, 5 Stones Brewery, and Fat Ass Brewery Open Second Location; La Grange Brewing Co. and Cottonwood Creek Brewery in the Works<\/h3>\n
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\u201cBottle Conditioned\u201d Lambic Documentary Showing in Taylor<\/h3>\n
Whiskey News: Briggs Distilling Co. Opening, and Still Austin Expanding<\/h3>\n
Legacy Business Month Returns to Austin<\/h3>\n
A Sixth Thing<\/h3>\n
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