Food/Drink|Beers

The 100 Best Austin Beers You Have To Try, Ranked

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Updated August 15, 2024 88 items
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Vote up the top beers brewed in or near Austin, Texas

The top beers in Austin, Texas, are evidence of why this smaller U.S. city is near the top of the list of best beer cities for beer lovers. With so many breweries in the area, there are likely some beers you have never tried before. There are dozens of Austin beer brands, so before you pick up another Bud Light, maybe check out one of these Austin craft beers and see if it strikes your fancy.

Breweries like Jester King Brewery, (512) Brewing Company, and Austin Beerworks are home to some of the most popular beer in Austin, and many of these Austin beer brands are known for their variety and options, like ales, lagers, and stouts. Of course, Austin IPA is a standout among beer fans with It's Probably Awesome and Bombay IPA among the best known.

This Austin beers list will reflect some famous Austin beer people will be familiar with, but it will also offer some less familiar Austin craft beer that beer fans should try out next. If you plan to visit sometime soon, check out this list to find some of the best breweries in Austin you can stop by on your trip.

So vote up the best Austin-brewed beer, then head over and check out some beers from other top beer cities in the country, like Portland and San Francisco.

  • Sputnik
    1

    Sputnik

    • % Alcohol: 8.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Austin Beerworks
    • Style: Russian Imperial Stout
    5 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Hoodie Weather
    2

    Hoodie Weather

    • % Alcohol: 10.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Southern Heights Brewing Company
    • Style: American Imperial Stout
    5 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Electric Jellyfish
    3

    Electric Jellyfish

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Pinthouse Pizza
    • Style: New England IPA
    9 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • SPON - Raspberry & Cherry
    4

    SPON - Raspberry & Cherry

    • % Alcohol: 5.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Jester King Brewery
    • Style: Belgian Fruit Lambic
    7 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Nomura
    5

    Nomura

    • % Alcohol: 10.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Pinthouse Pizza
    • Style: American Imperial IPA
    6 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • (512) Nut Brown
    6

    (512) Nut Brown

    • % Alcohol: 5.30
    • Brewery / Brand: (512) Brewing Company
    • Style: English Brown Ale
    5 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • The Prickler
    7

    The Prickler

    • % Alcohol: 4.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Oddwood Ales
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Tropícal Brut
    8

    Tropícal Brut

    • % Alcohol: 7.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Blue Owl Brewing
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • WTF Is Juice?
    9

    WTF Is Juice?

    • % Alcohol: 7.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Pinthouse Pizza
    • Style: American IPA
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Montmorency Vs Balaton
    10

    Montmorency Vs Balaton

    • % Alcohol: 6.70
    • Brewery / Brand: Jester King Brewery
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Flyin' Monks
    11

    Flyin' Monks

    • % Alcohol: 10.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Adelbert's Brewery
    • Style: Belgian Quadrupel
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Bombay IPA
    12

    Bombay IPA

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Draught House Brewery
    • Style: American IPA
    7 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Springdale White Ale
    13

    Springdale White Ale

    • % Alcohol: 6.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Friends & Allies Brewing
    • Style: American Pale Wheat Ale
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Super Astronaut Double IPA
    14

    Super Astronaut Double IPA

    • % Alcohol: 9.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Hi Sign Brewing
    • Style: American Imperial IPA
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Barleywine (Barrel Aged)
    15

    Barleywine (Barrel Aged)

    • % Alcohol: 10.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Hi Sign Brewing
    • Style: British Barleywine
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Whisky Shakes
    16

    Whisky Shakes

    • % Alcohol: 4.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Oasis Texas Brewing Company
    • Style: American Pale Ale
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Imperial Oatmeal Stout
    17

    Imperial Oatmeal Stout

    • % Alcohol: 10.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Last Stand Brewing Company
    • Style: English Oatmeal Stout
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Scratchin’ Hippo
    18

    Scratchin’ Hippo

    • % Alcohol: 5.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Adelbert's Brewery
    • Style: American Amber/Red Ale
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Heavenly Daze
    19

    Heavenly Daze

    • % Alcohol: 6.80
    • Brewery / Brand: Zilker Brewing Co.
    • Style: American IPA
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Roggenbier
    20

    Roggenbier

    • % Alcohol: 5.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Hops and Grain Brewery
    • Style: German Roggenbier
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Wino Weisse
    21

    Wino Weisse

    • % Alcohol: 6.10
    • Brewery / Brand: Hops and Grain Brewery
    • Style: Berliner Weisse
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Rad Dad
    22

    Rad Dad

    • % Alcohol: 5.70
    • Brewery / Brand: St. Elmo Brewing Co.
    • Style: American Lager
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Super Alpha Beta Licious
    23

    Super Alpha Beta Licious

    • % Alcohol: 8.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Southern Heights Brewing Company
    • Style: American Imperial IPA
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Summertime Stout
    24

    Summertime Stout

    • % Alcohol: 9.30
    • Brewery / Brand: Austin Beerworks
    • Style: American Imperial Stout
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Kodiak IPA
    25

    Kodiak IPA

    • % Alcohol: 7.00
    • Brewery / Brand: North By Northwest Brewery
    • Style: American IPA
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Scorpion Deathlock
    26

    Scorpion Deathlock

    • % Alcohol: 7.70
    • Brewery / Brand: Adelbert's Brewery
    • Style: American Brut IPA
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Metamodern Session IPA
    27

    Metamodern Session IPA

    • % Alcohol: 4.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Oasis Texas Brewing Company
    • Style: American IPA
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Grand Cru
    28

    Grand Cru

    • % Alcohol: 8.60
    • Brewery / Brand: Celis Brewery
    • Style: Belgian Tripel
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • White
    29

    White

    • % Alcohol: 4.90
    • Brewery / Brand: Celis Brewery
    • Style: Belgian Witbier
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Cosmic Flotsam
    30

    Cosmic Flotsam

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Oasis Texas Brewing Company
    • Style: American IPA
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Spirit Animal
    31

    Spirit Animal

    • % Alcohol: 5.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Blue Owl Brewing
    • Style: American Pale Ale
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • BAHA
    32

    BAHA

    • % Alcohol: 9.50
    • Brewery / Brand: North By Northwest Brewery
    • Style: Winter Warmer
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Geoff
    33

    Geoff

    • % Alcohol: 9.20
    • Brewery / Brand: St. Elmo Brewing Co.
    • Style: American Imperial IPA
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Moderne Dansk
    34

    Moderne Dansk

    • % Alcohol: 7.10
    • Brewery / Brand: Jester King Brewery
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Brandy Barrel Dubbel Ale
    35

    Brandy Barrel Dubbel Ale

    • % Alcohol: 8.00
    • Brewery / Brand: (512) Brewing Company
    • Style: Belgian Dubbel
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Atrial Rubicite
    36

    Atrial Rubicite

    • % Alcohol: 5.80
    • Brewery / Brand: Jester King Brewery
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Aurelian Lure
    37

    Aurelian Lure

    • % Alcohol: 5.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Jester King Brewery
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 分 桃 (Fēn Táo) - Sauternes Barrel-Aged
    38

    分 桃 (Fēn Táo) - Sauternes Barrel-Aged

    • % Alcohol: 5.20
    • Brewery / Brand: Jester King Brewery
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • SMaSH - Citra
    39

    SMaSH - Citra

    • % Alcohol: 7.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Last Stand Brewing Company
    • Style: American IPA
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Bière De Syrah
    40

    Bière De Syrah

    • % Alcohol: 7.30
    • Brewery / Brand: Jester King Brewery
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • So Pitted
    41

    So Pitted

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Hops and Grain Brewery
    • Style: American IPA
    4 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Juicy IPA
    42

    Juicy IPA

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Lake Austin Ales
    • Style: American IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Can't Quit You III
    43

    Can't Quit You III

    • % Alcohol: 7.20
    • Brewery / Brand: Black Star Co-Op Brewery
    • Style: New England IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Rood Sap
    44

    Rood Sap

    • % Alcohol: 5.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Black Star Co-Op Brewery
    • Style: Belgian Saison
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Superliner
    45

    Superliner

    • % Alcohol: 6.80
    • Brewery / Brand: Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
    • Style: American IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Hoppy Golden Ale
    46

    Hoppy Golden Ale

    • % Alcohol: 8.60
    • Brewery / Brand: Celis Brewery
    • Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Sita's Saison
    47

    Sita's Saison

    • % Alcohol: 5.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Kamala Brewing
    • Style: Belgian Saison
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Whiskey River Stout
    48

    Whiskey River Stout

    • % Alcohol: 6.00
    • Brewery / Brand: North By Northwest Brewery
    • Style: Irish Dry Stout
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Taproom IPA
    49

    Taproom IPA

    • % Alcohol: 6.80
    • Brewery / Brand: Zilker Brewing Co.
    • Style: American IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Blunt IPA
    50

    Blunt IPA

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Independence Brewing Co.
    • Style: American IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Citrafication
    51

    Citrafication

    • % Alcohol: 7.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Independence Brewing Co.
    • Style: American IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Bière De Blanc Du Bois
    52

    Bière De Blanc Du Bois

    • % Alcohol: 6.70
    • Brewery / Brand: Jester King Brewery
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • (512) Decade
    53

    (512) Decade

    • % Alcohol: 5.80
    • Brewery / Brand: (512) Brewing Company
    • Style: American IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Holy Mother of God
    54

    Holy Mother of God

    • % Alcohol: 10.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Lazarus Brewing Company
    • Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Scooter Wasteland
    55

    Scooter Wasteland

    • % Alcohol: 6.80
    • Brewery / Brand: Zilker Brewing Co.
    • Style: New England IPA
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Friends With Benefits
    56

    Friends With Benefits

    • % Alcohol: 6.90
    • Brewery / Brand: Southern Heights Brewing Company
    • Style: American IPA
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • It's Probably Awesome
    57

    It's Probably Awesome

    • % Alcohol: 6.70
    • Brewery / Brand: Southern Heights Brewing Company
    • Style: American IPA
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Otis
    58

    Otis

    • % Alcohol: 6.60
    • Brewery / Brand: St. Elmo Brewing Co.
    • Style: New England IPA
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Brewer’s Blackbird
    59

    Brewer’s Blackbird

    • % Alcohol: 4.30
    • Brewery / Brand: Skull Mechanix Brewing
    • Style: American Stout
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Holmes English Pale
    60

    Holmes English Pale

    • % Alcohol: 5.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Skull Mechanix Brewing
    • Style: English Pale Ale
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?