(512) Brewing Company

Location: 407 Radam, F200
Austin, TX 78745
Taproom: Not available at the moment

Opened in 2008, (512) Brewing Company still holds strong to its roots as a craft beer production facility, refusing to join the bandwagon of microbreweries opening their barn doors, warehouse doors for patrons to take a swig at their taprooms.

(512) Brewing believes in holding on to the age-old practice of consuming fresh draft brews at pubs, restaurants and local bars just like how they did it in Westeros, or Middle-earth maybe. The (512) folks are concerned that enjoying the feel of the glass and the sensation of the pour, the interaction with other people and the surroundings, are nearly lost.

For them, nothing compares to making handcrafted beers in small batches and the camaraderie of people sharing fresh beer. Inspired by old world Belgian and English styles, the craft beers of (512) Brewing are enhanced to celebrate homegrown ingredients. Case in point, (512) Brewing makes use of Austin’s mineral-laden water, creating beers that sports a taste of its own.

Insider Tip

When there, try (512)’s Pecan Porter or their IPA if you have the chance. Also, get there 10 minutes earlier, and have your driver’s license ready. As you may already know, (512) does not have a taproom, so there’s not going to be food trucks (or food) and live bands.

The Brews

(512) Wit
Witbier
ABV:5.1%
IBU: 10
Wit is brewed in the tradition of truly refreshing Belgian wheat beers. It’s a hazy ale made delicious by grapefruit peel and organic coriander, oats, 50% unmalted and malted wheat, 50% locally-sourced organic malted barley – all combine to create a tasty witbier that is refreshingly light and crisp that is perfect for any occasion.

(512) Pale
American Pale Ale
ABV: 6.0%
IBU: 30
A copper colored pour, (512)’s APA balances earthy hop bitterness and bright hop flavor complemented by a full-flavored, malty body. It’s brewed using organic 2-row malt and domestic hops that guarantee a totally refreshing APA.

(512) IPA
American IPA
ABV: 7.0%
IBU: 65
This an American IPA that is aggressively dry-hopped with a balanced, smooth bitterness due to its medium maltiness. Heaping loads of hops, organic 2-row, and crystal clear Austin water all coalesce to produce an ale with vanilla and apricot aromatics.

(512) Pecan Porter
American Porter
ABV: 6.8%
IBU: 30
This American Porter is loaded with crystal malt, Baird’s Chocolate, black malts, and the (512) standard, organic 2-row. It is a balanced amalgam of malty sweetness and a full body with a discreet pecan aroma.

(512) Pecan Porter – NITRO
American Porter on NITRO
A smoother version of the original (512) Pecan Porter with lower carbonation  brewed to emulate a cask version and where natural carbonation is produced. Carbonation cascades as the brew is poured in a nitrogen loaded environment resulting to a creamy head topping a sweeter-tasting ale.

(512) Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter
American Porter
ABV: 9.5%
IBU: 30
Availability: November
This one is a robust porter enhanced by organically-grown Texas roasted pecans aged in oak whiskey barrels. Hints of chocolate, pecan, and coffee notes mingle with subtle vanilla and whiskey.

(512) Black IPA or BIPA
American Black Ale
ABV: 7.5%
IBU: 70
Availability: Spring
Made with organic 2-row, Crystal 50, and Blackprinz, and huskless black malt, produced this American black ale jet black color accentuated with notes of chicory and coffee. Generous additions of Apollo, Simcoe, and Horizon hops give this Black IPA an IBU of 70. Chinook hops are directly added to the fermentation process creating a spicy and resiny herbal aroma. Definitely a hybrid brew for people who love dark beers and  hops.

(512) Two Double IPA
American Double/Imperial IPA
ABV: 9%
IBU: 99
Availability: late summer
(512)’s 2nd anniversary release is a Double IPA. Brewed with eight different kinds of hop, which includes Glacier, Nugget, and Horizon distributed to over 10 various additions which all run up to 99 IBUs of pure hoppy heaven. It has a solid malt profile that supports the beer’s complex flavors, smooth bitterness, collection of complex flavors and an intoxicating aroma.

(512) White IPA
Belgian IPA
ABV: 5.3%
IBU: 55
Availability: Summer
This Belgian inspired IPA is refreshingly light and stunningly perfect for the summer heat with a pronounced hop profile and taste. Built  Belgian wheat beer style, but hopped, brewed, and finished the way an IPA should be, these traditional brewing cultures go head to head to create a craft beer that is sessionable and astoundingly flavorful.

(512) Cascabel Cream Stout
Milk/Sweet Stout
ABV: 6%
IBU: 20
Availability: Winter
Roasty and smooth, this pours a black-as-night color. The 6% ABV of this milk stout is achieved by using crystal malts, near 90% organic 2 row, roasted barley, and chocolate malt. Brewer’s lactose (non-fermentable) is infused for a lingering sweetness, and 20 lbs of Guajillo chiles are added,  a guaranteed warmer-upper in the winter weather.

(512) Alt
Altbier
ABV: 6%
IBU: 36
Availability: before and during Oktoberfest
This Altbier is fermented in cooler temperatures than other ales; and similar to a lager, it’s cold-conditioned. Alt translates to “old” in German and points to a beer made utilizing ale yeast even after so many German brewers made the switch to a new lager yeast. (512) Alt has a smooth, yet quite prominent, hop bitterness and a malty backbone.

(512) Bruin
American Brown Ale
ABV: 7.6%
IBU: 30
Availability: Fall
Cuddly and ferocious all at once, this beer mixes a smooth, thick maltiness and mahogany pour with a strong hop backbone.  Made with Munich malts and organic 2 row, crystal malts and chocolate malts, domestic malts, and a bit of molasses.Experience raisin notes, cocoa, and dark sugars.

(512) English Strong Ale  (ESA and Four)
English Strong Ale
ABV: 7.5%
IBU: 35
Availability: Spring, Summer
(512)’s 4th anniversary brew draws inspirations from British brewing traditions. This is a traditional strong ale, the English way.Caramelly crystal malts with biscuity Maris Otter join forces to create notes of toffee, toast, and dried fruits, perfectly balanced with a good blend of East Kent hops and real UK Fugle. Truly, a satisfying, yet complex ale dry-hopped with Northdown.

More seasonal beers from (512) Brewing Co. available here.