Location: 2340 W Braker Ln, Ste B
Austin, Texas
Tap Room Hours: Thursdays, 5-9pm / Fridays, 5-10pm / Saturdays and Sundays, 2-7pm
These guys from Circle Brewing are dead serious about their craft beers. They observe the Reinheitsgebot, also known as the German Purity Law (1516) but playfully mix it up with some Texas ingenuity, and some creativity to come up with better-tasting beer. They make use of water, hops, malt, and yeast – Reinheitsgebot’s four main ingredients that ensure only the best quality beer at it’s purest.
Their brews are 100% pure, no chemicals, no clarifying or stabilizing agents, cheap additives, or any gimmicky spices or fruits. The Circle Brewing people work hard day in and day out to produce perfect, and all-natural beer that pass the German Purity Standards of 1516.
Purity in today’s craft beer is close to non-existent according to these guys, with adjuncts such as cheap sugars and rice are added into macro and micro beers, compromising quality and taste. Good thing most beer drinkers can easily tell if that is the case. The sad part is that no one can tell right off the bat if a beer contains chemicals that artificially enhance the quality of badly brewed beer.
Events
Not too many things going on at the moment at the Circle Brewery as they have their hands full brewing their 100%, all natural beer. They have self-guided tours however, and you can ask any staff member if you have any questions about the whole place, their brewing process, etc.
Insider’s Tip
They do hold yoga and beer sessions regularly, so make sure to follow their social media accounts to to keep up They’ve set up shop quite recently so it’s quite understandable if they currently have only have enough space to brew and serve the brew, which brings us to…
The Circle Brews
Blur Texas Hefe
ABV: 4.6%
Taste Texan ingenuity and a unique mix of traditional Bavarian style. It’s a German wheat beer with a Texas twist that brings a hint of caramel to a refreshing and crisp style. It has a light, creamy body and a fresh citrus aroma. Pop a bottle or two in the sun or under a shade.
Envy Amber
ABV: 4.8%
It’s not too sweet nor too dry, and it hits a perfect balance between hops and malts. Envy is a complex, full-bodied beer that is surprisingly light. The dried fruity notes come from earthly and rich British malts and a bit higher fermentation temperature whips up flavors that can only come from a traditional ESB.
Alibi Blonde
ABV:4.3%
Awarded the Silver Award in the 2014 World Beer Cup, is a mash up of the German Mai Bock blend and an easy, laid-back drinking of American Blonde ale. You’ll definitely love the delicate and complex mix of flavorful, rich Munich malt and fluttering hops, making this one blonde a gorgeous brew.
Hop Overboard Pale Ale
ABV: 4.7%
A pale ale with West Coast roots, Hop Overboard is named after their three tanks lost to the cold and dark Pacific depths. It has that rich aroma and hop flavor that truly lives up to its name and more. Caramel and Munich malt sweetness balance out the hop excess to a significant level of harmony.
Seasonal Releases
Nightlight Irish Stout
ABV:4.7%
It’s a full-flavored beer that masterfully balances that lightness and richness in body to produce an unforgettable stout. It may look intimidating at first, but one sip of their dry Irish stout will greet you with a broad spectrum of oaky and roasted flavors.
Wryteous Rye Meat Indian Pale Ale
ABV: 5.1%
A refreshingly hoppy beer. Three hops pervade this brew, bringing rich citrus and floral notes with a not-too-bitter taste. That harmonious interplay between the spicy rye and creamy malt spawns a brew than can be truly called Wryteous.
Smokin’ Beech
Bamberg-style Rauchbier Fall/Winter
ABV 5.0%
Smokin’ Beecn is inspired by the one and true German Rauchbier, and stays true to its roots. It’s A heavenly union of two true Bamberg Rauchs, Smokin’ Beech channels the best of this long time beer rivals. Beechwood and Munich malts blend to produce a not overly smokey brew but actually complements the malty rich sweetness found in the traditional style.
Epic Hop Bock
Summer 2011 / Spring 2014
ABV 4.9%l
Marries the styles of an American IPA and German Helles Bock. It has a robust maltiness coming from the fusion of bock lager yeast and American-style hop that brews a totally distinct style of beer.
Double Impact
Spring 2015
ABV: 4.6%
When the Circle Brewing folks came together with Flix Brewhouse, Double Impact came forth. Its dark ruby appearance conceals the caramel and black licorice flavors complemented well by traditional spicy esters found in the saison style. Its citrus finish comes from Sorachi Ace dry hops, balancing its strong flavorful impact.
Fanny Pack Kolsch
Summer 2015
ABV :4.8%
It is a cool refreshing and crisp summer beer. The Fanny Pack is fashionable, functional, and cool as its namesake. It bursts with German Heull Melon Hops and downing this remarkable Cologne classic sound just right as hearing the snap of that plastic fanny buckle pop open.
Tuxedo Shirt
Fall/Winter of 2014
ABV: 5.1%
Just because it sounds formal doesn’t mean it doesn’t know how to party. It’s Circle Brewing’s seasonal Black IPA offering – pop a bottle open and feel how the taste explodes in your mouth.
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