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Austin’s Independence Brewing Brings National Award Home


Published on January 20th, 2013
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Independence Brewing Co. wins 2013 Good Food Awards Independence Brewing Co., the Austin microbrewery, received the 2013 Good Food Award for their Convict Hill Stout for the second year in a row in recognition of the handcrafted ale’s exceptional quality, and the brewery’s commitment to sustainability and supporting the Austin community. The Good Food Awards [...]

Independence Partners with Sustainable Food Center


Published on December 10th, 2012
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For almost 40 years, Sustainable Food Center has operated without a home of their own. SFC’s leadership in our community is growing as they promote community health and prevent diet-related disease by breaking down barriers to fresh, nutritious, affordable food and supporting local family farms. Independence Brewing Co. is partnering with the SFC to help them build [...]

A Brewer’s Garden


Published on July 12th, 2012
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One of the best things about summer is getting to harvest and eat perfectly ripe tomatoes. They are so plump and juicy and more flavorful than what you can get at your typical grocery store. In the years before we started Independence Brewing, Rob and I always planted a garden of tomatoes, jalapenos and various [...]

We braved the cold and sleet to celebrate Mardi Gras Foodie-style!


Published on February 17th, 2012
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Locally sourced food is practically nonexistent in many communities. Luckily the Austin community has an organization to change this, Sustainable Food Center. We have had the opportunity to work with Sustainable Food Center for a number of events including our Duel of the Chefs in which we(Independence, Broken Arrow Ranch, Mansion @Judges’ Hill) raised nearly [...]

First Saturday and Flix!


Published on February 9th, 2012
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It has been an awesome month for us thus far at Independence Brewing.  We have already had 2 awesome events and are getting geared up for even more fun in February.  Here’s a bit about what we have done in Februrary: First Saturday Wowza.  What a great turnout for this event.  The music by Dust [...]

February First Saturday!


Published on February 4th, 2012
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It’s that time again! We are really excited about this month’s First Saturday. This month’s food and music will be awesome: Boomerang’s Handheld Aussie Pies will be out serving their famous flaky, handheld pastries filled with Meats &/or Veggies!  If you haven’t had one, you are missing out! We always have a live band, but this [...]

2012 Good Foods Nomination Highlights Community Impact of Independence Brewing Co.


Published on November 15th, 2011
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AUSTIN, TX – Independence Brewing Co. continues its record year with a finalist nomination for the 2012 Good Food Awards.  A celebration of food and beer that is tasty, authentic and responsibly produced, Independence Brewing became one of 25 finalists out of 928 entrants with their Convict Hill Stout. This nomination highlights the community impact [...]

Sustainable Living Roadshow


Published on November 11th, 2011
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Sustainable Living Roadshow Thrive Austin is a community event benefiting service projects for youth and adults, offered by the Amala Foundation. Learn more about Amala at www.AmalaFoundation.org. $12 advance::$15 door Live performances by Minor Mishap Marching Band Rattletree Marimba Atash Happy Happy James World Djembabes and more Workshops Through Sustainable Living Road Show’s unique, interactive [...]