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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breweries in Austin, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Austin Beerworks
Topping the list is Austin Beerworks. Located at 3001 Industrial Terrace in North Burnett, the brewery is the highest-rated affordable brewery in Austin, boasting 4.5 stars out of 265 reviews on Yelp.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Austin Beerworks.
"Hell-Bent on Excellence since 2011," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
As to what the business is known for, "We're an owner-operated Texas brewery hell-bent on excellence," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We make bold and clean ales and lagers and put them in cans so they'll get cold quicker and stay good longer. We brew for two reasons: to make consistently exceptional craft beer and to build community in the town we love."
2. Lazarus Brewing
Next up is Holly's Lazarus Brewing, situated at 1902 E. Sixth St. With 4.5 stars out of 407 reviews on Yelp, the brewery and coffee roastery, which offers tacos and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
The site has lots more information on Lazarus Brewing.
Owner Christian, who spent 20 years combined in software and ministry, finally pursued his dream of a neighborhood brewery in 2013.
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As to what the business is known for, "We are a pints-on-premise brewery that serves, makes and shares coffee, beer and street tacos in a funky little space on East 6th St between Whisler's and Counter Cafe," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Kid and dog friendly. A great place to work during the day."
3. Hops & Grain Brewing
Holly's Hops & Grain Brewing, located at 507 Calles St., Suite 101, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap brewery and beer garden 4.5 stars out of 304 reviews.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Hops & Grain Brewing.
"We brewed our first batch of beer in October of 2011 and have been committed to creating fantastic beer for our community in a sustainable manner since day one," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "We continually implement sustainable systems in our brewery such as recycling hot water for cleaning purposes as well as operating our brewery on 100 percent wind power."
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As to what the business is known for, "We specialize in clean lagers and hop-forward beers. But with 16 taps, we tend to have a beer for everyone in your group!" it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Our beer styles vary from easy-drinking lagers to hoppy IPAs and everything in between."
4. Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom
Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom, a brewery, beer bar and food trailer in East Cesar Chavez, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 225 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1701 E. Sixth St. to see for yourself.
If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom. During the past six years, it has earned numerous awards including the Austin Beer Guide, Best Brewery Taproom and Best Single Beer Packaging, notes the business' Yelp profile.
When it comes to signature items, this East Austin brewery focuses "on the American IPA, while brewing a wide array of interesting and classic beer including stout, sour, blonde, pale ale and fruited beer," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
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