Aaron Chamberlain

Oct 30, 2020 — By Aaron Chamberlain

I finished my crazy adventure after two months, circumnavigating Texas—all 3,000-plus miles—by bicycle.

Oct 21, 2020 — By Aaron Chamberlain

Bicycling the Big Bend region was an unforgettable experience, with beautiful desert and mountain vistas making up for the painful hills.

Oct 15, 2020 — By Aaron Chamberlain

Nothing beats the feeling of flying down a hill toward the picturesque El Capitan peak.

Oct 7, 2020 — By Aaron Chamberlain

At first, I had only cows and wind turbines for company on lonely stretches of Panhandle highway. Then supporters showed up to help the miles go faster.

Sep 30, 2020 — By Aaron Chamberlain

I struggled to keep my bike straight on stretches of desolate highway this week. When the wind was at my back, I’d never been more thankful.

Sep 23, 2020 — By Aaron Chamberlain

Breweries in Sherman, Nocona, and Wichita Falls had just what I needed after sixty-mile days on the bike.

Sep 16, 2020 — By Aaron Chamberlain

I cycled nearly 400 miles across East Texas this week, enjoying the kindness of strangers along the way.

Sep 10, 2020 — By Aaron Chamberlain

I kicked off my adventure by pedaling from Brownsville to Galveston, zipping past cars stuck in Labor Day traffic.

May 14, 2020 — By Aaron Chamberlain

Our beer correspondent shares what he’s been drinking in lockdown—and recommends some favorite Texas brews to try.

Dec 31, 2019 — By Aaron Chamberlain

These new brews had a big impact and reflected craft-beer trends across the state.

Feb 28, 2019 — By Aaron Chamberlain

It's the National Beer of Texas, but light on the calories and the alcohol.

Sep 21, 2018 — By Aaron Chamberlain

Yes, there will be pumpkin.

Aug 3, 2018 — By Aaron Chamberlain

Parishioners of all ages can come for divine service, cold drinks, and an ambitious menu.

May 21, 2018 — By Aaron Chamberlain

Twenty places across the state where the food is just as good as the craft beer.

May 4, 2018 — By Aaron Chamberlain

Our state took home eleven medals from the World Beer Cup in Nashville. Which are you drinking this weekend?

Jan 22, 2018 — By Aaron Chamberlain

By bringing head brewer Nate Seale back to Austin, the new brewpub draws beer geeks as well as fans of ’Supernatural.’

Sep 17, 2015 — By Aaron Chamberlain

The founder of Austin’s maverick Jester King Brewery talks about his big new project.

Sep 17, 2015 — By Jordan Breal and Aaron Chamberlain

These eight breweries—as scenic as they are savory—are creating quite the buzz.

Sep 27, 2011 — By Aaron Chamberlain

The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is back! Well, it was back and now it's gone. Don't worry, you can always catch it next year. It happened this past Saturday, September 24th at Fiesta Gardens in Austin--the first time the festival had been put on since 2005. There have been other craft beer festivals held around the state since then, but this is the "original" put on by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. 18 Texas brewers were in attendance, with 75+ beers (including many rare and special beers). All the old school Texas craft brewers were there, like Shiner, Saint Arnold, Independence, Rahr & Sons, and Live Oak. They were mixed in with the fresh young bucks of Texas brewing such as (512) Brewing, Circle, Southern Star, No Label and Ranger Creek. VIP ticket holders were allowed to enter at noon, while general admission was at 2pm. Early on I was worried the heat would keep festival goers away (I don't think I was the only one with that thought). By 4pm, that idea seemed ridiculous. Beer and food lines started stacking up, bands were playing and smiles were broadening. Twisted X, a new brewery out of Cedar Park, seemed to be wildly popular, with one of the longest lines of the afternoon, which never seemed to shorten. New Republic and No Label are also new breweries, but unlike Twisted X, their beers are not available in Austin, so attendees made the best of this opportunity. A few standout beers: Jester King Das Wunderkind! - funky and tart (My favorite beer of the day) Thirsty Planet Smittlefest - a hoppy, yet malty (balanced!) Oktoberfest/Märzen style lager Twisted X Señor Viejo – a tequila laced dark lager, heavy for such a hot day, but something I definitely want to try again Real Ale Empire -  IPA aged in oak wine barrels for 7 months - winey, hoppy New Republic Skylight Dunkelweiss - a classic example of a wonderful style; wish we had this in Austin Austin Beerworks Battle Axe- an imperial red ale showcasing aggressive hops