So I was in Austin for a Master Brewers Association of the Americas conference, and in between seminars I went to some places … great city for beer and barbecue, and I have photographic proof.
the beer engine
So I was in Austin for a Master Brewers Association of the Americas conference, and in between seminars I went to some places … great city for beer and barbecue, and I have photographic proof.
the beer engine 
wow, that fire pit looks incredible! very cool that you made it out to Jester King too – they’re definitely on my list of breweries to try some beers from.
Glad to see you made it to Salt Lick, one of our very favorites. Another brewery very close by to Jester King is Thirsty Planet. Austin is definitely a place we could live!
What was your impression of Jester King? I was living in Houston when they first got up and running. They had a few QC issues with bottles, but I did enjoy Das Wunderkind and Black Metal.
I got to be designated drinker, so I was able to try a good chunk of the roster. I liked everything I had, particularly Funk Metal, Wunderkind, and El Cedro.
MD, I live in Dallas and make it down to Austin about three times a year. Your photo set looks pretty close to every trip I take down there. What are your thoughts on Jester King? My wife doesn’t drink but insists we go out there just for the atmosphere. Of course I always oblige. It’s hard to pass up the opportunity to see what they have on cask. Glad to hear you enjoyed the Austin scene.
The setting is amazing, the taproom is lovely, and its proximity to Salt Lick is a big plus. As far as beers, I liked everything I tried, particularly Funk Metal, Wunderkind, and El Cedro.
I’ve had 2 beers from there. Black Metal and Commercial Suicide…. both are amazing and really made me take a look back and want to get a barrel! but alas, i wish it was cheaper to own one 😦 looks like a blast though! Lets open 2 more places like this… I’ve got Portland, You’ve got Minnesota…. Okay? okay…
Salt Lick and Jester King are freaking awesome. That’s all I have to say about that.