Central District Brewing
417 Red River St, Austin
(512) 993-4511
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Brewery 1 on my brief Austn, TX beer travel. Great selection and good vibe. Got a chance to try only one. The place was very busy and I think they may have been having a speed dating event. I felt I little weird being there solo. I’ll have to try again if I’m the area.
Cool place
Cool little spot!
Super friendly. Was hesitant but tried an amazing gose and was very pleasantly surprised. Don't hesitate to stop in
The best beer in Austin!
Tried the Pilsner! It was a great atmosphere and friendly staff.
Great service and great beer!
Seth the bartender was amazing! He made recommendations that did not disappoint. Every beer I tried was so phenomenal I had to get a very fairly priced shirt to commemorate. Highly suggest giving it a try!
Nice space and solid sour beer.
The bartender Seth provided excellent hospitality. We came in from out of town and he served us great drinks with great recommendations for local activities. 10 out of 10.
Restaurantji Recommends
Hidden gem downtown. Great beers and empanadas were pretty delicious. Great spot for groups or just grabbing a beer before dinner.
This place is amazing! The beer is delicious and we got to watch the best comedy show ever! Aka...the Biden/Trump debate!!
The Sour Review
On the list (left to right on the photo) blues on the green, cloaked in a violet crown, cherry Seinfeld, lil’ Pena. First Blues on the green. Don’t let the rich color fool you, it’s not as flavorful as it looks. As what I would consider a mild sour, it’s actually the highest ABV of the 4. The blueberry isn’t all there, but present enough to make an appearance on the pallet. Next is the cloaked in a violet crown. Not as mouth watering a sour as I had hoped. “Bold” is not how I’d describe it, but the currant (think raisin) flavor is there. What wasn’t listed in the flavors was a hint of lemongrass which I appreciated. Third is the cherry Seinfeld. Putting the kettle in kettle sour, this one has the distinct quick soured appeal, as opposed to a longer fermentation and aging period. As a result the ABV is only a 4.6, with a light and crisp taste. Lastly, Lil’ Pina, a piña colada inspired sour. Flavor-wise it’s really good. Tastes like a low acidity pineapple juice. From a sour beer perspective…..it tastes no different from pineapple juice. The carbonation on this one was exceptionally low among the 4. To transcend bias, for kettle sours they are good. I prefer things a little more aged, refined, and flavorful. I think this brewery has potential in its beers, and especially its location. Let’s hope they aren’t paying for their prime lease with prime ingredient funds.
The Light and Hoppy Review.
On the list (left to right on the second photo), kayakers kolsch, wit-tington, daily dose of vitamin C, and megalomaniac.
Mmmm I can see why the Kayakers is a 3-year-in-a-row TCBG gold winner. The aroma is that of a classic kolsch, slightly fruited but not overpowering. Could honestly drink it all day. Second is the Wit-tington, a GABF gold winning Belgian style. What I would consider a refined Blue Moon, it has the distinct belgo flavors, while being incredibly light in color. The citrus was unmistakable, the spice I couldn’t quite identify. Ginseng, perhaps nutmeg. Very good either way. Next is the daily dose of vitamin C, clearly named after the use of prolific American “c hops.” Coming in at 50 IBU I can see where it would appeal to the IPA fans. I think the addition of grapefruit flavor is an excellent choice and adds to the overall flavor. Last up is megalomaniac, a double rye, West Coast IPA. For an IBU of 75, it didn’t seem that much more bitter than the west coast IPA. Definitely a darker more flavorful West Coast IPA. At 8.2% ABV you must be careful with it. Although the Rye IPA lost favor in the early 2000s, I can see a lighter version of this becoming really popular.
Great beer, cozy atmosphere (love the hanging ferns), and we witnessed the staff giving out water to a few people in need, with no judgement or frustration. Their kindness towards fellow humans was evident.
Less than good service and the beer was alright
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