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photography Courtesy of Wright Bros. Bre W & Bre W (Wright) Ale and hearty: Austin's beer scene is thriving from east to west and everywhere in between. The A BGB The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. (aka The ABGB) welcomes patrons to bring their dogs, sit outside, and soak up South Austin with one of its "always" or "sometimes" beers. If you get into a winding, R ichard Linklater movie – style conversation, fortify yourself with the food menu's standards, like pizzas, sandwiches, and salads as well as a range of seasonal picks. 1305 W. Oltorf St., 512- 298-2242; theabgb.com Craft Pride Start or finish up a Rainey Street visit at this hand - some, bar with 54 beers on tap. But don't use the ple thora of ale options as an excuse to drink away your envy of the amazing Texas-shaped wood The Art of Craft Beer WITH SO MANY BEER HALLS IN AUSTIN, THE FINEST ALES, IPAS, LAGERS, AND MORE ARE ON TAP ALL ACROSS TOWN. BY SARAH BECKHAM PERFECT PAIRING Cofounder Matt Wright tells us more about how beer and coffee team up at Wright Bros. Brew & Brew. Meeting of the minds: "The idea of combining a coffee shop and a beer bar came naturally. It was something we wanted to exist as customers." Menu standout: "Our regulars' favorite drink combo is called the Brew & Brew: a shot of espresso with steamed milk, paired with a beer chosen to complement the coffee and served side by side." On the grid: "The beers we offer on our 38 taps change frequently, so we've laid out our beer board in a grid to help customers quickly find the styles they like. Lighter beers are up top, darker on the bottom; less hoppy beers are on the left, and more hoppy are on the right. Love IPAs? Go straight to the top right and see what's new." 500 San Marcos St., No. 105, 512-493-0963; thebrewandbrew.com sculpture/ light fixture gracing the ceiling. 61 Rainey St., 512-428- 5547; craftprideaustin.com Draught House Austinites have been sudsing it up here for 45 years. Today, patrons can pick from a wide selection of beers on tap (75!) from Texas and beyond. The tasty accompaniments for the beverages come from a rotating cast of food trucks. 4112 Medical Pkwy., 512-452-6258; draught house.com Easy Tiger If it feels like a movie set here—specifically, an indie feature with an impressive beer selection—that's because this downtown beer garden got its look from Veronica Koltuniak, who used to be a Holly wood set decorator. Plot twist: Easy Tiger also has a beloved bake shop. 709 E. Sixth St., 512-614- 4972; easytigeraustin.com The Ginger Man This pub has been pleasing Austin beer lovers with its vast menu for 20 years. Dark and cozy enough on the inside to bring a date, it has ample seating outside for your next work get-together. There are outposts in other Texas cities as well as on the East Coast. 301 Lavaca St., 512-473- 8801; thegingerman.com/ austin Hi Hat Public House Small and cheery, the Hi Hat takes pride in its craft beer list and beer events, its food, and its friendly (and never snobby) vibe. "We are very much a neighborhood bar," manager and beer buyer Habeab Kurdi says. "We have a lot of regulars who come in." Browse the tap list online before you go, or get a recommendation from the bartender. 2121 E. Sixth St., 512-478-8700; hihatpublichouse.com Hopfields Although it's located just north of the UT campus, this European-inspired bar and restaurant has grown- up allure. There are 42 beers on tap last we counted (the offerings change weekly) as well as a unique and creative wine-based cocktail menu. 3110 Guadalupe St., 512-537- 0467; hopfields austin.com Pinthouse Pizza It's the season at Pinthouse for hoppy ales, like cus- tomer favorites ATX Pale Ale and Best Coast IPA. "These will be served alongside our mainstay offerings: our f lagship Man O War IPA, Iron Genny Pale Ale, and Austin's first session IPA, Calma Muerta," says director of brewing and co-owner Joe Mohrfeld. The friendly staff will help you make the right pick, even if you don't speak f luent beer-ese. 4729 Burnet Road, 512-436 -9605; pinthousepizza.com Whip In Is this spot on Interstate 35 in Travis Heights a brewery and craft beer destination? Affirmative. A place to eat? Yes, again. A gourmet grocery? That, too. Oh, and don't forget it's also a live music venue—this is Austin, after all. Exit now. 1950 S. I-35, 512-442-5337; whipin.com AW 152 AUSTINWAY.COM THE GUIDE Imbibe