By Declan O'Reilly

407 Radam, F200

Austin, TX 78745

www.512brewing.com

Kevin, you have outdone yourself really! 512 Brewing company Austin's newest craft brewing company has really given the people of Austin something to think about when it comes to beer choices. Opening up in August of 2008 they hit the ground running with the IPA, WIT and Pale. All beers good in their own rights and are being served in many of Austin's finest around town. So when it came time for the Austin Happy Hour group to be invited to the Fall Open House back in December we were not sure they could top what was already in place. Then BOOM, the Pecan Porter hit us like a ton of bricks. For anyone that appreciates a good stout, you will like this. For anyone that thinks that beer with creative properties is a good thing, wait for beer gods to sit with you for happy hour. People that love a good porter, will be in heaven! The Pecan Porter takes all the creativity of the porter, the earthiness of nuts (duh pecans, right) without it being overly sweet like a pancake syrup and all of this without being heavy in the tummy. All in all I have to say that the people of Austin Happy Hour group give the Pecan Porter two enthusiastic thumbs up Bob. We order it all over the place now!

So that brings me to the Spring Open House that occurred on 3.21.09 and the ALT Beer. Hummmmm. Good beer for those of you who want something lighter on the palate this is a great beer for you.  We have been trying all of the spring line up from all the local places in town and I have to tell you that if you like a blonde you will like this beer, as it is a great beer for those not looking for something complex like the Wit, IPA or Pecan Porter.  No the ALT is a good beer for kicking it on the patio, BBQ or chilling at the lake.  

If you have not had a chance to check out the line up of the 512 Brewing Company at your favorite bar or restaurant, do yourself a favor and ask for one.