Independence Brewing

Love, Love, Love this place. It’s perfect for a casual night out or for some good old fashion day drinking. There is indoor and outdoor seating, both areas are pet friendly. Personally, I like sitting at the counter, because the brewistas (not sure what else to call them since their not quite bartenders and not really baristas) are knowledgeable and entertaining.
All of the beers are pretty wonderful, but the Stash IPA is my favorite. Take a look at the menu because they often have season beers that they’re trying to get rid of for $ 1 a can. While those $ 1 cans are good for you 3^rd or 4^th (maybe even 5^th or 6^th?) beer, I’d definitely start with one of their signature beers on tap.
Also, check out their events on Facebook. I was a big fan of their Christmas Festivus party and their 1^st Saturday’s, which includes food trailers and live music. FUN!!!

I always have an incredible time when I get up and visit the Independence Brewery. They have an incredible selection of beers on tap a nice out of the way location and a great vibe!
There are several different food trailers that frequent the brewery parking lot and they will bring your food inside to you. There’s a huge selection of beers some of which are harder to find at your local market.
I got to do the tour one weekend and it was really fun and informative. I felt like it was a bit more personal than most typical brewery tours! I would highly recommend working out when these happen and going on one.
I will definitely be back and this is a spot I wont hesitate to bring folks from out of town. There food beer and a cool selection of board games! You’d be missing out if you didn’t give them a shot!

As of January ’16 there were only a couple dozen beer lovers inside the building, very different than the warmer seasons where the whole parking lot is filled with people. We got a free tour and had no problem tasting new beers and ordering a flight or a pint from the bar inside. Friendly staff all around. Best new beer I tried was called «Ending Credits» sponsored by the Alamo Drafthouse I think. This place was very dog-​friendly by the way

We drove around the warehouse style building 3 times before we found it in the back. Happy we did find them! Love the set up. in a warehouse with outdoor seating too! Lots of locals chillin” with their dogs. They had a food truck and tasty beers!

A great Austin craft brewery. And to make it even better, it’s very close to work. Great flight options to provide four sample beers. I was familiar with a couple of their beers, but there were several that I had never tasted. This will not be a regular after-​work happy hour spot.

First Saturdays are MY JAM! I love this place. Bring your tailgate chair and some friends, post up and try all of the delicious beers! The newly renovated tasting room is a nice little spot to chill on a date or with friends. The staff is friendly, funny, and super helpful. You can tell that they just want everyone to have a great experience there. By far, my favorite brewery in Austin. Also, their tshirts are super comfy :-) LOVE LOVE LOVE me some Independence Brewery!

This place was great. A little hard to find if you’re not looking for it, since it’s located in the back of a business park right next to a bunch of loading docks. However, it is a great, laid back brewery. All the employees there are incredibly friendly and eager to tell you about their brewery and which beers they suggest. They even have some beer mixtures such as an IPA mixed with a stout.

These guys are amazing. And the beer was excellent. IPA with incredible refreshing taste. Tks a lot!

$ 6 for a flight of their classic brews or $ 1.50 for each 4oz taster. $ 2 for a 4oz taster of their Big Brews. $ 7 for a goblet or pint glass plus a fill. They have tables inside and a band the Saturday that we visited.

Similar setup to many breweries in the area. Set in a warehouse with some picnic tables inside and a food truck outside. It was very hot and uncomfortable on this inside. It looked as though they had an AC but it was not on. I tried a flight of 4 beers to get a sampling for their different styles. I was impressed with the oatmeal stout and red bud is a nice summer beer especially given the heat. Unfortunately there was no white rabbit on tap, their flagship beer, and the other brews were pretty mediocre.

This place is a little tricky finding due to construction on the road so beware. Once you arrive it’s filled with plenty of benches and chairs to sit at. They have several selections of beer on tap. I tried the beer flight with 4 separate beers. Ranging from Stash IPA, Power and Light Pale to the Amber Ale. The IPA and Amber were my personal favorite. Flights were $ 6 which I thought was a good price. Now that summer time is approaching it got pretty warm inside. There was music playing which was a nice touch. They also offered cheese plates that I didn’t get to try. Staff were all friendly and informative of what you were getting if you’ve never been here. Overall great brewery I will be back!

The brewery is located in the back of a business park. It was a little hard to find. We appreciated the Unilocal tip to look for the Independence Brewery trucks to know when you’re close. It’s more in the back and there’s plenty of parking with a short walk.
They have a big open area with seating available at picnic tables, high tables, or the bar for enjoying their beer. They open the garage door in nice weather and it felt like a covered patio. They have their beer menu, which you can find online. Since there is no food, it seemed very BYOF. Some people brought little lawn chairs for their kids or board games. We didn’t do any tour and were ill-​prepared with food. We picked up a small bag of bean chips from the counter for less than a dollar. Friday afternoon was not very busy and we could drink and converse peacefully. No live music or food truck when we came. Patrons were pretty chill and friendly.
There’s a huge piece of art up on the wall featuring one of the illustrations they’re known for best. The unisex bathrooms were very clean and had showers, if you find yourself getting dirrrty.

I mean, really, how can you not like a south east Austin brewery that is close to work?
I’ve only been at nights (not for any of the weekend fun), but I do love it so. There have been several different food trucks when I’ve been, and none of them disappoint. Not that that’s what this is about, but the food sure does help.
There’s enough space for a fun band to play. The pour-​ers are super nice and helpful and even offer small samples before committing to a full glass. There’s board games to help pass the time (like you need it!). There’s ample parking. Really, there’s no reason you shouldn’t go there right now.
I’ve never had a bad time, nor a bad beer here. Try it out!

One of my absolute favorite ways to spend a sunny Saturday in Austin, TX. $ 10 gets you a pint glass, 3 pours of delicious beer, a live band, plus an (optional) tour.
I really appreciated the clean bathrooms and reasonable lines. They also have a food truck on site and it’s dog friendly. Be sure to bring some lawn chairs!
This fantastic-​ness can only be experienced on the first Saturday of the month so mark your calendars now!

Great beer, fun activities and friendly folks! Every 1^st Saturday of the year they have a party at their brewery. $ 10 gets you a glass (to keep) and 3 refills of their beer along with live music, tours and food trucks. Dog friendly and a favorite spot of ours every 1^st Saturday (year around).

Alright first off, this place is tricky to find and thanks for nothing Unilocalers! Because no one had tips for finding it. My tip is this — use your Google maps to find the nondescript office park area off Todd, then look for building 607. Just keep weaving around til you see the Independence trucks — then it’s beer time!
So we were a little miffed when we finally found it, but we immediately placated by the super friendly gal behind the bar.
Tip #2 — from what I’ve read, first Saturday sounds awful (bring tents and chairs and be ready to sweat? No thanks). So do what we did and go FRIDAY when the tasting room is open 4 – 8! We got a table inside where it’s nice and cool, even on August 1^st, and enjoyed the same 3 beers and a sweet glass for $ 10 others have mentioned (actually got ours for $ 9 just for liking them on FB!)
I was already a fan of the Austin Amber and am now a superfan of their new Pale Ale, whose name I can’t quite recall. My gal is a way into all things IPA and Stash is one of her favs (not mine though). I never like white ales so the White Rabbit wasn’t for me; others in my group liked it and I at least liked the White Rabbit glass :)
All in all, great tasting room experience. Friday… not Saturday.

My venture to Austin was my first Independence Brewery visit. I was told they have a happening Saturday gathering that will include alot of people, dogs, live music, good beer and good times and all boxes were checked! $ 10 bucks will get you a pint glass and a wristband worth 3 full beers. Even though Independence may not be my favorite beer, I did enjoy the different styles they offered.
Make sure to bring lawn chairs, beer koozies, friends and food. There was a local pizza place selling slices but still, bring snackies.

Local beer, live music, pet friendly and some Texas sun. How could this place not be 5 stars. The first Saturday every month they open their doors and for $ 10 you get to try 3 pints of their brews and get a free glass with it.
Warning there is no shade and by none I mean none. Bring a lawn chair, koozies and be ready to have a few cold ones.
The venue can get quite busy so get their early and bring your four legged friends (make sure to bring them water and something to sit on – did I mention it can get hot)!
Can’t beat the IPA try it now; thank me later
Cheers!

No my favorite brewery in Austin, but I do give them credit for being involved in community events and being at numerous Unilocal events!
I haven’t had a beer from Indy where I can say «damn, that is delish, I want another glass.» It makes me sad to say that because I love supporting local brews, but life is too short to waste on bad beer. Not that their beers are BAD per se, just lacking depth of flavor and overall complexity.
If I had to pick my favorite Indy beer, it would be a tie between the brown or amber. Nothing amazing about either, but consistent.
In regards to the brewery itself, they do have open houses/​tours the first Saturday of every month. It’s free to get 3 samples (good size!) or you can buy a pint glass (with 3 pours) for $ 5 or something like that.
The open house is fun though! There’s a band, plenty of port-​a-​pottys and enough beer pouring stands.
If you like their beer, you’ll have a blast!

First Saturday of November. Rain. Live music. Humidity. Warehouse. Dogs. Food. Puddles. Beer.
Umm what the hell did you take me to, Lilly?
Upon first glance, I had already passed judgement and deemed this place not worthy of spending an entire Saturday afternoon at. After a couple Oatmeal Stouts, I changed my mind.
I’ll let you slide this time, Lilly.
The rain let up, and I didn’t even care about the mugginess after a while. The music was decent. The concrete warehouse area was big enough for Lilly to run around and play with both cool people and friendly dogs alike. The food was good; I chowed down on a jackalope (jack rabbit and antelope) hot dog while Lilly looked on wistfully. The beer was excellent ($ 6 for a pint glass and 3 servings of beer). The puddles were–
AHHH LILLY! YOU’VE BEEN SPLASHING THROUGH BROWN PUDDLE WATER!
Bath time for you… after I finish this last pint.