Driftwood's Vista Brewing Offers a Peek at Tradition

Food, brews, and more on 21 acres of high-end architecture and folksy ambience

"...Listening to Josh Watterson, Vista's head beermaker, talk about his craft is like taking..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Vista Brewing and Hops & Grain

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 2)

"...Chronicle communicated with Kent and Karen Killough, founders of Vista Brewing in nearby Driftwood (#13 on our 2019 Brewery..."

March 31, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Sweetgreen’s on the Drag, Carne Lenta is Slow Good, Huckleberry Visits Vista, Fowl Mouth Is Making Us Cry

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...acclaimed Huckleberry food truck is permanently stationed at Circle Brewing over where the Austin FC stadium’s going up, right?..."

Dec. 22, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Craft Brewers vs. COVID-19: Zilker Brewing and Nomadic Beerworks

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 3)

"...think about this was the recent debut of (512) Brewing’s Pecan Porter into bottled packaging after 12 years of..."

April 8, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Austin Craft Brewers vs. COVID-19: (512) Brewing and The Brewtorium

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 4)

"...on how quarantine orders have affected their businesses. (512) Brewing..."

April 14, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Vista's New Brews, H-E-B's Celeb-Packed Grill, Mama Kong's Piggy Wings, and More …

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...here, and of course this is also relevant, foodwise: Vista Brewing out in Driftwood is releasing two new beers..."

June 30, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...That’s right, the corollary here is that brewing is a game tough as nails – so tough,..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

Top 15 Austin Breweries

Our semiannual power ranking of local brewhouses

"...weekends, as well as their overall influence on Austin-area brewing scene in general. And because there are about 58..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Top 20 Austin Breweries of 2020

It's time for our annual Central Texas Brewery Power Rankings

"...we've encountered this year) 17-month-old beerhouse because they are brewing with a ton of confidence right now, particularly with..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Unveils List of Brews

77 ways for you to capitalize on the celebration of suds

"...proves Texas is the by gawd leader in creative brewing kickassery. Take that Michigan! Move on down the D-list,..."

Sept. 10, 2018 Food Post by Eric Puga

Top 20 Austin Breweries

Gird your liver for our annual Central Texas brewery power rankings

"...list. Just ask a beer person. 20) Last Stand Brewing (NEW)..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Some of the Best Texas Hill Country Swimming Holes, Restaurants, Breweries, and More

Take a dip, then fill your piehole

"...short drive away are more libations to choose from: Vista Brewing – a modern microbrewery, farm, and restaurant; and..."

July 26, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

We Have an Issue: Habit Forming

Checking in with musicians in quarantine, #NowStreaminginAustin, Craft Brewers vs. COVID-19, and more new and recurring features

"...vs. COVID-19,” including Austin Beerworks and Jester King and Vista Brewing and Hops and Grain, and Zilker Brewing and..."

April 10, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

How OPA Design Studio Makes Austin's Elite Brewery Taprooms

Stephen Oliver does his tap dance

"...its wild ale barrel-aging program after decamping from Adelbert's Brewing in 2016, Ziebarth, along with co-founder brother Brett, discovered..."

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The Best Dark Beers in Austin

It's the best time of year for dark roasty ales

"...(512) Brewing Company | Pecan Porter | 6.8% ABV No list..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Our 2019 Guide to Central Texas Breweries

A comprehensive list of places to grab a craft beer in and around Austin

"...4th Tap Brewing Cooperative 10615 Metric, 78758, www.4thtap.coop..."

July 12, 2019 Food Feature

Guide to Central Texas Breweries

Our comprehensive list of places to grab a craft beer in and around Austin

"...4th Tap Brewing Cooperative 10615 Metric, 78758, www.4thtap.coop..."

July 13, 2018 Food Feature

Exclusive Reveal: Texas Craft Brewers Fest Rotating Tap List

Limited tickets remain for 25+ rare brews only available Sept. 28

"...is the Texas Brewers Guild’s bread-and-butter showcase of border-to-border brewing talent. But it also serves as a way for..."

Sept. 17, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Lager Jam 7 Returns With a Bang

And we have the exclusive beer list

"...Draft: (512) Brewing – Helles (Helles) Austin Beerworks – Super Awesome Lager..."

Aug. 24, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

Austin Chefs on What "Locally Sourced" Means to Them

Small gardens have big impact on flavor

"...and San Antonio. For Andrew Stiver, executive chef at Vista Brewing*, getting his product locally is about serving a..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Food Feature by R.T. Frank

Discovering (and Creating) Austin’s Best Self-Guided Beer Tours

Crawl before you ball

"...The "Just Landed" Crawl..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

A Father's Day Roundup of Lagers That Dads Like

Beermongers weigh in on what wets their most dadly whistles

"...local lagering luminaries such as the Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. (ABGB), St. Elmo Brewing Co., The Brewtorium, and..."

June 18, 2021 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Crazy Sexy Cool Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Staycations, cooking classes, and aphrodisiacs for brownie points

"...Out in Driftwood, Vista Brewing is hosting A Very Vista Valentine’s Day with..."

Feb. 13, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

A Texas Snacker's Guide to the Holidays

Put your gifts where your mouth is

"...heavy subject these days, but the latest release from Vista Brewing’s brewmaster Josh Watterson – Laissez Faire Brett Ale..."

Dec. 5, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

2023 Good Food Award Finalists Announced

Austin and Central Texas purveyors make a strong showing

"...The Austin-area finalists include: Beerburg Brewing (beer) Vista Brewing (beer) Texas Iberico (charcuterie) The Salumeria..."

Jan. 11, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Avocados Banned, More Mrs. Johnson's Planned, Micklethwait's Celebrates, Garrison Bros x Ice Cream Pros, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...enraptured right now is the latest from 4th Tap Brewing Co-op over on 10615 Metric – because there’s still..."

Feb. 16, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: 10 Watering Holes From Dripping Springs to Wimberley

Take a drive for outdoor patios and spectacular scenery

"...RR 12 at Ghost Note Lane, Dripping Springs, 512/553-2870, ghostnotebrewing.com...."

Nov. 23, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Adrian Lipscombe at Canje, Grounds & Hounds for Austin Pets Alive!, Provision Dining House Returns, Snoozing for Pride, and Here Comes the Bourbon Brawl

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Les Dames d'Escoffier Austin has organized a picnic at Vista Brewing out in Driftwood, to raises funds for Ukrainian..."

June 8, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Food Crafters Earn National Accolades From Good Food Foundation

Great news for good food

"...and Jester King Brewery (and this year's Driftwood-based champ, Vista Brewing), as well as Austin-centered Hops & Grain, Strange..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crab Rangoon Pizza, Justine's Justin Returns, Lutie's at the Commodore Perry Estate, Rosen's Goes Brick-and-Mortar, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...limited-edition Dark Skies barrel-aged sotol that’s been infused with Vista Brewing’s Black Pilsner, and you can purchase it at..."

April 7, 2021 Food Post

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